Estates Finance Officer - British High Commission

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for an Estates Finance Officer. The British High Commission Nairobi consists of over 300 employees with a wide variety of experience and job roles, representing over 10 government departments working within Kenya and Somalia.

The position is graded at A2(L) for which the current salary scale starts at Kshs. 129,949/- per month before deduction of tax. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax, the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Kshs. 97,356- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid. The anticipated start date is June 2015.

Chauffeur/Clerk - US Embassy

The Force Protection Detachment (FPD) has an opening for the position of Chauffeur/Clerk. The closing date for the position is June 12, 2015.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Completion of high school is required.   
• Five years progressive experience as a commercial driver is required.  Prior administrative support experience (one year or more) is also required.
• Level IV English ability is required. Kiswahili Level III ability is also required. 

Audit Assistant - UN-Habitat

The Post is located in the Quality Assurance Unit within the Office of Management. Reporting to the Methods and Oversight Officer, Quality Assurance and under supervision and guidance of the Chief Quality Assurance, the Audit Assistant is responsible for providing assistance in the preparation of audit programmes and execution of audits, preparing reports supporting audit observations, and providing assistance to Internal and External Auditors. The Incumbent will also assist in managing the administrative matters in the Section.

System Engineer- Enterprise Networking (Africa) - CISCO

Description

Cisco seeks a Senior Enterprise Networks Systems Engineer with excellent Enterprise routing and Campus Switching specialist skills, responsible for providing product, solution, design and competitive expertise on high value or strategically important opportunities. Account ownership remains with the account team, with the EN focused SE collaborating to create winning innovative solutions and proposals by developing an understanding of the Customers business objectives and or issues, then applying a technical response. 

Proactive technology leadership of Routing and Switching core skills within the aligned operation and across Africa Sales organization with a future outlook towards SDN and Internet of Things and how network technologies will come together to support these. Be a thought leader and technical strategist in areas of Routing Campus and Networking.

Technology Sales Manager - ORACLE

Overview

Overall responsibility for the regions sales, third party alliances, and customer satisfaction. Develops and implements a comprehensive strategy that maximizes Oracle*s opportunities across all products and product lines.

Manages and develops a team of sales representatives including recruiting, hiring, and training new reps on the Oracle sales process. Sells and promotes the sales of Oracle products to customers including negotiating price, other concessions and terms and conditions of the sale. Participates in strategic and tactical planning for the division. Builds working relationships with license, consulting and education field managers in the respective territory to develop joint account plans. Develops and execute a territory plan to maximize revenue. Generates and achieves monthly territory forecasts, and accurately predicts revenue on a monthly basis. Manages escalation. Conducts weekly progress meetings with sales team.

Primary School Teachers - SOS Children's Villages International

We seek to recruit two dynamic teachers who are team players, persons of high integrity, exemplary moral values, good emotional, physical health and stamina, with at least 3 years work experience, to become Teachers in our HG Primary Schools in Kenya with bias to Kiswahili, Science and social studies.

IT Assistants - SOS Kenya

Key Functions of the Job.Maintains an efficient and effective computing environment by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance and supporting SOS Children’s Villages Kenya computer systems and Co- workers. Designs, installs and maintains LANs, WANs and Network segments.

Finance Intern - OXFAM

Reporting to: Finance and Operations Manager
An intern working in the field of finance helps in the development and implementation of policies and practices for financial management, payroll, budget control, and accounting. By getting hands-on experience by working under a experienced finance staff, he/she is able to understand and follow finance department works and be able to use training gained in future career prospects.

Area Manager - BAT

The Area Sales Manager’s responsibility will be to provide Leadership through Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Management of relationship with both Internal and external stakeholders, coaching of team and development, ownership of infrastructure & processes aimed at Trade Marketing and Distribution (TM&D) excellence. 

  

Key Deliverable  

• Manage BAT’s appointed distributor to deliver the volume objectives, grow & defend market share & grow value with Profit & Loss accountability.
• Defend market share through winning portfolio strategy and successful implementation of key brand initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
• Accountable for Performance Management, Learning & Development and Talent Management of BAT Trade Marketing Team and Distributor staff (including Distributor senior management team).
• Deliver area financial objectives by forecasting business requirements; Implementation of pricing strategy, management of annual budget with corrective actions to deliver value
• Effective management of Point of Purchase (POP) activities to reflect cycle planning and brand portfolio strategy
• Management of Key accounts, Planning & implementation of short & long term strategies in line with overall business objectives
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the entire supply chain for effective secondary chain management, to meet the strategic business objectives; optimization of stocks levels through proper forecasting & re-distribution schedules to heighten working capital and improve efficiency.
• Ensure the BAT & Distributor team in the area operates as per regulatory framework.
• Drive unnecessary costs out of the business and mirror the same for the distributor through business reviews by identifying specific areas of cost reduction.
• Build and maintain a control environment in line with control guidelines and ensure that all audit action points are addressed.

