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  • Stores Controller

    Stores Controller

    Location:  Kagwe – Kiambu
    Job purpose
    To plan, coordinate and make reports on all raw materials/finished good stores’ activities of receiving, ware housing and issuing of stocks.
    Job Responsibilities

    Meets stores financial standards by providing monthly budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
    Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be moved from stores; coordinating inventory transfers with related departments.
    Ensure stock re-order levels are maintained to avoid stock run outs and oversupply of inventory.
    Ensuring timely availability of quality and accurate data
    Optimizing operations at storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements while instituting the FIFO method in dispatching of products.
    Maintains inventory by conducting daily physical counts; reconciling variances; inputting data.
    Ensure proper documentation for receiving of raw materials and finished goods from suppliers.
    Ensure approved purchases documents are properly handled and maintained before they are channeled to Finance department for payment.
    Ensure that the stores are cleaned and sanitized at any one time
    Organize and undertake monthly stock taking processes in accordance with Company practice.
    Responsible for receiving and inspection of all incoming materials and daily reconciliation with purchase orders
    In charge of reorder levels of the raw materials
    Supervise the staff in the Stores.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and supply chain management or any related field.
    Minimum 4 years’ experience in stores control.
    Highly analytical
    Solid understanding of supply chain inventory management techniques and approaches.
    Effective leadership skills
    Excellent organization skills
    High level of integrity

  • Accountants Senior ICT Officer Corporate Communication Officer Security Officer

    Accountants Senior ICT Officer Corporate Communication Officer Security Officer

    (Grade 8) HRA/DFLA/05/2017
    Job Responsibilities

    Day-to-day operation in the accounting unit;
    Dealing with all accounting procedures and routine matters effectively;
    Performing basic range of Management accounting
    Assisting  in preparation of final accounts and statements;
    Collecting and compiling data for budgeting purposes;
    General supervision of accounts staff including their training and development.

    Qualification

    Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, or Business Management specializing in Finance or Accounting or any other related field from a recognized institution;
    Have attained full accounting qualifications (CPA (final),ACCA) or equivalent qualification;
    Have at least three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
    Be proficient in Financial management based computer application skills;
    Have demonstrated a high degree in work ethics and competencies.

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  • Temporary Accountant

    Temporary Accountant

    3 months contract
    Short Term Accounting Job (3 months) Fixed
    Qualifications

    CPA II finalist with a B.Com
    A minimum of 2 years working experience.
    Available immediately
    Good organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
    Computer literate.
    Ability to work under minimal supervision.

  • Client Account Manager Country Manager

    Client Account Manager Country Manager

    We are seeking an experienced Account Manager to grow existing wholesale clients of BURN’s improved cookstoves. The Account Manager will be responsible for selling to BURN’s existing distributors such as private trading companies, social enterprises, NGO’s, third party E-commerce platforms.
    The position will involve account management; sales; building client relationships; payment collections; working with clients on their sales & distribution strategy; developing joint marketing plans with clients; training management and client’s staff on BURN products. This is an Account Management position; we are seeking a farmer who can grow existing clients, not a hunter.
    Roles

    Relationship Management: Be the primary contact person for existing wholesale clients of BURN. Regularly meet with clients to strengthen relationships, introduce new products, grow clients monthly sales.
    Continuously strengthen BURN’s relationship with senior management team of clients. Sales: Sell BURN produce to clients’ introduce new product; acquire LPO’s; negotiate pricing and offers
    Consult Client on Business Strategy: Work with clients on their business strategy to increase sales BURN products. Consult your clients on their distribution methods, expansion strategy, route-to-market, margins, staff training, incentive programs, and more.
    Marketing Support: Work closely with BURN Marketing team and clients to develop and execute joint marketing plans to help grow client sales.
    Account Collections: Negotiate payment terms with clients, & collecting on outstanding invoices.
    Client Training: Train client’s staff on BURN products, our value proposition, and how to sell BURN products
    Measurement & Analysis: Consistently track sales performance, measure and analyze your monthly sales projections versus actuals sales, perform ROI analysis, use data to determine sales strategy.
    Professional Development: Attend trainings and meetings in BURN office as requested. Develop a Sales Strategy and personal Business Plan.

