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  • Logistics Manager- Lavington

    Logistics Manager- Lavington

    Job description

    We are looking for a talented logistics manager to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for planning deliveries and supervising drivers to ensure the timely delivery of our cakes.

    Responsibilities

    Planning and monitoring outgoing deliveries.
    Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
    Supervising logistics, transportation, and customer delivery.
    Organize workspace, label goods, plot routes, and process shipment.
    Must be computer literate.
    Should be able to use ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt.
    Should be conversant with locations within Nairobi

    Requirements

    Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification with at least 2 years of work experience.
    Candidate must reside in or around Lavington
    Pay close attention to details
    Sound knowledge of shipping processes and metrics.
    Strong communication, memorization, and teamwork skills.
    Capacity to perform your duties diligently, particularly during stressful situations.
    Must be able to work on some Sundays and holidays.
    Work from the office 23 days a month
    Should be willing to work with the company long term.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: admin@fastestcakes.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    admin@fastestcakes.ke

  • Cleaner- Lavington

    Cleaner- Lavington

    Responsibilities

    We are looking for a cleaner to take care of our facilities and assist the bakers and decorators
    Responsible for the general cleanliness of the facility
    Clean and tidy up the office
    Dust and polish various surfaces and furniture
    Sweep and mop floors
    Empty trash bins
    Clean aprons
    Restock cleaning supplies in the office
    Report any issues that require maintenance
    Assist with other assigned duties

    Requirements

    Must reside in or around Lavington
    Minimum of a secondary school certificate
    Strong communication, memorization, and teamwork skills.
    Capacity to perform your duties diligently, particularly during stressful situations.
    Should be willing to work 23 days a month
    Must be able to work on some Sundays and holidays.
    Should be willing to work with the company long-term

    Salary: 15,000 KES

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: admin@fastestcakes.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    admin@fastestcakes.ke

  • Cake Decorator- Lavington

    Cake Decorator- Lavington

    Job description

    We are looking to hire a skilled cake decorator to design and decorate cakes according to customers’ specifications and preferences.

    Responsibilities

    Decorate various cakes according to established standards.
    Produce different kinds of icing; whipped cream, buttercream, and cake fillings based on customer preferences.
    Must be able to write beautifully on cakes.
    Taking inventory of baking and decorating supplies
    Cleaning and sanitizing work areas and decorating equipment.

    Requirements

    KSCE qualification
    Minimum of 2 years of work experience.
    Candidates must reside in or near Lavington
    Ability to use various decorating instruments and tools.
    The ability to stand for extended periods.
    Excellent time management skills.
    Effective communication skills.
    Work from the office 23 days a month.
    Must be able to work on some Sundays and holidays.
    Should be willing to work with the company long term.

    Salary: Ksh 30,000

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: admin@fastestcakes.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    admin@fastestcakes.ke

  • Head of Finance, SSA

    Head of Finance, SSA

    FP&A, Accounting and Taxation: Provide decision analysis support, play a key role in finalizing budget and resources allocation, monitor and report actual performance against KPIs. Lead the taxation and accounting vertical.

    Business Partnering: Provide financial leadership; challenge, guide, and advice on key business topics that have impact of the financial success of the business. Be a partner in Performance review, strategic planning, and investment proposals to drive best outcomes.

    Accountabilities

    Financial Leadership, Strategy and Planning

    Partner with Cipla One Africa Leadership and SSA leadership and provide informed financial lens/insights into strategic business decisions (growth plans, M&As, etc)
    Partner with One Africa Finance Leadership to develop and implement SSA financial strategies to support the region’s business ambitions.
    Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
    Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

    Accountabilities

    Financial Reporting and Analysis

    Lead and drive accurate and timely reporting of Key Financial metrics as per guidelines both locally and to Central Teams.
    Deliver consistent and relevant PnL Analysis and reviews with Key stakeholders including global, OneAfrica, brand leads, SLT, Sales teams etc.
    Drive the implementation of Monthly Performance Reviews (MORs) and enable the commercial teams with regular Financia insights
    Advice the business on budgetary variances on monthly basis and identify any remedial action that needs to be taken.
    Provide insights and guidance to the business leads on price, mix and volumes analysis

    Accountabilities

    P&L Leadership

    Facilitate business performance, drive top–line and bottom-line growth and mitigate financial risks to achieve budgeted sales targets for SSA – from both a management reporting and legal entity point of view
    Responsible for business partnering with SSA Business using detailed MIS analysis with insights to influence and drive decision-making.
    Drive financials with a focus on profitable growth, manage mix expectations while leveraging expenses to deliver margin improvement (including divisional, TA, brand P&Ls).
    Review ROI/ROCE on key commercial spend and ensure funds are optimally directed to the best areas to drive profitable growth.
    Review performance (down to TA and brand level) and provide guidance to heads of functions on implementation of financial strategy.
    Drive the review and interpretation of financial information to identify key trends and areas for future exploitation within specific functions.
    Review actual performance of Functional areas vs KPIs, challenges performance, identifies key variances and advises on potential solutions and risk mitigation for Heads of Functions.
    Present detailed MIS analysis to leadership team with insights to drive value creation through maximizing opportunities and / or minimizing risks.

    Accountabilities

    Accounting & Controlling:

    Maintain, monitor and review Financial Structure for SSA and ensure adherence to accounting standards to consistently achieve desired level of financial performance.

    Drive all activities for maintaining a robust balance sheet and clean profit and loss accounts and consolidate across SSA entities.
    Define and govern implementation of policies, procedures and standards, as per the local and Cipla global requirements and oversee compliance with Government pricing, Transfer pricing, Tax laws, Audits etc.

    Accountabilities

    Governance:

    Propose critical audits and ensure audits are carried out as per requirements and timely resolution of issues and act as key interface between finance and various functions.
    Standardize all finance practices assuring alignment with group finance practices, processes and systems and ensure effective and efficient delivery of financial processes, ensuring zero control risk.
    Monitor and update DOA as per the prevailing business structures and compliance requirements

    Accountabilities

    People Leadership:

    Drive the Finance team to meet the needs of business and deliver quality service in areas of priority.
    Develop, coach, lead the team to ensure succession plan is developed, and facilitate growth; knowledge sharing and skills transfer within the team.
    Lead / influence without direct authority.

    Education Qualification

    Ideal candidate’s academic background would be a B. Com in Finance + Chartered Accountancy or an MBA in Finance

    Apply via :

    careers.cipla.com

  • Senior Technical Advisor MEAL Service Desk Team Lead

    Senior Technical Advisor MEAL Service Desk Team Lead

    Direct Response Support

    Manage the coordination and backstopping of ERT / EST MEAL Cdeployments aimed at building or reinforcing MEAL systems in new emergencies (in both existing country programs and new start-ups).
    Ensure close coordination and liaison with Regional Measurement Advisors in deployment planning and eventual handover of a response.
    Ensure response teams meet minimum standards for MEAL in new response start-up (as outlined in the Emergency Roadmap).
    Onboard MEAL Coordinators and other relevant response members tthe SAP reporting requirements and support forward planning around data collection or learning exercises, as relevant. Develop materials tsupport this onboarding, including one-pagers.
    Ensure appropriate budget resourcing in both direct and partner-led projects. 
    As required, deploy tsupport MEAL start-up in complex or large-scale emergencies (max 20% of time and maximum 6 weeks for single deployment). This is inclusive of, but not limited to, responsibilities such as:
    Leading a multi-sector needs assessment
    Setting up feedback and monitoring mechanisms
    Recruiting and onboarding new MEAL Coordinators
    Advising and training IRC and/or IRC partners on emergency MEAL tools and resources for emergency preparedness, early action and response, as needed.
    Participate in QiE Leadership Team weekly calls taddress response level updates and questions.
    Strategic Reporting and Analysis
    Serve as the QiE focal point for Emergencies and Humanitarian Action SAP response metric reporting which speak tresponse quality and scale, including for quarterly and annual reporting. Work closely with MEAL Systems Advisor on data/information storage of response metrics, including in Airtable.
    Seek new or improved ways tincrease the efficiency of our work and tleverage existing data collection thelp IRC understand the quality of our emergency response work.
    Prepare analysis and visualizations thelp QiE understand and speak tthe impact and process of our work.

