SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - SAFARICOM

REF: IS_SNA_JUNE_2012
Reporting to the Principal System’s Administrator, the job holder will be required to provide technical expertise and support to Safaricom in the field of system administration and design.
Key Responsibilities:

• Administering, configuring and troubleshooting servers and storage based on UNIX (AIX, HP-UX and Sun Solaris), Linux, Storage (IBM, HP, EMC) and SAN. 
• Problem resolution and escalation of server, storage and SAN issues.Analysis of server and storage hardware and operating system software.
• Trouble shooting and resolving HACMP, GPFS, storage, firmware, operating system, HBA issues on high end servers in a complex environment.Implementation of tactical service improvements, upgrades and system patching.
• Liaise with users, hardware and software vendors and internal systems owners to fine tune systems hardware and software for all systems.
• Operations of backup tools and testing of disk and data recovery solutions on all business systems. 
• Prompt restoration of lost data for the business.
• To provide backup, hardware and software assurance.
• Maintenance of systems documentation and procedures.
• Technical support for assigned company initiatives and projects.
• Participation in feasibility studies and testing for new IT infrastructure componentsImplement and maintain system standards and procedures on system related issues.
• Monitor, administer and maintain system security.Use system management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve system problems within service level agreements
• Conduct proper documentation inventory of the system hardware and software.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of AIX, RedHat, SAN, NAS, TCP/IP networking and other UNIX certifications.
• 4 years experience as systems administrator, in a multifaceted business environment with integrated/mixed UNIX and Linux server environment preferably in a telecommunication environment.
• System Administration Techniques – understanding Operating Systems Performance, AIX, Linux, Storage and Backup enterprise hardware and storage.
• Attention to details and analytical thinking.
• Good communication and project management skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. The deadline for application is Monday, 2nd July ,2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to
hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Access Development Regional Principal, East Africa - GOOGLE

The area: Google.org

Google.org uses Google's strengths in information and technology to address global challenges and make a lasting impact. We seek innovative solutions and entrepreneurial approaches to issues such as crisis response, education, and access to technology.

The role: Access Development Regional Principal, East Africa

The Google.org Access Development team's objective is to bring broadband to emerging markets in a financially sustainable and scalable way to impact hundreds of millions of people. The group focuses on developing business models, regulation and technology to support these goals. There is a strong emphasis on bringing new technologies or new ways to use technologies to solve the access challenges in these markets. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for defining and implementing access projects in emerging markets, as well as identifying and incubating promising technological solutions.

The role will assist with Google.org’s efforts to bring broadband to the emerging markets, including sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to helping evaluate and select opportunities, this person will help direct activities on the ground. This person should have strong focus on strategy, regulatory work and experience building a sustainable business presence.

Responsibilities:

• Identify/evaluate opportunities. Develop insightful recommendations on strategic direction and specific project opportunities that can move the needle in bringing broadband to emerging markets.
• Support the country Access development GMs with strategic support, staffing assistance and strategic sales initiatives.
• Advise and support the Access Field development team on regulatory engagements and administrative tasks like company setups and structural planning.
• Work as a regional liaison between the Google.org teams and the country offices of Google.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related experience. In lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience.
• Experience in wireless, or wireline communication either as a vendor, operator or consultant.
• Post-graduate level experience at a management consulting firm.
• Experience in a C-Level management role in an East African Operator.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or graduate degree in a management, technical, or engineering field.
• Current knowledge of wireless/ wireline telecommunications technology and industry/ public policy.
• Current knowledge of 3G/4G backhaul technologies and fiber optics networks.
• Experience leading complex operational and strategic initiatives; Proven track record of entrepreneurial activity in creating and scaling projects.
• Distinctive analytical skills and superior ability to present to executives and communicate with highly technical management team.

