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  • Senior Project Manager- OTT Clients

    Senior Project Manager- OTT Clients

    Job Objective

    This role requires a 360-degree view and understanding of the OTT clients’ requirements from opportunity to service delivery and post-delivery support where required. This role oversees planning, implementing and executing individual projects and groups of related company projects in a coordinated manner to obtain benefits and control.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    To project manage client orders from feasibility, pre-sales solution design and sales order signature to handover, achieving high levels of client satisfaction
    Work with account managers to understand client requirements in detail
    Work closely with solutions architect to ensure we propose feasible solutions that are deliverable
    Understand the client handover specifications and work internally to ensure teams are aligned and can support
    Ensure when engaging suppliers for 3rd party network components we match client specifications on SLA etc.
    Tracking the project delivery milestones ensuring we meet the client’s target delivery timelines
    Support in providing regular updates/ reports required by the client
    Involved in client service handover process to ensure we deliver to client specifications
    Manage WIOCC individual and groups of network projects as directed
    Provide post-delivery support, through collaboration with the OTT Client Service Management team
    Provide Proactive Personalised Problem Resolution: Addressing client issues or concerns before they become significant problems
    Manage virtual project teams including members from Engineering, Operations, Legal, Procurement, Logistics and Finance
    Create, obtain approval and manage project charters, plans, risk registers, budgets and learnt lessons
    Identify concerns, issues, contractual challenges, identify mitigating measures and escalate appropriately
    Manage any change requests
    Management of deliveries with vendors, shipping agents, partners etc.
    Deputise for the Programme Manager & assist with the creation of ad hoc reports as needed
    Successfully managing the relationships with in-house stakeholders, Shareholders and WIOCC clientele
    Actively use and ensure data completeness and integrity of NetSuite

    Minimum Qualifications 

    Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, Masters preferred) in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience
    PMP / PRINCE2 certification or equivalent (desirable)
    Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Projects

      Experience & Skills

    Prefers a minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the telecom industry, with essentially at least 3 years in a project management role or equivalent
    Minimum 3+ years of experience in managing OTT client projects
    Experience in the management of fibre projects
    Effective project management ability including written and verbal communication skills evidenced by work history and accomplishments
    Excellent communication and soft skills, including the ability to listen to summarise and concisely gather, analyse and share key information with stakeholders
    Must use B/OSS tools and experience with Microsoft Office suite including MS Project
    Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
    Knowledge of technology used in WIOCC network including Subsea, OTN, DWDM, SDH and Data (Ethernet, IP/MPLS, OSPF, BGP) preferred

     Attributes

    Team leader and manager of virtual teams, motivator, persistent, stress management
    Client focused, confident, relationship builder
    Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards, negotiating skills
    Boundless, passionate and flexible
    Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
    Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
    Strong analytical skills and ability to collate and interpret data from various sources
    Good English language communicator with a natural aptitude for dealing with people
    Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills
    Commercially aware, numerate & articulate
    Excellent network diagnostic skills

    Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their updated CV including three referees. The deadline for application is on or before 22 January 2025. Applications should be sent to applications@wiocc.net indicating the job position in the Subject Line.

    Apply via :

    applications@wiocc.net

  • Regional Supply Chain Operation Director

    Regional Supply Chain Operation Director

    The Position 

    The Regional Supply Chain Operations Director (RSCOD) supports Global Supply Chain Operations for his/her assigned region in ensuring cost-effective, timely, reliable and high-quality program delivery.  S/he is responsible for working closely with the country procurement, logistics and other support teams to improve the planning and management of country supply chain, and to ensure effective integration of supply chain and other support functions necessary to implement programs effectively.  S/he will assist country teams with procurement, and other related functions as needed.  

