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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