    Job Requirements

    College Degree Preferred.
    Previous experience: 3+ years in consumer goods sales and/or wholesale Account Management.
    Experience with wholesale consumer durable goods is ideal.
    Previous experience growing wholesale clients, developing sales and marketing strategy.
    High energy, positive attitude, a great willingness to learn and grow professionally, eager to contribute to the
    Sales Team with new ideas, can speak professionally in English and Swahili.

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  • Logistics Officer

    Logistics Officer

    Base: West Pokot
    Direct line manager:
    Head of Region Western
    Starting date:
    As soon as possible.
    Ending date:
    The roles and duties of the Logistics Officer will include:

    Objective 1: Management of the Base Logistics
    Activities:

    In accordance with the Logistics procedures and guidelines defined in the Kitlog V3:6
    Management of Logistics HR
    To line manage the logistics staff.
    Staff organization, and review of logistics staff job descriptions,
    Manage all Logistics recruitments at Base in collaboration with the Head of Region, Logistics Manager
    Conduct Logistics staff performance evaluations for logistics staff.
    Leave planning and approvals for logistics staff

    Supply chain management

    To validate purchase orders and external order forms,
    To supervise that the order follow-up is filled and dispatched to the different departments,
    To consolidate the monthly base orders and submit to Nairobi by 2nd of the following month,
    To supervise procurements (quality/price/procedures) for the Base,
    To supervise the stock management (storage conditions, stock reports, expiry dates…)
    To monitor the deliveries to the departments/bases/programmes
    Assist in setting up the framework agreements for various products
    Monitors the quality of ordered items and services, ensures minimum standards in collaboration with the HOR ensures proper sensitization of all teams
    Sets up and monitors that archiving is done correctly in the base
    Sets up good networking with local stakeholders, exchange on good practices, sensitization of suppliers on ACF policies and procedures
    Participates in supply related forums .
    Perform market assessment on local commodities, interacts and negotiates with suppliers
    Assessment of the local shops to understand their capacity to scale up.
    Evaluate prospective suppliers before signing them up to ensure they meet his organization’s needs.
    Maintaining and review all records of purchased goods, including their costs, type and inventories
    Equipment, Inventory and fleet management
    To supervise the allocation and the use of the equipment’s,
    To supervise the installation, maintenance and repairing of the equipment
    To supervise that the base equipment list is filled and up to date.

    Assets Management
    Stock Management.
    To supervise that the base Inventory list is filled and up to date.
    To supervise the use and the maintenance of the base generator including fuel consumption, regular service and reporting,
    To supervise the vehicle fleet planning:
    Validate the maintenance planning of the fleet
    Validate the weekly schedules as per program and support plans,
    Validate the motor cost follow-up
    Ensure administrative checking (Insurances, documentation…)
    Rehabilitation and maintenance
    To monitor the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of all the structures related to the functioning of the base (programs, office, guest-house, warehouse…)
    Objective 2 : Management of Base Security in Liaison with the Head of Region
    In charge of the information collection and context analysis in collaboration with the Head of Region
    To elaborate and submit the base security plan to the Head of Region and Head of Logistics for approval
    To follow-up the implementation of the security rules and procedures on the base
    Objective 3 : Additional responsibilities
    Activities:
    Local authorities and partners representation
    To represent ACF for non-technical aspects on the base related to logistics
    To take charge the external communication
    Leading the logistics team at region:
    To stimulate the working relationships on the region by organizing and leading monthly/weekly meetings,
    Capacity strengthening of partners on various Logistics and procurement issues.

