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Project Manager ICT Business Development Manager

Reference number PM/SSD/2017
Are you passionate about technology, with very strong organizational skills and the attitude and the ability to get things done? Are you looking for a challenging, fast-paced role managing a range of ICT projects?
We desire a self-motivated individual who can thrive in an Agile environment, while interacting and communicating effectively with other team members. This position requires extensive experience implementing projects in either waterfall or Agile frameworks coupled with sound analytical ability. The ideal candidate will help define and oversee all aspects of project planning including schedules, resource allocation, and scope.
He/she must understand new technology as it comes together, track cross-functional tasks and deliverables to achieve on-time results which are of a high quality. We want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who has a deep understanding and grasp of Agile principles and concepts.
Reporting to the Head – ICT Projects, the Project Manager’s primary ongoing responsibility will be management of projects to ensure that the expected objectives are delivered on time, within budget, with high quality and realization of benefits.
The role holder will ensure the application of appropriate skills, tools and techniques to project activities during the project life cycle, addressing the various needs, concerns and expectations of the stakeholders and balancing the competing project constraints of Scope, Quality, Schedule, Budget, Resources, and Risk.
Roles for the Project Manager ICT Jobs

Lead and manage implementation of projects within a portfolio of competing projects and limited time and resources.
Develop processes and procedures to support the achievement of the project objectives.
Follow a defined, agreed upon project management methodology for Planning, Defining, Execution,
Monitoring and Control, and reporting activities within the project lifecycle.
Prepare project initiation and governing documents like, Project Charter and Project Management Plans.
Determine the organizational structure of the project team and assemble a cross-functional project staff for their technical or functional contribution to the project.
Identify key stakeholders to the project and their roles and value while coordinating activities across different internal and external functions.
Assigning work to team members in collaboration with the work stream owner and ensuring the team remains motivated to deliver.
Manage project budget and resource allocation as well as constantly checking on project progress toward meeting its objectives, determining the cause of deviations from the plan if any and take corrective actions to address deviations.
Facilitate the definition of scope; service levels and user requirements in addition to coordinating partners, vendors and consultants engaged in the project work.
Organize and ensure proper and adequate testing phases within projects.
Provide regular reporting and presentation of project status, progress, risks and issues to all stakeholders.
Convene regular Project Steering Committee meetings that include, Executive Sponsor and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in an ICT related field from a recognized university with a Certification in Project Management – Prince 2 Practitioner or PMP. Certification in Agile Project management will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience, including experience successfully managing various projects.
Proven consistent experience of successfully managing various ICT projects in both waterfall and agile implementation frameworks.
Thorough understanding of project management lifecycle, phases, techniques and tools with strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management.
Outstanding grasp of information technology concepts and processes.
Demonstrated aptitude for effective leadership of staff, energy and enthusiasm with a strong client focus.
Experience in business process analysis preferably in a multi discipline environment.
Highly developed analytical skills with an ability to remain focused on outputs and to adjust delivery mechanisms to meet deadlines and client needs.
Knowledge of organization’s methodology and tools with an understanding of IT as a shared service to other areas of the ban

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October 23, 2024
Team Leader Marketing

The job holder will be required to effectively manage all available resources within one retail outlet in order to maximize retail outlet profitability and sales and exceed customers’ expectations whilst adhering to Telkom retail outlet policies and procedures.
Responsibilities

Effectively manage the budget of retail outlet
Ensure the achievement of sales targets for the store and per individual
Control the management of inventory to minimize stock losses and reduce lost sales
Contribute to the cost savings target of the business
Monitor and control the cash management process for the retail outlets
Ensure the delivery of expected performance from sales team to enhance customer experience
Support and implement the customer experience improvement strategies
Address and resolve escalated issues from sales team and customers
Continuously ensure alignment with marketing, branding and communications procedures
Assist key clients with inquiries and purchasing needs
Ensure the optimal stock for the retail outlet together with the Business Analyst Inventory
Administer and improve operational process flow in the retail outlet
Ensure sales metrics are captured and tracked per individual in sales team
Audit adherence to policies and procedures and take the necessary actions i.e. execute stock takes, customer experience surveys
Communicate changes in processes, product or services changes, promotions and launches timeously to the sales team
Identify and provide potential sales leads to the relevant stakeholders in Enterprise or Mobile.
Plan and execute product events and animations with Product service providers
Assist with the determination of the optimal stock level for the retail outlet together with the Business
Analyst Inventory and Shop Manager Conduct training needs analysis for sales team and support the implementation of training interventions (brand promotion, counting shelf space, product knowledge, negotiation skills etc.) Organize and coordinate shop team activity
Ensure a thorough understanding of the Telkom products and services, policies and procedures to ensure a consistent delivery of sales and sales message to all customers