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TB Sales, Global Corporates - STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

Job Description

• To work with Head of GC Sales Transaction Banking, East Africa for developing sales pipelines for presence and non-presence countries in East Africa in line within overall Transaction Banking operating plans. 
• To structure Working Capital solutions and sell products and services to new and existing customers in the Global Corporate segments and meet/exceed sales goals and targets in respect of revenues and volumes.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of assigned Transaction Banking (TB) revenues from a Global Corporates (GC) portfolio across East Africa, including countries of SCB presence and non presence 
• Develop and execute the sales strategy, to deliver the revenue ambition through a portfolio of existing and target list of multinational companies using Kenya as a base for their global operations and East African companies expanding in to SCB’s footprint.   
• Increase client penetration and revenues for the bank by actively promoting the bank’s network and product capabilities (cross selling). Replicate SCB’s successes in other markets with clients in the portfolio and promote successes in the portfolio in to the network 
• Leverage group sales tools and techniques to identify opportunities for new / incremental business; client planning, client maps, working capital analyzers, CRM and pipeline management to achieve sales/revenue targets. 
• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the bank’s comprehensive products capabilities and their application to clients needs, and use this knowledge in structuring of solutions. 
• Set ‘SMART’ individual team member objectives that are in line with and seek to achieve the teams overall objectives. Review and drive performance against these objectives on a regular basis, in accordance with H.R. policies and procedures 
• Ensure smooth interaction and communication with Solution Delivery, Service Management, Product Management teams within the Transaction Banking team. Drive alignment with key stakeholders; Virtual TB teams across multiple geographies, OCC, FM and Operations to achieve TB GC priorities 
• Lead client insight events and industry forums to show case SCB’s leadership in transaction banking and also to build the brand awareness 
• Maintain high performance standards and role model behaviors that demonstrate the core values of the bank and its brand promise of being “Here for Good”

Qualifications & Skills

• MBA or equivalent academic qualifications 
• Over 10 years experience in Corporate and Investment Banking with over 2 years of senior client solutioning and sales in the Africa Region. 
• Strong people and sales management skills and experience (multi-cultural), ideally with relevant banking and corporate background. 
• Solid and proven frontline transactional sales experience across Working Capital, Trade Finance (documentary trade products, i.e. L.Cs, bonds & guarantees; bank & country risk products), Supply Chain Financing & Cash Management (global/ regional/ local payment, receipts and liquidity management structures, system infrastructure, etc) 
• Language skills: English, both written and oral; additional languages preferred 
• Skills for analyzing and formatting data provided by Finance and other sources. 
• Proven treasury, credit and country risk exposure 
• Open minded, good listener, flexible with ‘think out of the box’ mentality 
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills; ability to communicate with all levels in an organization 
• Disciplined approach to deal execution/ client follow-up 
• Strong cross-cultural awareness 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Team player 
• Excellent knowledge of the Banking Policies, Standards, local regulations and legislation of the prevention of money laundering.

Diversity & Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

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HR Consulting Leader/People & Change Director - PWC

PwC Kenya helps organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a member of the PwC network of firms with 169,000 people in more than 158 countries. We’re committed to delivering for both territory and global quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. We are seeking to recruit great talent to fill the position of HR Consulting Leader/People & Change Director in our Advisory business.

Overall responsibilities

Provide leadership of in-country HR Consulting business

Undiluted business development focus

Focus on leading the business, growing the business dynamically

Expanding the depth and breadth of offering

Main responsibilities

• Undiluted focus on business development and strategic engagements with clients
• Secures business growth through well established and new network contacts by developing the sales pipeline for the business
• Leads and manages the engagements, at the same time focuses on selling phase-2 work  for existing engagement
• Delegates technical implementation to delivery while leading the team and is responsible for the business outcomes
• Creates annuity relationships on-site with strategic client leadership and executives
• Responsible for overall effective business management of the business

Who we are looking for:

