Cross TV, an engaging, positive and progressive national general entertainment channel for young adults with the vision to expand internationally is recruiting. The Vision of Cross TV is to be the most influential platform for educating and empowering the youth to solve humanitarian issues in Kenya, in Africa and the whole world.

Established in 2017 we plan to operate a valuable portfolio of news, info and edutainment networks, significant television production operations. Cross TV is fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS)

Reporting to the Managing Editor, the ENG REPORTER will be responsible for the following:

• Generating ideas for stories and features and following leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences and other sources
• Pitching ideas to editors
• Researching, verifying and collating evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources such as the internet, archives, databases, etc.
• Selecting appropriate locations, pictures and sound and exercising editorial judgment on the best angle from which to approach a story
• Identifying necessary resources and deploying and managing technical crews for location shoots, including camera crew
• Providing directorial input, advising crews on what to film or record
• Producing complete packages for broadcast
• Preparing and presenting material for both pre-recorded and live pieces
• Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and recorded interviews
• Collaborating with the editor to put together the completed program or item
• Developing and maintaining local contacts and assuming a public relations role

Required Experience: 3 years of TV editor, producer or reporter position; experience in filming, editing and producing news

Skills

• Graduate in journalism or communications
• A thorough knowledge of news and current affairs in the Kenya, Africa and internationally
• Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
• Ability to shoot and edit digital video
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
• Social Media & Multimedia experience

How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following:

• A one page cover letter, explaining how your skills and experience apply to this role.
• A CV of no more than 3 pages, including the names of three professional references
• Please do not send copies of testimonials, certificates or any other back-up documentation.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications clearly marked with the reference number to careers@redcross.or.ke addressed as below on or before 6th February 2018.
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi

Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:

Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

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Reporting to the Managing Director the Head of Production & Technology will be responsible for the following:

• All technical and production aspects of all live and prerecorded news type program.
• Building, organizing and operating technology and production department.
• Managing the production of all in-house news, infotainment, shows and magazines of the channel.
• Supervision of all technology and staff of studio, studio control room, video editing room and ENG crews.
• Managing IT department, and supporting the operation of the channel.
• Ensuring necessary daily coordination with managing editor.
• Development and controlling of budget.
• Monitoring the inventory of department equipment

Required Experience: 5 years of TV news production experience in Leadership position. Minimum 3 years of TV technology experience, including working experience and operating a TV studio.

Skills

• Graduate in technology field, broadcast engineering or film and television direction.
• Extensive experience in broadcast studio environments, mainly live television.
• Knowledge of studio technologies and operating systems.
• Demonstrated leadership of news production and technology teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Organizational and people management skills.

How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following:

• A one page cover letter, explaining how your skills and experience apply to this role.
• A CV of no more than 3 pages, including the names of three professional references
• Please do not send copies of testimonials, certificates or any other back-up documentation.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications clearly marked with the reference number to careers@redcross.or.ke addressed as below on or before 6th February 2018.
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi

Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:

Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

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Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Sales and Marketing will be responsible for the following:

• Managing advertising sales revenues of the channel.
• Building up new media related revenue streams and introducing it to the market.
• Negotiating and maintaining distribution of the channel.
• Developing and implementing short and long term communication and PR strategy of the channel, including managing advertising campaigns and social media communication.
• B2B communication of the channel.
• Building and managing the sales and marketing team, introducing sales workflows and systems.

Required Experience
5 years of TV sales experience in a leadership position or media agency experience in a TV buying position. 3 years experience in marketing on media owner, advertiser or agency side, dealing with both customer and B2B marketing. Strong brand management capacity along with organizational and leadership skills

Skills

• Graduate in Business related field with focus in Marketing, Sales
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Broad existing network on executive level among agencies and advertisers.
• Demonstrated ability in relationship building and client service capability with agencies and advertisers.
• Good knowledge of Kenyan media market, competition, current TV and digital media consumption trends.
• Organizational and people management skills.

How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following:

• A one page cover letter, explaining how your skills and experience apply to this role.
• A CV of no more than 3 pages, including the names of three professional references
• Please do not send copies of testimonials, certificates or any other back-up documentation.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications clearly marked with the reference number to careers@redcross.or.ke addressed as below on or before 6th February 2018.
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi

Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:

Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

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Reporting to the Head – Projects & Facilities Unit, the Services Engineer will be charged with the responsibility to ensure proper and cost effective maintenance of serviceable items i.e. air conditioners, electrical faults, structured cabling, generators and other bank equipment.

The Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:

• Design maintenance strategies, procedures and methods including planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance to minimize unpredicted breakdowns, assess and analyze repair and breakdown costs and recommend equipment upgrading or replacement.
• Manage and oversee routine scheduled maintenance work and respond to equipment faults while carrying out quality inspections on jobs to verify and forward job cards and invoices to Finance for payment.
• Arrange specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components. This will entail preparing bills of quantities for new and refurbished branches to include intruder alarm, CCTV, internal and fascia signage.
• Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs by responding to breakdowns with agility and following up with vendors doing diagnosis and repair of equipment.
• Write maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines for obtaining specialist components, fixtures or fittings.
• Control Capital Expenditure for projects and maintain renovation costs.
• Maintain statistical and financial records for premises and equipment that are up-to-date.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Manage inventory of supplies and bank equipment including generators, Air Conditioners, vault doors and safes, ATMs and firefighting equipment.
• Prepare bills of quantities and tender specification as required in relation to specialist items installations.
• Prepare repair specifications, select suitable contractors to carry out the works and prepare maintenance tender documents.

Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering from a recognized university.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a fast-paced environment. Good knowledge in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law, knowledge of the contract law, and arbitration related to building construction.
• Highly flexible with the ability to travel to distant branches when required (Must have a valid driving license) and willing to put in extra hours to ensure jobs are completed on schedule and to specification.
• Excellent business skills and knowledge of managing budgets, leading a team and liaising with suppliers.
• The capacity to understand a wide range of engineering functions and procedures.

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, please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number SE/COO/2017 by 4th February, 2018.

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Reporting to the Head Projects and Facilities, the role-holder will provide support to the Bank in construction / project management: maintenance and security of the Bank’s capital assets in particular Bank premises with emphasis on structural and construction issues. He/she will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to develop cost reduction strategies and implementation plans, and supervise projects in liaison with the Bank’s consultants to ensure faster completion.

The Role
The successful jobholder will be expected to:

• Develop briefs for constructions/ alterations and refurbishment works on Bank’s premises, make budgetary recommendations and use these as a basis of cost management throughout the project design / definition cycle.
• Provide building / support services to other Branches/ Head Office Departments and supervise within given scales.
• Implement Service Level Agreements externally with contractors and consultants and internally with Branches and Departments and ensure SLA compliance.
• Ensure maintenance of up-to-date records for premises and equipment and ensure health & safety regulations are adhered to as stipulated by the law.
• Prepare valuations for in-house projects, evaluate and monitor payments to contractors at various stages of construction, and ensure payments are done for works executed or services delivered.
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project works, reviewing and advising on cost estimates submitted by external consultants.
• Liaise with internal team at Projects & Facilities to review costings for minor works undertaken internally and ensure to obtain quality advice from other team members internally with requisite sign-offs for internal projects.
• Review bills of quantities and other tender documents prepared by the consultants for projects that are being supervised by external consultants to ensure they are complete, up-to standard and cost effective for the Bank.
• Analyze and report on opened tenders and quotations, negotiating with potential suppliers/ contractors and advising on contractor selection for projects done in house (i.e. where external consultants are not involved).
• Ensure strict adherence to all regulations, statutes, standards, practices and all internal processes and procedures as per the relevant manuals and comply with all relevant external legislation and regulations with regard to Compliance requirements.

Qualifications
The successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications:-

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil & Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law, knowledge of the contract law, and arbitration related to building construction.
• Highly flexible with the ability to travel to distant branches when required and potential for extended working hours to ensure jobs get completed on schedule and to specification.
• Excellent business skills and knowledge of managing budgets, leading a team and liaising with suppliers.
• The capacity to understand a wide range of engineering functions and procedures.

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 then please forward your application letter enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number CSE/SFM/2018 by 4th February 2018.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Led by the founder and former CEO of Kiva , our team has unmatched experience in financial technology and emerging markets. You will be part of a talented, passionate team that is determined to make a positive impact on the lives of the mobile generation.
Since our launch in April 2015, we’ve disbursed millions of loans. Our success has led to investments from Silicon Valley’s leading VCs. We offer a competitive salary, stock options and generous benefits.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Africa, you will take charge of our local marketing arm, coordinate brand positioning and ensure excellence in business development.

• Implement marketing plans and campaigns in line with company brand positioning and growth targets.
• Work together with management team at the local and group level to apply strategies and align on performance.
• Coordinate and measure local marketing activities. This includes ATL, BTL, social media and partnerships.
• Monitor marketing expenses and prepare and maintain budgets in collaboration with management.
• Present weekly performance reports on local marketing activities and KPIs to the company.
• Supervise a team of 2 marketing associates.
• Maintain relationships with and coordinate external stakeholders, freelancers and agencies as necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree from a top university, additional marketing-specific courses/ qualifications a plus.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience either in-house or agency-side, team management experience preferred.
• Have knowledge of a wide range of marketing techniques and concepts with proven background of executing successful campaigns in the Kenyan market.
• Be creative and able to think outside the box.
• Have strong analytical skills including familiarity with excel for reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Presentation skills are essential as well.
• Highly entrepreneurial, comfortable with start-ups, ambiguity and taking initiative
• Excellent collaborator and team player

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.