Job Requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Economics
Experience: 3-5 years – Marketing Management, Retail management

Professional Skills:

Business Acumen,
Communication skills,
Attention to detail
Strategic Orientation
Results Orientation
Develop Self/Others
Customer Focus
Networking and Building Partnerships Influencing & Negotiation
Analytical Thinking

October 23, 2024
Wash/Nutrition Advisor Livelihood Officers – Wajir, Garissa & Turkana

Mercy Corps is recruiting a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)/Nutrition Advisor to ensure the delivery of high quality WASH and nutrition interventions for a five-year USAID-funded Feed the Future (FtF) Livestock Market Systems (LMS) Development Activity for northern Kenya.
This position will support the Strengthening Community Capacities for Resilience and Growth associate award. This project will support USAID’s Feed the Future Initiative and specifically will improve households’ income, productive assets and resilience to drought and other shocks.
Specific areas of focus include: strengthened and sustained rangeland and water management; strengthened drought risk management; strengthened conflict management; improved and sustained health, nutrition, and hygiene practices; improved literacy, numeracy, and life skills; and collaborative action and learning for community empowerment.
Roles
Program Management

Communicate a clear vision for WASH/nutrition activities and how they fit into the project’s overall objectives, ensure that the project strategy is clear, and communicated to team members, local beneficiaries, the government and other actors;
Plan and implement the project’s nutrition Social and Behavior Change (SBC) strategy including designing compelling informational messages (edutainment), culturally sensitive Information Education
Communication (IEC) materials and mass media outreach, as appropriate, to effectively influence behavior change at the individual and community level;
Ensure SBC concepts and/or messages achieve project objectives, such as increasing knowledge, changing attitudes, enhancing motivation to change behaviors, and increasing the perceived benefits of new behaviors. Lead in the research design, pretesting, production and distribution of SBC/IEC materials;
Based on the findings of the Barrier Analysis and other research findings, suggest new areas of SBC content for both the immediate causes of nutrition and underlying causes such maternal/child nutrition, household income, household decision making and design SBC through suggestions and advice from designated audience groups;
Pursue other innovative ways to deliver compelling messages such as the use of schools and other culturally sensitive media/channels of communications to reach adolescent girls, women, Youths and Men;
Develop and maintain harmonious relationship with partner organizations, line ministries and audience groups. This includes planning activities and coordinating closely with the greater LMS partners and Kenya Rapid;
Monitor project implementation, document processes and achievements to ensure best practices are captured and disseminated;
Regularly visit field activities to assess progress and provide formal and informal feedback.

Influence & Representation

Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events, in close coordination with the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and country leadership;
Coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.

Security

Work closely with the country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that promote the safety and security of all team members;
Ensure that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security.

Job Requirements

BA/S or equivalent in nutrition, communications, development, public health or Nutrition and Dietetics, other relevant field;
A minimum of four years of relevant professional experience working on similar types of programming.
Experience with behavior change communications is preferred;
Previous experience working on USAID grants is preferred;
Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing, in English and Kiswahili is required. Fluency in Northern Kenyan regional dialects also are desirable;
Previous working experience in Northern Kenya desirable;
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

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October 23, 2024
Resource Management Officer

Job Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support in monitoring and overseeing the financial management for all activities in Somalia, including the oversight of financial expenditure and accountability and undertake preliminary financial analysis of projects implemented in the respective Somalia Offices.
Provide input for donor financial reports in accordance with IOM regulations and established procedures.
Assist SRMO to forecast cash flows in Somalia and ensure daily control of funds disbursed; verify that funding is received in accordance with donor agreements.
Prepare portions of the annual budget for Somalia, in coordination with the relevant project coordinators. Monitor the budget control process and analyze variances between budget(s) and actual expenditures on a monthly basis and assist in the preparation of budgets for new projects.
Inspect payroll versus budgets, ensuring that salaries are correctly allocated to projects consistent with IOM’s projectization criteria.
Make recommendations on procedural improvements and assist in training local staff in the relevant areas of administration and finance.
Assist in the supervision of the Mission’s administrative functions, including recruitment, personnel administration, and other related activities, in accordance with the Organization’s policies and procedures.
Assist SRMO to liaise with other functional units of the Mission, and provide support in liaising with institutional counterparts and other stakeholders as required in the performance of the accounting function.
Liaise with relevant units at Headquarters (HQs) and Regional Office (RO) in Nairobi, Kenya with regard to the financial and administrative activities of the Mission.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Professional certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be a distinct advantage.
Experience in financial management, accounting and budgeting;
Experience with internal control assessment, internal and/or external/project audits;
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
Knowledge of IOM/UN regulations, policies and procedures;
Experience with international institutions knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting
Standards (IPSAS) and SAP is highly desirable;
Knowledge of IOM/UN accounting systems, software and procedures is an advantage.
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral

Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the
Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

October 23, 2024
Acacia Sales Marketing Manager Sales Representative Platform Engineer Operations Associate Finance & Operations Inventory Accountant Senior Investment Support General Manager Investment Support

Duma Works is recruiting a Sales Executive in Nairobi for Acacia Innovations Ltd. Acacia Innovations Ltd. is a start-up which provides environmentally friendly and cost-saving cooking and fuel solutions.
They are seeking a full-time, high-level sales executive to bring in orders from schools, hotels and restaurants for Kuni Safi briquettes, a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to firewood made from sugarcane waste. Kuni Safi is nearly smokeless and lasts for up to 4 hours. It is twice as efficient as firewood, thereby helping customers save up to 50% on their cost of fuel. Acacia Innovations has supplied over 100 schools, hotels, and restaurants with Kuni Safi to date.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a mature, sophisticated, and experienced sales executive to grow their sales of Kuni Safi briquettes. This position is well suited to someone with extensive institutional sales experience and a professional network. Sales executives will work mostly in the field, with office work limited to customer phone calls and reporting.
The ideal candidate should have a strong track record of meeting sales targets and be highly motivated, target-driven, and a persuasive negotiator.
Job Qualifications

Strong track record in sales- demonstrable results of meeting 80-100% of sales goals per month, as confirmed by your references
5+ years of experience selling to large institutions, ideally schools and/or hotels
Existing professional network of school/restaurant/hotel owners and administrators
Excellent at sales mathematics and comfortable discussing pricing and cost savings
High confident and presentable
Strong and persuasive negotiator
Able to work independently; highly motivated
Target-driven; able to realistically set and meet goals
Excited to work for a start-up and contribute to building a new sales strategy
Excellent and professional verbal and written communication abilities
Competent at basic computer and internet programs including Google Drive, Microsoft Word and Excel
Interest in improving people’s lives and our environment
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Valid driver’s license; own car preferred but not required

What We Offer:

Excellent prospects for career growth with a high-potential start-up
Flexible working hours and locations
An opportunity to create professional contacts and interact with high-level decision makers
A chance to make a positive impact while generating significant income

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October 23, 2024
Auditor Pharmaceutical Technologists Radiographers Account Assistants I Accounting II Nurse I Nurse II Laboratory Technologists

Responsible to the Hospital Director, the Internal Auditor’s main responsibility is to add value and improve the Hospital’s operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management and control processes.
Job Responsibilities.

Preparation of annual Audit plans for hospital activities
Preparation of periodic Internal Audit reports.
Reviewing of Internal controls and making recommendations to the Director for Board approval
Follow up of external Auditors recommendations
Providing support and guidance to management on how to handle new opportunities;
Perform independent audits within the Hospital concentrating on high risk areas.
Assess the systems laid down to ensure that they are compliant with statutory regulations.
Identify problems and recommend remedial actions and best practices.
Issuing reports on findings of audits which highlight issues and potential impacts on business.
Ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
Carry out account and record reconciliations and other related records in operations and finance.
Carry out impromptu physical cash verifications.
Conducting regular physical stock verifications.
Conducting any other audit assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications

Business related degree preferably B.Com, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Must be a CPA (K) and member of professional body
At least five years’ experience in internal audit preferably in a similar setting.
Sound commercial knowledge of Hospital operations and processes.
Experience in preparing audit reports an added advantage.
Good computer and communication skills
Personal attributes: integrity, honesty, ethics and integrity, self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills

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October 23, 2024
Facilitator

The Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking to fill two full-time learning facilitator positions as soon as possible. Under the supervision of the Head of the Learning and Development Unit for Africa, the trainer facilitates in-house staff training courses in Kenya and throughout Africa, both independently and in cooperation with other trainers of the unit.
Job Responsibilities

Delivers training courses covering staff induction, team management and leadership, communication, and other relevant topics
Training and support of trainers and training relays
Engages in participant follow up before and after Face-to-Face training sessions
Develops course content in accordance with learning and development module designs
Conducts Learning Needs Analysis
Reporting for courses animated or co-animated