• You must be savvy, entrepreneurial and business minded. You should be able to lead a holistic business not only be the subject matter expert. You will also need to be strategic in your approach to business
• You must be connected to a valuable external network which leverages additional value to the firm and our clients
• You will need to be outwardly and market focused as well as be results driven and be held accountable for results
• You must be driven to succeed with intense personal momentum that is required to win the race for market share
• You must be key talent and able to define your own professional life on how you are winning in the market
• You must have an appetite for risk and take calculated risks to out-compete other players in the market.
• You will be a natural people leader with flair for leading teams and building relationships and creating high performance teams for team engagement. You must also be a team player.  This is an essential ingredient to succeed in a connected world within PwC.
• You will have relationship building capabilities thriving on building new relationships, whether internally or externally with clients and alliances
• You  must be passionate, smart and a fun leader who empowers and above all inspires your team to be the best and nothing, absolutely nothing else.

 Technical requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a relevant field; A Masters degree in a relevant filed is preferred
• A postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management and/or Organisation Development or its equivalent is desirable;
• At least 7-12 years of HR Consulting experience in a professional services environment and at senior management level or 8-10 years hands-on HR Generalist experience at senior level and at least 2 years experience in HR Consulting environment

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Closing date: 30 June 2012

Business Development Manager - INTEL

Description 

The Kenya Business Development Manager position is a commissioned sales position within the Intel Sales and Marketing group, focused on the Intel World Ahead programs objectives for TAM growth through Education Transformation and Telco Led transformation programs and Telco Consumer programs meeting business objectives for the META sales and marketing organization. 

Key success factors for this position include influencing, 

• developing and executing scalable Education and Telco sales programs, and providing regional leadership to the Education and Telco ecosystem and Intel extended sales team. 
• For Education Transformation, it is required that the individual works closely with government Ministry of Education leaders, Telcos, the Education ecosystem, and IT decision makers to drive the transformation of the Education system through the utilization of IA-based solutions for 1:1 Education deployments and Teacher and Student Laptop Programs. 
• For Telco Transformation programs, it is required that the individual work closely with government Ministry of ICT/Communication leaders, Telcos CMOs and CCOs and Telco Retail departments in order to help accelerate the penetration of PC+Broadband into the home and consumer segment, as well as utilizing telcos as channel to marker for Education and Government PC programs. 
• To be successful the BDM will have to collaborate with strategic fellow travellers such as original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors, system integrators, developmental agencies, and non-governmental agencies.

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications 

• You should preferably have a Bachelor of Science degree and/or a technical degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Candidates with an M.B.A. are preferred. 
• More than ten years (or equivalent) direct experience in selling IT solutions to senior management in Fortune 500 corporate accounts and government agencies. 
• Languages: Candidate should be fluent in English and Swahili. 

Additional qualifications include: 

• Self-motivated, proactive, self-sufficient, disciplined, a risk-taker and business driven. 
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong strategy development, program management and relationship management skills and be capable of influencing across multiple groups and/or organizations 
• Demonstrated ability to identify, articulate and drive customer requirements and market needs into factory product, marketing and initiative programs 
• Strong sales skills and understanding of solution-selling approaches 
• Strong relationship building skills focused on relationships and solutions rather than products with accounts - Government Business Development experience is preferential. 
• Candidate should have a proven track record of working through people, as a team member as well as having the capacity of driving initiatives on his/her own. 
• Should be willing to travel frequently. 

Business Group 

Intel's Sales and Marketing group provides world-class support at the OEM, developer and end-user levels. In addition, the group is involved in Internet and e-Commerce strategies, as well as the execution of worldwide Intel architecture branded product strategies. Intel's expanding breadth of products and recent acquisitions are providing vast opportunities in Sales and Marketing now and in the future for both the technical and business-oriented.

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Receptionist/Telephone Operator - US EMBASSY

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Nairobi has an opening for the position of Receptionist/Telephone Operator.The closing date of this position is June 15, 2012.

Minimum Requirements

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 

• Completion of high school is required.  College certificate in Front Office Management/Secretarial Services or Business Management also required.
• One year experience in Front Office administrative duties is required.  
• Level IV (Fluent) English ability and Level IV (Fluent) Kiswahili ability are required. 