Essential requirements

A Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Business degree in Business Administration / Marketing;

At least 4 years' experience in an FMCG category. Should have held position of Area Manager of similar;

Minimum 4 years TM&D Management with good knowledge of TM&D best practice and demand forecasting;

Proven people leadership skills with ability to motivate and energise field force team.

Desirable requirements

Good understanding of Supply Chain & Finance

Working at BAT British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.

Apply Now

Team Assistant - World Bank

Background / General description

The World Bank Group’s Cross Cutting Solutions Area - Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group (FCVG)   is looking for a Team Assistant with excellent administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills.  The Team Assistant will be a member of the FCVG staff recruited locally and based in Nairobi, Kenya.  The incumbent has dual reporting to Task Team Leaders in the FCVG Team and to the Program Assistant based in the office of the Manager, Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group in Nairobi, Kenya.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year term appointment.

Territory Sales Executive - Nation Media

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in Print, Broadcast and Digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking to recruit experienced and self- motivated individuals to the position of Territory Sales Executive in our Circulation and Distribution department. Reporting to the Area Business Partners, the Territory Sales Executives will work with the Circulation team to achieve the set targets.

Key responsibilities

• Achieving revenue and volume budgets
• Managing Returns /unsold copies within acceptable levels
• Organizing and driving circulation operations through field sales visits to vendors and agents in order to maximize on opportunities for copy sales
• Ensuring efficient management of the value chain
• Resolving various distribution problems on the ground, identifying potential sales outlets and liaising with NCD for correct deliveries
• Reviewing weekly payments with the distributor, collecting payment cheques on due dates and ensuring the cheques reach the Circulation Accountant
• Organizing client relationship programs in liaison with Area Business Partner, the distributor, agents and vendors

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a business related field
• At least 1 year experience in FMCG environment
• Analytical, self -driven and love to be measured on performance
• Demonstrable passion for sales and marketing
• Understanding of the dynamics and complexity of  print sales and circulation
• People management skills. 

If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 1st June, 2015. Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.

Key Account Manager East Africa

Creating sustainable value for your customers, being an essential business partner for innovative food and beverage solutions with a unique understanding of market development, trends and winning products is your claim as a passionate Sales professional.

Your Role

• Growing our market share in East Africa and developing sustainable long term value for our clients 
• Implementation of a state-of-the-art customer service and relationship management 
• Retain excellent process execution for customer projects by fully understanding customer and market needs 
• Creating and managing of high quality innovation projects and concepts 
• Pro-active market observation and identification of inventive marketing channels for new business opportunities 
• Analysing of competitor activities and derivation of appropriate measures 
• Close interaction with relevant departments regarding all aspects of product group strategies 
• Monitoring of sales activities and profit performance in cooperation with product management 

Customer Service Employee

In Customer Service, you will act as a competent point of contact for our international operating clients in the food and beverage segments. You will independently provide comprehensive support to the group of customers assigned to you and be responsible for the complex processes.

Your role

• Independent processing of customer orders and inquiries, in particular preparation and follow-up of quotations and recording of received orders in the system 
• Participation in the implementation of special customer projects 
• Organization and execution of customer samples 
• Creation and follow-up of contracts 
• Contribution to range planning, pricing and arrangement of terms 
• Active implementation of innovative sales concepts 
• Support in the execution of customer visits at headquarters 

Your profile

• Successfully completed apprenticeship as an industrial manager or similar commercial qualification 
• Several years of relevant professional experience in a sales office, ideally in a manufacturing company 
• Experience of export is an advantage 
• Excellent command of English and competent use of common MS Office programmes, ideally experience of SAP 
• Strong customer and service orientation 
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team and ability to work under pressure

Contact Person
Please send your applications to recruitment@evaluations.co.ke

Head of Customer Service Help Desk - British High Commission

Section: Joint Corporate Services, Nairobi

Grade: B3 (L) (Full Time/Permanent)

Salary Ksh 192,867 Per Month

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for a B3 (L) Head of Customer Service Help Desk (CSHD). The British High Commission Nairobi and British Embassy Mogadishu (Nairobi Office) consist of 350 employees with a wide variety of experience and job roles, representing 10 British government departments working within Kenya and Somalia.