    The above tasks are not limited and can be added to, modified or changed according to the changing needs of the department.
    QUALIFICATIONS

    Min. Bachelor’s degree in procurement / Supply chain / Logistics from recognized reputable University
    Graduate Diploma(Membership ) from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)
    Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies management –KISM

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
    ESSENTIAL

    At least 5 years’ experience in Logistics ,Procurement , and supply chain preferably in reputable INGO’s
    Remote management of teams.
    Computer skills: Excellent knowledge on software Good communication, teamwork, , knowledge of warehousing, stock management and control.
    Ability to effectively analyze different situations and make critical decisions based on analysis
    Excellent communication skills both written and oral as well as presentation skills
    Good interpersonal skills; able to interact with different personalities and individuals while upholding and practicing Action Against Hunger’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Empowerment, Creativity and Excellence
    Exceptional organizational skills.
    Proven Leadership skills
    Diplomacy-
    Good stress management skills- Ability to work in a high pressured environment with minimum supervision
    Familiarity with donors and donor rules and regulations is a must

    PREFERRED

    Ability to pay attention to detail
    Self-starter with a strong desire to promote and implement continuous improvement endeavors
    What Action Against Hunger will offer:
    Start date: As soon as possible.

    Duty station: West Pokot
    Remuneration package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to include:
    Career development opportunities with Action Against Hunger
    Comprehensive medical cover for self and dependants
    Opportunity to work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team

  • Program Officer (PO) – Value Chain Development and Youth Empowerment – DCA Kenya Office.

    Program Officer (PO) – Value Chain Development and Youth Empowerment – DCA Kenya Office.

    The PO is to serve for a period of one year (renewable) starting as soon as possible. The position is mainly field based (Turkana County – Kakuma) with occasional consultations meetings in the DCA Nairobi Office. The PO will report to the DCA Head of Program – Kenya with the DCA Country Director having the overall responsibility.
    The main responsibilities of the PO are:

    Manage the assigned DCA direct/self-implemented aspects of projects at the field level.
    Ensure high quality management of projects. This includes designing, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, as well as capacity building of partners including documentation of project results and learning.
    Lead the development of value chain and youth empowerment component of the DCA country program through new initiatives and field based technical support to partner staff.
    Manage and facilitate DCA initiated and managed innovation initiatives at the field level in close consultations with the HoP and DCA implementing partner staff. These will include private sector, universities partnerships and related innovation incubation and prototyping.
    Network & coordinate with relevant field operational I/NGOs, UN Agencies and LGAs and explore/advise on possible areas of collaboration/partnerships to enhance program synergy.
    Facilitate concept paper development with partners at the field level as part of DCA fundraising efforts.
    Facilitate/support collaboration and cross learning among partners through information sharing, exposure visits and active partner participation in DCA platforms/forums.
    Facilitate logistical arrangements for DCA staff, consultant field visits and donor visits together with implementing partners.
    Produce regular progress reports in accordance with internal DCA procedures.

    The PO has a technical backstopping responsibility over the DCA partners implementing youth development , livelihoods and resilience building project/s in Turkana County. The PO will works close consultation the DCA HoP – Kenya. The DCA PO is also expected to have a proactive accompanying role with DCA partners that enable a sector integrated approach in relief, rehabilitation and development as well as facilitate institutionalized communication between stakeholders and promote a rights based approach in all DCA programming.
    Professional Qualifications:

    University level education in any of the following fields: Economics/Business, Social Science or Rural /Community development or equivalent.
    At least 5 years experiences in market based livelihoods & value chain development and youth empowerment.
    Working knowledge of Turkana County is an added advantage.
    Proven project cycle management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
    Knowledge of the rights based approach & the international standards for working with humanitarian response such as SPHERE, Code of Conduct, & Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) is an added advantage.
    Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven and results orientated in challenging rural working environments.
    Experience in training at field/community level and excellent reporting skills. Excellence in English, oral and written.

