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  • Business Development Consultant

    Business Development Consultant

    Job description
    Key responsibilities:

    Leading the delivery of strategic growth consulting projects
    Overseeing strategic research engagements
    Managing senior client relationships
    Leading and managing project teams
    Supporting business development and business to business sales
    Leading proposal development
    In country Business Development in Kenya with top companies

    Key Skills:

    Proven ability to lead key complex projects work steams across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries within the expected delivery excellence parameters
    Strong stakeholder management and client orientation
    Results oriented, driven and proactive
    Good business acumen and commercial orientation
    Strategic thinking and innovation
    Issue-based analysis and problem solving abilities
    People management
    Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills
    Confident with ability to present and liaise at senior executive level
    Capability analysis, assessment and prioritisation
    Advanced market, strategic and competitor analysis
    Ability to work in a multi- national organisation
    Adaptable to new enviroments
    Ability to work with C – level Executives

    Relevant Experience:

    Minimum of 5 years experience in strategy formulation in a Growth Strategy Consulting environment or Research Firm
    Minumum of 5 years experience with growth strategic research and business analysis in a Consulting environment or Research Firm
    Minmimum of 5 years experience with advisory and delivery roles in large scale strategic project / programme management
    Minimum of 3 years experience with business transformation and/or change management projects
    Must be physicaly based in Kenya or Tanzania
    Background in Research with excellent excel and powerpoint skills
    Talent Management
    Project experience across multiple industries, inter alia:
    Energy and Environmental
    Chemicals, Manufcaturing and Foods
    Information and Communication Technologies
    Automotive and Transportation
    Finanical Services

    Qualifications:

    Minimum qualification an undergraduate degree from a reputable institution and post graduate qualification in the following disciplines : business administration, commerce, engineering or the sciences and environmental sciences, and research from a reputable institution
    Project management (PM-Bok, Prince 2, MSP)
    Process optimisation (Lean Six Sigma)

    If you do not receive a response within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

  • Social Media Marketing

    Social Media Marketing

    Job description
    BimaNet (K) Ltd is looking for a freelance/ part time digital media marketer.
    Deliverables:
    To research, produce and curate content that will enhance the company’s digital media presence, manage the company’s social media platforms, ignite engagement with the content and expand opportunities for revenue.
    Absolute non-negotiables are:
    The ability to write EXTREMELY WELL in ENGLISH, proof of previous projects successfully executed, experience in graphic and web design, basic video production, social media management and is able to work without supervision.
    No chancers please.

  • Electrical Engineer

    Electrical Engineer

    Job description
    MAIN JOB PURPOSE
    To ensure adequate and efficient supply of electrical power to support factory and administrative operations within the bounds of Unilever Specific Standards on Electrical Safety
    Job Summary

    To ensure peak performance of all factory electrical equipment by the judicious execution of a maintenance schedule and to make suggestions for upgrade/replacement as required.
    To ensure that all locations, tasks and equipment conform to the Electrical Safety Standards
    To plan and execute electrical projects for the factory’s expansion schemes within time and budget estimates
    Influence Original Equipment Manufacturers to deliver equipment within the specific Unilever Scope of equipment design.
    Support Factory Engineers in the maintenance of electrical equipment.
    Anticipate electrical capacity requirements for future expansions to make a business case for capital investment.
    Initiates plans to replace equipment whose status that have implication on electrical safety and energy efficiency.
    Rationalization/Redistribution of factory loads with due cognizance for business priority areas and optimum capacity utilization of equipment
    Coordinates a team of technicians in the execution of routine/specialized maintenance tasks for all electrical equipment.
    Ensures electrically related contracts are carried out to specific scope and within electrical safety standards.
    Periodic appraisal of technicians
    Identifies skill gaps of team and follow recommendations to close

    Key Requirements

    Minimum BSc (Hons) Electrical/Electronic Engineering
    At least 5 years’ experience in electronics maintenance and should have utilities electrical maintenance knowledge
    Must have knowledge of PLC technology; siemens, bheckof, omron
    Ability to manage team performance