The position is graded at B3 (L) for which the starting salary is Ksh. 192,867 per month before deduction of tax. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Ksh. 141,135 per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Head of UK Trade and Investment - British High Commission

Section: UK Trade and Investment

Grade: C4 (Full Time)

Salary Ksh 317,293 Per Month

Main purpose of job

This is an exciting, challenging and high profile opportunity at the British High Commission in Nairobi. BHC Nairobi is a large Mission whose officers perform a wide variety of functions across the spectrum of UK objectives; ten government departments are represented, working within Kenya and Somalia. This role is at the heart of the Mission’s commercial objective. It will involve some international travel.

Immigration Assistant - US Embassy

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has an opening for the position of Immigration Assistant. The closing date for the position is June 5, 2015.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Completion of high school is required.
• A total of five years of experience is required: One to three years of progressively responsible 
• experience in processing or researching petitions and applications for immigration benefits, or other closely related experience; Two years’ experience dealing with members of the public in a customer service office environment; and two years in general clerical experience is required.
• Level IV (fluent) English and Level III (good working knowledge) Kiswahili ability is required.  

Public Health Specialist (FELTP Coordinator) - CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an opening for the position of Public Health Specialist (FELTP Coordinator). The position will be available immediately. The closing date for this position is June 4, 2015.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree in Health Sciences is required.
• At least five (5) years of work in clinical or public health laboratory settings is required to include:     experience in epidemiology and laboratory training; experience in developing training curriculum;     experience in managing operations in a clinical or public health laboratory; experience in an international setting
• Level IV (fluent) English ability and Level III (fluent) Kiswahili are required. 

Intern Programme Management - UNEP

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include; 

1.  A Completed application (Personal History Profile) through the UN careers Portal.  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  In your Personal History Profile (PHP), be sure to include all past work experiences, IT Skills, and three references. 

2.Proof of enrollment (click on link to access and attach to your application: http://unon.org/content/internship-programme), 

- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in using, and Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship and what you hope to gain from the internship. 

3. A certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Anti-Counterfeit Trade Manager, EA - UNILEVER

Job Purpose: 
Anti-counterfeit Trade Manager is required for the purpose of  implementing the agreed anti counterfeit strategy and priority action plans with the objective of disrupting the importation, distribution and sales of counterfeit Unilever products in the operating company market and the prevention of local production and inter-country exports with the defined role enumerated below: 

Programme Consultant – Gender Equality in the Extractive Industries - UN WOMEN

Background

UN Women is the United Nations’ entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was established in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly to accelerate progress on meeting women’s needs worldwide and as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. Globally, UN Women is mandated to support international political negotiations to formulate globally agreed standards for gender equality, assist UN member states to implement those standards by providing expertise and financial support, and assist other UN agencies in their efforts to advance gender equality across a broad spectrum of issues related to human rights and human development. Through Programme and Technical Assistance in countries that request its assistance, UN Women works with government and non-governmental partners to help them put in place policies, laws, services, and resources that women require to move towards equality.

Grants and Compliance Manager - DAI

Scope of the project

The purpose of the Drivers for Accountability (DAP) programme is to improve the Kenyan Government’s accountability to its citizens, thereby supporting the goal of making Kenya a more stable democracy. The core aims are to set in place reforms for the next Kenyan election in 2014, increase citizen’s participation in the decision making process and reduce impunity for elected representatives, officials and public institutions.

Grants Management

DAI manages a suite of grantees for donors in accordance with a Grants Manual developed by DAI and under Agreements executed between grantees and DAI on behalf of donors. A proposal flow chart identifies the process by which grants are commissioned, prepared and reviewed which includes a comprehensive due diligence check linked to the DFID Due Diligence Framework. These pre-award compliance checks are conducted by the Grants Manager (and occasionally an externally commissioned auditor). The program has a strong capacity development and M&E focus. Where weaknesses are identified in financial management and related areas, the Grants Manager are expected to support grantee capacity development building through mentoring and training.

