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  • Emergency Specialist(Information Management) Fixed Term, P-3, Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office

    Emergency Specialist(Information Management) Fixed Term, P-3, Nairobi, Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office

    How can you make a difference?
    Under the general guidance of the Regional Adviser Emergency, the Emergency Specialist (Information Management) will work as part of the Humanitarian Action, Resilience and Peace Building (HARP) Section to handle information needs related to emergency work as well as with sectoral emergency focal points within the Regional Office (RO), inter-agency partners and Country Office staff. Specifically, the key objective of the Information Management Specialist will be to contribute towards the effective provision of emergency assistance to the affected population through the timely and efficient provision, database management, analysis and monitoring of required information management services.
    The key functions and accountabilities for this position are:

    Information Management

    Build and maintain a regional database to track core humanitarian indicators across 21 countries in the region and drill down in cross border locations, where we need common approaches.
    Build risk and early warning models, develop graphic dashboards and snapshots for internal and external purposes, develop access data bases and maps with relevant COs in crisis settings, build capacity of COs as part of emergency preparedness and risk informed programming.
    Build regional IM network together with IM focal points with RO sections that have core emergency role in ESARO (Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, CP, C4D, and Supply) and with COs.
    Support the Regional Adviser Emergency to develop approaches to measure and track preparedness through the EPP platform, and for resilience programming.
    Identification and reporting of any gaps in emergency assistance to the emergency team.
    Develop simple, user-friendly emergency monitoring and reporting formats in consultation with key stakeholders.
    Promotion of and training on the use of monitoring reporting tools among assistance providers and other stakeholders.
    Reporting formats should include provision for gender desegregation of data and reporting on more vulnerable groups.
    Streamline methods to share information, using internet, e-mail groups, written reporting, verbal feedback at coordination meetings.
    Coordination with clusters and their working group information managers to ensure complementarity with their IM system and cross-sectoral analysis of information on the disaster response.
    Identify and promote the localization or handover of information management services to appropriate agencies as appropriate.

    Support the design and implementation of UNICEF data strategy

    Review humanitarian planning and programme documents, identify the information and knowledge management needs in consolation with PPME, and jointly propose innovative measures and activities to address identified needs and gaps.
    In cooperation with staff within the PPME section, advise and provide technical input to design and implement data collection mechanisms and related analysis to ensure the situation of most vulnerable children is continuously and strategically monitored.
    Liaise with sections in ESARO and Headquarters on technical issues and dissemination / incorporation of best practices.
    Coordinate with Innovation Specialist and advise the office on creative, appropriate and innovative tools and technologies for information / data collection and knowledge management to enhance programme effectiveness and efficiency.

    Data analysis and mapping

    In cooperation with the PPME and other ESARO sections, provide data analysis on survey data and other data received. Support ESARO and the COs in the analysis of processed data and information and perform data quality and consistency control, ensuring harmonization of humanitarian performance monitoring with the regular programme.
    Coordinate with Innovation Specialist and advise/ support the ESARO on novel uses of data, particularly related to data-driven programming.
    Leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for map production and geographic data management while promoting data standards and harmonized management of geographic data/information.
    Provide Information Management services to support population data management, including population estimation, information flows from established systems, and movement tracking.
    Provide technical guidance on information and knowledge management systems to promote the use of evidence to inform policy and decision making.

    Capacity building

    Develop and implement capacity building plan around data and information management, monitoring, and innovative, creative and effective ways of data gathering, analysis and visualization for UNICEF staff and partners as required.
    Capacitate COs on how to better support local authority to organize information management, monitoring and data analysis.

    To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

    An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in relevant field is required. BSc or MSc in computer science or related field such as information systems, information and communication technology, library or geographic sciences, or engineering highly desirable. Education in other areas will be considered with proven and relevant professional work experience.
    Five years of relevant professional experience, at the national and international levels, in the field of data and information management systemsand data analysis.
    Proven technical experience in development and use of innovative technology, particularly in the areas of data, humanitarian performance monitoring, use of mobiles and open source, and training in the related field is highly desirable
    Proven professional experience in working with government and its data management systems is highly desirable.
    Work experience in emergencies is considered an asset.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian is an asset.