  • Field Accountant

    Field Accountant

    To ensure that the EGPAF Field Office financial and accounting operations are in strict compliance with EGPAF policies and procedures and specific donor rules and regulations. Also strive to ensure efficient and accountable use of donor funds across the Kenya program.
    Duties
    Accounts Payables

    Timely processing of staff advances for travel and activities
    Timely processing of activities participant’s mobile payments
    Processing of supplier invoices within agreed timelines
    Reconciliation of supplier statements
    Ensures that all hard copy vouchers are duly authorized before payment and filing
    Manages a systematic financial filing system that is sequential, complete and up to date at all times both scanned and hard copies

    Accounts Receivables

    Reviews and signs off on all submitted Field Expense Reports, ensuring the validity and accuracy of all submitted receipts. Periodically samples receipts and clarifies sampled expenses with vendors
    Accurately posts the advances liquidating expenses to QuickBooks

    Cash/Bank Management

    Reviews and signs off on all submitted Field Expense Reports, ensuring the validity and accuracy of all submitted receipts. Periodically samples receipts and clarifies sampled expenses with vendors
    Accurately posts the advances liquidating expenses to QuickBooks

    Statutory Requirements

    Ensure all statutory remittances are paid on time, and that accurate amounts are paid
    Maintain and update statutory remittances file, conducting period audits of the files to ensure ability to satisfy any statutory scrutiny
    Monthly Reporting activities
    Timely posting of all transactions as well as ensuring consistency, accuracy and completeness of such transactions.
    Ensure EGPAF –K finance office meets all Nairobi reporting deadlines for Quick Books end of the month Reports

    Other Responsibilities

    Support the Audit/Compliance Review Exercises
    In liaison with HR, orientation of new staff on finance policies and procedures
    Any other work related duties as may be assigned

    Job Qualifications

    Minimum Degree in related Business Field and CPA II or equivalent
    Experience working in a donor funded project will be an advantage
    Excellent communication skills
    Well-developed interpersonal skills
    Strong work ethic and ability and willingness to work long hours
    Able to work in team settings and willingness to learn
    Cross-cultural competence as demonstrated by confidence and ability to make relevant presentations to diverse audiences
    IT Savvy, including accounting soft wares
    Willingness to travel

  • Sales Manager

    Sales Manager

    Responsible for leading and managing the medical sales team to meet and exceed sales objectives whilst successfully launching new products into the market. This role reports to the Generics Africa Limited’s Ethical Marketing Lead.
    Responsibilities

    Develop and implement sales operation strategies across Kenya
    Responsible for all sales functions including leading a team of medical representatives Lead in marketing and listing of products with doctors and hospitals
    Spear head product launches and track ROI
    Optimize marketing spend by implementing, tracking and evaluating approved plans. Manage the field force efficiency system to optimize medical sales representatives. Provide accurate sales forecasts to ensure product availability in country.
    Delivery of monthly sales and coverage targets High quality action oriented reporting
    Adherence to payment terms by customers
    Strong relationships between Generics Africa Limited and all customers

    Job Qualification

    Bachelor’s degree in life science areas
    A business-related certification will be an added advantage.
    At least 6 years medical representative experience with at least 2 years of managing a team. Must have key account management experience
    A proficient driver willing to work out of office 70% of the time.
    Grow professional relationships – both internal and external that meet the organization’s objectives
    Excellent leadership, numerical, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills Should be highly motivated and an aggressive sales person.
    Positive attitude. Confident and capable of operating at all levels.

  • Managing Director

    Managing Director

    To provide powerful leadership to the management team of the Company and be responsible for the day to day operations in order to provide for the effective and efficient provision of water and sewerage services at optimal cost, be responsible for ordinary expenditure within approved budgets, keep the Board informed on performance, prepare corporate plans and budgets and implement Board resolutions.
    S/he shall represent the management in the Board as secretary to the Board.
    Responsibilities

    Ensure consumers and other stakeholders’ value increment through;
    Provision of leadership on the operations and ensure high level of integrity in the Company
    Communication to the public on the issues of water and sewerage services
    Handling multiple functions and managing extensive human, financial and capital resources
    Ensuring prudent management of Company assets
    Strategy development and implementation
    Driving change management in the Company
    Ensure compliance with the government legal directives

    Job Qualification

    Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Social Sciences
    15 years’ experience, three (3)of which must be at senior management in utility management
    Masters degree in management is an added advantage
    Must have excellent understanding of the Kenyan water sector reforms;
    Problem solving skills and ability to work in a complex environment
    Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills
    Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment