Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar High School Teachers for our Tatu Girls and Tatu Boys Campuses. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Teaching.
• Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
• Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited and invested in their academic excellence.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization.

Skills & Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications required:

• TSC certification and relevant Degree in Education.
• 1 - 2  years teaching experience/ 3+ years teaching experience.
• You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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Internship Period: 3 months (non-renewable)
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Projects Officer, Strategic Projects, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting in developing and customizing a Project management system in PHP and SQL as per the Authority’s requirements
• Assisting in integration of the Project management user interface with the database.
• Provide support to Project Officer by maintaining project information on the Project Management system.
• Updating schedules, Project statuses and information on the Project management system.
• Handling requests for Information and data from the Project management system
• Preparing/ customizing reports on the Project management system.
• Undertake other assignments as assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in any Information Technology related field or Projects Management

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Must be able to build full-scale web applications in PHP from the ground up and have knowledge of PHP.
• Must have experience with relational database design and optimization techniques using MySQL (or similar RDBMS)
• Must have a working knowledge of prepare statements in MySQL
• Good communication skills and teamwork;
• Proficiency in standard office IT application packages as well as e-mail and internet

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Reports to: Manager Strategic Projects
Contract Period: 6 months

Responsibilities

• Work with the Manager Strategic projects to design and implement a Project management system.
• Handling requests for information and data from the Project Management system.
• Preparing/customising reports on the Project Management system.
• Carrying out customization of the Project Management system according to the Authority’s requirements.
• Involved in research to make the unit perform its duties more efficiently and effectively.
• Undertake other assignments as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Projects Management, Engineering or any related field.
• Experience in development and or administration of any Project management tool will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to build full-scale web applications in PHP from the ground up and have Deep knowledge of PHP.
• Must have experience with relational database design and optimization techniques using MySQL (or similar RDBMS)
• Must have a working knowledge of prepare statements and MySQL best practices.
• Proficient in word processing, data management, spreadsheet, presentation, data analysis and other programs;
• Needs to understand web stack concepts such as HTTP, cookies, headers, profiling, and caching
• Needs to understand core implementation concepts such as algorithms, data structures, performance, security, and object-oriented programming
• Must be security minded, and be able to develop efficient endpoint.
• Must be able to write and maintain scripts that interface with third party endpoints. Both server side (PHP) and client side
• Ability to interface with multiple APIs across multiple web platforms
• Ability to successfully write and conduct tests on code prior to release
• Ability to manage and meet stakeholder expectations;
• Ability to support implementation of projects.

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REPORTS TO: Chief Operations Officer
LOCATION: Head Office

To effectively assess the risks in line with approved underwriting procedures in the company for purposes of ensuring a profitable book and effective and efficient service delivery to customers.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and define the company’s underwriting philosophy and periodically review and update the underwriting manual
• Assess all risks within underwriting authority as determined by the underwriting guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to “cash-before-cover” policy and facilitate speedy premium collections in liaison with the Credit Control team, as per credit authorization terms so as to achieve Board requirements as per authorized plan.
• Process underwriting transactions for new business, renewals & invitations, declarations  within agreed service level agreements
• Address enquiries and resolve complaints/queries from producers, customers and claims appropriately
• Obtain relevant details from clients /Business developers and provide competitive quotes.
• Review all applications for insurance –determine the profiles of risks presented to the company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise.
• Liaise with Reinsurance and provide input for obtaining facultative quotes
• Closely coordinate with the Head of Reinsurance in treaty renewalsFollow-up risk recommendations from Risk surveyors and claim assessors’ reports.
• Execute delegated signing authority diligently
• Conduct and maintain records of quarterly underwriting file reviews and audits
• Drive effective implementations of the current practices for alignment to the risk controls of underwriting and, where necessary, take corrective actions.
• Prepare reports to management on renewals/new business production to guide decision making.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Insurance Option) or Graduate with Business degree

Professional Qualification

• ACII or Insurance Diploma (AIIK)

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Must have a minimum of 5 years working experience in the Insurance industry with at least 2 years in managerial capacity
• Proven experience in using a General Insurance System will be an added advantage.

