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Thursday, August 6, 2020

Executive Assistant to the Global CEO at Living Goods

Do you want your work to matter? Do you want to use your skills to make a difference, not just a living? Do you want to improve millions of lives, including your own?

Living Goods works to reinvent how we improve the lives of the under-served. We think big, relentlessly innovate to ensure both impact & health system strengthening.  At Living Goods, you will have the opportunity to apply your ideas and creativity at work every day.  If you work well in a dynamic collaborative environment, set high standards, and meet challenges with determination and a sense of humour, you’ll thrive here at Living Goods.

Your Charge

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Global CEO and the Global leadership team.  You will drive internal communication efforts, design and deliver documents and reports, organize meetings and events, and provide administrative support to the leadership team.

This is an exciting and challenging role, an investment in your professional development. In this role you will work with the Global Leadership team who are based in different locations across the world including San Francisco, Nairobi and Kampala on various assignments including innovative projects.

  • Administrative support: Manage the CEO’s diary and appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and organize complex travel agendas. Provide administrative support to the leadership team. Process the CEO’s expenses and other administrative items.
  • Office management:  Ensure that the Global office has all that is required for seamless operations.  Partner with the P&C team to implement and maintain workplace policies as necessary.  Provide general support to the CEO’s visitors and help create a positive, friendly office environment.
  • Meeting and Events management: Responsible for the seamless coordination of Board meetings and Global Executive Team meetings. Plans, coordinates and executes virtual and physical Global Office all-team meetings, team building sessions, executive team retreats, and other events as needed.
  • Design documents: Develop and edit attractive memos, briefing papers, and presentations.
  • Performance tracking: Trends/insights analysis with inputs from the Global leadership team to support overall delivery of work-plans.
  • Internal communication: Working closely with the CEO and in collaboration with the Group Communications team, play a key role in internal communication. Ensures communication from the CEO is dispatched on time, takes notes during meetings and that responses to varied audience are met
  • Organize information: Develop and maintain a document management (physical and digital filing and retrieval system). Suggest efficient ways to run the Kenya Global office and troubleshoot malfunctions.

Education, Experience, Technical skills and attributes

  • Background. Undergraduate degree. 3+ years in a fast-paced working environment. Experience working in a consulting organization or similar environment handling multiple projects and clients. Background relevant to the operations of Living Goods gained in either the private, public or NGO sectors.
  • Analytical skills: An analytical mindset
  • Communication & Influencing: Experienced at preparing communication materials (PowerPoint, Word documents, email correspondence that meet Board-level standards) and effectively share these – both verbally and in writing in English.  
  • Planning and Organizational skills:  People can rely on you because you can develop the engine that runs the Global CEO office. You will keep the leadership team true to governance routines, are good at keeping calendars and timelines.  You keep a tight ship and up to date to-do lists. You like to get the details right.
  • Collaboration and team effectiveness: Build team effectiveness and work collaboratively in a Global team environment
  • People and info junkie:  Once you join an organization you become a sponge, soaking up information quickly.  You enjoy getting to learn the inner workings of an organization and meeting and getting to know employees at all levels. 
  • Discretion:  You are a consummate professional.  You have an intuitive feel for sensitive situations and you respect confidentiality.
  • Multitasks: You’re able to juggle multiple tasks at once while ‘staying calm and carrying on.’ You think strategically, handle ambiguity and work well in a multicultural environment.

Compensation

A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity.  The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.

Living Goods is an equal opportunity employer and will consider every qualified applicant for employment. Living Goods does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Our current job openings are displayed on our website, where you can search for open positions and apply directly.  Living Goods does not offer any positions without an interview and never asks candidates for money.  If you are asked for money, we strongly recommend that you do not respond and do not send money or personal information.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3kl8FeI

Radio Optimization Technician at JTL (Mombasa)

We are seeking to recruit a qualified 4G Radio Optimization Technician to install and maintain our 4G equipment.

