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  • Research Technician

    Responsibilities:

    Conduct field surveys, monitoring activities and data collection
    Maintain and repair equipment
    Assist with data uploads and reporting
    Support project logistics and field operations
    Contribute to the development of project protocols and procedures

    Qualifications:

    Diploma or degree in a relevant field, such as biology, ecology, entomology, environmental science or wildlife biology.
    Proven experience in GPS use, data entry, and Microsoft Office Suite
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing situations
    Experience working in remote or challenging environments (preferred)
    A valid driving license would be desirable

    Submit your cover letter and cv to recruitment@turkanabasin.org by 31st January 2025.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@turkanabasin.org

  • Business Growth Officer Business Growth Manager(s)

    We are looking for suitable and qualified individuals to fill the position of Business Growth Officer(s) in our various Branches. Reporting to the Business Growth Manager, the Officer will be expected to:

    Drive the consistent expansion of the company’s product portfolio by actively marketing to targeted groups and individual clients.
    Develop strategic plans for product growth by identifying and engaging suitable clients and market segments.
    Educate clients on new product features, benefits, and requirements to enhance adoption and utilization. Conduct thorough loan appraisals, including financial analysis, and provide recommendations to the branch credit committee.
    Build referral networks, explore alterative channels, and cross-sell products and services to achieve business growth targets.
    Foster trust, customer loyalty, and satisfaction by going the extra mile throughout the loan application and underwriting process.
    Conduct regular visits to client business premises during loan assessments and monitoring to ensure loan quality aligns with organizational standards.
    Analyze loan markets, identify potential prospects, and develop referral partnerships to grow the loan portfolio.
    Assess applicants’ financial status, creditworthiness, and collateral to determine loan feasibility and ensure compliance with policies.
    Review loan agreements to confirm accuracy and alignment with organizational policies and standards. Address and resolve customer complaints promptly to maintain high service standards.
    Monitor loan repayment schedules and ensure timely payments by clients.
    Adhere strictly to the company’s credit and lending policies and procedures in all loan-related activities.

    Qualifications, skills, and experience

    Diploma in business related discipline from a recognized college.
    A business-related degree will be an added advantage
    At least one year of relevant experience in Microfinance.
    Competencies and personal attributes
    Excellent interpersonal skills.
    Ability to work with numbers, conduct analysis of information.
    Ability and willingness to follow up clients personally and with a keen eye on both financial data. Ability to make sound judgment and quick right decisions.
    Ability to build trust, value others, communicate effectively and drive execution.
    Self-motivated and proven ability to motivate others.
    Customer satisfaction orientation and sales competencies.

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    If your career aspirations match the requirements of this exciting career opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter, to careers@musoni.co.ke with the title on the subject line by 13th January 2025. Your cover letter should explain what you believe you can offer Musoni, as well as current and expected remuneration and benefits. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
     

    Apply via :

    careers@musoni.co.ke

  • Senior People Advisor

    About the Role

    Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for fostering workplace culture and driving meaningful transformation? We are seeking a Senior People Advisor to join our team in the People & Workplace Culture (P&WC) workstream.

    In this pivotal role, you will provide expert HR support across a range of strategic and operational activities, ensuring the seamless delivery of the P&WC workstream plan. You will collaborate with diverse teams, stakeholders, and leaders to support critical initiatives, including:

    Re-designing culture to align with Christian Aid values
    Refining values-based behaviors 
    Support and deliver people restructure processes (planning, consultation, selection, redundancy, onboarding).
    Supporting key HR processes, such as the Global Reward Programme and comprehensive policy reviews.
    Facilitating talent identification and capacity mapping to support organisational change.
    Managing legal advice related to people aspects of the transformation programme.
    Contributing to the Organisation Design workstream.
    Identifying and mitigating people-related risks within the programme.

    This role is integral to ensuring collaborative and joined-up activity across the organisation, supporting the delivery of impactful people-focused outcomes.

    About You

    You bring a wealth of HR expertise, backed by a Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent)  or relevant experience. With a strong foundation in employment law, applying HR policy, and best practices, you excel at guiding managers and employees through change processes.

    Your track record includes:

    Project management and delivery in complex settings.
    Supervising staff and contributing proactively to team success.
    Exceptional communication, coaching, and interpersonal abilities, enabling you to build trust and engagement.