Knowledge

• Clear underwriting process understanding, sales and intermediaries relationships including substantial knowledge of other functions within the operationsRisk processes and procedures (claims and underwriting)
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management practices
• Knowledge of the business drivers and its impact on the protective value of underwriting
• Customer Service Management processes and procedures
• Knowledge of legal and compliance framework and regulatory bodies

Skills and Attributes

• Entrepreneur Spirit
• Market Awareness
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Innovation
• Ownership & Commitment
• Team Spirit
• Honest, disciplined, ambitious and willing to learn.
• Result oriented and able to work within agreed timelines

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REPORTS TO:   Actuarial Officer
LOCATION: Head Office

The position is responsible for documentation of reinsurance premiums and claims recoveries, maintenance of facultative premiums and claims records, processing and verification of outward facultative reinsurance business, basic accounting activities including facultative reinsurance reconciliations, follow up on payments from reinsurers, support of other departments per Interdepartmental SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Liase and coordinate with reinsurance companies on account status or any other issue to be brought to our attention of our business.
• Request and documentation of cash calls to reinsurers
• Monthly preparation of reinsurance premium and recovery schedules
• Monthly preparation of medical refund schedules
• Monthly reconciliation of cumulative reinsurance premiums for accounts preparation
• Liaise with Business Development and Reinsurers on special underwriting requests
• Follow up on premium and claims payments / recoveries
• Documentation and requisition for facultative placements
• Assist in the calculations of reinsurance optimization
• Assist in the calculation and requisition of profit share
• Maintenance of records relating to reinsurance

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Business, or an equivalent

Experience

• 2-3 years’ Experience in Reinsurance

Skills and Attributes

• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal and Communication skills

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REPORTS TO:  Chief Finance Officer
LOCATION: Head Office

This role is responsible for coordinating the credit control function for the organization in order to realize all written premiums in advance of cover or within the agreed credit period.
Responsibilities

• Collecting outstanding premiums from agents, brokers and direct clients in line with the target of maximum 45 days for brokers and corporate accounts and in advance for all othersReconciling/reviewing broker and client’s debtor accounts on a monthly basis by applying the 80-20 rule and exchange the details with the counter parties
• Ensure timely allocation of receipts with a maximum of 5 days of unallocated at any day
• Managing intermediary accounts by ensuring proper records are maintained, agents’ commissions paid within 10 days of the following month and timely communication and release of debtor statements latest by 5th
• Updating, validating and presenting credit control reports to credit control committee, management meetings and to auditors
• Review the debtors ageing reports and taking appropriate action per credit control policy
• Prepare a detailed (per intermediary) bad debts movement schedule reconciling the balances b/f, charges for the period, any write offs and balances at the end of the period
• Managing any intermediary loans and charging the interests, recoveries, taxes etc and maintaining accurate loan balances at all times
• Computing, filing and requisitioning for monthly taxes (WHT,PAYE for DSF) at least 3 days before the due dates
• Managing Unit managers’ monthly retainers which involves computation and disbursements
• Facilitating intermediary’s annual IRA licenses and follow up ensuring only the licensed intermediaries are traded with
• Providing confirmation details of receipting clients details for any electronic funds transfers and insurance premium finance remittances
• Drafting annual collection budget and forecasting for premium collection/controls
• Supervise the staff, reviewing their performances regularly and build a strong teamwork, manage staff leave and periodically appraise the them

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or an equivalent

Professional Qualifications

• CPA (K) is a must

Experience

• At least 5 years relevant experience in credit control

Skills and Attributes

• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Numerical Skills

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Nova Pioneer Academies is looking for a superstar Dean of Students for our Primary School. We are seeking a dynamic individual who wants to champion the growth and culture in our flagship Tatu Primary School. This is an opportunity to create a transformative brand with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.

About the Role
You will develop and lead our parent partnership model alongside the Principal and our teaching teams. In addition you will build relationships with staff and parents to facilitate academic and discipline strategies in the Primary School. Moreover, you will work closely with data systems to ensure and develop pastoral excellence

You will also:

• Be a culture champion for our Primary School
• Lead, motivate and develop the teaching teams in line with the Nova Pioneer Instructional Model
• Engage with the many stakeholders which make up Nova Pioneer Academies community- parents, students and teachers
• Liaise with therapists and psychologists when needed

About You

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in education
• You have at least 5 years experience in education
• You have held a Grade Head or Head of Department position within a school
• You have excellent inter-personal and leadership skills that encompass trust and respect
• You have excellent communication and people management skills
• You have an ability to be flexible, adaptable, innovative and creative
• You understand the complexities of working in a multi-faceted organization
• You have a passion for students
• You have high energy levels and can work in a highly confidential setting

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

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Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Marketing & Brand gurus to help us share the Nova Pioneer story far and wide. We are searching for talented and inspiring individuals who are keen to inspire a passion for our mission in parents, students and the communities that we serve

We have a range of roles available on the Marketing team. You could do Brand & Admissions or External Relations:

• Brand & Admissions: drive brand love by delivering an exceptional experience to prospective parents and help us meet our high targets as we grow. Content, engagement, and driving excellence are your forté.
• External Relations: drive brand awareness through media, strategic partnerships, and events. Strategizing and executing on how to build the Nova Pioneer brand makes you tick.