RADIO OPTIMIZATION TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Installation of 4G microwave radios, LTE equipment and other equipment in tower sites;
  • Doing Physical acceptance Tests of newly installed equipment sites;
  • Work with contractors to install/service LTE sites;
  • Strictly enforce HSE regulations in the region of operation for both JTL internal staff and contractors;
  • Replacing radio equipment in rooftops sites and in towers;
  • Power maintenance e.g. DEG, rectifier, battery checks;
  • Doing periodic maintenance of Telecomunications equipment;
  • Periodic maintenance of tower and rooftop infrastructure for rust and earthing quality;
  • Assist team in performing network upgrades when required;
  • Assist team in supervising contractors when required;
  • Perform site visits and site surveys;
  • Perform network drive tests when required;
  • Documentation and generation of reports as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE RADIO OPTIMIZATION TECHNICIAN JOB:

  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronic engineering with at least three (3) years working experience;
  • Experience and Knowledge of 4G microwave radio installation, commissioning and maintenance;
  • Knowledge of LTE/GSM equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance; Certification on this is an added advantage;
  • Possession of a valid fall arrest certification with at least one year to expiry;
  • Training in HSE and DOSH regulations;
  • Be physically and mentally fit.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/33xjiVQ

Radio Optimization Technician at JTL (Eldoret)

We are seeking to recruit a qualified 4G Radio Optimization Technician to install and maintain our 4G equipment.

RADIO OPTIMIZATION TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Installation of 4G microwave radios, LTE equipment and other equipment in tower sites;
  • Doing Physical acceptance Tests of newly installed equipment sites;
  • Work with contractors to install/service LTE sites;
  • Strictly enforce HSE regulations in the region of operation for both JTL internal staff and contractors;
  • Replacing radio equipment in rooftops sites and in towers;
  • Power maintenance e.g. DEG, rectifier, battery checks;
  • Doing periodic maintenance of Telecomunications equipment;
  • Periodic maintenance of tower and rooftop infrastructure for rust and earthing quality;
  • Assist team in performing network upgrades when required;
  • Assist team in supervising contractors when required;
  • Perform site visits and site surveys;
  • Perform network drive tests when required;
  • Documentation and generation of reports as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE RADIO OPTIMIZATION TECHNICIAN JOB:

  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronic engineering with at least three (3) years working experience;
  • Experience and Knowledge of 4G microwave radio installation, commissioning and maintenance;
  • Knowledge of LTE/GSM equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance; Certification on this is an added advantage;
  • Possession of a valid fall arrest certification with at least one year to expiry;
  • Training in HSE and DOSH regulations;
  • Be physically and mentally fit.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/31AS8Lp

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Multiple Job Opportunities at Kenya Law Reform Commission

KLRC Call for Applications 2020

Kenya Law Reform Commission is established under Kenya Law Reform Commission Act, 2013 (No. 19 of 2013).  The Commission serves both National and County Governments in matters of Law Reform. The Commission is obligated to keep under review all laws of Kenya to ensure that, they conform to the letter and spirit of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

The Commission seeks to recruit competent and result-oriented candidates to fill the various positions below:
  • Legal Officer I
  • Principal Librarian
  • Principal Records Management Officer
  • Senior Finance Officer
  • Senior Planning Officer
  • Planning Officer II
  • Senior Supply Chain Management Officer
  • Assistant Office Administrator II
  • Telephone Operator I
  • Driver II
For more information on the positions above, please visit: https://bit.ly/3i9o2Fd

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to make their applications by completing ONE (KLRC-HR-1) application form.

The Candidates should attach COPIES of the following documents to their application form:
  • National Identity Card
  • Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts
  • Any supporting documents and testimonials
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae
In addition to the above requirements, candidates are required to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. 