Senior Financial and Administrative Manager - DAI

DAI is currently recruiting for Financial and Administrative Manager candidates for Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Project (KIWASH). This 5-year, $50 million program is focused on improving lives and health through development and management of sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Kenya. The Financial and Administrative Manager will carry out the financial management of KIWASH project funds ensuring strict compliance with USAID rules and regulations, the terms of the contract, Kenyan law, and the offerors’ policies and procedures (in particular the Field Financial Manual, the Grants and Contracts Manual, the Procurement Policy, and the Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy). The incumbent will maintain proper internal controls over the receipt, disbursement, and administration of all financial resources and administer program procurements/purchases, including document review and approval, and ensure support documentation requirements are met and procurements/purchases are within budget. He/She will oversee the subcontracting of the GUCs, and ensure adequate financial and management capacity of the organizations receiving awards.

Finance Business Partner - Co-operative Bank

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We are looking for a commercially-focused and self-driven experienced professionals who will be the key liaison and a trusted financial advisor to the business areas in supporting the strategic growth of the business through the provision of financial analysis, profitability analysis and the analysis of sales performance. 
We are looking for professionals who combine finance expertise with business acumen, who constructively challenge the business and provide valuable insight to ensure optimal decision making outcomes

The Role

• Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:-
• Drive performance improvement and ensures excellent execution of business initiatives by providing insight and advice in areas such as sales force effectiveness, customer and portfolio profitability, pricing strategy and cost control
• Establish and manage relationships with business area, gaining an in depth understanding of the business areas and its financial information needs thereby adding value to the business area
• Provide input on budgeting and forecasting, challenge cost and revenue drivers within sales meetings and make suggestions to help improve the performance of the business
• Drive business performance through high quality actionable analysis, financial commentary and other communication channels
• Proactively challenge decisions/proposals using business and commercial knowledge and aid the business in understanding of key economic factors and cost drivers
• Embed performance measurement of financial and non-financial indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for the development of management reports to meet business needs. Develop and report financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the division.
• Guide and help develop the financial business cases for all investment projects undertaken by the division and to guide in the monitoring of benefits by gathering data and calculating costs, benefits and returns.
• Provide support and analysis on a range of technical issues in connection with the financial metrics/analytics e.g. variance/trend analysis (actuals vs budget) makeup of specific costs etc.
• Challenge plans to commit costs, identifying areas for cost efficiency and managing the speedy delivery of benefit

Skills, Competencies and Experience

• The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills, attributes and competencies:
• A degree preferably in Business, Finance or Commerce. CPA (K) or pursuing final stage qualification desired.
• Experience in carrying out quantitative & qualitative analytical performance reviews on revenue, cost and bank products coupled with a strategic perspective and ability to apply analytics
• Good knowledge of the  finance policies, budgeting guidelines and cost management procedures as well as the Banking Act 
• Strong communication skills coupled with good negotiation, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Grounded in strong analytical and modelling capability to ensure support the wider business performance and insight as required
• High level of understanding of the direct relationship between actuals, functional strategy and delivery to targets. 
• General awareness of the current business trends and practices and good understanding of the financial services industry
• Experience - 3 years and above in Accounting, financial and/or management reporting and Business Analysis. Experience in business partnering is preferred 

How to apply:
If you are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career, send your detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke by 27th May 2015. Please quote this reference on your application and on the subject line of your email as: FBP/3/HRD/2015.
We are an equal opportunity employer.

Facilities & Administration Manager - APHRC

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, nongovernmental organization that carries out high quality, policy relevant research on population, health and education issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. The Center seeks to fill the position of Facilities and Administration Manager for its campus, which includes about 60,000 square feet of office space. The Center is embarking on the development of the second phase of its campus that will consist of training and residential facilities (Phase II Development).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the Center’s facilities as well as the administration unit at the Center and will work towards ensuring that the Center has the most suitable work environment. He/she will generally focus on using best business practice to enhance efficiency by reducing operating costs while increasing productivity. He/she will also be expected to oversee significant aspects of the Phase II Development.