  • Director Of Business Development

    Director Of Business Development

    Job description
    The Opportunity:
    Arifu, a high-growth edtech company in Nairobi, is looking to hire an ambitious and entrepreneurial Director of Business Development to fuel the growth of our platform and content design services with multinational partners across Africa and globally. This is a full-time position with equity participation based at Arifu’s headquarters in Nairobi.
    Job Description:
    As the Director of Business Development, you are a critical part of the leadership team reporting directly to the CEO with responsibility for:

    Generating and refining sector growth strategies across key verticals including financial services, agriculture, health, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, and humanitarian / development;
    Building, managing, and training a salesforce to acquire new clients and design high-impact service contracts that impact millions of lives while generating the financial resources necessary to scale operations;
    Collaborating closely with leadership to develop a market expansion strategy taking Arifu into new countries within East Africa and then across key countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America;
    Managing the sales pipeline and related communications to move partners from lead generation through to deal closing;
    Participating in industry events to expand the company’s network, influence, and brand awareness;
    Overseeing and contributing to the production of client proposals, grant applications, and investor briefs;
    Leading market research efforts to inform and prioritize new product feature development, competitive positioning, new partnerships, upselling opportunities, and team needs;
    Producing financial models that deepen our understanding of the evolving unit economics of our business and optimize pricing across existing and new product lines such as advanced data products and content licensing;
    Identifying new B2B and B2C revenue streams and assess their relative potential to drive growth;
    Advancing internal process automation that reduces CAC while producing stronger analytics for measuring business development team performance;
    Developing and maintaining healthy long term relationships with clients, donors, strategic partners, and investors;

    Qualifications:
    To deliver successfully on the above responsibilities, you bring to the table:

    7+ years of professional experience with at least 3 years in institutional / B2B sales;
    Demonstrated experience managing a team to achieve sales targets or client deliverables;
    MBA or domain-relevant master’s degree;
    Ability to live and work in Nairobi, Kenya;
    Strong analytical skills and ability to generate actionable recommendations from research and analysis;
    Strong financial modelling, analysis, and forecasting skills;
    Deep domain expertise in at least one of the following sectors: financial services, agriculture, consumer goods, telecommunications, health, energy, humanitarian;
    Ability to establish relationships and close deals with multinational executives;
    Persuasive verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English required;
    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, early stage work environment.

    Compensation and Benefits:
    We aspire to be competitive on compensation although, as an early-stage social enterprise, many on the team work just below market rate. To make up for that, staff are able to participate in the Arifu employee share program. We also offer a comprehensive health insurance package and will cover the cost of a work permit for foreign staff. Other benefits include monthly airtime allowance, extra leave, a stocked kitchen, and plenty of ping-pong and foosball.

  • Chief Executive Officer Courier Manager

    Chief Executive Officer Courier Manager

    Job description
    Our client, a multinational and a leader in building and Management of Telecom Infrastructures is seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer
    Job Purpose

    Leading the development and implementation of the company’s strategic plans.
    Responsible for a profit center, makes the appropriate management decisions and guarantees the achievement of qualitative, quantitative, organizational and financial objectives in relation with regional and local support functions,
    Ensures the commercial development through the diversification of Business Lines and clients, with a view to develop and recover the turnover and profitability of his/her profit center,