    For every Child, you demonstrate…
    UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
    The technical competencies required for this post are:

    Analyzing
    Planning and Organizing
    Relating and Networking
    Persuading and Influencing
    Applying Technical Expertise

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
    Remarks:
    Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

  • Parts Salesman Sales Executives Plant Mechanics

    Parts Salesman Sales Executives Plant Mechanics

    Qualifications

    Diploma Certificate ¡n Heavy Plant (Commercial Vehicles) Parts Sales & Management
    Knowledge of Warehousing, parts ordering, Handling customer inquiries, Quotation and closing sales.
    Ability to meet Parts Sales quotas, budget in liaison with the Service team
    Ensuring customer satisfaction
    Maintaining and submitting monthly reports.

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  • Finance Assistant

    Finance Assistant

    Job Responsibilities

    S/He will be responsible for providing support in overseeing smooth daily accounting including field activities, linking with administrative and logistical teams on key procurement tasks for implementation of project activities within TUSOME Programme.
    S/he works with the Finance Specialist in ensuring effective and efficient preparation of activity budget, Vendor payment, processing of allowances through MPESA system, staff Advance tracking and liquidations.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor Degree in Finance related field, CPA part II or equivalent and 2 years of experience in the finance department of a donor funded project, knowledge of general finance and accounting procedures and advance skills in use of MS Excel.
    Experience in use of MPESA systems for bulk payment and in use of Quick Books (QB) will be an added advantage.
    The suitable candidate should have good problem solving skills and good interpersonal communication skills.
    She /he needs to be a detailed oriented person and demonstrated ability to work in a team and to learn complex procedures.
    The potential candidate needs to have the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and to take initiative.
    In-depth understanding of USAID rules and regulations a plus.

  • ICT Assistant

    ICT Assistant

    Reporting to: ICT Manager

    Station: Head Office – Embu (with frequent travel to field offices)

    Key responsibilities

    Development and maintenance of software applications
    Continuous programming and enhancements of BIMAS systems to accommodate any new requirements
    Integration of new technologies into existing computer systems environment
    Set up, configuration and maintenance of computers , mobiles, hardware, systems and applications
    Maintain and implement IT equipment maintenance schedule
    Management of data backups and assist in disaster recovery process
    Installation and maintenance of computer networks (WAN and LAN)
    Help develop and maintain IT documentation , processes and procedures
    Ensure availability of computer systems and infrastructure
    Ensure IT systems security
    Train users on IT systems
    End user support
    Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

    Qualifications

    Be 25 years and above
    Be a holder of at least a diploma in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT or its equivalent. (Degree holders will have an added advantage).
    Have a minimum of a C PLUS at KCSE
    Have at least 2 years of experience
    In-depth knowledge of Java programming language
    Web development skills HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript
    Should have Cisco Certification – CCNA/CCNP/CCENT
    Demonstrate working experience in development and maintenance of mobile applications
    Experience working with database systems Oracle and SQL Server
    Knowledge in Network ( wireless, Structured Cabling) design, configuration and administration
    Strong understanding of computer systems security.
    Those with a strong understanding of banker’s realm.net core banking system will have an added advantage.
    Holder of valid certificate of good conduct.

    Competencies

    Problem solving under various constraints and pressure
    High Integrity & Team player
    Good communication skills
    Ability to make sound judgement and prompt right decisions
    Self-motivated and mature
    Ability to build trust , communicate effectively and value others in the team

  • Quantitative & Qualitative Field Interviewers

    Quantitative & Qualitative Field Interviewers

    Qualifications for Quantitative field interviewers

    Should have completed secondary education and have a minimum grade C+ in KCSE
    Be a resident of Koibatek sub County; proficiency in local languages is an added advantage
    Be fluent in English and Kiswahili
    Available for the entire training and data collection period
    Have strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills
    Familiarity and proficiency in the use of computer applications and electronic data collection software including ODK and SurveyCTO
    Experience doing research involving young children below 3 years of age
    Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods is an added advantage

    Qualifications for Qualitative field interviewers

    Minimum of a first degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Anthropology, Social Sciences or related field from a recognized university
    Have proven experience in qualitative data collection
    Proficient in English and Kiswahili (verbal and written); proficiency with local languages is an added advantage
    Excellent communication and interpersonal and report writing skills
    Available for the entire training and data collection period