Responsibilities

• Negotiation of contracts for maintenance of property and supervision of various service providers including those for security, cleaning and equipment maintenance
• Monitoring and supervision of the various service providers to ensure quality services and value for money
• Routine inspection of property including fixtures and installed equipment to ensure the building structure and furnishings are in good state of repair and maintenance at all times
• Preparation of estimates for renovations and new works and solicitation of quotes from qualified service providers.
• Safety and security management ensuring that strict security and safety procedures are adhered to at all times
• Liaising with our lawyers on matters relating to legal contracts for the use of facilities on the premises
• Rent and service charge collection. This shall include hiring out of training rooms on a day to day basis
• Liaising with the occupants of the premises to ensure they understand and adhere to terms and conditions related to the occupation of the buildings
• Oversee the provision of general administration services at the premises e.g. transport and catering services
• Ensure adequate provision of utility services needed for the smooth running and operation of the Center
• Ensure payments for ground rent, land rates, insurance premiums and all water and electricity bills are made promptly
• For Phase II Development, the successful candidate will work with an extensive team of consultants and contractors
• Marketing the existing facilities to ensure optimal occupancy and use and market the anticipated facilities in the Phase II Development once completed
• Preparation and management of annual recurrent and capital budget with regards to the current premises and the Phase II Development
• Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in property management and administration
• Post Graduate Diploma in Estate Management and Evaluation would be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of contract and property law as well as administrative and procurement procedures
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Highly organized and results orientated.

Interested candidates are invited to send applications via email no later than 22nd May 2015, enclosing a detailed CV, quoting current and expected salary and providing contacts details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org or to the address below. Please indicate “Facilities and Administration Manager” on the subject line of email or on the envelope. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer

African Population and Health Research Center

APHRC Campus, 2nd Floor, Manga Close, Off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru

P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi

Leader, Strategic Partnerships - Mastercard

MasterCard Labs is MasterCard’s global Research and Development division, focused on the evolution of technological and consumer trends and the implication of these evolutions on the payments industry. Our tried, tested and proven methodologies enable us to generate new ideas from a variety of sources, and fast-track the best ideas from concept through prototype, pilot and into commercialization faster than ever before. 

Team Purpose - Labs for Financial Inclusion
MasterCard Labs for Financial Inclusion is focused on leveraging innovative technology to drive wide scale growth of financial inclusion across Africa. 
The Labs for Financial Inclusion will leverage proven MasterCard Labs innovation methodologies, along with MasterCard assets and expertise, to ideate, prototype, pilot and bring to market breakthrough payment solutions which address the financial needs of the poor.

Strategic Partnerships Professional - Labs for Financial Inclusion

• Reporting into, and supporting the Strategic Partnerships Lead, you will assist in launching and establishing MasterCard Labs for Financial Inclusion, identifying and building strong partnerships, driving adoption of the Lab’s products, leading client engagements and bringing in new business. 
• To be successful in this role, you must be a passionate and energetic individual and possess strong people and communication skills.
• You will be required to support the Strategic Partnerships Lead in representing Labs to stakeholders.

Questions to consider:
Are you an experienced professional who is passionate about innovative technology and its potential to make the world a better place from a financial inclusion perspective?

Role
Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and building strong partnerships with groups such as Local government & authorities, financial institutions, Local start-up community, Senior MasterCard executives, NGO’s and Local universities.
• Assist with creating and executing on an innovative strategy to drive product adoption by leveraging a combination of partnerships and direct sales. 
• Responsibility for establishing product pilot programs and ensuring a smooth implementation by providing support to the Lab team and the customers/partners.
• Assist with the establishment of a start-up mentoring program in the East African region.
• Creatively engage in community events, conferences, trade shows and social media to embrace incubators, meet ups, trade shows, and other outreach venues. 
• Assist with the education program, taking responsibility for all education materials.
• Gather market feedback to inform Product decisions.
• Understand customers’ needs, marketplace dynamics, industry trends and the competitive landscape.
• Maintain close collaboration with the wider management team in strategic planning, marketing and product development.

Skills / Abilities 

• Experience in business development/sales/partnerships in the areas of e-commerce and payments, preferably with experience in a start-up. 
• Demonstrated success generating new business.
• Ability to self-start and promote the Lab with passion, ambition and aptitude. 
• Demonstrated experience in establishing networks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to conceptualize, structure, write, and present information to both semi-technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Basic familiarity using web applications. 
• Knowledge of the East African market and the current availability of financial services in that region is desirable.
• Must have a ‘Roll-up-your-sleeves’ entrepreneurial, start-up attitude.
• 20%+ travel may be required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree.

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Regional Sales Manager-East Africa - Sandvine

Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will be responsible for achieving revenue goals and building relationships within all layers of mobile and fixed Broadband Service Providers in East Africa.

