Position: Business Development Manager, West and Central Africa
Job Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: Business Development Manager, East and Southern Africa

The Role:
We are looking for a well networked individual with a knack for identifying, building, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships. As the driving force behind generating new sales leads and contacts, the business development manager will become a key part of Greenlight Planet’s senior management team responsible for growing our business across East Africa

Responsibilities

• Identify trendsetter ideas- tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
• Propose potential business deals and explore opportunities.
• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partner needs and goals.
• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Enhance the organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Deliver annual revenue and new business objectives
• Co-ordinate with head office for all technical, commercial, administrative and legal assistance.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a university degree and at least 6-10 years of sales and business development experience in East Africa.
• Has a strong entrepreneurial streak, is innovative and has experience building market relevant sales and distribution models for new brands and/or product categories
• Has a proven track record of developing new markets and acquiring new high value prospects
• Is entrepreneurial and excited about the opportunity to creatively build effective, non-traditional sales channels in a nascent product category
• Is fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Is passionate about his/her work and driven by Greenlight’s social mission of bringing innovative, renewable energy and life-enhancing products to African markets
• Is comfortable working independently and remotely in a lean environment
• Likes getting hands on to figure out how to grow a high-potential business
• Is a natural people-person, one that thrives off of building strong relationships both within the organization and externally
• Is willing to spend 40-50% of his/her time on the road interacting with partners, resellers and customers

We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate and excited about the opportunity to bring honest, affordable, energy to homes in Africa and Asia.  If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Greenlight Planet offers a competitive salary, a fun, supportive work environment and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global enterprise.

Greenlight Planet believes in equal opportunity for all people, everywhere. It is the reason we exist! So, regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/Aids status, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by law, we will accept your application and make a decision based on your suitability for the position.
How To Apply
To apply for this job visit https://www.greenlightplanet.com/job-postings/#op-218916-business-development-manager-east-africa

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Application Deadline: No Due Date

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. APHRC seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Fellow to work under its Aging and Development Program.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of an in-depth qualitative investigation on experiences and impacts of Kenya’s older persons cash transfer program in two informal urban settlements in Nairobi
• Lead and contribute to scientific writing and the development of donor or other reports on the qualitative investigation and other, relevant, research outcomes
• Lead and contribute to the design of related research activities, and the development of research proposals within the aging program.

Qualifications and experience

• PhD in Social Gerontology, or related fields. The fellowship should be taken up within two years of completion of doctoral degree;
• Strong writing skills and good record of publications on relevant subject areas
• Experience or strong interest in the areas of aging, social protection and intergenerational relationships
• Strong qualitative research skills (data collection, management, analysis (by hand and with software packages), interpretation, reporting)
• Computer literacy in Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Desirable

• Experience of conducting empirical research with older persons
• Experience of conducting empirical research in sub-Saharan African settings
• Experience and high levels of familiarity with a diverse set of health and social science data sets
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team;
• Experience in developing proposals and attracting research grants.

The above position comes with an attractive, internationally-competitive remuneration package including medical, travel and life insurance cover. Allowances toward in-relocation and dependents’ education are also provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries.

Interested candidates are invited to apply and include: letter of application; a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and CV with contact details of three referees through our recruitment portal http://hrs.aphrc.org. Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi

NB: The position will be open until a suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children.

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The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa-based international research institute engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-based policy research. Our researchers address important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, aging, urbanization and wellbeing. We engage with policy makers in the region to disseminate our research findings to influence policy decisions and improve the quality of life in Africa.

APHRC seeks to recruit up to five researchers to work in its Data and Measurement (2), Ageing and Development (1), Urbanization and Wellbeing (1), and Population Dynamics and Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights (1-2) Units.