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills in English, including public speaking, presentation skills and drafting of complex texts; ability to deliver training courses in French a major asset
Minimum 5 years’ experience/training in public speaking/acting/anchoring will be an important asset
Training experience is an important asset; strong willingness to further develop training competences
Experience in team leadership and management
University degree is desired, but not exclusively, in Communication, Acting/Drama, Education, Business, Psychology, etc.
Strong intercultural skills: openness to and tolerance of different cultures, religions and opinions
Fluent command of spoken and written English; other languages, especially French, are a major asset
International experience is a definite asset
Very good computer skills
Ability to manage groups in an efficient and friendly manner
Highly motivated individual with the desire to make a difference
Available for frequent travel in the region and beyond, including irregular working hours

October 23, 2024
Headteacher IT Tutor

Ensure adherence to set school teaching and curriculum completions well as observe highest level of operating standards and ensure the school benchmarks against the best in region schools.
Job Responsibilities

Ensure compliance to and implementation of recommendations from the Ministry of Education;
Ensure syllabus for all lower classes is covered.
Manages and ensures the pre-school teachers meet their set performance target;
Conducts objective quarterly performance appraisals for all direct reports and guided by the school’s performance policy;
Attends to parents and school guests and attends to all the queries or concerns they might have to the extent of his/her role.
Tasked with ensuring proper discipline is enforced in pre-school and ensuring it is being carried our as per school policy
Manage and ensure proper delivery of duties by the support staff
Be conversant with current early childhood theory and practices and have the ability to communicate this knowledge, deliver high quality early childhood education & model appropriate and teaching
strategies and articulate their teaching philosophy and the theories on which it is based.
Demonstrate a high level of quality interaction with children and the programmes demonstrate a genuine understanding of children as competent and confident learners.
Work and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and caregivers and their children. Demonstrate a range of appropriate communication skills to develop a professional working relationship with teachers, parents and caregivers and children.
Steps in for the administrator in case of absence
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical mental and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music and storytelling.

Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Very good command of English
Highly organized, punctual and responsible
Excellent computer skills
Leadership skills
Head teacher Jobs Qualifications
Masters/ Bachelor in Education
At least 3 years professional experience as a qualified Head teacher.
First Aid knowledge
Computer literacy

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October 23, 2024
Digital Marketer

We seek to recruit an aggressive, confident, fluent, mature and creative Digital Marketing Manager to manage all communications, both internally and externally on full time basis.
Job Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a digital marketing strategy for IRES.
Develop a website traffic plan and create goals and benchmarks to meet
Generate monthly reports on our marketing campaign’s performance
Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, and messaging and audience identification.
E.O and moderate all user-generated content in line with the moderation policy for each community.
Generate, edit, publish and share content (original text, images, and video or blog posts) daily and encourage community members to take action and manage e-communication on the social media platforms.
Maintain a strong online company voice through social media.
Suggest and implement direct marketing methods to increase profitability
Stay up-to-date with digital media developments (automating tools, Keyword Research and Trafficking marketing).
To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Qualifications

Should have at least a Degree in Journalism, Communications, Information Technology and Public Relations or any related course.
At least 4years Experience in Digital marketing in the areas of mass emails, social media, SEO/SEM, blogging in any fast paced company.
Should be self-motivated an able to work without supervision.
Must be flexible, outgoing and a good time manager.
Must be result oriented and someone who is able to work under pressure.
Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking, up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement

October 23, 2024
Sales Manager

Position description:
This is a critical position in the company, it’s the main source of business, and hence requires dynamic, pro- active person, who is self- starter and one who requires very little supervision.
Job Responsibilities

Prospects for new client by generating interest for potential client
Plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with our company
Grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients.
Strategic planning, responsible to develop the pipeline of new business coming into the company.
A clear & thorough understanding of the market, solutions/services that the company can provide and of the company competitors is a must.
Research and identify potential clients, and the decision makes within the client organization.
Setup meetings between client, decision makers and company’s principals.
Participate in pricing the solution/services
Arrange & participate in internal & external client debriefs.
Identify opportunities for campaigns, services and distribution channels that will lead to increase in sales.
Truck and record activity on accounts and help close deals to meet company set targets.

Qualifications

Presumable outgoing personality and hardworking.
A bachelor degree in marketing related fields
Minimum 3years demonstrated years of experience.
Experience in event/experiential agency marketing is a must
Computer literate

October 23, 2024