Other Criteria

Must have standard knowledge of office technologies such as PABX, copiers, computers, fax, and scanners.

Must possess standard skills in a word processing and spreadsheet program.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION 

The incumbent reports to the CDC Office Manager in Nairobi, with primary responsibility for serving as the receptionist and telephone operator including assistance with visitor orientation. Performs a variety of routine administrative support functions, such as mail sorting and distribution including word processing and data entry.   

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receptionist/Operator: Serves as the receptionist and Telephone operator for CDC Kenya in Nairobi.  Provides information to visitors and informs staff of visitors waiting.  
• Questions and screens visitors to direct them appropriately or to take messages. 
• Answers incoming calls, greeting callers, providing information, transferring calls and/or taking messages as necessary. Relays and routes written and verbal messages.  (70%) 
• Administration Support:  Bundles, labels, and routes outgoing sorted mail to designated areas depending on destinations and according to established CDC procedures and deadlines. He/she picks up and distributes incoming mail; opens and routes office mail.  (20%) 
• Date Entry:  Serves as a data entry clerk for studies.  Enters data from forms into databases or quality assures data entered by others.   (10%) 

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Climate Change Experts - CHEMONICS

Chemonics seeks climate change experts to lead and manage an anticipated USAID-funded East Africa regional climate change program based in Nairobi, Kenya. The project aims to strengthen the climate resilience of economic development in East Africa through improved science-based technical capacity and policy leadership related to food security, freshwater resources, and biodiversity conservation. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction for the program
• Serve as the program's primary liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Work collaboratively to create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in natural resource management, environment studies, or other related field
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing complex climate change adaptation projects and regional activities with multiple program institutions
• Experience working collaboratively with government agencies, host-country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies; USAID experience preferred
• Demonstrated technical leadership in climate change adaption focused on including food security, freshwater resources, or biodiversity conservation
• Experience in climate change policies and programs supporting regional capacity building under a U.S. government contract preferred
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Experience in East Africa preferred 

Application Instructions: 

Send electronic submissions to preparedExperts@chemonics.com by June 30, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include the name of the position and the country in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.

PRINCIPAL - END USER SUPPORT - SAFARICOM

Reporting to the Head of IS Operations, the position holder will be responsible for managing the organization’s end user devices and applications which includes over 5000 End User devices used by 4000 Users (Permanent and contract), about 38 retail stores, 15 mini-stores, with an average of 10 applications on every PC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the End User devices (Laptops, Desktops, Personal devices)
• Manage End User applications support (Software and Operating systems)
• Forecast the demand and plan technology refresh with the least TCO.
• Roll-out Retail stores as per the plan from the business
• Train and assist users on new software that is being rolled out
• Manage a section of 10 skilled and self-motivated staff
• Provide weekly reports on the progress of various initiatives with-in the section;Ensure user satisfaction in the use of end user devices and associated applications
• Manage the outsource contract for the printing and imaging devices
• Quarterly preventive maintenance for Retail stores and Mini-stores
• Liaise with the rest of technology of the user software roadmap;Ensure compliance of software installed on all PCs and Laptops.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

• Bsc. Computer Science or a related science field
• Minimum 4 years  hands–on experience in end user support in a busy IT environment
• Project Management experience;Microsoft certification
• Related professional and  academic designation
• Self motivated, good judgment with the ability  to make decisions under pressure
• Good commercial awareness
• Ability to build relationships and  influence outcomes
• Team player, ability to lead  and mange own staff , as well as multifunctional teams
• Ability to manage several projects  and move all forward.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. The deadline for application is Thursday, 14th June ,2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Safaricom Ltd

Nairobi

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hr@safaricom.co.ke

Product Manager (MVS) - IBM

Job description

The MVS (Multivendor Services) Networking Product Manager is in charge of developing the Alliance machines portfolio of non-IBM hardware maintenance and is delivering her/his service for one or several countries in CEE & MEA. In her/his role, the MVS (Multivendor Services) Networking Product Manager needs to have an deep understanding of the TSS (Technical Support Services) service delivery capabilities, the costing structure as well as the end customer business situation. 

