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  • User Experience Specialis

    User Experience Specialis

    Job description
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Safaricom Alpha Department within the Innovation Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Reporting to the Head of Products the position holder will be the advocate and representative of the people targeted as user, consumers or customers of our products. He/she will help everyone to focus on the Human. They will help to create an understanding and empathy around user needs, stated and unstated, for the entire product team including designers, product managers, and engineers. They will do this by conducting primary research, exploring the behaviors and motivations of the users through methods like field visits, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis. The research will contribute to building useful, usable, and delightful new products and features for people as well as continually innovating on existing products. The findings will be shared to inspire change at all stages of product development through written, in-person and visual presentations .
    Job Responsibilities

    Responsible for the full IoT sales cycle in identifying, qualifying, proposing, winning and implementing large-scale transformational IoT opportunities using the full IoT portfolio.
    Bring a strong understanding of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, as well as best practices and core principles of great UX, ensuring that any user journey is an outstanding experience. Other things you will be doing
    Lead a user-centered UX process for the team with focus on forming solutions that meet both business objectives and user needs for today, but be a visionary for the future
    Research, understand and identify user needs, problem areas and opportunities and create a possible ideal future for them
    Generate ideas and use ideation tools and techniques for creating strong solutions and possibilities
    Decide on the best possible solution, creating user journeys, flows and wireframes
    Apply visual design craft and polish for handover to engineering
    Prototype to the required level of fidelity in Proto.io, Invision, Principle, Pixate, Framer, Pop, Keynote and other tools.
    Organise and conduct user research and identify what works and what needs work
    Prepare, conduct and present findings of usability testing
    Give and receive feedback in regular design reviews as part of Innovation team
    Contribute to the creation and sharing of UX documentation, brand/design standards
    Facilitate workshops involving key stakeholders, collaboratively producing the best solutions
    Communicate and present your work and ideas in a clear and compelling way to Laymen, Peers and Executives.

    Job Requirements

    5 years’ experience
    Preferred Bachelor or Masters in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information systems or equivalent
    Extensive knowledge of usability and user experience research tools and qualitative techniques (e.g. heuristic reviews, benchmarking, card sorts, tree tests, lo-fidelity prototype testing, interviews, field research, usability testing, UI reviews)
    A strong understanding of relevant technology and digital trends and research experience in multiple digital channels
    Strong analytical mindset and skills, specifically demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills -grid-align
    Attention to detail
    Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure

  • Country Manager (eCommerce Business)

    Country Manager (eCommerce Business)

    Job description
    Your main responsibility is to continue the development of BeautyClick in Kenya and potentially later on in Uganda and Tanzania through operational and strategic actions. You will directly manage your operational and commercial team and report directly to the Group CEO (IT and sourcing is partly is managed at group level).
    Key responsibilities include:

    Drive overall top line and profitability development
    P&L ownership
    Recruit and manage the team (currently 10 people), in particular the local sales and operations team
    Define and drive action plans to create strong relationships with local stakeholders and agents
    Coordinate your commercial team with the other services
    Deliver measurable results linked to the busienss you are in charge of
    Ensure regular reporting of actions and results
    Manage the team efficiency and cohesion
    Create an unparalleled environment for your team’s development and happiness

    A successful candidate should fulfill the following requirements:

    Min. 4-7 years of management experience with sales and marketing, business development or eCommerce
    Master’s Degree level, potentially MBA
    Strong entrepreneurial skills
    Strong leadership skills
    Strong drive and communication skills
    Ability to identify new business opportunities
    Ability to work independently and in a team

    What do we offer:

    A unique experience in an entrepreneurial environment with a team targeting a +USD 6B market
    An opportunity to develop a fast growing business and scale it across East Africa
    The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team scaling BeautyClick across Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Clinical Officers

    Clinical Officers

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Primary Function:
    Reporting to the facility in-charge the main objective of this position is to provide both clinical leadership and patient management at facility level.
    Key Activities

    Provide high quality clinical HIV patient care according to national guidelines
    Provide High quality TB/HIV collaborative care in line with the National guidelines.
    Implement activities to improve the quality of care of HIV infected children, Adolescents and pregnant and breastfeeding women
    Establish clinic systems that support patient care appropriate to the staffing levels and patient volumes, including supporting the establishment of patient flow with attention to infection control; patient referral systems within the facility and with other institutions
    Participate in organizing training and mentorship programs including Continuous Professional Development.
    Lead the evaluation and continued improvement of medical practice (CQI Committee)
    Support infection control measures at the health facility.
    Participate in the generation, compilation and utilization of site data to inform delivery of services at the facility.
    Perform any reasonable work related duties as may be assigned from time to time

