Equity Bank Relationship Manager - Coast Region Job in Kenya

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities.

With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 6 million customers, the largest customer base in the Eastern African Region.

The Bank is seeking to recruit a talented, innovative and results oriented individual to fill the following position:-

Acquiring Relationship Manager - Coast Region

The Role

The successful candidate will be overseeing recruitment of quality merchants and pushing for maximum transactions from those merchants.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and experience

• A first degree in Banking and Finance, Economics, Commerce, Accounting or any other related Field;
• Must have at least 3 years experience in banking
• Experience in Card business will be an added advantage
• Effective writing and presentation skills in English;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment of profitable merchants
• Push for merchant transactions
• Conduct merchant trainings for best card acceptance practices
• Manage merchant relationships and ensure merchant complaints are sorted within set SLA’s
• Supervisor acquiring officers

Desired Skills and Ability

• Excellent interpersonal selling and networking skills
• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level of maturity
• Strong Leadership skills
• Team player
• Good planning and organization skills
• Good working knowledge of MS office suite
• Ability to work under pressure and within set deadlines
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

If you meet the above criteria, please submit your application with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials stating your current pay, e-mail address and daytime telephone contact by 25th April 2011.

All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.

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PRASOL Training and Consulting internship Opportunity

PRASOL Training and Consulting Ltd is a firm specializing in Management and Institutional Development.

We are offering an internship position for a period of 2- 3 months.

Responsibilities:

• Planning

1. Actively participate in planning and briefing meetings/ sessions of PRASOL

• Administrative

1. Any administrative tasks that may be assigned from time to time

• Consultancy

1. Search for consultancy
2. Prepare Bids for consultancy assignments

• Training

1. Participate in logistical arrangements for training

• Marketing

1. Participate in the marketing of PRASOL programs and activities
2. Regularly update information on the PRASOL website.

Qualifications

The person:

• Strong communication skills including cross-cultural competence necessary
• Ability to work independently without supervision as well as in a team;
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong written communication and report writing skills in English;
• Professional Integrity

Education

• Must possess a undergraduate degree preferably in BCom or Bachelors of Arts Degree in Sociology, Economics or in a related field.
• Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in social science research.
• Strong methodology and writing capacities.
• Proficiency in data analysis, synthesis and report writing.
• Proficiency in computer applications that relate to research
• Strong background and ability in participatory methodologies.

Application

Applications should include a cover letter indicating interest and an up-to date resume including daytime telephone number and email address.

All applications should be addressed to: The Projects Officer at vacancies@prasolconsult.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: Tuesday, 27th April, 2011

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Capacity Building Specialist Job in Kenya

Reference Code: KE - 47589

Type of Position: Full-time

Job Description

The Capacity Building Specialist (CB Specialist), based in Nairobi, Kenya, will provide technical leadership, guidance, and strategic direction around capacity development activities to support roll-out of a national health information system (HIS) and strengthening of the HMIS unit of the Ministry of Medical Services.

The CB Advisor will report to the Chief of Party and work closely with project team and the home office Program Manager to make sure that capacity building events and activities are implemented effectively and achieve anticipated results. Key roles and responsibilities of this position are listed below.

Program Implementation Duties

• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of training, capacity building, and organizational development tools and events to support roll-out of HIS and development of HMIS unit
• Work with the project M&E Advisor to monitor progress towards capacity building objectives. Make recommendations for changes capacity building events and the project overall as needed, and to revise/develop new indicators to measure progress as necessary.
• Track and report on programmatic achievements in capacity building areas to USAID, Deloitte home office, and other stakeholders as required.
• Contribute to annual work plans, progress reports, and other deliverables to USAID as required.
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Technical Leadership Duties

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in organizational development and capacity building.
• Support the development and implementation of project strategies in these areas and others as necessary.
• Work with Ministry of Medical Services and Ministry of Public Health to assess capacity of the Ministries of Health, regional and district health offices, and hospitals, to implement national HMIS system
• Build a capacity development action plan and materials to support preparation and roll-out of HIS
• Lead capacity building activities, including trainings, workshops, and on-site technical assistance, to build the management, planning, and HR capacity of HMIS unit and to support roll-out of national HIS
• Monitor progress towards capacity development benchmarks and objectives; recommend revisions to capacity development plans as needed
• Support the development of technical documents, abstracts, presentations, and other reports documenting the achievements, lessons learned, and other findings related to the project, particularly in the area of capacity building in general, and organizational operational improvements in particular.
• Provide high level programmatic/technical support and capacity building to HMIS unit and other regional and district health offices

Representational Duties

• Represent project to USAID and stakeholders as required, with support and coordination of the COP.
• Support the COP to coordinate and network effectively with USAID, the local government, partners and other stakeholders regarding project planning, monitoring, execution and deliverables.
• Support the dissemination of reports, success stories, lessons learned, and other technical documents produced by the project, particularly through Technical Working Groups and other technically focused meetings.
• Represent Deloitte as necessary, in coordination with the COP, in external and internal forums, special events and meetings related to the project.