    Job duties & Resposibilities

    Responsible for the proper deployment of Group policies within its territory in relation with the Regional Managing Director
    Ensure compliance with all Group policies applicable (eg: Commercial, Finance, IT, Quality, CSR – EHS, Procurement, Legal, Communication, etc.).
    Responsible for a profitcenter, takes the appropriate management decisions and guarantees the achievement of the qualitative, quantitative, organizational and financial objectives related to regional and local support functions
    In close collaboration with the regional financial team and regional CAFO, propose and define the annual and revised budgets of the profit center under his/her responsibility, respecting the calendar and the support defined by the Group,
    After validation of the Regional Managing Director, decline the annual operational and financial objectives to its n-1,
    Define and implement all actions necessary to achieve the defined objectives.
    Ensure the commercial development through the diversification of Business Lines and clients, with a view to develop and recover the turnover and profitability of the profit center
    In close collaboration with his/her manager and Technical and Sales Support, manage the deployment of the Group’s activities and ensure the diversification of the customer segment and business lines in order to ensure the long-term commercial :
    Lead the commercial policy using the support provided by the Group Support,
    Develop the commercial action plan,
    Develop partnerships with clients (institutional, public and private),
    Respond to calls to tenders while optimizing the profitability and working capital of all markets.
    Validate, sign commercial contracts and ensure their implementation. Ensure compliance with contractual clauses and ensure after-sales follow-up and any litigation,
    Ensure the billing as soon as possible as well as the recovery of receivables at maturity,
    Take all appropriate measures to reduce outstanding payments,
    In a continuous improvement, communicate permanently with his/her manager, on new clients’ needs identified within the geographical area under his/her responsibility in order to improve and (re)define the orientations and developments of the products and services offering.
    Define the operational structure, manage teams and ensure the right level of skills
    Direct the subsidiary ensuring:
    Compliance with Group policies and local regulations,
    Implementation of operational and qualitative procedures, from deployment to maintenance of client infrastructures (in collaboration with Technical Group Support),
    The quantitative and qualitative adequacy between material means and human resources, in short and medium term,
    Achievement of financial objectives: turnover, Ebita, unpaid, working capital, etc.

    Requirements

    Fluency in English and/or French.
    Knowledge of telecommunications sector : products and services,
    Significant experience in team management,
    Strong interpersonal and business skills,
    Excellent knowledge of the geographical area offer: markets, technical nature of products, target prospects, local economy,
    Mastery of operating accounts,
    Skills in overall management of activities: management, economics, human resources.
    Knowledge of standards and regulations of security and quality (working conditions, environmental standards, fire safety…),

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  • Trade Finance Officer – Imports

    Trade Finance Officer – Imports

    Job Details
    Operations: a range of essential and complex services to ensure processes across the bank work as effectively and efficiently as possible
    Job Purpose
    To ensure that Import Letters of Credit and Documents are well scrutinized, captured, processed and released accurately within the required time periods with minimum risk and cost to the Bank, thereby providing a high standard of professionalism and customer service.
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Providing Excellent customer service
    Following up and contacting clients- Customer Care Centre (CCC) and CIB Client Services in a timely and need basis.
    Processing transactions accurately within turnaround times
    Assessment of customer needs, so as to provide effective solutions to customer queries and problems.
    Educating/ updating customers continuously regarding the ITC products and services as and when required.
    Ensuring excellent telephone standards are adhered to at all times.
    Representing the customer’s needs to an internal third party in the best way possible.
    Transaction Processing and Minimizing Risk.
    Meeting agreed turnaround times on trade products.
    Ensuring 100% product knowledge.
    Ensuring that Import Letters of Credit and Documents are captured accurately.
    Following of laid down procedures, checking documentation for correct completeness and ensuring compliance with the ICC rules and regulations of GRG.
    Prioritizing high-risk issues.
    Reporting tools (such as workflow) that are not functional.
    Effective decision making in terms of reporting and referring any potential losses/ problems to the Team Leader or Trade Manager.
    Processing transactions timely within set turnaround times.
    Educating (recording new events regarding transactions) and creating fraud awareness.
    Ensuring that due diligence checks are conducted and special instructions are complied with.
    Controlling/Monitoring Costs
    Ensuring that losses are reduced by adhering to laid down procedures.
    Ensuring that correct revenue is recovered.
    Ensure effective stationery and telephone management.
    Ensuring that productivity targets are met per product specified
    Ensuring Import Bills and maturities are monitored and settled promptly

    Preferred Qualification And Experience
    Relevant University Degree from a recognised University.
    Professional Qualifications

    Banking examinations desirable.
    Experience in Foreign Trade and funds transfers is mandatory
    Exposure to banking operations is desirous