Responsibilities

• Identification and development of new opportunities for Sandvine products and services.

• Achievement of revenue targets.

• Creation of strategic business plans for targeted accounts.

• Understand customer environment and Sandvine solution set to deliver appropriate value proposition and business case for targeted customers.

• Understand competitive positioning and threats to effectively compete versus key competitors.

• Manage SE activities in support of above.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years product and service - based sales experience
• Proven history of success managing and negotiating large deals
• Demonstrated success with exceeding pre-defined sales quotas
• Highly motivated and able to sell large ticket solutions at all levels
• Understanding of Broadband Service Provider Market including experience working with Marketing/Product organizations and generating relevant business cases
• Prior account management experience leveraging senior level contacts across multiple organizations within Broadband Service Provider Accounts in the above region
• Understanding of Carrier technologies, Including Wireless, Cable, DSL, Telephony, LAN, WAN and Policy management
• Must have experience handling multi-million dollar quotas and creating strategic business plans and competitive strategy for assigned accounts
• Experience providing accurate business reporting (weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasting)
• Understanding of tier 1/2 service provider organizations and their buying cycles is preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Must be willing and able to travel in the aforementioned regions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

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Graphic Designer - MasterCard

About MasterCard

What role do we play in the modern world? Are we an enabler of purchases or a facilitator for transactions? We play a much larger role in the world by enabling those that have no access to financial systems – every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We have the technology, people and Brand to serve modern society . Today, we are a global tech company that connects everyone to endless possibilities, priceless possibilities.

Overview

MasterCard is looking for a highly creative, passionate and experienced Graphic Designer to join MasterCard Lab for Financial Inclusion in partnership with the Gates Foundation.

Role

• As in-house graphic designer, you will play a key role in bringing new financial inclusion focused products to market.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities will include graphic design work for the Lab’s marketing materials, product education materials and point of sales collaterals to generate product awareness and customer / partner acquisition. 
• You will partner with the marketing and product teams to prioritise graphic design requirements.
• The right person for this position will demonstrate a high level of creative thinking, have a keen eye for detail, and have the ability to simultaneously work on multiple graphic design projects across a variety of media (print, video, online, e-marketing and digital projects). 

All About You

• Print [Adobe CS Suite, specifically Photoshop & Illustrator
• Movie [After Effects or similar]
• Web [CSS, HTML]
• A strong proficiency in all areas of graphic design.
• An outstanding portfolio.
• Graphic design experience across a range of media including print, video, online, e-marketing and digital.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Must have a ‘Roll-up-your-sleeves’ entrepreneurial, start-up attitude.
• Experience managing deliverables in an agile environment.

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Telecommunications Assistant (mVAM) - WFP

Accountability, Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Innovations the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Maintain a register of mVAM survey respondents, identified by phone number
• Send these respondents a SMS one day before the scheduled call is due
• Place all required phone calls (live calls) administering the mVAM survey
• Carry out data entry under the supervision of the mVAM project manager
• Submit clean data to mVAM project manager, using agreed on formats
• Establish and verify a list of survey respondents who are entitled to incentives at the end of each completed survey; submit the list to mVAM project manager
• Report any technical problems immediately to the IT/ mVAM project manager for prompt and on the spottrouble shooting
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Experience and Critical Success Factors:

• Successful completion of secondary school education preferably supplemented by courses in a field
• related to WFP programmes.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in telex and radio operations or in a relevant field. Experience in the field of programme operations will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently with minimum of supervision.
• Should be organized and attentive to details, have Courtesy, tact and the ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in handling sensitive issues with discretion and confidentiality.
• Should be able to maintain accurate/precise records .Good analytical skills and ability to clearly synthesize and present findings, draw practical conclusions and to prepare written reports in a timely manner.
• Experience using databases and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Fluency in oral and written communication in English is required.