Responsibilities (dependent on level appointed):

• Provide leadership to scientific research unit, program or project in a defined area of work
• Lead or support a cohesive team and ensure projects in thematic areas are efficiently implemented
• Contribute to policy engagement and strategic planning as may be needed
• Lead and contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research projects in the unit
• Mentor junior researchers and facilitate in the Center’s training programs as needed
• Secure and manage the necessary human, financial and material resources in the unit, project or program
• Represent the Center at high – level national, regional and international forums, including relevant technical working groups and expert committees
• Contribute to institutional publications (i.e. lay dissemination materials such as- policy/research briefs and fact sheets)
• Oversee data quality and analyses

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in social, health or behavioral sciences, including demography, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, Urban Studies, etc
• Rank is open and successful candidates may be appointed at postdoctoral (0-3 years), Associate (3- 5 years), Research Scientist (5-8 years) or Senior Research Scientist (10+ years) levels depending on experience and track record
• Experience working in a research institution, leading research programs or managing research projects
• Experience with conducting evaluations of interventions will be an added advantage
• Excellent scientific writing skills
• Good quantitative or qualitative skills; experience with mixed methods will be an advantage provided one is very strong in quantitative or qualitative methods
• Strong proposal writing skills and track record of winning research grants

The above positions come with an attractive, internationally-competitive remuneration package including medical, travel and life insurance cover. Allowances toward in-relocation (for those recruited from outside Kenya) and dependents’ education are also provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries. APHRC works in all international languages present in Africa.

Interested candidates are invited to apply and include: letter of application; a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and CV with contact details of three referees through our email address jobs@aphrc.org. Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi

NB: Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children.

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Reporting to Legal, Risk and Compliance Manager, the job holder will carry out risk management function within KCB Capital Limited. The Manager will oversee the overall adherence to Legal & Regulatory requirements and ensure compliance to applicable policies, operational procedures and internal controls requirements that govern the Subsidiary.

Responsibilities:

• Review industry rules and regulations ensuring Capital Market Authority, Nairobi Security Exchange & Central Depository Settlement Corporation regulatory requirements are compiled with and/or operationalized in the business.
• Continuously monitor changes in the regulatory framework and ensure that contractual documents, policies and procedures are up to date and comply with those changes/ reviews.
• Monitor all Brokerage transactions and advise on their potential adverse implications for KCB Capital while ensuring the implementation of mitigating strategies.
• Continuously review and confirm that all Risks (Credit, Market, Legal and Operational Risks) affecting the Business have been identified, assessed and controlled.
• Prepare reports for Management review as well as for the Regulators within the stipulated guidelines and timelines.
• Review all complaints lodged by clients and counterparties and recommend actions to address any weakness in the Internal Systems that led to actions causing the complaint.
• Conduct surprise checks to monitor and ensure adequate operational control standards are in place.
• Provide continuous training / engagements to the Business team and other stakeholders on regulatory issues pertaining to KCB Capital.
• Monitor the Unit’s Risk Register & KRIs ensuring adequate and relevant Business Continuity Plans are maintained and tested regularly.

The Person:

• Business related degree from an institution recognized by Commission for Higher Education.
• Professional qualification in ACCA / CPA (K) / CFA / AKIB or MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Services Industry; 2 years’ of which must have been in compliance, monitoring & reporting as per CMA, NSE & CDSC regulatory requirements.
• Appreciation of Risk Management with thorough knowledge of Brokerage / Investment Banking products & services; internal controls, operations and regulatory environment
• Team player with demonstrated work ethics; consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism.
• Effective prioritization skills to meet a complex set of business demands and demonstrate delivery against multiple objectives.
• Assertive, self-motivated with desire to succeed in a fast-paced financial services environment.

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Career Portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

To be considered your application must be received by Wednesday, 22nd November 2017

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

NB: In the event that you are invited to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents:

1. National I.D.
2. KRA Pin Card
3. Birth Certificate of self
4. Passport Photo (White Background)
5. NSSF Card
6. NHIF Card
7. Police Clearance Certificate (less than 5 Months old)
8. Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts
9. Certificates of Service from previous employers as applicable

How To Apply
Apply for this position online at https://irecruitment.kcbbankgroup.com:8000/OA_HTML/RF.jsp?function_id=14296&resp_id=23350&resp_appl_....