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Knowledge of documentary credits, including International Rules and Regulations such as UCP 600, URR 525, Incoterms, SWIFT, Standby practices ISBP 928 and URDG.
    An understanding of the role of the Frontline Offices
    A basic understanding of the role of credit division and credit aspects
    A basic understanding of Nostro and Vostro Accounts
    An in depth knowledge of Bank Guarantees, Letters of Credit and the implications/ risks therein
    An in depth knowledge and understanding of indemnities
    Working knowledge of IBSNET and T24 systems are important
    Problem Solving: Highly analytical. Transforms strategy into action. Evaluates broad ranging issues and selects optimum path to achieve longer-term business objectives.
    Follow Through: Ensures that objectives are being met to the required standards, on time, and continues to monitor and ensure effectiveness.
    Technical Competence: Demonstrates the willingness and capacity to acquire the necessary level of technical competence for the job.
    Customer orientation: Defines for the team what relationship is appropriate with other business units. Drives business effectiveness with a balance between external customer relations and the bank’s need for risk management in mind.

  • Programme Assistant (Hub Nairobi)

    Programme Assistant (Hub Nairobi)

    Job description
    OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
    The Management & Administration Unit of the Health Emergencies Programme is responsible for effective management and administrative support for the emergencies programme and for ensuring that WHO emergency operations are rapidly and sustainably financed and staffed. This consists of the provision of high-quality, predictable administrative services (i.e. HR, Finance, work planning, grant management) to the Emergency Programme, including during emergency response, as well as effective monitoring of (and compliance with) SOPs, leading to continuous improvement and business process excellence. The Programme Assistant reports to the Programme Officer with second level supervision by the Programme Area Manager, Management & Administration (MGA).
    The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
    Description Of Duties
    Under the supervision of the Budget and Finance Officer, the Programme Assistant will provide the following support to Managers and staff members:

    General
    Administration of staff including orientations on rules and regulations;
    Organize and participate to meetings on day-to-day administrative issues ;
    Assist in planning budget and HR plan for the hub.
    Assists international staff with importation, purchasing and registration of their private vehicles and personal effects and initiate arrangements with local custom in collocation with the
    Operation Officer in the Country office;
    Follow-up leave and absence for staff members within the hub.
    Monitor contracts for staff members in the hub and report their expiry dates to the administrator.Ensure implementation of recommendations made during missions.
    Procurement and inventories management
    Assistant in Procurement forecasting;
    Assist the hub in preparing their procurement forecasts;
    Based on the procurement forecast plan, the Assistant provides support in executing related procurement activities and may be asked to participate with or in place of the supervisor at meetings with suppliers or programme units.
    Raise or revise request for procurement of goods and services,
    This includes initiation of non-staff contracts (Consultant and SSA) as per requests from programmes;
    Ensures the selected suppliers/contractors list is sent for creating supplier creation.
    Acknowledge receipt of goods and services in GSM;
    Keep/update records of all inventorable items for the hub;
    Manage allocation of office space and equipment to staff members in collaboration with the Administrative Services Team.
    Travels and meetings management
    Raise and manage meeting plans in GSM;
    Raise and manage Travel Requests for meetings and official missions;
    Ensure compliance with the Travel Policy;
    Manage administrative arrangements for all WCO meetings and official missions and travel plans;
    The incumbent will serve as back up to the team members in similar or different positions within the hub.

    Required Qualifications
    Education
    Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent technical or commercial/Management education.
    Desirable: University degree in Management.
    Experience
    Essential: 5 years of relevant experience.
    Desirable: Experience in administrative support positions in WHO or another UN agency an asset. Experience in Oracle-based or other ERP systems an asset.
    Skills

    Good knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOPs);
    Excellent knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and practices in terms of administrative and financial management;
    Good Planning capacity;
    Ability to create and maintain healthy working relationships with people of different nationalities and cultures

    WHO Competencies

    Communicating in a credible & effective way
    Fosters integration and team work
    Producing results
    Moving forward in a changing environment
    Ensuring the effective use of resources.

    Use Of Language Skills

    Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
    Desirable: Working knowledge of French.