Interested and qualified WFP Kenya employees are requested to submit online applications ONLY

according to the following procedures:

• Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0017770
• Step 1 : Create your online CV
• Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Finance Assistant (Logistics Invoice Verification) - WFP

Accountabilities 

The incumbent will be under the general supervision of the Finance Officer, Payables, and will be responsible for the following duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that invoices and other payment claims are properly approved and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation
• Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with WFP finance rules and regulations;
• perform claim verifications against documentation to ensure that purchases/services are properly authorized and that the goods have been received or services rendered; and ensure timely recording and processing of vendor invoices in the Programme’s information system;
• Co-ordinate the processing of Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV`s) for all invoices delivered to finance from the user units;
• Liaise with other units and vendors to resolve invoice related issues and follow up on long outstanding invoices;
• Extract and input data from various sources in financial or accounting systems;
• Prepare necessary receipt and journal vouchers;
• Draft routine correspondence related to the unit’s work and type a variety of material such as correspondence, reports and papers;
• Set up proper procedures to account for all invoices delivered to the unit;
• Monitor vendor advances and other receivables and ensure timely clearance of vendor outstanding items, taking corrective follow up actions where required;
• Provide information related to financial transactions including calculation of personal entitlements and pro rata;
• Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial reports, statistical reports and other reports as required;
• Provide assistance to all staff services such as travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Secondary school education, including or supplemented by course(s) related to the area of work.
• At least four years of progressively responsible work experience, including at least three years in the field of finance, accounting, budget, audit or other related field and at least one year at G4 level or equivalent.
• Excellent experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet. Experience in other WFP standard software packages and systems and general knowledge of UN system financial policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Specialized knowledge of WFP financial and administrative rules and regulations and policies and practices in the specific area of work.
• Knowledge of WFP manuals in the area of human resources administration and finance. Will be desirable
• Sound judgment; ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data and to resolve operational problems.
• Ability to work with minimum of supervision; to supervise and train support staff; and to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work with accuracy under time constraints and pressure; to deal patiently and tactfully with staff members and others and to have a high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment. 

Language: Good written and spoken English and fluent Kiswahili.

Interested Internal candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0017765

Step 1 : Create your online CV

Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: Nairobi.Hr@wfp.org

Talent Engagement Specialist - EABL

This role reports to the Talent Engagement Lead

Context/Scope:

At Diageo, there are two core assets that drive growth across our business: our brands and our people. They drive one another.

We are proud to lead the future of some of the world’s most famous and admired brands. Brands built by entrepreneurs and philanthropists; true visionaries whose values we must honor and sustain. We stand on the shoulders of these giants.

We therefore seek to recruit the best people; we inspire and nurture them into the giants of tomorrow. We look for amazing talent - people bursting with real energy and flair. Amazing talent for us looks like thought leaders, creators, individuals who are winners by nature and expect the same from people around them. They are the future leaders of Diageo.

Purpose of role:

Our Talent Engagement team sits at the heart of this supporting our people managers to discover the best talent to guarantee our plans and deliver our performance ambition. As a Talent Engagement Specialist you will be central to developing attraction strategies to discover the best talent and delivery of an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience

Top Accountabilities:

1. Utilize your existing networks to discover top talent and bring innovative thinking to our talent search, proactively promoting the EABL employer brand in the market place at every opportunity. You will be generating excitement and maximizing the value of our proposition.

2. Develop networks and relationships with potential future talent to support pipelining activity for our business critical roles and deliver credible candidates for unplanned vacancies at pace

3. Be the face of EABL as an employer brand – oozing our values and articulating them in spirit as well as the spoken word at every candidate and hiring manager interaction

4. Support bespoke functional talent initiatives such as graduate recruitment, people manager development and high potential development.

You will work across the KBL, EABLI, EAML, EA Group, ABSC, First Point, GDBS & GAR in the internal and external recruitment activity. You will be recruiting across a wide variety of roles from high volume operation roles to very niche specialisms, ensuring you will learn about new and different roles all the time and gain insight into many parts of our business.

You will need lots of energy and pace to keep up with ever changing talent needs of our hiring managers, juggling the current needs to fill roles with the future needs to fill talent gaps.

You will need to have a basic understanding of the world of recruitment and the ability to quickly grasp the essence of a role and what ‘great’ will look like.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a budding Recruiter looking for an in-house.

If you’re still reading, then that could mean you’re the kind of person who can make things happen, creative in overcoming hurdles, uncompromising when it comes to searching out real talent and restless in your curiosity for the latest resourcing trends? If so, you need to talk to us

Qualification & Experience:

Excellent relationship building and influencing skills.  Strong customer & delivery oriented focus.  An ability to strive for perfection and flawlessly execute all recruitment activity. A proven interest in challenging the norm, and pushing the barriers around process. Therefore an ability to ensure delivery of the best and most up to date methodology.

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