  • Impact Data Analyst

    Impact Data Analyst

    Reports to: Senior Health Advisor
    The Opportunity: We are seeking an innovative and results driven professional to join our team as the Impact Data Analyst based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    We are looking for a highly analytical individual, with expertise in quantitative research methods to support the analyses of our impact measurement program and data.
    The ideal candidate is passionate about modelling, data, analysis and can see the story in a spreadsheet.
    Key responsibilities

    Contributing to the improved operational performance by providing staff with timely, accurate and quality data analysis that improves organizational performance and leads to greater social impact.
    Support continuous monitoring of KPIs and other indicators by providing timely updates and analysis to specific teams.
    Work collaboratively with various teams to compile reports on specific metrics using the data collected and analysed while ensuring data quality standards are adhered to. Analyse a variety of quantitative and qualitative data from the database as per the requests of LG.
    Document key learnings from data collection, management and analysis giving suggestions on how the data management processes can be enhanced.
    Improving the use of organizational data by being a “data champion” developing a culture of improvement and learning through use of data.
    Close monitoring of organizational data quality in the database, identifying key gaps and sharing this with the QC team while giving recommendations on how data quality can be improved.
    Support research and learning through working on specified LG projects with the guidance of the Research and M&E/QC teams.
    Use of GIS to map specific data sets, groups and locations, sharing with the team how they can best benefit and learn from the approach.
    Ensuring that data is presented in a simple, concise and detailed manner communicating the key learnings with the LG team.

    Key qualities for this position

    Detail-oriented: You’re attentive to details and are able to identify errors and other quality gaps in the data
    Prompt but accurate: Responds promptly to request while ensuring the data accuracy is not compromised
    Effective communication: Communicates key findings clearly and you’re able to discuss the different requirements with various teams. Able to present data in a brief but clear manner.
    Team player: Works with different teams to achieve the best results
    Proactive: Seeks to do things better with the guidance of the respective team
    Self-starter: Initiates processes/activities that could impact performance of LG
    Organized and prioritizes: Keeps track of key requests ensuring that data is analysed according to priority
    Adherence to standards: Ensures that data quality standards are upheld and that deadlines are met. Maintains high research standards when working with research data.
    Open to learning: Learns new approaches, methodologies and improved way of doing things. Takes correction positively

    Qualification

    A bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in the fields of math, statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or other related to these fields.
    Data extraction management, analysis, and reporting experience.
    At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role will be an added advantage.

  • Area Sales Manager Retail Supervisor

    Area Sales Manager Retail Supervisor

    Department & Section: Sales and Distribution
    Reports To: Country Sales Manager
    Location: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
    Main Purpose of this Position: To achieve regional sales targets by delivering growth, profitability and cash flow targets to meet business objectives.
    Key Deliverables for this Position

    Achieve sales targets and customer base growth.
    Monitor and achieve cash flow targets.
    Ensure customer satisfaction is achieved.
    Achieve Cost targets

    Key Responsibilities

    Implement departmental strategy while monitoring the scope areas in line with overall strategy, policies, processes and procedures achieve the institutions objectives.
    Developing and cascading the Section targets through a performance management structure while inspiring team to achieve the section scorecard in line with overall objective
    Vetting and adding new direct and indirect customers, enhancing business scope.
    Implement efficient route to market, ensuring accurate & timely tracking & reporting of primary and secondary sales, ensuring down the line support.
    Developing customer relationships through regular operational reviews to ensure that product availability, distribution and opportunities are grasped.
    Ensuring achievement of secondary sales targets through distributors, monitoring and reporting to achieve respective territory objectives
    Reporting market trends and competitive information to sales, product development and merchandising for growth of sales and profitability.
    Achieving on time error free and in-full order fulfillment and liquidate slow moving and dead stocks.
    Managing talent in respective territory including coaching, mentoring, developing, motivating, training and evaluating staff to achieve highest levels of performance
    Implementing best practices in respective areas of work
    Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture

    Financial Resources / Other key Resources / Assets

    Money
    Finished goods
    People
    Co. Vehicle

    Direct Reports (Jobs reporting to this position)

    VSR
    Wholesale Supervisor
    Retail Supervisor

    Key Interfaces
    Internal

    Supply Chain
    Finance
    Audit
    Marketing
    Insurance

    External
    Customers
    Qualifications

    Degree in Sales and marketing.
    At-least 5 year (s) relevant experience
    Professional Membership

    Job / Functional Skills

    Leadership Skills
    Reporting Skills
    Sales & Marketing Skills
    Relationship Management Skills
    Interpersonal skills
    Decision Making Skills