The main Product Management activities of this job role are: 

• develop new product ideas and evaluate them with sales and delivery
• head the Alliance MVS discussion for one or several regions in CEE & MEA.
• lead the definition and production of the lists prices for Alliance MVS products
• lead the definition, development and deployment of the delivery channel incl . alternate delivery channels (e.g. depot repair, subcontracted on-site service, etc.)
• develop the management reporting for the Alliance MVS area and provide regular updates to the TSS management 
• interlock regularly with other regions/IMTs/IOTs to share new Alliance MVS product ideas and process set-ups
• interlock regularly with the pan-IOT offering team to share new Alliance MVS product ideas and process set-ups
• actively participate in the development of pan-IOT wide offerings on Alliance MVS products from the business case phase to the delivery readiness
• lead and facilitate the knowledge exchange about new business developments across CEE & MEA
• promote regional expansion
• analyse the Alliance MVS offering performance and define and execute business development activities
• design Alliance MVS promos & marketing events together with sales & marketing 
• monitor and optimize the Alliance MVS admin processes (e.g. contract handling, entitlement, etc.)
• define, monitor and optimise the related business processes incl. contract management (set up and changes) and back-to-back partnership agreements (fees)
• analyse and optimize the Alliance MVS solution design method together with MVS solution designer colleagues, act as an Offering SME for the Solution Design community
• enable the local sales team to promote the Alliance MVS portfolio incl. the appropriate and up to date documentation of the offering
• where required, maintain the local/regional relationship with the external Alliance partners in cooperation with the Alliance Mgmt team

The team is aligned with functions such as legal, the local TSS sales teams and the respective offering functions on EMEA level is important. Each person in this product manager role has to have good management skills, good financial and marketing skills and a good insight into the TSS portfolio and the local TSS markets.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 2 years experience in IT Networking Sales or Technical Projects
• English: Fluent 

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Information Technology
• At least 4 years experience in IT Networking Sales or Technical Projects

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Network Specialist - IBM

Job Description

• Expertise in Day to Day DC activities like Routing, Switches, Port assignment in Vlan, Device mounting - dismounting, Cable redressing, network troubleshooting, Load Balancer management, VPN creation & management, Tacacs management etc.
• Expertise in Network Auditing and standardization project in DC & Campus LAN Network.
• Expert in technical negotiaion with customer & service providers / partners.
• Technical training sessions to associate and support team.
• Expertise in Bandwidth management (Riverbed, F5, Cisco WAS etc), Network Planning, and implementation of network services. Team management for Planning and commissioning of additional and new infrastructure, new POPs etc based on traffic analysis. Team leading for monitoring performance of all the Core and Edge Routers with proper records and data. Network technical solution developer for new DC setup & restructuring.
• Necessary upgradation of Core and Edge network equipments by following specific change management process etc. Providing the support to all Pop CSG Engineers.
• Configuring BGP on the international and domestic links of customers and upstream providers based on policy using route-maps, filter-lists, weight. Metric etc.
• Re-engineering internal & external routing for complete redundancy using various routing policy. Network uptime/Latency & SLA calculation. Implementation OF TACACS, Cisco works, ITNM, Solarwinds, CSMARS, MRTG, RADIUS etc network management tools.
• Implementation of Syslog (Log Capturing ) and KIWI (backup) for Bharti Network .
• Routing Protocols: OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay Switching: Layer2 switching, VLANs, Inter VLAN routing, Multi protocol layer switching (MPLS). 
• Remote Access: Asynchronous dial-up, ISDN, Frame Relay, Leased lines.
• Cisco Internetworking Devices: Basic Cisco Commands of routers & switches, VTP, TCP/IP Routing with RIP and Extreme Switches.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 4 years experience in Thorough knowledge and expertise in Cisco DC and Corporate Network environment including, routing protocols RIP, OSPF, BGP, SNMP, management vlans, complete routing and switching, VTP.
• At least 4 years experience in Thorough knowledge and expertise in Encapsulation, firewall policy implementation, Cisco firewall rule validation, Cisco Load Balancer configuration and management, Cisco ACS configuration and management.
• At least 4 years experience in Knowledge of VPN management. Expertise in Cisco and juniper enterprise product family (1800/2800/3800/7200/7600), PE(7200/7300/7500/10000), P(7300,GSR) for corresponding IOS and features.
• At least 4 years experience in Management skill of overall WAN and LAN network infrastructure across countries and core Data Centers
• At least 4 years experience in CCNA, CCNP, CCIP, JNCI, CCIE, Other Cisco, Juniper, Riverbed, F5 Certifications. Cisco certification is must.
• English: Fluent