    Reporting
    Prepare clinical site monthly reports.
    Qualifications:

    Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
    Registration with the Clinical Officers Council
    NASCOP Certification in Provision of both adult and pediatric ART, and PMCT preferred

    Experience & Skills:

    2 years’ experience, 1 year of which should be within a busy HIV Comprehensive Care Centre.
    Demonstrable knowledge of HIV/ART management, diagnosis and treatment procedures of conditions associated with HIV and Adherence support.

  • Creative Content Managers Spare Parts Sales Executive

    Creative Content Managers Spare Parts Sales Executive

    Are you creative and switched on? Do you keep up with latest music, movies, urban and lifestyle trends? We are looking for you!!
    Our client is a fast growing media company in Kenya. They are looking for Creative Content Managers who will be curators of content that is targeted to different groups.
    Responsibilities

    Developing and managing a network of freelance content providers across a broad spectrum of news categories.
    Choosing from a variety of offered content on a daily basis, based on a budget, a minimum amount of posts (10/day), and arranging for transmission and posting.
    Editing submitted material for content, language, quality and demographic messaging.
    Commenting on news posts, in audio, video, graphic or text format.
    Sharing content with other content managers, as well as cooperating on any re-editing, re-formatting or follow up.
    Taking content from various areas of the internet and posting it to their demographic.
    Reacting to international/local news, happenings, social media threads, and posting this reaction and responding to user comments.
    Setting up interviews, podcasts and live broadcasts from events, analysts/commentators offices/homes.
    Meeting targets of post page views.

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  • IT Support Officer

    IT Support Officer

    Sheer Logic Management Consultants is seeking to engage a dynamic individual for an IT Support Officer position for one of our clients.
    Job Purpose: To ensure effective running of all computer systems that support the overall performance of all staff.
    Responsibilities

    Attend to user queries both at Main office and remote sites.
    Support and Repair existing network.
    Diagnose, Repair and replace compute parts.
    Install and configure software on new and existing computers.
    Manage networks security by updating Antivirus definitions.
    Perform Backups
    Report communication outages to our service providers and follow up
    Update exchange rates to the system.
    Transfer data from SIS to IRIS and update anomalies.
    Make requisitions for IT purchasing.

    Qualifications

    HN Diploma in IT
    AS400
    CISCO certifications
    3 years

    Key Skills

    Technical
    Supervisory
    Customer care
    Communication
    Analytical
    Conceptual

    Personal Attributes

    Agile
    Resilient
    Integrity
    Flexible
    Team player
    Meticulous

  • Manufacturing Intern(s)

    Manufacturing Intern(s)

    Job description
    British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for 4 Manufacturing Intern(s) to join our team in Nairobi.
    Overall Purpose
    To learn & understand Integrated Work Systems (IWS) in Manufacturing and apply the knowledge in improving equipment efficiency in the factory
    Key Responsibilities

    Observing machine operations in the factory to understand equipment losses
    Work with the factory teams to eliminate equipment losses and implement IWS standards
    Update the relevant documentation per required frequency.
    Participate in loss elimination projects in the factory
    Effective communication to their teams, supervisors and factory management

    Essential Requirements

    Recent University Graduate (Less than 2 years)
    Engineering Degree with at least a Second Class Upper Division
    A record of participation in extra-curricular activities in the University
    Good Interpersonal skills
    Good Communication skills

  • Branch Manager

    Branch Manager

    Job description
    Key Responsibilities

    Co-ordinate and supervise sales of all line of Business products (through cross selling activities);
    Overall responsible for branch profitability ;
    Manage and supervise the branch operations and staff and ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to;
    Meet the various revenue targets for all product lines as agreed with the businesses;
    Manage franchise and maintain excellent relations with independent Agents, Financial Advisors, brokers and other channels within their territory;
    Ensure branch can serve clients of all lines of business and provide excellent customer service to existing customers and prospective clients;
    Recruit and develop Financial Advisors, Unit Managers, and train various intermediaries to pursue sales of all line of business products;
    Ensure each branch can serve clients of all Line of Businesses i.e. branch has cross functional operations and customer service capabilities
    Gather marketing intelligence statistics to facilitate development of strategies to give the company a competitive advantage;
    Responsible for ensure proper credit control management in the branch; and
    General management and administration of the branch office.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in a business related degree. Masters’ degree is an added advantage.
    5-7 years’ experience in a similar position; 2-3 of which should be in a managerial capacity.
    Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII, FLMI or AIIK).