How to Apply
To apply for this job please visit https://jobs.lever.co/branch.co/938d75a1-bf85-4063-96f9-2c560c79bdb6

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Other Details: 1 year contract that is open for renewal on expiry.

You will be part of a talented, passionate team that is determined to make a positive impact on the lives of our customers. You will join a team with unmatched experience in financial technology and emerging markets. Since our launch in April 2015, we’ve disbursed over 1 million loans to over 300,000 customers. Our success has led to investments from Silicon Valley’s leading VCs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for providing an inspiring and delightful experience for our customers.
• Delivering efficient and friendly responses to customer inquiries and build our brand via our text-based chat platform
• Responding to customer inquiries via Social Media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram  & Google Play
• Escalating customer feedback and IT issues to help improve our product

Ideal candidates will be extremely flexible with scheduling , working shifts and working weekends and occasionally holidays.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Higher Education Qualifications in Business/Client Service/Customer Service/Marketing
• Passionate about customer service
• Highly entrepreneurial - comfortable with ambiguity and taking initiative
• Excellent collaborator and team Player
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Good typing speed (ideally above 45 wpm). This will be tested below.
• Previous experience in Customer Service in Finance related company is an added advantage

Typing Speed Test
Please follow instructions below:

• Go to http://www.typingtest.com/ to complete a type speed test.
• On the left, select English, 1 minute, and Aesop's Fables.
• Click the green "Start Test" button.
• Upload a screen shot of your results with your application at https://jobs.lever.co/branch.co/f7e8b6ac-fc2e-4e8e-91b7-93264f90a7c2 (type speed number, error number, adjusted speed number)

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.

How to Apply
To apply for this job please visit https://jobs.lever.co/branch.co/f7e8b6ac-fc2e-4e8e-91b7-93264f90a7c2

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Are you ready to revolutionize financial services in Kenya? At Branch, you will be part of a talented, passionate team that is determined to make a positive impact on the lives of our customers. Our team has unmatched experience in financial technology and emerging markets. Since our launch in April 2015, we’ve disbursed over Ksh 3 Billion in loans in Kenya. Our success has led opening services to other countries like Tanzania & Nigeria as well as investments from Silicon Valley’s leading VCs .

Job Description: Loan Review Associate
Reporting to: Loan Review Team Lead.
Position: 2
Other Details: 1 Year Renewable Contract, flexible and comfortable with shift working

This role will be responsible for day to day loan appraisal, loan disbursement and other payment processes.

Key Duties

• Evaluate loan applications for all new borrowers applying for Branch loans
• Identify and report potential fraud
• Manage refunds, repayments, and other payment processes
• Update documentation related to loan reviews and payment processes
• Initiate manual disbursements to customers
• Escalate any credit and risk matters to the team leader
• Propose areas of continuous improvement to the team leader and product team
• Any other duties as may arise on a daily basis

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Banking/ Business
• 1 year experience in a Credit, loan review, risk management  role
• Detailed understanding of loan reviews, credit scores and risk levels
• An interest in start-up environment and financial services
• Highly entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguity and taking initiative
• Excellent collaborator and team player
• Analytical, comfortable manipulating data and using Excel with excellent attention to detail

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.

How To Apply
To apply for this job please visit https://jobs.lever.co/branch.co/b514c833-6851-48ee-a0ad-a3075e78c9f0

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Responsibilities

• Write and edit in-house journals, newsletters, corporate and other related publications to enhance communication
• Manage public relations activities
• Implement corporate social responsibility programs
• Manage the Authority website
• Participate in the preparation of the departmental budget
• Participation in creating awareness through public barazas, shows and exhibitions
• Complaints handling
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports
• Mentor and coach staff
• Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the section
• Speech writing
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism or Public Relations or Social Sciences from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in Communication or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
• Diploma in mass Communication or marketing
• Membership to Chartered Institute of Marketing Certification or relevant professional body
• Leadership or Management course is an added advantage.

Experience and Competencies

• Five (5) years relevant working experience, with at least 3 years at Supervisory level
• Excellent Communication and marketing skills
• Speech and report writing skills
• Public relations and customer skills
• Analytical Skills
• Demonstrated Integrity
• Meet the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution.

How To Apply
Visit the REA website for the full details of the job descriptions, minimum requirements and requisite work experience for each position.
Apply for a position through a standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates.

All applicants MUST

1. Complete a BIO DATA form which can be obtained from the REA website and send the same IN SOFT (NOT SCANNED) to the Chief Executive Officer on jobs@rea.co.ke.
2. In addition to the Bio Data form, submit HARD COPIES of their applications together with their updated Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates before or on the closing date.

Candidates must submit Tax Compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, Clearance Certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Higher Education Loans Board; and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Qualified persons including physically challenged, youth and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should reach:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue,
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
On/or before 31st January, 2018.

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