    General Skills

    Teamwork
    Communication Skills
    IT skills
    Customer Service
    Time Management

    Behavior

    Customer Centric
    Ownership
    Continuous Improvement
    Leadership

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  • Horticulture Business Case Development & Implementation Advisor Junior Project Administrator

    Horticulture Business Case Development & Implementation Advisor Junior Project Administrator

    Programme Overview
    HortIMPACT (2015-2019) is a programme financed by the Dutch Embassy in Kenya that builds on the lessons learnt and up-scales the experiences of the ‘Kenya Horticulture and Food Security Programme’. The programme closely cooperates with Dutch and Kenyan entrepreneurs and makes use of their advanced technologies, products and market linkages in so-called business cases: the focus of the programme is on small and medium sized, entrepreneurial farmers. Simultaneously HortIMPACT addresses policy and market related, systemic issues at farm, industry and government level, supported by results from innovative and market oriented business cases. HortIMPACT is addressing the following three critical issues in the Kenya horticulture sector:
    Farmers’ inclusion in market oriented supply chains,
    Food safety and integrated crop protection, and
    Food losses in supply chains.
    Job Description
    Responsibilities

    Take initiative in identification and development of new business cases and take lead in coordination and implementation of assigned hortIMPACT business cases: business planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting.
    Build capacities of and promote and manage linkages between business case companies,farmers, producer organisations, technical and financial service providers, etc.
    Ensure market-driven business viability, sustainability and coordination and advise, facilitate and backstop where required.
    Ensure the three themes of reduction in food losses, food safety and inclusion are strongly imbedded and addressed in the BCs, including balancing benefits (gender equity and inclusion of youth).
    Liaise, coordinate and garner support from stakeholders (central or local government, other projects, etc) and extend the network of the programme in the sector
    Contribute to analysis, knowledge and solution development around the three hortIMPACTthemes and beyond.
    Contribute to the other hortIMPACT business cases where required and to up-scalingactivities of hortIMPACT.
    Manage and control quality of service providers.
    Contribute to hortIMPACT’s Management for Results Framework and system, working closelywith the M&E support officer to undertake monitoring and evaluation on all business cases and other assigned activities.
    Responsible for the preparation of activity reports and contributing to SNV knowledgedevelopment agenda.
    Work with team members to organise hortIMPACT conference and stakeholder forums.

    Qualifications

    At least a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture or related field
    Over 3 years of relevant work experience in fields relevant and related to this scope of work.
    Proven experience in agricultural market system development, private sector engagement, and business management.
    Experience in linking farmers to markets; financial and other service providers.
    Proven networking skills in the sector and ability to maintain relationships with other programs,national & county governments, stakeholders and international agencies.
    Management, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.
    Result oriented and problem solving capacity
    Prepared to travel widely and undertake substantial fieldwork.
    Excellent writing and oral communication skills and capacity to facilitate dialogue across multiple sectors.
    Experience in reduction of food losses, food safety, working with producers, sector organizations and private sector and gender mainstreaming will be an advantage.

    Additional Information
    Contract duration
    The position is offered based on a National contract for a term of 1 year with possible extension.
    Working at SNV

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  • Internal Auditor Credit Manager Marketing Manager

    Internal Auditor Credit Manager Marketing Manager

    The internal auditors’ functions include, among other things, monitoring internal control, independent consulting and assurance on activities designed to add value and improve the Sacco’s operations.
    By way of ensuring improvement of a Sacco’s operations in terms of; Governance, day to day operations, internal control systems and compliance to the laws and Regulations.
    Responsibilities