    Essential Responsibilities 

    Work closely with the regional and country program teams to develop supply chain strategies that prioritize initiatives to improve operational capabilities, effectiveness and compliance. 
    In partnership with Mercy Corps Compliance and Legal, ensure that contracting practices within a country are effective, ensure quality suppliers, and mitigate risk of noncompliance with donor requirements. 
    Identify regional and country supply chain strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) through market analysis, operational assessments, and understanding of regional procurement and contracting capacity. Develop action plans in partnership with Global Procurement, regional and country staff accordingly. 
    Review and take appropriate action on globally defined Mercy Corps Supply Chain KPI’s for countries within the assigned region.  
    Coordinate with the Program Operations Team.  
    Be the expert on market dynamics for the region as a whole, and assigned countries. 
    Deploy to country programs within assigned regions during emergencies where a high level of procurement is required. 
    Lead implementation and delivery of global and regional initiatives to meet specific procurement needs, including local and sector-specific Master Purchase Agreements. 
    Intake and review Modified Procurement Procedure (MPP) requests and support country teams throughout the MPP process.  
    Identify country procurement and logistics team capacity building opportunities and provide training and other development activities for national staff. 
    Coach and mentor Country Operations Directors/Managers  
    Participate in the recruitment process of in-country supply chain operations staff. 
    Organize short-term assignments for supply chain-related needs when requested by assigned countries, following assessment of the situation. 
    Support rollout of Source to Pay System across region 
    Work with country office teams to assist supply chain operations teams to improve linkages between operations and programmatic management. 

    Supervisory Responsibility 

    Indirect – Country Operations Directors/Managers  

    Accountability  

    Reports Directly To: Vice President Global Supply Chain Operations and Deputy Regional Director Operations – ESA Region 
    Works Directly With: Country Programs, including Operations, Programs, and Finance; and HQ support functions including Global Procurement, Operations Support, Finance, and Compliance, Program and Quality, Humanitarian Leadership Response.  

    Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders 

    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. 

    Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills  

    Advanced Degree, minimum 10 years of progressive Procurement and/or Logistics professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years as a regional or field operations lead or equivalent education and experience. 
    Demonstrated success as a supply chain leader across all disciplines including planning, procurement and logistics.  Experience within a given region or in a global environment required. 
    Broad knowledge and experience in procurement strategies, market analysis techniques, procurement and contracting. 
    NGO experience preferred with thorough understanding of institutional donors’ (USAID, FCDO, OFDA, ECHO) policies relating to procurement  
    Must have proven project management skills and experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to find solutions and achieve results, the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues and the ability to motivate team members  
    Strong collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units. 
    Able to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure. 
    Strong financial management and budgeting skills. 
    Excellent training and coaching ability. 
    Fluency in English and French required. 
    Ability to travel up to 40-50 percent of time.

    Apply via :

    jobs.jobvite.com

  • Accountant

    Accountant

    We are seeking a candidate who can work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy. One can expect to work with large amounts of numerical data, handle multiple tasks with deadlines, and provide transparent and complete reports to management. You should have a firm grasp of accounting and financial practices and regulations and possess strong computer and verbal and written communication skills.
    To ensure success, Accountants should be prompt, honest detail-oriented, professional, and analytical. Top candidates will have excellent presentation skills with the ability to successfully communicate complex quantitative data to decision-makers.

    Job Description

    Keenly review accounting documents to ensure information accuracy.
    Budget and Cash-flow management.
    Revenue Collection and confirmation.
    Verify figures and balances and rectify discrepancies.
    Petty cash management.
    Assist in implementation and enforcement of internal financial controls.
    Ensure all banking are done within the stipulated time and related documents filed.
    Ensure all physical opening stocks are fed onto the system and are accurate.
    Ensure all sale out are fed onto the system.
    Coordinate and manage payment and billing details of external service providers, contractors, and vendors.
    Reconciliation of purchases to ensure they comply with the company performance to ensure the company is making profits.
    Assist in implementation and enforcement of internal financial controls.
    Ensure all sale out are fed onto PAS.
    Regularly share accurate and timely reports on VSMs collection status.
    Preparation and claiming of VAT reports.
    Responsible for filing claims on withholding and VAT taxes.
    Cheques depositing.
    Undertaking and confirming bank transfers.
    Update adhoc.
    Prepare and share accurate sales and collection reports on performance for the team. 