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Role Purpose:

Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality (DPDQ), the Child Poverty Technical Specialist will be responsible for strategic direction, growth and coordination of Save the Children's work on food security and livelihoods, youth livelihoods, social protection (including social safety nets), markets based approach and financial inclusion. S/he is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programmes in both emergency and long-term development settings resulting in immediate and lasting change for children. The Technical Specialist is responsible for monitoring programme quality, initiating and taking technical leadership in child poverty focused studies, documentation and dissemination of innovations and good practices by working together with other members of PDQ team. S/he will ensure child poverty programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor funding and contributes to Save the Children's strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.

Contract Duration: 1 Year
Location: Nairobi with regular travel to the field

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in food security, livelihoods, social protection, nutrition, economics, development studies or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification.
• Significant international experience, at least 5 years, in child sensitive programming in developing countries with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least three of the following:

social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and agro-pastoral populations
Innovative youth livelihoods programming based on markets principles/approaches.
experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes
designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected
job creation and or small and medium enterprise development
financial service services for low-income populations (e.g. credit, savings or insurance products)
relevant training and expertise in using Save the Children UK Household Economy Analysis (HEA)

• Excellent understanding of the food security, youth livelihoods and social protection sector within the Kenyan context, particularly issues related to markets, value chains, youth livelihoods, social protection and small enterprise.
• Clear understanding of the intersection of child poverty with other thematic areas, including nutrition, health, child protection and education in Kenya.
• Ability to develop market based programmes to promote a better nutritional status for children and livelihoods development in an integrated approach.
• Proven representation and advocacy skills.
• Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
• Experience writing donor funding proposals for large institutional grants in excess of US$1 million.
• Strong report writing skills and ability to compile narrative sections for proposals and donor reports.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
• Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required. Swahili preferred.
• Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

How to Apply
To apply for this position use the following link: https://kenya.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/327

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We’re looking for one key person to be the central hub interfacing between purchasers, field units, logistics teams, finance, and accounting. This person will start by developing a team of 2 direct reports and will be the lead coordinator for a couple dozen people across the organization. In this role, you’ll be asked to drive supply chain efficiency, eliminate waste across the value chain, and reduce supply risk across 8 countries by setting a high bar for forecast accuracy, data integrity, and effective communication. We’ll be asking you to play a key role optimizing $40M in annual spend while preparing our operations for scale to ultimately deliver high quality live improving goods at the feet of the 500,000 smallholder farmers we serve.

Responsibilities

• Be the key coordinator between procurement staff and over 2 dozen internal customers across 6 core countries and 2 pilot programs.
• Collaborate with country leadership and logistics teams to maximize end-to-end supply chain efficiency, eliminate waste from the value chain, and save costs.
• Leverage forecasting and inventory planning tools to generate and maintain 12-month rolling demand forecast and purchasing plan with target seasonal stock levels and payment timing.
• Join forces with the Financial Advisory team to implement an effective pricing model across country programs.
• Generate guidelines for clients to manage order and forecast process as well as how to handle excess inventory and stock outs.
• Develop sophisticated data analyses to drive order forecasting and pricing decisions, improve supply chain efficiency, and drive operational scalability.
• Extract and analyze system data using SAP Business One, Power BI, and excel to identify and recommend improvements to supply chain metrics and performance standards.
• Use data analytics to drive on-time deliveries and deliver world class customer service to our clients.
• Set the standard for high quality inventory data management across the organization.
• Develop organizational Key Performance Indicators and targets for data management, forecasting, and order timeliness.
• Aggregate and report on supply chain KPIs quarterly to organizational leadership.
• Use reporting tools to drive behavior change within supply chain and across the organization with monthly purchasing, inventory movement, and forecast accuracy reports.
• Mentor supply chain staff to build leadership and project management skills.
• Set ambitious goals for your direct reports and support their achievements.
• Identifying strong talent pools for recruiting high quality supply chain staff.
• Become familiar with One Acre Fund teams and structures to ensure your team is effectively supporting their internal clients including Finance and Logistics.
• Build outstanding communication channels to deliver overall process transparency to your internal clients.

Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.  Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with experience in and a passion for procurement and supply chain. Experience in an entrepreneurial environment is a plus.

Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Work experience in a demanding professional environment, preferably in positions where frequent cross-department communication was required.
• Experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP reporting skills strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and other software packages required.
• Creativity and strong problem solving skills. You don’t take no for an answer and constantly look for alternative solutions to problems.
• A passion for world class customer service.
• Strong quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with direct reports, peers and management.
• Experience working internationally preferred.
• Leadership experience at work or outside of work.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Top-performing academic background.
• Language: English required, French and Swahili preferred.

Preferred Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Minimum 3 years commitment, full-time job

Compensation
We offer a modest starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation. This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to expand responsibilities over time.

Benefits
Health insurance, immunizations, flight, housing.

Sponsor International Candidates: No

East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply
Apply online via https://oneacrefund.org/work-with-us/job-openings/g/?gh_jid=682570

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Position: Procurement Officer, Kenya
Job Location: Kenya
Reporting to: Operations Manager

The Role:
The Procurement Officer will provide strategic leadership to ensure efficient and effective delivery of procurement services and advise function heads on matters relating to procurement of goods and services.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures
• Coordinating negotiations with suppliers and developing a database of pre-approved vendors
• Conducting due diligence on prospective suppliers to ensure quality
• Receiving supplier invoices and verifying information on Supporting documents (delivery notes and supply requisitions-LPO) in order to establish the accuracy of delivered LPOs and initiate the purchase to pay process (P2P).
• Developing and implementing a management information system for monitoring, tracking and controlling operating costs
• Managing risk and maintaining a quality management system in the procurement unit.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, or related discipline from a recognized university. A Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Supplies Management is an added advantage
• Membership in good standing at the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ progressive work experience in procurement and supplies in a multinational organisation
• Is honest, trustworthy and possesses a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Is results oriented with the ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.
• Is a team player and can demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders
• Has advanced computer skills.

We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate and excited about the opportunity to bring honest, affordable, energy to homes in Africa and Asia.  If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Greenlight Planet offers a competitive salary, a fun, supportive work environment and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global enterprise.

Greenlight Planet believes in equal opportunity for all people, everywhere. It is the reason we exist! So, regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/Aids status, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by law, we will accept your application and make a decision based on your suitability for the position.

How To Apply
To apply for this job, click on "Apply for this Position" on the job's page here: https://www.greenlightplanet.com/job-postings/#op-207807-procurement-officer-kenya

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Position: Operations Associate (Retail Trade)
Reporting to: Operations Manager

The Role: The Operations Associate will support the Retail teams through efficient inventory management; coordinating outbound logistics and providing reports as and when required.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Inventory Planning- Plan for inventory levels as per the requirement of Retail Trade to ensure optimum stocks with zero stock outs at all times
• Inventory Management - Managing inventory at the warehouse from the time of receipt and allocation of stock to the time of outward report
• Outbound Logistics- Coordinating a flowless outbound for the purposes of DRP to avert any situation of bullwhip effect
• Retailer outlets(shops) inventory- Ensuring complete visibility of inventory at shop level and at EO level
• Reporting- Inventory Reporting Weekly and any other report as need be

The ideal candidate:

• Has a degree or Post Graduate qualification (MBA-preferably Operations/Finance(audit)/ actuarial science/Tax) from a Premier institution
• Has 3-5 years in data analytics/business analysis for sales/supply planning / distribution requirement planning
• Ability to work with distributors, sales teams and sales agents to ensure smooth distribution operations
• Ability to collect sales data, use the data to forecast and plan for inventory
• Knowledge and working experience with a robust ERP / WMS
• Excellent hands on Experience on use of computer tools (excel /macros /v-lookup /charts /pivot table) for analysis for business
• Ability to work comfortably with and maintain large volumes of data in excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work remotely under minimal supervision

We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate and excited about the opportunity to bring honest, affordable, energy to homes in Africa and Asia.  If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Greenlight Planet offers a competitive salary, a fun, supportive work environment and opportunities for continued professional growth within a fast-growing global enterprise.

Greenlight Planet believes in equal opportunity for all people, everywhere. It is the reason we exist! So, regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, HIV/Aids status, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by law, we will accept your application and make a decision based on your suitability for the position.