    Guidance, Tools and Learning

    Contribute tmaintenance of MEAL in emergency resources, tools and guidance for use by both IRC colleagues and partners.
    Project manage the review and update processes of tools and guidance, as needed. Including the finalization of the MSNA pilot and toolkit.
    Co-lead, alongside the Director Strategy & Measurement, the roll-out of new tools in collaboration with the rest of the EHAU MEAL team.
    Contribute tfurther building out the QiE knowledge management database, in collaboration with the Director Strategy & Measurement and the MEAL Systems Advisor, and proactively consider ways tanalyze and share trends and learning within.
    Stay abreast of initiatives within the IRC, such as IMPACT, PCM, Evidence tAction, Partnership in Emergencies, Data Toolkits, and Best Use of Resources, tensure coherency and the achievement of joint objectives – as for all members of the EHAU MEAL Team.
    Participate and contribute tMEAL training for EHAU, regional, and relevant country programs.
    Contribute tthe learning agenda in emergencies, including by working on guidance notes, leading or coordinating learning exercises, and feed introutines around learning data collection, dissemination and accountability. 

    Team Culture and People Management

    Provide day-to-day line management of the ERT / EST MEAL Coordinators, ensuring they maintain high performance, collaborate effectively and are accountable for quality of work.
    Build and maintain strong working relationships with EHAU colleagues and continually promote a culture of partnership and collaboration.
    Cultivate and maintain a positive, inclusive, safe and caring work environment, while additionally setting an example of ‘One IRC’-way of working within the team, EHAU and the wider organization.
    Advance efforts across EHAU tpromote gender equality, diversity and more inclusive practice across our programming and our ways of working.
    Engage in effective power-sharing practices and ensure colleagues have the knowledge, support, and power tdtheir work with autonomy.

    Key Working Relationships

    Position reports to:Director Strategy & Measurement
    Position directly supervises: Emergency Response Team MEAL Coordinators 
    Indirect Reporting: Emergency Surge Roster MEAL Coordinators, when deployed
    Other Internal and/or external contacts: Close working relationship with EHAU MEAL Team, Quality in Emergencies team (from leadership through tEmergency Response Team deployees), Regional Emergency Directors, Regional Measurement Advisors, and country office colleagues responding temergencies.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    A university degree in a relevant subject area (statistics, data management, international programming, public health, economics) or related experience. 
    Proven experience working on MEAL in emergency contexts, including in the design and implementation of rapid multi-sector needs assessments. Experience in new start-ups highly desirable.
    Strong data analysis and data story telling skills.
    Experience in the design and facilitation of learning exercises along with uptake of recommendations.
    Proactive, highly organized and interest in thinking outside of the box.
    Flexible and interested in advancing team goals.
    Familiarity with the principles of MEAL as they are applied in emergency settings, and ability tthink creatively and pro-actively about their adoption.
    Experience setting up and managing beneficiary feedback mechanisms and multi-sectoral monitoring systems.
    Experience with mobile data collection tools (particularly via Kobor Commcare).
    Knowledge of data visualization tools (particularly PowerBi), preferred.
    Experience developing technology solutions for humanitarian programming, preferred.
    Experience and competency in moderate statistical analysis and reporting preferred.