  • Investment Manager

    Investment Manager

    Job description
    The role can be based in either Kenya, Cameroon or Ivory Coast. Reporting to the Managing Director you will be responsible for leading the project investment activities and sourcing prospective investments in line with company strategy.
    Required Experience

    8-15 years of experience
    Experienced in renewable energy projects, markets and technologies
    Relevant university degree (Master or Bachelor)
    Previous exposure working in emerging markets
    Financial analysis and modelling experience
    Proven project and corporate finance transactions
    Hands on attitude
    Must be a fluent French speaker
    International exposure is a strong advantage

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company in a senior level position. If you have the desire to be part of a growing team and have the ambition to further your experience, please apply using the links provided. Salary is negotiable dependent on experience.
    Sector Power and Renewables

  • Cabin Crew

    Cabin Crew

    Job description
    CRJ-200 Cabin Crew
    Minimum qualification

    Valid Kenyan cabin crew license
    Valid Type Rating
    Valid recurrent and training checks on type
    Valid aviation Medical Certificate

    Job Responsibilities

    Follow procedures to ensure that the aircraft emergency equipment is on board, in working condition, and inspections are up to date.
    Follow procedures to ensure that the aircraft is properly stocked, clean, and prepared for flight.
    Be courteous and professional with the passengers at all times. Be sensitive to the needs of the passengers for service and for solitude.
    Keep the Captain informed of any passenger plans or needs that may affect the conduct of the flight.
    Assist in the accurate and timely completion of trip paperwork.
    Keep the captain and maintenance informed of any discrepancies in the cabin or aircraft equipment.
    Take on special projects and assignments from time to time.
    Previous experience as a commercial or corporate Flight Attendant.
    Knowledge and training in on board safety procedures and in the use of on board safety equipment to include first aid kits, oxygen equipment, survival equipment, and the use of AED (defibrillator).
    Familiarity with meal planning, food storage, preparation and safety, ordering catering, and on board meal service.
    Administrative and communications skills necessary to coordinate with the aircrew and attend to the needs of the passengers.
    Oral and written communication
    Organizational and problem resolution skills

  • Programme Finance Officer – Budgets and Audits National

    Programme Finance Officer – Budgets and Audits National

    Job description
    THE POSITION
    Under the supervision of Finance and Logistics Coordinator (FLC), the Programme Finance Officer will contribute to the programme’s financial management strategy, including HI budget management, final accounts preparation, audits and revision of financial policies and procedures.
    S/he will be responsible for

    Leading the audit processes for the programme
    Performing internal checks and auditsLeading in revising accounting procedures and proposing implementation planOrganizing for local audit preparation for the TUK programme
    Supporting in the management of HI programme budget
    Preparing and revising allocation table against latest approved HI annual budget for Nairobi based projects and submit to FLC for validationSupporting the Field Administrators in preparing allocation tables for field station based projectsPreparing accurate budget follow up on a monthly basis so as to give the budget holders an overview of the project financial position.
    Preparation of final Accounts in line with the annual statutory audit
    Drafting final accounts including income statement, trial balance and balance sheet for validation by the FLC
    Budgetary management and monitoring of grants assigned
    In coordination with the project managers, participating in drafting proposal budget according to donor and HI guidelines before submitting to FLC validation
    Carrying out regular monitoring of expenditures committed per funding to check their validity according to donors regulations and informing FLC of the findings.Initiating budget reallocation/ amendment when necessary and ensuring that it is accepted in writing by the donor

    Essential.
    Qualifications and skills required:
    Education

    University degree in a finance related discipline
    At least CPA II

    Experiences
    At least 3 years experience working in an audit firm
    Competencies

    Control and drawing-up of accounts (national)
    Knowledge of IT tools used in accounting and management
    Budgeting
    Knowledge of NGO Financial reporting preferred
    Cash flow management
    Audit and investigation
    Drawing up of forecasts
    Budget monitoring and reporting
    Knowledge of accounting procedure
    Tax advisory and compliance

    Behavioural Competencies

    Rigour
    Independence
    Transparency
    Analytical skills
    Attention to detail
    Training skills