How To Apply
To apply for this job, click on "Apply for this Position" on the job's page here: https://www.greenlightplanet.com/job-postings/#op-213874-operations-associate-retail-trade

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The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), University of Washington (UW), and University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), University of Colorado Denver (UCD), Indiana University (IU), Duke University and other affiliated institutions. RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention and Treatment program in Kisumu County and several other research programs including but not limited to SEARCH (Sustainable East African Research for Health), ECHO (Evidence for Contraceptive Options) , PSUP (Partners Scale up Pre exposure prophylaxis ), POWER (Prevention Options for Women Evaluation Research ), MPYA (Monitoring Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for Young Adult women), CSSP (Evaluating a Community Driven Cervical Cancer Prevention Strategy in Western Kenya , (MOTIVATE ) Maximizing adherence and retention for women living with HIV and their infants in Kenya, and training programs including the GloCal Health Fellowship, etc.

We have the following vacancy:
Position: Chief Operating Officer
Reports: to Co- Director- RCTP
Location: Nairobi
Duration: One Year Renewable
Vacancy: No. 09/0672017

Position Summary:
Reporting to: Co-Directors KEMRI/RCTP
The Chief Operating Officer will support the country programme in grant management and work closely with program/project management staff in the development of project proposals and preparation of proposal budgets. S/he will manage internal controls to ensure full adherence to approved budgets and compliance with donor policies and procedures ensuring proper utilization of funds. S/he will mentor the operations team in their assigned roles and carry out capacity building on donor rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with program/project management staff in the development of project proposals and preparation of proposal budgets as well as any budget revisions as necessary, ensuring all the necessary costs are included in grant budgets.
• Develop/maintain all donor compliance checklists with key compliance regulations, requirements and specific time lines and aassist in ensuring strict compliance with donor guidelines and requirements.
• Mentoring the operations team in their assigned roles and carry out capacity building on donor rules and regulations
• Manage internal controls to ensure full adherence to approved budgets and compliance with donor policies and procedures ensuring proper utilization of funds
• Maintain the reporting schedule and grants management system, ensuring timely and accurate reporting both internally and to donors.
• Working closely with the Finance Team, regularly track expenditure and monitor variances on Programme budget/expenditure reports, raising any issues that require attention by the Programme Director in a timely manner.
• Manages the grants support staff, ensuring staff have sufficient training to perform required compliance and reporting duties.
• Coordinate management responses to institutional and project financial audits, and follow up on implementation of audit findings and determine what support is needed to ensure complete implementation of all audit findings.
• Develop and implement efficient and effective internal control systems including, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control over organizational assets, resources and operations.
• Improve the operational systems, processes and policies, specifically, support better management reporting.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared towards operational excellence.
• Prepare annual detailed core office management support/administrative/overhead budget; ensuring that project budgets incorporate Shared services costs
• Coordinate professional and personal development of operations staff through adequate orientation, on-the-job training, identification of learning, training needs and opportunities
• Actively participate in the operations management team meetings.
• Manages and supervises the operations team. . Undertake quarterly support supervision visits for the administration team working under her/him in other stations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Internationally recognized professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA)
• A degree in finance and/or accounting from a recognized university. An advanced degree in accounting/finance/business administration will be an added advantage.
• At least seven (7) years of experience working on cooperative agreements or grants from international agencies such as EDCTP, EU, CDC, other USG agencies as well as bilateral or multilateral donors including governments.
• Good understanding of the full subaward management cycle and experience in evaluating and managing budgets and contracts.
• Proven experience and knowledge of US Government regulations, policies and procedures relating to award management and monitoring.
• Excellent analytical and financial management skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate budget development.
• Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with a participative style within teams.
• Proactive and able to take initiative in addressing work related challenges.
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Pragmatic, self-motivated, composed under pressure, with professional acumen, good judgment, and a highly developed sense of responsibility.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task, set priorities, and organize time efficiently.
• Ability to manage a team and demonstrate leadership

Other Requirements:

• Must be a member of a professional body
• Must have been Cleared by HELB
• Must have KRA Tax Compliance Certificate
• Must have credit refference Bureau Certificate
• Must have Certificate of good conduct

Applications should include the following

• A cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the program
• A current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,
• Name and phone number for two professional referees,
• Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous employer,
• A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu

Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and In the subject Line of the Email.

NOTE:
RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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