 

Preferred

• Information Technology
• At least 5 years experience in Thorough knowledge and expertise in Cisco DC and Corporate Network environment including, routing protocols RIP, OSPF, BGP, SNMP, management vlans, complete routing and switching, VTP.
• At least 5 years experience in Thorough knowledge and expertise in Encapsulation, firewall policy implementation, Cisco firewall rule validation, Cisco Load Balancer configuration and management, Cisco ACS configuration and management.
• At least 5 years experience in Knowledge of VPN management. Expertise in Cisco and juniper enterprise product family (1800/2800/3800/7200/7600), PE(7200/7300/7500/10000), P(7300,GSR) for corresponding IOS and features.
• At least 5 years experience in Management skill of overall WAN and LAN network infrastructure across countries and core Data Centers
• At least 5 years experience in CCNA, CCNP, CCIP, JNCI, CCIE, Other Cisco, Juniper, Riverbed, F5 Certifications. Cisco certification is must.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Internship - EABL

Internship Opportunity (From 1st July 2012 to 30th September 2012)

Educational Requirements:

Interns must currently be enrolled as a student in a public or accredited private academic institution undertaking a Bachelors Degree or a Diploma.

Qualitative Requirements:

A successful intern has a desire to gain professional experience and is incredibly eager to learn.

Strong listening skills are also required to perform this role.

Oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow directions, as well as not being afraid to ask questions will ensure a productive internship.

Excellent Excel Spreadsheet skills is essential.

Very articulate with fluent English.

Patient, attention to detail, fast learner, committed, able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Keen to learn about the markets and also with a high attention to detail and pride in their work at this initial stage of their career development

Mandatory Requirements:

Letter from institution indicating you are a student there and/ or require internship as part of requirement for course completion.

Personal Accident insurance cover for the period of the internship.

Copy of National Identity Card.

The internship is for a fixed period of three months without extension.

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Investment Officer - Microfinance - IFC

Job Description

IFC is looking for an investment officer to support its microfinance program in Africa, with an emphasis on East Africa. The person will be part of IFC’s microfinance team in the region, which currently consists of 8 staff (3 investment and 5 advisory), and will spend most of his/her time originating, appraising, structuring and supervising individual microfinance investments.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• The investment officer will primarily focus on East Africa but should be able and willing to work throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of his/her responsibilities, the investment officer will:
• Identify, appraise, negotiate and structure microfinance investments that combine financial return and development impact.
• Review, analyze and monitor the financial and operating performance of microfinance clients; handle disbursements, shareholder decisions, waivers and other client interactions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, clients, co-investors and multilateral partners involved in microfinance.
•  Ensure close integration with IFC’s microfinance advisory services in East Africa.
• Actively contribute to microfinance strategy formulation and pipeline planning in SSA.
• Actively support knowledge sharing and building of microfinance expertise in IFC.