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  • Individual Consultant, Technical Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

    Individual Consultant, Technical Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

    Phase 1 – Planning (January – March 2025; 45 days)

    A technical assessment to the EWAS MEL Plan to provide recommendations on areas of improvement.
    Develop data collection tools and guides using survey tools and the data management platform ensuring user-friendliness and contextual relevance.
    Facilitate capacity-building workshops for program staff and implementing partner MEL Officers on the use of MEL tools, emphasizing participatory methods and data quality assurance.
    Provide hands-on mentorship and technical support to ensure consistent application of the tools.

    Phase 2 – Design (April – June 2025; 45days)

    Baseline findings integration to EWAS MEL plan and data management platform
    Onboarding implementing partner MEL officers to data management platform
    Impact reporting support to GEAPP and to the donor.

    Phase 3 – Implementation (July – December 2025; 60 days)

    Continue with all operational deliverables of Phases 1 & 2, including: collate data through the methods identified in the framework, issue periodic M&E reports and devise improvement measures.
    Produce periodic reports and measurements of program impacts
    Act as the liaison for any MEL program requirements and ensure the output of MEL application is used to improve the overall program
    Develop a handover schedule and organize workshops for identified resources

    Key Deliverables

    Update EWAS MEL Plan with recommendations and Tools.
    Training manuals and reports on survey tool and data management platform
    Impact reports to key stakeholders on a quarterly basis
    Data analysis outputs, including visualizations and summaries.
    End year handover report with actionable recommendations.

    Qualifications and Skills

    Update Master’s degree in Social Statistics, Information Technology, or a related field.
    Professional Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation for development programs.
    Over a decade of experience in MEL, with expertise in agriculture, women’s economic empowerment, and youth development.
    Demonstrated competency in using Kobo Toolbox for data collection and training.
    Extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research, including tool design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
    Proven track record of working with international organizations such as UNICEF, USAID, and IFAD.
    Proficiency in statistical analysis software (SPSS, Stata, SAS) and qualitative data analysis tools (NVivo).
    Strong facilitation and training skills, with the ability to mentor diverse teams.
    Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience presenting findings at international forums.

    Apply via :

    job-boards.greenhouse.io

  • Programme Director

    Programme Director

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    OVERAL LEADERSHIP

    Lead habitability business development in Kenya, according tsector and country standards
    Provide strategic and operational leadership tprojects on Resilient Housing and Disaster Reduction and Response (DR3)
    Ensure the efficient and effective professional functioning of the habitability projects and alignment with the strategic objectives of HFHK
    Promote innovative and quality housing solutions taccelerate housing access, ensuring program’s cost effectiveness and sustainability
    Ensure the development, implementation, maintenance and regular updating of all the relevant related tools, systems, processes, procedures and techniques of construction in line with best practices
    Ensure that construction standards, regulations, legislative and statutory requirements of habitability are consistently met throughout the entire life cycle of construction projects (planning, designing, execution)
    Provide overall leadership ttechnical teams and facilitators involved in habitability related projects / programmes under HFHK
    Build technical capacity and resources at HFHK in close coordination with the HR Department
    Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management
    Ensures that performance of Habitability initiatives and projects are reviewed against their contribution tHFHK’s business

    PROJECT MANAGEMENT

    Support HFHK in designing, development and delivering major donor proposals, reports, concept notes and other relevant documents
    Supports the partnerships team in mobilizing resources towards key activities/projects/programs for resilient housing and Disaster Risk Reduction and Response (DR3)
    Lead and manage the total life cycle of habitability projects from conceptualisation to completion/closure – within budget, the requisite quality standards and on time
    Ensure that the entire life cycle of habitability projects are captured using relevant software, systems, and tools in line with best practice
    Oversee construction of structures and infrastructure projects on resilient housing and DR3 from conception tcompletion
    Ensure effective management and documentation of habitability project scope and escalation management
    Identify, monitor and control scope and prepare relevant documentation tsupport such change
    Ensure project and programme planning and preparation tmake projects tbe bankable and implementation ready.
    Coordinate short-to-long term project pipeline planning and updating

    QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL

    Ensure understanding ad adherence at all stages of DR3 project design, implementation and evaluation, the strategies, quality standards and policies related tDR3 (Pathways tPermanence, Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere, Sendai Framework for Disaster Reduction)
    Conduct and supervise technical assessments and data analysis related tHabitability, considering Resilient Housing, climate change and disaster challenges
    Develop with the support of the MEAL team project Key Performance Indicators on Habitability, Resilient Housing, Climate Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Response projects
    Maintenance, and updating of credible and bankable project pipeline and adherence tquality assurance systems, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP) in line with relevant statutory, legislative
    Ensure that all Resilient Housing projects and infrastructure are managed within the required budgets and timelines from conception tcompletion
    Ensure construction within the Resilient Housing and Infrastructures projects are properly costed and budgeted based on project pipeline plan.
    Play a leading role in the procurement/adjudication/selection of construction-related service providers, as well as legal contract management
    Ensure that stakeholders such as suppliers and contractors adhere tcontractual obligations and submit accurate and correct invoices and ensure that they are accompanied by the relevant evidential documentation
    As part of good project good practice, ensure that other quality assurance measures such as regular project meetings and site technical meetings are regularly convened and documented
    Develop, implement, maintain and update risk management and mitigation strategy and plan toensure successful implementation of the social housing projects
    Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions tmonitor compliance with building and safety regulations and ensure strict adherence tproject budgets

    STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

    Represents HFHK in meetings and events related tResilient Housing, Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Response
    Manage, measure, and monitor the performance of various external project stakeholders such as professionals, contractors, suppliers, etc in line with the requisite quality and service standards, protocols and service level agreements
    Establish and maintain good and amicable relations with all stakeholders
    Ensure that the person(s) responsible for stakeholder relations in the unit develops and maintains stakeholder strategy, plan and mapping which identifies all the relevant stakeholders and their respective “stake” or roles/responsibilities concerning construction projects
    Ensure that a stakeholder communications strategy and plan is developed and maintained for project (s) by the relevant person(s) in the unit
    Ensure projects are implemented as per the agreement with donors/funders, clients and approvals by the board – and in line with signed agreements/contracts

    KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES / INDICATORS

    Alignment between habitability projects and the strategic objectives of HFHK
    Habitability projects are properly costed and implemented as per the agreement with donors
    Employees are motivated and cultivate a culture of performance management
    Habitability projects are compliant with all the relevant standards, regulations, statutory, legislative and best practice requirements
    Good and amicable relations with all stakeholders

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

    Bachelors degree in a relevant field from any of the following recognized built environment qualifications:
    Construction Management/Building Science
    Quantity and Land Survey
    Urban Planning
    Architectural Sciences
    Civil Engineering
    Masters Degree is preferred
    Formal project management qualification and registration with the relevant professional entity would be a distinct added advantage
    A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Resilient Housing projects considering challenges of Climate
    Change adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Response (procedures, design, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, evaluation, and monitoring).
    Experience in planning and developing resilient housing projects in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas with a clear understanding of Social Housing with a nexus on climate change Adaptation and Disaster
    Risk Reduction and Response
    Leadership experience in developing reconstruction projects related tdisasters
    Project management experience, with the ability timplement projects within a budget and timeframe
    Experience negotiating with multiple donors, understanding their interests, requirements and how to meet them
    Demonstrable experience in managing and leading a team of technical staff
    Experience in managing multi-year projects and providing solutions tcomplex problems and contexts
    Implementing and managing quality assurance systems, procedures and policies based on best practice and applicable legislation

    Applications should be sent to procurement@hfhkenya.org no later than 14th January 2024 at 10:00 a.m with the subject