    Reporting functionally to the Audit committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer.
    Review the credibility and integrity of financial statements by ensuring the financial statements of the Sacco have been prepared in accordance with the IFRS, IAS, SASRA guidelines and the Sacco Societies Act and that the information contained in the financial statements is complete and reliable for effective decision making.
    Check that all activities done by the Sacco are in conformity with the existing laws and Regulations. This will entail the internal auditor ensuring that the Sacco does not contravene among others; SASRA guidelines, the Sacco Act, CBK Act, the labour laws, NSSF Act and other relevant Acts and laws.
    Review the economic efficiency and effectiveness in the utilization of the Sacco resources so that its objectives are achieved.
    The internal auditor will also review the adequacy, design and effectiveness of the Internal Control Systems. This will by monitoring the quality of such controls, detect any weakness and provide recommendation for improvement.
    Assisting the BOD in the governance of the Sacco by advising on the direction in various issues through promotion of ethics and culture of the Sacco so that the institution is held as member focused by concentrating on savings and credit facilities.
    Coordinate work with Risk, Legal & Compliance and other control related activities and with others within Internal Audit while conducting risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
    Be able to institute fraud detection steps in audit programs; investigating allegations of fraud, and reviewing fraud prevention controls and detection processes put in place by management, making recommendations for improvement and on corrections or enhancements needed to maintain and improve effective and compliant operations.
    Maintaining files and supporting documentation for audits and other assignmentsIdentifying and qualifying key business risks estimating the probability of occurrences and the impact on the Sacco and making appropriate recommendations.Any other duty as may be assigned by the CEO.

    Competences

    Be of exemplary integrity and honest
    Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Have excellent financial analysis skills
    Be a team player
    Be decisive and possess quick judgment skills
    Possess excellent business writing and presentation skills
    Be proactive and have initiative
    Possess analytical and critical thinking skills
    Must be impartial in reporting

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of commerce degree (Accounting or finance option)
    Be a fully qualified accountant under the accountants act- CPA (K), ACCA and registered with ICPAK.
    Minimum 3 years audit experience in a busy organization
    Computer proficiency especially in accounting packages and systems
    Must have been involved in audit service of financial statements
    Knowledge of various Sacco software systems an added advantage
    Knowledge of government and other stakeholders rules and REGULATION

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  • FC Risk and Control Specialist

    FC Risk and Control Specialist

    Job description
    Reports To: FC CARM Manager
    Context/Scope
    Diageo’s Business Shared Services aim to leverage the Finance Operating Model by supporting standard processes and systems with effective and efficient shared services across Diageo Finance and other service lines, provided by internal services regionally. Business services have an employee base of more than 1,000 FTEs providing various services from back office transactional processing to statutory reporting activities. It also encompasses a significant part of the group’s Financial Planning and Reporting activities and Treasury activities. Diageo Business Service (DBS) is increasingly playing a central role in governance and compliance for Diageo and has been charged by the CFO to be Diageo’s control exemplar accountable for the execution of control in shared services including SOX/ CARM compliance, irrespective of whether delivered from Budapest or elsewhere.
    Main Responsibilities Of The Role Are

    FC CARM Lead role is to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley s404 compliance through global Control Assurance and Risk Management processes.
    To lead the Control & Audit compliance agenda (mainly focusing, but not limited to FC related controls) within Diageo Business Shared Services
    To support the Management in delivering best-in-class control environment, increase control and compliance awareness and coordinate / ensure smooth delivery of internal control procedures.
    Provide management support during internal (GAR) and external audit (PWC)

    Dimensions
    Market Complexity
    This role is required to collaborate closely with stakeholders at various seniority levels across DBS organisation and stakeholders outside DBS such as Global Risk & Compliance team or internal & external auditors.
    Leadership and Functional Responsibilities and Capabilities
    Leadership

    Relationship building (business partnering)
    Communication and aware of impact the team leader has on others.
    Influencing – Knows how to make things happen in immediate environment
    Problem solving/ coordination – Identifies root cause of issue and potential solutions
    Deliver on promises – Leading by example on delivering results, ensures operational standards are met within his/her immediate responsibility.

    Functional

    Accounting Principles
    Managing Risks
    Internal Controls
    Analytical thinking – Analyse available information and trends and act accordingly.

    Purpose of Role
    The overall purpose of the role to provide control oversight and SOX governance over Diageo’s business shared services and support the Management in delivering best-in-class control environment, increase control and compliance awareness and coordinate / ensure smooth delivery of internal control procedures. In addition provide support to DBS Compliance and Ethics lead in delivering regional C&E activities.
    Top Accountabilities

    Support and hold to account DBS to achieve timely and flawless delivery of Control Assurance and Risk Management cycle steps:
    Ensure aligned and streamlined CARM methodology / communications structure / market reporting in DBS
    Support new migration/project pipeline

    Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required

    University/College degree in accountancy/finance/business
    Excellent English knowledge
    2 – 4 years audit (internal/external) and/or SOX experience which can be replaced by thorough shared service process understanding
    Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

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