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  • Communications Economic Expert Communications Legal Expert Communications Secretary/Ceo

    Communications Economic Expert Communications Legal Expert Communications Secretary/Ceo

    Job Description
    AVAILABILITY: IMMEDIATE DURATION: THREE YEARS (RENEWABLE CONTRACT) DUTY STATION: NAIROBI APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28TM FEBRUARY 2018 COMMUNICATIONS ECONOMIC
    EXPERT Responsibilities: 

    Takes charge of all affairs of the division.
    Provides technical support and guidance to the Secretariat on Communication Economics matters.
    Ensures that performance targets cascaded to the division are attained.
    Represents the division in relevant internal and external meetings pertaining to their area of concern.
    Planning and budgeting for the division: prepares annual budgets for the division, ensures that the budgets are approved and manages the budgetary resources according to prudent principles.
    Prepares and executes approved work plans for the division.
    Prepares various papers.
    Advises and participates in developing Ministry of ICT Master Plans and Kenya Vision 2030 Medium Term Plans (MTPs).
    Represents the Secretariat In relevant international meetings and conferences. 
    Supports other Experts to ensure that the Secretariat fully discharges its policy advisory mandate.

    Qualification, Knowledge and Experience:

    A Masters and Bachelor’s degree in Economics, with a bias in communications.
    Knowledge in public policy formulation.
    Knowledge of regulatory environment.
    Overall knowledge of the communication sector and market dynamics 
    Eight (8) cumulative years of experience in Communications, public policy, communications/ICT sector and its related market dynamics and in leading a technical team.

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  • Product Developer – Tours & MICE

    Product Developer – Tours & MICE

    Job Description
    FCM Travel Solutions (trading as Charleston Travel Ltd) is seeking a Product Developer who will come up with captivating local and international tour packages that will attract a large number of holiday makers, groups and the Bleisure market.
    Main Responsibilities:

    Product planning, development & distribution – local & International packages. i.e. Africa, Europe, Asia and other destinations.
    Negotiating best rates from hotels and other suppliers.
    Marketing of tour products and groups

    Required Experience:

    Extensive knowledge of the hotels industry
    Demonstrable experience in developing and marketing of tour products to various destinations including Asia, Africa, Europe and the USA.
    A proven track record of getting the best deals form hotels and other suppliers
    At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
    Good product knowledge of Tours & MICE
    Good relationships with various partners-hotels, ground handlers, airlines etc
    Possess a lot of drive and passion for the job

  • Nurse

    Nurse

    Job description
    Job purpose
    Maintaining constant contact with hospitals to ensure continuous well-being of all the stakeholders and handling of medical claims with efficiency and accuracy.
    Key responsibilities

    Pre-authorize scheduled and non-scheduled admissions within the set guidelines
    Liaise with the hospitals and doctors for prompt submission of the admission summary form
    Monitor procedures being carried out on patients and see to the general well being of the patient
    Assess and authenticate inpatient and outpatient medical claim documents
    Revise reserves after discharge of a member
    Ensure smooth discharge process and co-ordinate any necessary post-hospitalization care
    Visit health care Institutions in the assigned region to confirm admissions.
    Prompt collection of claims paid out of policy liability
    Process reimbursements within the stipulated time
    Assist in carrying out verification and medical audit of claims invoices before settlement
    Handling of the 24 hour helpline.

    Key Performance Measures

    % Claims turnaround time
    % customer complaints resolved within SLA
    # of customers engaged in awareness training
    Customer satisfaction index
    Net promoter score (Customers)

    Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required

    Diploma in Nursing
    Basic understanding of insurance concepts
    3.1-2 years’ experience in case and claims management
    Professional qualification in ACII, IIK is an added advantage.

    Competencies

    Knowledge of insurance concepts
    Knowledge of case management processes and procedures
    Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements

    Core competencies

    Good Communication skills
    Building Relationships
    Focuses on the Customers
    Develops Self
    Solves Problems

  • Content Writer

    Content Writer

    Job description
    We require a multi-channel Content Writer with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields, and at least 03 years experience in the hotel, travel or luxury lifestyle sector.
    Must have had hands on experience and demonstrated success writing blogs, creating custom content for varied channels and managing social media communities.
    The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of editorial development and a deep knowledge of digital channels and their content requirements.
    The candidate must have strong writing skills and the ability to collaborate with managers across the company and the appointed marketing agency to develop relevant content associated with their respective channels.

  • Regional Input Specialists – STARR Project Regional Resilience Specialist – STARR Project Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – STARR Project

    Regional Input Specialists – STARR Project Regional Resilience Specialist – STARR Project Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – STARR Project

    Job description
    Project Description
    IFDC is recruiting for the anticipated USAID Strengthening Agriculture and Regional Resilience (STARR) Project based out of Nairobi. The overall goal of the activity is to promote increased agricultural production, investment, trade and resilience to shocks in the larger East Africa region including select IGAD, COMESA and SADC countries by addressing agricultural issues that can only be solved on a regional basis. STARR has the following objectives:

    Strengthening cross-border agricultural trade and value chains;
    Improved regional agricultural inputs;
    Strengthening resilience;
    Strengthening the regional policy environment.

    Responsibilities

    IFDC seeks various regional input specialists in the following technical areas: fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, irrigation, feed & fodder, veterinary products, mechanization & farm implements
    Support cross border value chain actors that diffuse and apply new or improved agricultural inputs, practices and processes.
    Support development of strong cross border associations and other private sector networks that can facilitate the availability of improved agricultural inputs.
    Increase the capacity of regional government institutions and the private sector to produce and distribute uniform, high quality seed throughout the region.
    Promote market access and investments in the cross border agricultural input sector.