N.B.:
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Any candidate who canvasses for a post will automatically be disqualified
  • Women, Persons living with disability and those from Marginalized Communities are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be submitted through the CEO KLRC and delivered at the Kenya Law Reform Commission offices on 3rd floor, Room 321 or through info@klrc.go.ke for online applications on or before 24th August, 2020.

Multiple Career Opportunities at Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme

REWARDING CAREER  OPPORTUNITY    KENYA  PORTS  AUTHORITY  PENSION SCHEME

Our client, the KPA Pension Scheme is undergoing a transformation to streamline its operations in order to realise its envisioned growth and efficiency in service delivery to its members. In consideration of the intended growth, the Scheme wishes to recruit a qualified individual to take up the following position.

Accounting Officer - HR/SA/PKF 01

Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Investment, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the full function of Accounting. The right candidate should hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Economics, Commerce (Accounting or Business Administration with Finance Option) or any other business-related degree from a recognised institution.
  • Must have at least six (6) years' experience in a comparable position from a reputable organisation
  • Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), ACCA, CIFA, CFA and a member of ICPAK, ICIFA or KISM.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3kg94yX

Investment Reporting Officer - HR/SA/PKF 02

Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Investment, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the investment function. The right candidate should hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Marketing, Business Administration/Management, Commerce (Marketing), Entrepreneurship or its equivalent
  • Must have at least six (6) years' experience in a comparable position from a reputable organisation
  • Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), ACCA, CIFA, CFA and a member of ICPAK, ICIFA or KISM.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3kakKUd

Procurement Officer - HR/SA/PKF 03

Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Investment, the ideal candidate will be responsible for procurement function. The right candidate should hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Purchasing and Supplies/Procurement Business Administration/Management, Commerce or its equivalent
  • Must have at least six (6) years' experience in a comparable position from a reputable organisation
  • Must have a Certification in Procurement or Logistics or its equivalent from a recognised institution and a current affiliation with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2Dm993I

Pension Administration Officer - HR/SA/PKF 04

Reporting to the Manager, Pension Management, the ideal candidate will be responsible for pension administration activities. The right candidate must hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Actuarial Science or any relevant or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution
  • A minimum of six (6) years' experience in retirement benefits scheme administration
  • Must be computer literate and familiar with MS Office suites
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal and negotiation skills.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2PsGAE0

Customer Relation Officer - HR/SA/PKF 05

Reporting to the Manager, Pension Management, the ideal candidate will be responsible for customer care functions. The right candidate should hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Marketing or a Business-related field
  • A minimum of six (6) years' experience in relationship building with similar or larger than the Scheme's in scope and magnitude
  • Must possess a passion for people and a desire to help people in a professional capacity.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3k82ivc

ICT Infrastructure Officer - HR/SA/PKF 06

Reporting to the Manager, ICT and Records Management, the ideal candidate will be responsible for ICT activities. The right candidate must have:

  • A Bachelor Degree in IT/Computer Science from a recognised institution
  • Possess a certification in IT - CISA/CISM, or any other ICT certification
  • Minimum six (6) years of experience in the IT profession
  • Should be well knowledgeable of the ICT trends in the market.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/31s1N6W

Records Management Officer - HR/SA/PKF 07

Reporting to the Manager, ICT and Records Management, the ideal candidate will be responsible for record and data management. The right candidate must have:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Commerce or related field
  • Professional certificate in Information Management, Records Management or equivalent qualification
  • A minimum of six (6) years' cumulative experience in Records Management and Knowledge of archiving trends in the market and ability to work under pressure.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2ENKyoF

HR and Administration Officer HR/SA/PKF 08

Reporting to the Scheme Administrator, the ideal candidate will be responsible for HR and Administration function. The right candidate should hold:

  • At least a Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management or Social Sciences from a recognised university
  • Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations
  • Must be a certified Human Resource Practitioner
  • Must have six (6) years' proven work experience in the field of Human Resources and Administration.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2Dy8agG