    Job Requirements

    B. A Accounting/ Finance or related course
    2-3 Years practical experience in accounting.
    1-2 Years in a Busy industry.
    CPA section completed or ACCA Part 2.
    Good communication and expressive skills in English and Swahili

    Apply via :

    xorahr.com

  • Regional Program Manager Africa

    Regional Program Manager Africa

    Program Management Support 

    Provide comprehensive in-person and remote guidance and support with the implementation of sound project cycle management in accordance with RI’s Program Management Framework (PMF)
    Support timely project mobilization for all new projects in the region, as well as close out for existing projects, involving relevant country program, regional and GSO departments and ensuring follow-up and appropriate documentation is in place
    Participate in project review meetings with Program Managers for on-going projects  and provide regular project progress updates to the Regional Programs Team
    Support and ensure that the program teams regularly update, share and follow project management tools, such as detailed implementation plans, spending projections, procurement plans, M&E plan as set out in RI’s Mobilization Tool
    Ensure timely reporting of Programs KPI to GSO and take a lead in the roll-out of KPI feedback processes and improvement plans
    Work with the Global MEAL team to support MEAL activities and ensure they are carried out regularly, including data collection & analysis, monitoring of project progress against established workplans, monitoring of established indicators and utilization of results to inform program adaptation
    Travel to country offices to provide support, monitoring, capacity building as per program needs, including gap filling of key program positions and/or surge capacity as needed
    Provide program coverage for country offices during peak times or Program Director gaps
    Actively support the constant improvement of program quality and management efficiency through contributions to country, regional and global initiatives, such as SOP/tool/template development/refinement
    Lead the induction and onboarding for newly recruited Program Managers and country grant focal points on the required tools and processes set out in RI’s Program Management Framework 
    Provide programs input for the monthly Global Portfolio updates  to RI’s Leadership Team

    Grants Reporting and Management Support 

    Take a lead role in monthly Portfolio/BVA review meetings with country teams, ensuring documentation of program implementation status, challenges, achievement and risks and follow-up on action items in a timely fashion, flagging risks and issues for under or overspending of budgets, under-achievements and other implementation challenges. Liaise with country teams on issues that need support from GSO or RSO units (HR, Ops, Security, AMU, Finance, etc.)
    Provide support for grant mobilization and close out,  engage country teams in delivering mandatory mobilization and close out tools, and flagging relevant reporting information to country teams 
    Work with the Regional Reporting Officer,  and Program Director to ensure quality and timeliness of all donor reports. 
    Ensure high quality content and compliance with guidelines and requirement for donor reports. Review reports and supporting documentation and annexes for accuracy and compliance with donor regulations as required.
    Provide final copy  editing and/or support in writing assigned sections of reports, upon request.  When needed, deploy to country programs to assist in writing reports. 
    Collaborate with the Regional Program Officer (RPO) to maintain and update the Regional Awards Matrix, which includes awards, and reporting trackers, as well as donor contact information.
    Ensure that online SmartSheet grant reporting tracker is regularly updated in coordination with the Country Office Grants Focal Persons.
    Support overall coordination of grant modifications by taking a leading role in coordinating amendment of projects between country offices and RSO facilitating reviews/input from regional and global departments as needed. 
    Write, review, and edit proposal narratives, budgets, and other project amendment documents in close collaboration with country offices and the Regional Management Team.
    Provide other grant management and compliance tasks as needed

    Communications and Representation Support  

    In collaboration with the Regional Program Director, serve as a focal point with selected donors (i.e. USAID, BHA, GAC, ECHO), coordinating with appropriate RI colleagues to ensure accurate and timely communication. Lead and coordinate on program related meetings and calls with donors, providing program updates and facilitating information sharing between country program teams and donors
    Attend and participate in external meetings, workshops, conferences etc. and brief the Asia/Africa team as needed
    Coordinate and participate in regular management meetings with field, RSO and GSO colleagues, including the documentation and sharing of the minutes and action items, encourage overall program cohesion through coordination and information sharing with and between program teams, RSO and GSO
    Work with the RPO  to produce regular programmatic updates/briefing materials/capacity statements/country profiles for business development purposes
    Work closely with the Communications Team to gather content and stories for use on RI connect and for donor engagements and updates.  , social media and other channels. Work with the Regional Communication Coordinator to produce updates and content from Asia/Africa country offices for the RI Intranet 

     Safeguarding 

    Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
    Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible. 