    Apply via :

    procurement@hfhkenya.org

  • Legal Internship

    Legal Internship

    Responsibilities

    Assist with reviewing, drafting and revising a wide variety of contracts, including but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, customer and supplier agreements, professional services agreements and developing template agreements.
    Assisting with various corporate matters, including Real Estate conveyancing transactions, corporate governance matters and facilitating business filings.
    Assisting to provide strategic legal advice on business matters and product development;
    Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
    Provide support in compliance and legal risk management, including researching statutes, laws, and other legal matters applicable to the company’s activities.
    Maintaining the departments safes and various registers and documentation;
    Collaborating with other departments as may be required to perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
    Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time

    Requirements

    A Second Class Upper Degree in Law (LL. B) from a recognized University
    Must have attained a B+ and above in O levels/ high school;
    Creative, commercial legal thinking and appreciation of the business aspects in their application of the law
    Ability to pro-actively and creatively manage potential legal issues;
    A team player willing to learn, adapt and work with minimum supervision
    Excellent organisation, administration, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills;
    High levels of energy and enthusiasm and ability to work long hours, under tight deadlines and to deliver to multiple stakeholders; and
    High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.

    Learning Opportunities

    Growth in commercial, corporate, real estate and investments law;
    Prowess in contract negotiation drafting and management; 
    Practical skills in Legal Compliance;
    Exposure to Corporate transactional support and administration;
    Corporate Secretarial tasks;
    First-hand experience in Legal Research and advisory and Litigation.

    Apply via :

    n.com

  • GA Field Supervisor

    GA Field Supervisor

    Description

    Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

    Effective management of Shelf Health

    Ensure Stock Replenishment
    Gather required Data
    Complete Shelf facing input
    Effective Implementation

    Update Categories Planogram

    Download signed version to Mobile Device 
    Check integrity of Planogram i.e. Date, signature, drops and shelves per drop
    Approve for implementation

    Planogram on Shelf

    Ensure a before picture is taken
    Ensure changes are Implemented on shelf
    Ensure an after picture is taken

    Process stock administration

    Scan any Client discontinued lines on planogram and enter total store quantity
    Scan any new lines not appearing on planogram and enter total quantity
    Ensure pictures of any new competitor lines are taken and include pricing
    Follow stipulated guidelines regarding this stock

    Effective management of the order and returns process

    Ensure daily stock counts are performed via Mobile Device
    Confirm automated orders placed with store management or place manual as needed by channel.
    Ensure adherence to suppliers’ standards and planograms
    Monitor stock availability and merchandising
    Ensure all OOS are communicated and recorded
    Ensure shelf health and appropriate daily housekeeping

    Effective implementation of promotional activities

    Booked Displays are booked and are in compliance
    PI Labels accurately completed
    Price Flashes and Wobblers
    Promotional Price Compliance

    Effective implementation of In-store activation

    Liaise with Store management regarding the Instore activation, i.e logistics
    Ensure sufficient stock pressure for every promotional activity
    Liaise with Instore auditor regarding the set up and logistics of the activation
    Assist with the activation on specified days
    Complete promoter broadsheets whenever in store promoters are present, regarding their performance
    Complete daily promoting reports regarding brands that you have promoted and the number of units sold

    Effective Team & Self-Management

    Ensure all information is cascaded and escalated in a timely and accurate manner.
    Manage your merchandiser teams accordingly.
    On ground trucking of merchandisers activities & performance
    Providing timely and accurate daily records including merchandiser attendance
    Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
    Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures
    Plan and priorities, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands
    Demonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage change
    Demonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organizational needs

    Requirements

    Essential / Minimum Requirements 

    2- 3 Years’ or more experience in the FMCG Industry as a senior sales representative
    Degree, Higher or Basic Diploma in sales & marketing or relevant field
    Sales Management
    People management
    Administration skills
    Customer Service Skills
    Communication Skills (verbal & written)

    Apply via :

    smollaneastafrica.mcidirecthire.com