If you are not sure which one is right for you but you’re interested in helping us achieve our marketing and admissions goals, then apply and we’ll help you navigate!  This is an opportunity to create a transformative brand with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.

About the Roles
The Marketing and Brand roles at Nova Pioneer are responsible for driving prospective parents and students to enroll in our schools. Depending on ideal candidate strengths and interests, they will join either our Brand and Admissions team or our External Relations team.

Areas of responsibility for these roles include:

Admissions Process Management and Data Tracking

• Guiding applicants through the admissions pipeline, from application to admissions decision, in an organized and timely manner that reflects the Nova Pioneer brand with joy, energy, and innovation
• Tracking and manipulating data in to empower our team to identify trends and customize our approach

Brand-Building & Content Creation

• Organizing and executing events that encourage increased engagement with prospective families (and beyond!) and build the Nova Pioneer brand
• Designing and developing engaging content that tells our story in an exciting way and enhances our brand Building our brand digitally across a variety of social media platforms

Advertising & Outreach

• Developing advertising and lead generation strategies by creatively designing engagements that optimize our effectiveness.
• Communicating the Nova Pioneer Difference and sparking that ‘wow’ experience, through media, PR, and experiential marketing
• Designing experiential interactions to and working systematically to ensure that these efforts are driving results.
• Understanding the customer mix to execute an effective engagement strategy based on this analysis.

About You

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2-3 years of working experience. Experience in marketing and communications is ideal but not required. Experience in a startup or in a company that gave you significant autonomy and responsibility is a plus!
• You are a great communicator: You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are results driven: You are goal oriented, move fast and take ownership of work.
• You have strong skills working with data: You know how to structure data in a compelling way, analyze data to pull out key insights and trends, and make data-driven decisions
• You have strong project management skills: You are able to juggle multiple tasks, provide support to junior level staff and meet deadlines and targets
• You are entrepreneurial and empathetic. You are able to understand the various Nova Pioneer stakeholders and think creatively about how to effectively communicate to them.
• You have a track record of improving other people’s performance through coaching and build uncommonly strong relationships
• You have the ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback

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Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Finance Manager to help drive a high performing finance department. The Finance Manager position is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial and innovative individual to help build robust financial management and reporting systems and processes and provide strategic direction for the finance department of Nova Pioneer in Kenya. The position is initially based at the Nova Pioneer Network office in Nairobi but will require travel between schools from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop improved robust financial management and reporting systems and processes that will lead the finance function to become a high performing and highly effective department
• Drive financial planning and cash flow management for the organisation. Conduct monthly financial reporting and provide analysis to the executive team and relevant budget owners
• Manage a team of junior and mid-level finance people across schools in Kenya
• Oversee the collections process and ensure all targets are reached through collection of fees
• Oversee all audit and internal control operationsOversee robust budget setting and management system and engage  with managers around this process
• Liaise and coordinate with the Finance Leader for South Africa to ensure best practice and transfer of knowledge, processes and systems across all Nova Pioneer geographies
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines

Skills and Qualifications

• You have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MA or ACCA or CPA is a requirement
• You have at least 5 years of experience managing a finance department significant responsibility
• You have very strong finance capability and you have an interest in a long term pathway to CFO. This role could grow into a Finance Director role for Kenya or into a CFO role overseeing both South Africa and Kenya
• You are relatively entrepreneurial and enjoy a challenge. You get excited about designing and building effective financial systems and processes. This is a demanding role where you'll be required to create order from chaos. You must be ready to put in the time it takes to build your vision
• You have led teams and coached individuals to achieve results. People love working with you and for you
• You have excellent communication skills. You are able to communicate effectively with your finance team, school leadership as well as shareholders and investors. You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are results driven. You set clear, attainable and measurable targets for your team and are able to motivate them to achieve their personal and the departmental goals
• You are a stickler for detail and ensure that you and your team are accurate and thorough in all that you do

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