    Apply via :

    jobs.christianaid.org.uk

  • Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) – Manufacturing

    We are seeking to hire a HRBP to act as a strategic partner to the business, providing proactive HR solutions to achieve operational and business objectives. This role ensures alignment between the business strategy and HR practices, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Strategic HR Partnership
    Collaborate with plant management to understand business needs and align HR strategies to meet objectives.
    Drive workforce planning initiatives, ensuring optimal staffing levels to support production and operational targets.
    Act as a trusted advisor, offering guidance on organizational design, succession planning, and talent development.
    Talent Management and Development
    Identify critical skill gaps and implement targeted training and development programs.
    Lead performance management processes, ensuring alignment with individual, team, and business goals.
    Foster a culture of continuous learning and career progression through coaching and mentorship.
    Employee Relations and Engagement
    Champion employee engagement initiatives to drive motivation and productivity.
    Serve as a mediator to resolve employee grievances and foster a harmonious workplace culture.
    Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies, providing guidance on disciplinary actions where necessary.
    HR Operations and Compliance
    Oversee HR processes, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee records management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
    Monitor and analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover rates, absenteeism) to inform decision-making.
    Drive compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across the manufacturing plant.
    Change Management
    Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, technology implementation, or process improvements.
    Build awareness and capacity for change among employees, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.

    Requirements

    Qualifications and Experience:
    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field. 
    Professional certification in HR (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, or CHRP).
    5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
    Demonstrated experience in employee relations, talent development, and HR operations.
    Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.

    Apply via :

    bridgetalentgroup.zohorecruit.com

  • Debt Collector

    This is a full-time on-site role for a Debt Collector at Fast Choice Ltd Kenya. The Debt Collector will be responsible for tasks related to debt collection on behalf of the company. The role involves communicating with clients, utilizing computer literacy for record-keeping, managing finance-related tasks, and handling cash collections.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Team Management & Development

    Lead, train, mentor, and guide the receivables team, focusing on team’s performance.
    Monitor and evaluate the performance of the team through quarterly appraisals and provide feedback letters.
    Provide consistent support, motivation, feedback and encourage team cohesiveness and development.
    Ensure disciplinary standards are maintained within the team to uphold company policies.
    Assist in the recruitment and selection of new team members on need basis
    Organize training sessions to enhance team skills in collections, reconciliation, and customer service.
    Develop a training plan within the department to keep the team updated on new policies, software, and best practices.
    Conduct regular departmental meetings to review team performance, address challenges, and discuss improvement strategies.
    Coordinate with other departments as needed to resolve disputes, track deliveries, and ensure efficient receivables processing.

    Interdepartmental Support

    Providing timely hands-on solutions to customer issues that are posing risks to debt collection.
    Follow up on audit findings and ensure closure.
    Foster strong relationships with clients to support business operations and prevent payment delays.

    Daily Collection & Reporting

    Oversee the daily updates on collections and maintain accurate records of all collection activities.
    Prepare and present accurate daily reports on collections status and overdue accounts to senior management.
    Ensure daily activities are aligned with set performance targets.
    Negotiate payment plans with customers

    Debtors Reconciliation & Overdue Debt Management

    Attain and exceed a monthly debt collection target of 30M to ensure stable cash flow throughout the year.
    Collect all bad debts within a maximum of 90 days and all debts within a maximum of 90 days.
    Conduct and review regular debtor reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
    Focus on overdue debtors, with special attention to accounts highlighted as high-risk or “in red.”
    Proactively follow up on overdue accounts to minimize outstanding debt levels.
    Conduct regular reconciliations of customer accounts and ensure updates in the accounting system.
    Handle escalated collection cases promptly.

    Credit Policies & Due Diligence

    Ensure consistent adherence to credit policies, conducting thorough due diligence on the forms of all new accounts to ensure it’s well done.
    Oversee the credit application process and ensure all necessary approvals are obtained.
    Regularly review and update credit policies and legal regulations to reflect current business needs and risk levels.
    Adhere to strict watch lists and credit rating policies.
    Conduct timely due diligence to prevent bad debts and manage credit application approvals.
    Ensure that new clients are signed off by 2 Heads of Departments (HODs).
    Authorize credit for existing customers up to 1M.
    Develop and implement strategies to improve collection rates and enhance collection process

    Banking & Cash Management

    Manage the cash banking and receipt processes, ensuring timely deposits and accurate recording in financial systems.
    Oversee the reconciliation of cash transactions and address discrepancies immediately.
    Ensure weekly banking of cash and cheques received, and maintain accurate posting and updating of transactions in the system.

    Credit Notes & Delivery Notes

    Ensure efficient processing of credit notes, obtaining necessary approvals and updating systems accordingly.
    Follow up on delivery notes and maintain a comprehensive filing system for future reference and reconciliation.
    Process and manage customer credit notes for approvals and system updates, ensuring records are maintained accurately.