    About You

    You will bring the following experience and skills.

    This position demands a highly dynamic, proactive, autonomous and flexible individual with solid and effective, quality project  cycle  and  grant  management  skills  who  is  ready  to  provide  substantive contributions and explore advancing their leadership capacity for achieving results in a demanding and fast paced environment. An excellent communicator and team player with fluency in English and who is at ease working in a highly diverse team, capable adapting communication styles to different audiences. 

    Master’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Management Studies, or a related field in alignment with the relief and development sectors 
    Demonstrated progressive professional experience managing humanitarian/development programming or supporting the management of programs in a regional capacity; including field experience 
    Exceptional and demonstrated skills in program cycle management, covering the entire program cycle
    Familiarity with US Government grants, as well as ECHO/EC and or/ UN grants 
    Excellent independent and collaborative report writing and data analysis skills
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex activities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment and discipline
    Logical and critical thinking skills, and a comfort working with complex budgets and spreadsheets
    Strong independent task management skills and techniques, ability to prioritize and organize own workload
    Willingness to think outside the box, approach challenges with creative solutions
    Comfortable absorbing workload under stress periods
    Superior oral and written communication skills in English, including consensus building and triangulation of information from multiple stakeholders
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with a high degree of drive, initiative and autonomy
    Willingness to accept and absorb direct critique and participate in two-way dialogue with peers and managers to improve work quality and results
    Proven high level of computer literacy and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (with emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    Ability to travel internationally to support country programs

    Apply via :

    ri.bamboohr.com

  • Warehouse Assistant Dispatch Assistant Production Supervisor Quality Control Supervisor SHEQ Assistant

    Job Description

    To assist warehousing department in issuance of raw materials, housekeeping and arrangement.

    Key Responsibilities

    Receiving of packaging and raw materials from suppliers.
    Issuance of packaging and raw material to production upon requisition.
    Updating stock cards.
    Updating the warehouse log.i.e. Cleaning and Temperature & Humidity logs
    Warehouse arrangement.
    Warehouse (Housekeeping).
    Taking care of the Company premises: e.g. Closing the main gate after work.
    Compliance with ISO Certification standards.
    Any other duty assigned by immediate supervisor.

    Skills and qualifications;

    Diploma or Degree in Business/Stock /Supply Chain Management Course, or related field
    Knowledge in Computer packages and is added advantage.
    At least 1 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is added advantage.
    Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP),ISO 9001:2015,SAGE System and KAIZEN.

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    If qualified send CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com by 14th January 2025 indicating on the subject line “JOB TITLE”

    Apply via :

    vacancies@jantakenya.com

  • Credit Analyst

    The position will confirm credibility of all loan applications for loan disbursement.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants’ credit histories, financial statements, loan security documents and other financial information.
    Analyze applicants’ financial status, credit status, and undertake relevant evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
    Evaluate and advise on a client’s ability to pay based on analysis of their finances.
    Obtain credit information from credit institutions and references.
    Respond to client inquiries regarding applications for credit and credit transactions.
    Process approved loans for disbursement.
    Generate customer feedback on loan applications.
    Undertake business and home visits to validate applications.
    Review and update credit and loan files.
    Undertake data entry on approved loans.
    Undertake timely valuation renewals after contract expiry.
    Continuous professional development to keep up with current industry trends.
    Prepare and submit timely reports and information for decision making.

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounts, Finance, or related from a recognized institution.
    Professional Credit or Accounting qualifications is an added advantage.
    Minimum of two (2) years practical experience in banking with proven result-oriented track record in credit.
    Proficiency in ICT with strong MS Office and internet ability.
    Ability to interpret Financials and make sound decisions out of it.
    Analytical and keen to details.
     High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
    Good communication skills and customer service oriented.

    Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs to hr@springboardcapital.co.ke by Wednesday 15th January 2025.

    Apply via :

    hr@springboardcapital.co.ke