    Additional Information
    This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
    Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
    A written test may be used as a form of screening.
    In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
    Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
    Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
    Grade
    G5
    Contractual Arrangement
    Fixed-Term Appointment
    Contract duration
    24 months duration with prior twelve (12) months under probation

  • Occupational Health & Safety Internship

    Occupational Health & Safety Internship

    Reporting to: Occupational Health & Safety Manager
    Overall Purpose: Magnate Ventures Ltd is looking for an Occupation Health & Safety intern with education that directly relates to OHS. Additionally the intern will create awareness on Environment, health and safety to staff and ensure EHS requirements and standards are implemented & maintained
    Responsibilities

    Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices for compliance with corporate and government health and safety standards and regulations
    Design and implement workplace processes and procedures that help protect workers from potentially hazardous work conditions
    Investigate accidents and incidents to identify their causes and to determine how they might be prevented in the future
    Continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge and preparedness across the organization which should include first aid and fire marshals.
    Assist with the implementation and delivery of health and safety activities in the company.
    Support the production of OHS performance metrics and reports.
    Assist in developing site hazards assessments.
    Conduct fire drills and co-ordinate firefighting equipment service.
    Schedule and facilitate safety committee meetings at a minimum quarterly.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in a relevant field
    Relevant professional qualification and membership
    Knowledge of occupational health and safety.

    Personal Attributes

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently.
    Good assessment and analytical skills.
    Good problem solving skills

  • Relationship Manager

    Relationship Manager

    The Relationship Manager will be responsible for design, development, sales and business development of product propositions and platforms that deliver holistic solutions to customers and their eco systems within the assigned sector.
    Responsibilities

    To ensure achievement of profitability targets through revenue maximization and prudent cost management.
    Drive sustainable growth through the delivery of innovative and customized financial solutions to meet identified customer needs.
    To build and maintain productive and strategic relations with customers/ suppliers/ line manager/ stakeholders to drive the development and delivery of business solutions and revenue growth for the specific sectors or portfolio.
    Ensure strong cross- selling of existing and new products to existing and new clients; and in this process, maintain effective liaison with all relevant business units in the bank
    Champion the delivery of consistent, seamless and trusted customer service to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
    Maintains a detailed and current understanding of the industry; (at a macro, sector specific, current market structures; regulatory requirements and issues) to ensure that that opportunities are realized and the risks mitigated.
    Participate in preparation and submission of quality credit proposals in conformity with the Credit policy guidelines and requirements.
    Ensure the quality of assigned portfolio is within stipulated parameters.
    Ensure compliance to the Bank’s policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

    Qualification

    University Degree preferably in a Business related field.
    Professional qualifications or Masters is an added advantage.
    At least 6 years banking experience,4 of which should be in a sales or relationship management role
    Excellent high quality interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relations
    Innovative in identifying and harnessing new and existing opportunities to maximize business
    Exposure to Corporate Banking products and services
    Proven excellent planning, organization and execution skills.

  • Electrician

    Electrician

    Overall Purpose of the Job
    Will be responsible for repairs, overhaul and conditioning of all electrical equipment within the Hatchery.
    Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and coordinating with the Hatchery Manager.
    Electrician key focus areas are as follows:

    Maintain Hatchery Equipment.
    Monitor and report conditions and function of Incubators.
    Monitor and report function of RTU’s, Chillers, Boilers, Generators, Air compressor, Water pumps, Pressure washers, Smoking Machines, and Humidifiers ETC.
    Monitor chick quality.

    Responsibilities

    Check and Record Incubator Conditions.
    Check Occurrence Book for immediate repairs.
    Routine Maintenance of incubators and auxiliary machineries.
    Monitor chick quality and hatchability trends on every hatch .
    Observe Kenchic Bio-Security, cleanliness, and Hygiene.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Electrical Engineering
    A minimum of 2 years proven experience in Electrical Maintenance equipment in FMCG.
    Knowledge of electrical power and control gear associated with industrial electrical plants.

    Skills

    A highly energetic individual
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Good planning and organisational skills
    A high level of integrity and reliability
    A team player with attention to detail and follow up
    Ability to work and deliver under pressure and understands and acknowledge views of others.