    Customer Support

    Provide timely support to customers through prompt correspondence, invoicing, and account statement reconciliation.

    Management & Statutory Compliance Reporting

    Prepare, analyze, and present management reports on receivables performance, collections status, and overdue accounts.
    Ensure departmental activities comply with statutory requirements and company policies.
    Safeguard the company against business risks related to VAT by ensuring timely generation of invoices.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (CPA, ACCA) is an advantage.
    Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or credit management, preferably within a manufacturing or trading environment.
    Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
    Proven experience in managing accounts receivables, bad debt collections, and customer relationships.
    Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
    Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Odoo).
    Strong leadership and team management skills.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    In-depth knowledge of credit policies, statutory compliance, and debt recovery strategies.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Community Associate

    Job Description

    As a Community Associate, you are arguably one of the most important elements when creating and maintaining a vibrant co-working community. As a member of the community team, you will collaborate with the community manager to create innovative and exciting ways to engage and manage the iHUB Community.
    The Community Associate will assist in identifying and thoroughly understanding the various groups of the iHub Community, which include startups, entrepreneurs, investors, businesses, and so on, and will raise awareness of iHUB projects using creative, clear, and compelling methods, including but not limited to social media.

    Coworking Space Membership 

    Establish a welcoming environment by onboarding and assisting community members in a friendly, patient, and professional manner. 
    Identify, launch, and manage community initiatives that will keep the iHUB community engaged and active.
    Work very closely with the community manager and the communications team on how to better engage our community online and create content that is relatable to the ecosystem.
    Monitor and report on feedback/online reviews, and communicate with management to share customer feedback and insights gained from online community conversations.
    Build and maintain relationships with current members, potential members, and industry professionals.
    Maintain and monitor accurate databases across multiple platforms (billing, customer data, etc.).
    Answer, screen, and forward phone calls, enquiries, and requests, and handle them accordingly. 
    Collaborate with the administrative team to maintain and manage the co-working space.

    Events

    Assist in the planning of monthly events (both online and in-person), workshops, and seminars for various community members.
    Understand and enhance the overall customer experience (creating a sense of community among members).
    Produce bi-monthly reports on community trends, including but not limited to data on the number of events, event type, and number of attendees.
    Curate content that would benefit our members and increase visibility for our work.

    Administration Support 

    Provide an exceptional client and member service experience by understanding their needs and delivering the right solutions.
    Coordinating communications within, between, and among various functional teams and external stakeholders
    Serving as a point of contact (POC) for all matters related to the coworking space and member experience

    Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree in business-related courses, marketing, communications, or other related fields.
    Minimum 3 years of experience in a field related to community, communications, or within the startup ecosystem.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
    Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
    Familiarity with coworking management software (e.g., Office RnD, Luma) would be an added advantage.
    Experience in working within the startup ecosystem and building communities Knowledge of the startup ecosystem in Kenya and across the region would be an extremely added advantage.

    Key Attributes:

    Self-starter, self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    Passionate about creating inclusive and collaborative environments.
    Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
    Strong customer-focused approach
    Problem-solving mindset with attention to details
    Should be able to work independently

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • School Nurse

    Role Summary

    The school nurse is responsible for providing care and services to ensure a healthy environment for staff and students of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi. He/she develops and communicates clear guidelines on how to maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic environment within the school.

    Key responsibilities:

    Manage the School Infirmary proactively, including staffing, supplies, and establishing routine practices.
    Assess injuries, and act on any emergency matters by accompanying the affected child to the hospital if immediate parental / guardian contact has not been made.
    Receive, log, and administer prescribed medications for students provided by parents.
    Serves as a member of the coordinated school health team that promotes the health and well-being of the Academy.
    Periodically assist in maintaining an updated medical record on students’ health and plans as required and communicate the changes to teachers.
    Carry out student screening, health awareness, and training with staff and students as needed.
    Ensure all school events have the required medical assistance and coverage needed, e.g. ambulance on stand-by for Sports Days etc.
    Provides First Aid Care during sporting events and school trips.
    Provide campus supervision, including coordinating responses to emergencies, supervising hygiene and safety of the buildings, or other situations that may arise.
    Perform other duties that enhance the efficient operations of the infirmary and school health practices, either self-directed or as assigned by the school nurse.

    The requirements

    Qualifications and experience:

    Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) – Diploma or equivalent,
    Experience having worked in a school set-up,
    Experience working in a culturally diverse organization,
    Completed a registered nurse’s training program at an accredited school of nursing,
    Valid current licensure by the Nurses Council of Kenya,
    Basic Life Support training,
    Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.

    Apply via :

    krb-xjobs.brassring.com