    Required Skills

    Master’s Degree in agriculture, crop sciences or related fields;
    Strong knowledge of smallholder farming systems, and agri-inputs at a national and regional context;
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
    Fluency in English (oral and written) required;
    Strong knowledge in any of the following: fertilizers, seeds, crop protection, irrigation, farm implements/mechanization, veterinary products;
    Willingness to travel extensively in East and Southern Africa.

    Required Experience
    A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including experience with a contractor or international NGO in a similar role, or experience working in private sector agri-businesses.

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  • Technical Sales Manager

    Technical Sales Manager

    Are you a Sales Engineer or Sales Executive from a Fire & Security background looking to work for a senior position in a growing company where you can grow and shape your own team?
    The technical sales manager will predominately be selling a varitey of security solutions such as maintenance and small install works for Fire Alarms, Disabled Refuge, Intruder Alarms, Access Control, Door Entry and CCTV systems, the successful Sales representative will be selling to Mechanical & Electrical contractors.
    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Technology Engineering or equivalent.
    At least 8 years’ hands on experience in technical sales of Fire & Security industry Experience
    Demonstrated track record of outstanding sales performance
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    Result oriented, consistent and reliable.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    Result oriented, consistent and reliable.
    Have a good client base with proven fire and security design and sales experience
    Previous experience of the Fire and Security Industry Essential
    Able to prepare quotes and costings from specifications and Tenders

  • Branch Manager

    Branch Manager

    Overall Responsibility: Responsible for the operations of the Branch and marketing of the company’s products to Agents, Brokers and Direct to ensure profitable, quality and timely service.
    To oversee branch operations and ensure profitable business growth at the branch office.
    Responsibilities

    Market Takaful Insurance of Africa’s products to prospective clients and existing clients, Brokers, Agents
    Ensure renewals are invited in good time and followed up with the client, Broker and Agents
    Ensure service delivery is done on timely basis
    Risk assessment and determination of terms to apply in consultation with Underwriting Manager
    Obtain requests for quotations, assess as per underwriting/rating guide and other guidance, prepare quotations and deliver to clients/brokers or business development staff as necessary
    Register all quotation requests, indicate the quotation number and open quotation
    Follow up the quotations with the client/agents or brokers and confirm that cover is placed or declined and if declined try and obtain the reasons for decline
    Facilitate and do product presentations
    Ensure that files are well documented and all communications and transactions recorded
    Collect premiums immediately from Client and ensure credit control policy is adhered to
    File weekly and monthly reports detailing the outstanding work position. The Weekly report will include business activities of the week and what are due for the following week
    Signing of accounting documents within authority limits given
    Ensuring tidiness and cleanliness in office and all work areas
    Maintain call/visits register for the Branch
    Ensure proper declarations of motor certificates are done on monthly basis.
    Receive information for all potential claims and liaise with claims department to ensure that the claim is registered. Follow up claims with claims department to ensure that claims are processed expeditiously
    Ensure safe keeping and proper accounting of all company security documents i.e. Motor certificates, cover notes, Yellow cards,
    Travel Insurance Booklets
    Gather market intelligence relating to competitors and forward to Management
    Manage allocated expenses budget
    Provide leadership to a team of well-motivated staffs at the branch
    Ensure that TIA assets in the branch are secure and properly tagged
    Perform any other duties as may be requested by Management

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Or related field
    ACII
    At least 3 years’ experience as an Insurance branch Manager

  • Internal Auditor

    Internal Auditor

    To provide an independent objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. This will be done by using a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes of UPDF.
    Responsibilities

    Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
    Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
    Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
    Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
    Strengthen the Internal Control Systems, identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
    Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
    Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
    Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
    Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
    Design a risk register for the organization

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance option.
    CPA-K professional certification
    Over 5 years professional experience in similar roles.
    Experience in the manufacturing industry is an added advantage.
    Strong communication ability both written and verbal, able to train others
    Possess high sense of integrity and confidentiality

  • Regional Gender & Protection Advisor Director of Administration Human Resource Manager Administrative Officer/Interior Designer Administrative Principal

    Regional Gender & Protection Advisor Director of Administration Human Resource Manager Administrative Officer/Interior Designer Administrative Principal

    Our Client who is in the Humanitarian business, is seeking a dynamic individual, who, under the direction of the Senior Regional Programme Advisor and with technical support from the Gender Office and Protection unit at Headquarters, the incumbent will provide advice, analysis and overall support to guide the organization’s humanitarian response in East and Central Africa.
    Responsibilities

    Provide strategic and technical support for the mainstreaming of gender equality and women’s empowerment, in accordance with the Regional Implementation Strategy for the Gender Policy and protection and AAP across the organization’s operations in the region
    Support efforts to integrate into the organization’s programmes accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender and protection, apply a conflict sensitive or peace building approach as appropriate and support principled humanitarian access
    Coordinate the regional bureaus’ efforts to support country offices with the practical implementation of various policies

    Qualifications

    Advanced degree (MA or PHD) in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, gender, international development, development economics or another related field like international relations, human rights, and political science or humanitarian studies
    5 years solid progressive experience preferably in humanitarian setting
    The candidate must be willing to travel extensively and some experience in hardship areas will be an added advantage. Some knowledge of French is also desirable, but not a must have

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