Selection Criteria:

• 6+ years of relevant work experience that includes:
• Substantial experience in identifying, analyzing, negotiating, structuring and presenting investments, preferably both debt and equity.
• Substantial experience in analyzing and evaluating microfinance institutions that are built on microenterprise lending to individuals and/or groups.
• Solid understanding of the operational dimensions of microfinance institutions; good understanding of related topics a plus (for example mobile banking, regulatory frameworks, etc).
• Substantial knowledge of microfinance sectors in East African countries as well as global trends and developments.
• Substantial awareness of advisory interventions in financial/microfinance institutions.
• Excellent written and verbal English; proficiency in French a plus.
• A Masters degree in business administration, finance, economics or international affairs, with strong emphasis on finance related topics.
• Demonstrated motivatation to confront the opportunities and challenges of working in Sub Saharan Africa to achieve sustainable development.

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FINANCE ASSISTANT - IFC

Background / General description:

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. The IFC Nairobi office is seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant responsible for financial and accounting related functions for the office.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller (RFC) of the Sub-Saharan Africa Department, the Finance Assistant will perform the following key duties:

SAP/Imprest Administration

• Processing and payment of the following in SAP:
• local staff salaries and benefits
• consulting contracts, fee invoices
• purchase orders 
• travel advances and other travel-related expenses
• all other payables and miscellaneous payments
• writing checks and initiating electronic payments
• Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
• Ensuring that imprest fund and petty cash are adequately funded at all times through regular monitoring and replenishment;
• Timely recording of office (shared) expenses
• Where applicable, monitoring and processing refund for VAT and other reimbursable taxes
• Monthly review of expenses for accuracy, and ensuring timely corrections/adjustments of erroneous transactions
• Consulting and interacting with clients inside and outside IFC to effect timely payments and resolve accounting-related issues
• Monitor office supplies inventory and purchases.

Fixed Assets Administration

• Posting all asset procurements and disposals in conformity with WBG policies and procedures
• Ensuring all assets are properly identified, tagged and recorded in SAP
• Ensuring all assets are appropriately covered by insurance
• Ensuring regular physical inventory is conducted and that all missing items are reported and appropriately resolved.

Travel

• Reviewing documentation for travel requests and Statements of Expense
• Providing guidance to travelers and ensure that World Bank Group travel policies and procedures are followed.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all financial records and files (e.g., supporting documents for expenditures, contracts, purchase orders, fixed asset inventory, etc) in the office are well organized, maintained and updated
• Acting as the focal person in the office on all World Bank Group policies and procedures relating to SAP, imprest and petty cash
• Ensuring that office vehicle usage policies and procedures are adhered to, analyzing the trends in maintenance/fuel costs and advising the Unit Manager as appropriate
• Reconciling vouchers on visitors usage of the office. Ensuring that the office is reimbursed for personal calls, copies, vehicle usage and other personal costs
• Acts as contact person for internal and external audits of the office on behalf of the RFC
• Ensures that office vehicle usage policies and procedures are adhered to, analyses the trends in maintenance/fuel costs and advices the Unit Manager as appropriate
• Performs other duties as required

Selection Criteria:

• Degree in finance, accounting or related field;
• At least two years’ relevant work experience in a busy office environment;
• Proficiency in using advanced functions on standard computer applications (Windows applications: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT etc)
• Knowledge of and ability to execute diverse and intricate work procedures related to the timely processing and production of assigned outputs and supporting administrative activities
• Ability to retrieve reference materials from various sources (e.g., databases or other filing systems, joint library, internet, etc.)
• Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps
• Ability to follow through on team priorities in the absence of the team leader and respond to requests for information;
• Ability to pass relevant World Bank Group tests as required
• Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments as required and ability to work under pressure and to meet tight 
• Strong written and oral communications skills, fluency in English is essential

Success factors of the job are: prioritization of work, teamwork, initiative and excellent attitude towards work in a constantly changing environment, demonstration of ability to work under pressure, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and distribute time effectively.

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