Legal Officer - HR/SA/PKF 09

Reporting to the Scheme Administrator, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the legal services function. The right candidate should hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognised institution
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law
  • A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience
  • Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2PqbHQD

Executive Assistant - HR/SA/PKF 10

Reporting to the Pension Scheme Administrator, the ideal candidate will be responsible for office administration and effective communication. The right candidate must hold:

  • A Higher Diploma in Business Management or a related discipline
  • A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar position
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office operation including knowledge in use of MS Office packages.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2DeACV7

Accounts Assistant - HR/SA/PKF 11

Reporting to the Accounting Officer, the ideal candidate will provide accounting support services. The right candidate must hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • Possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a similar position
  • Professional qualification of CPA (II) or ACCA, ACA.
  • Should have effective credit management skills and be proficient in accounting management systems.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2DnCA5h

Investment Assistant - HR/SA/PKF 12

Reporting to the Investment Officer, the ideal candidate will provide investment support services. The right candidate must hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines; Marketing, Business Administration/Management, Commerce (Marketing), Entrepreneurship or its equivalent
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a similar position and should be a CPA (II) holder or ACCA, ACA qualifications.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/31kHbxg

Property Management Assistant - HR/SA/PKF 13

Reporting to the Investment Officer, the ideal candidate will provide support in property management service. The ideal candidate must hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Building Economics, Land Economics, Architecture, Property Management, Valuation or any other property related discipline from a recognised university
  • Must have at least three (3) years of experience in a comparable position from a reputable organisation
  • Proficient skills in accounting management systems and excellent negotiation skills.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2ETGFyI

Pension Assistant - HR/SA/PKF 14

Reporting to the Pension Administration Officer, the ideal candidate will provide support in pension administration. The right candidate must hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Actuarial Science or any relevant or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution
  • At least three (3) years' experience and at least one (1) year in retirement benefits Scheme administration
  • Must be computer literate and familiar with MS Office Suites

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/31pvo0N

ICT Assistant - HR/SA/PKF 15

Reporting to the ICT Officer, the ideal candidate will provide support in utilising ICT in service delivery. The right candidate must hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in IT/Computer Science from a recognised institution
  • A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the IT profession
  • Knowledge of the relevant industry/sector
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
  • Knowledgeable of the ICT trends in the market

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/30rVOj5

Legal Assistant - HR/SA/PKF 16

Reporting to the Legal Officer, the ideal candidate will provide support in Legal Services. The right candidate must hold:

  • A Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognised institution
  • A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law
  • At least three (3) years of relevant experience, ability to multi-task
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office packages

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3fyTj2C

Human Resources Assistant - HR/SA/PKF 17

Reporting to the HR and Administration Officer, the ideal candidate will support front office management. The right candidate must hold:

  • A Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations
  • Must be a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM Member)
  • A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar role.
  • Must possess a high degree of confidentiality, excellent planning and logistical skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/30rotoq

Office Assistant/Receptionist - HR/SA/PKF 18

Reporting to the HR and Administration Officer, the ideal candidate will support front office management. The right candidate must hold:

  • A Certificate in Secretarial Studies, Office Management and Administration or any other related field from a recognised institution
  • At least two (2) years proven work experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Be computer literate and familiar with MS Office packages
  • Should have good interpersonal skills, good organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and must have good problem-solving skills.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3fwN5jI

Driver/Messenger - HR/SA/PKF 19

Reporting to the HR and Administration Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for office errands activities and driving service. The right candidate must hold:

  • A KCSE mean grade D+ or its equivalent qualifications
  • A clean driving license, free from any endorsement
  • Adequate knowledge of the highway code
  • A PSV certificate
  • A certificate of good conduct
  • At least three (3) years' driving experience in a similar capacity

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3k83DSK

If you are interested in any of the rewarding opportunities above, please follow the links below the descriptions to get full requirements for each position and apply for the position of your choice:

All applicants should clearly follow the instructions given in the link per position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.