HR and Staff Supervision Responsibilities

• Complete personnel time and expense reports accurately and timely
• Support the professional development of project staff , particularly around capacity building methods and tools and monitoring and evaluation

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience and proven track record in health planning, systems strengthening, or leadership and governance
• Management, leadership, and supervisory experience
• Experience working in or with MOH
• Master's degree health planning and management, health economics, public health, business administration, or other related field

If qualified please submit CV to fmusya@deloitte.co.ke and EmergingMarketsGH@deloitte.com

To be considered your application must be received by 27 April 2011

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Chief of Party (COP) Job in Kenya

Reference Code: KE - 47586

Type of Position: Full-time

Job Description

The Chief of Party (COP), based in Nairobi, Kenya, will lead the Program Management Team and provide overall management, strategic direction, and financial oversight to the Project. The COP will report to and work closely with the home office Program Manager to make sure that the program operations are integrated effectively between the field and home based offices. Key roles and responsibilities of this position are listed below.

Programme Management Duties

• Provide overall management and oversight for project. Ensure that managerial, administrative and financial procedures comply with the appropriate Deloitte Consulting and USAID/Kenya policies, and that project staff are effectively advised and supported to apply these policies in their daily work.
• Monitor progress towards project objectives. Make recommendations for changes to the project as needed and ensure that program objectives and deliverables are of high quality and are achieved on time and within budget.
• Track and report on programmatic achievements and financial management indicators to USAID, Deloitte home office, and other stakeholders as required. Prepare annual work plans, progress reports, and other deliverables to USAID as required.
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Technical Leadership Duties

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in health management information systems, organizational development, and capacity building. Support the development and implementation of project strategies in these areas as necessary.
• Support the development of technical documents, abstracts, presentations, and other reports documenting the achievements, lessons learned, and other findings related to the project.
• Provide high level programmatic/technical support and capacity building to local partners as appropriate.
• Manage the definition of requirements for the HMIS. Develop the system requirements specification (SRS) document, identify appropriate hardware and software, and provide oversight of the requirements management process
• Work to understand existing health informatics systems currently in use in Kenya and incorporate this knowledge into the project's approach for the HMIS. Oversee the process of evaluating existing tools, databases, and methods for health data capture and aggregation.
• Ensure that the team's technical approach is cognizant of the realities of the Kenya infrastructure and technology environments. Work to propose ICT solutions that are sustainable, effective, and can endure given this resource and infrastructure constrains present.
• Use prior experience in health informatics, data warehousing, clinical systems, and health records management to inform the team's approach.

Representational Duties

• Represent project to USAID and all key stakeholders. Meet with USAID quarterly, at minimum, and additionally as requested or necessary.
• Coordinate and network effectively with USAID, the local government, partners and other stakeholders regarding project planning, monitoring, execution and deliverables.
• Ensure programmatic accountability and transparency to key stakeholders.
• Support the dissemination of reports, success stories, lessons learned, and other technical documents produced by the project.
• Represent Deloitte in external and internal forums, special events and meetings related to the project.

HR and Staff Supervision Responsibilities

• Complete personnel time and expense reports accurately and in a timely fashion
• Support the professional development of project staff
• Ensure staff are compliant with Deloitte and USAID policies and procedures, and notify the home office of any HR issues or concerns.
• Review staff compliance with time and expense policies and procedures, including timely and accurate T&E submission
• Review supervised staff performance against their stated job descriptions in concert with the home office Program Manager.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of all direct supervisees; contribute to the performance review of other project staff as requested.
• Ensure that all staff complete annual review process.
• Oversee sourcing, hiring, and human resource management activities in collaboration with the home office Project Manager and the Finance and Administrative Manager
• Communicate with USAID as necessary to secure approval for TA visits from HQ staff and other expatriate consultants.
• Ensure personnel files are updated and maintained in a secure, confidential local in the project office.

Financial Oversight Responsibilities

• Provide overall financial management and accountability of all project activities.
• Along with the Finance and Administrative Manager and home office Program Manager, ensure that adequate financial and administrative systems are in place, functioning, and compliant with USAID regulations and Deloitte policies.
• Monitor monthly financial reports, cash flow, and budgeting.
• Review and sign off on the project fund chain, including but not limited to requesting funds from home office, balancing the local Imprest account, establishing petty cash funds, making payments from petty cash, making payments via check or wire transfer, verifying the documentation substantiating payouts, recording all financial transactions in Imprest, etc. with the support the Finance and Administrative Manager.
• Review budget inputs to work plan development and monthly, semi-annual, annual performance reports in collaboration with the Finance and Administrative Manager and home office Program Manager
• Analyze burn rate against the planned work plan numbers in collaboration with the Finance and Administrative Manager and home office Program Manager

Requirements

• At least 10 years experience managing similar, donor-funded programs, preferably focusing on HMIS, capacity building, and systems development
• Demonstrated success of breaking down development challenges, creating and implementing solutions, and achieving measureable results in development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple components simultaneously, work with international personnel, and integrate with partner government and other donors.
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Advanced degree in health, business administration, or information systems
• Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, regulations and reporting requirements

If qualified please submit CV to fmusya@deloitte.co.ke and EmergingMarketsGH@deloitte.com

To be considered your application must be received by 27 April 2011

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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