Job Vacancies at Koko Networks

Your Role

As Information Security Lead, you will be responsible for the information security and risk management program. You will be primarily responsible for the design, implementation, management, and operations of security controls and systems to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of KOKO’s information assets and improving our cyber-maturity. You will also lead risk assessments, develop, improve and implement security policies, procedures and standards aligned to best practices. Technically, you will develop the Infosec roadmap in consultation with the Head of ICT and Infosec, design technical infosec controls and own the vulnerability management program. You will work collaboratively and effectively with executives and other departments including product, operations, software engineering as well as 3rd party vendors and organisations to meet KOKO’s security objectives.

What you will do

• Work closely with KOKO’s global business units, including product and software engineering, and country based ICT teams to Implement Infosec governance, security controls  and risk management programs adhering to best practices.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of services by owning aspects of Information security, risk management, technical controls, threat modeling and compliance to infosec policies.
• Establish safeguards by creating disaster preparedness protocols, conducting preparedness tests, monitoring security tools and leading Incident management activities.
• Design and develop the information security strategy and own the Information security program.
• Provide supervisory and leadership support to IT security Officers and In-house SOC Analysts
• Identify opportunities to improve risk posture, develop solutions for mitigating Infosec risks and processes for assessing the residual risk.
• Review and improve Infosec controls, policies, standards, processes and frameworks and monitor compliance with the approved policies and procedures.
• Lead security audits and data protection Initiatives, conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, manage remediation efforts and track the closure of deficiencies. 
• Provide Infosec related technical support in our software development lifecycle and enforce best practices including code reviews, and automated testing in the DevOps pipelines.
• Identify, recommend new security architecture plans and designs, implement security controls and deliver or facilitate training for secure software coding practices to software developers.
• Define Information security blueprints and provide guidance to departments and country based IT Operation teams, in order to standardize KOKO’s enterprise wide security and ensure consistency.
• Provide Infosec related technical support in our software development lifecycle and enforce best practices including code reviews, and automated testing in the DevOps pipelines. 
• Manage the ICT Information security budget.

What You Will Bring to KOKO

• University degree in relevant fields like Information Technology, engineering or cyber security 
• 6+ years of experience in a similar role, with a demonstrated track record of success
• Practical understanding of Infosec, risk and compliance standards, frameworks and best practices. A professional certification is an added advantage (e.g CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001)
• 3+ years of management experience building, leading and mentoring Infosec or technology teams and comfortable working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment.
• General understanding and knowledge of regulatory requirements, security concepts, Information security governance, data protection and privacy laws and regulations.
• Hands-on leader who is technically savvy and can balance best practice with pragmatism
• Experience designing and implementing ICT strategy, roadmap, policies, procedures and standards 
• Experience with cloud platforms (Preferably AWS)
• Experience with vulnerability mitigation strategies, detection tools, techniques and remediation.
• Experience with security tools, forensic tools, NAC, Antivirus, File Integrity Management, Intrusion Prevention, Network and Application Firewalls, Web Proxy, SIEM and DLP solutions.
• Analytical thinker with ability to partner with management, technical team and external stakeholders to resolve complex security matters and develop policies, processes and guidelines.
• Excellent communicator, detail-oriented with ability to manage shifting and competing priorities.
• Self driven and strongly motivated with an ownership mindset and a can-do attitude.

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The Market Research Associate - Climate will support the development of KOKO’s Climate function. Together with a small team in Nairobi, Kenya, he/she performs a broad range of activities that largely involve Monitoring and Evaluation assessments. Core to the role is to perform both qualitative and quantitative assessments of Customers, Agents, and local (Governmental) stakeholders. From initial data gathering (through desk and/or field exercises), to processing data with relevant tools, and presenting the data in standardized reporting formats.

You will operate cross-functional and work closely with the broader Market Research team as well as our Climate department.

What You Will Do

• Execute (baseline) assessments in various regions in Kenya that determine the carbon offset of charcoal and firewood users.
• Pre-assessment through desk research to estimate the carbon yield potential in new geographies. Project validations and audit preparations that adhere to GS4GG and CDM protocols.
• Visit stakeholders (e.g., Customers) to explain the process and purpose of carbon assessments.
• Support KOKO stakeholders with necessary information about climate related initiatives.
• Address stakeholder concerns and provide feedback to the KOKO team and evaluating entities.
• Collect data from primary and secondary data sources that feed into carbon research reports.
• Record the process of charcoal production through observations and field interviews. Participate in staff intra/inter-departmental teams to complete multi-disciplinary research projects.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree from a university. Basic understanding of (field) research is required.
• 1+ years of work experience in a research related role.
• Familiar with modern business solutions and software enabled industries.
• English and Kiswahili proficiency.

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The Market Research Lead - New Markets plays a fundamental role in developing the much needed capacity to determine the commercial opportunity in possible expansion countries.

Together with a small team in Nairobi, Kenya, he/she performs a broad range of activities. Core to the role is to perform both qualitative and quantitative assessments in new and existing markets. From initial data gathering (through desk and/or field exercises), to processing data with relevant tools, and presenting insights & data per requirements in an inspiring and convincing manner. This role might require travels to other countries as well. 

You will report to the Market Research Manager - New Markets & Climate and will work closely with the broader Market Research team. In this role you will operate cross-functional, specifically with the Global New Markets team that is led by our Chief Strategy & Investment Officer.

What You Will Do

• Liaise with the MR Manager New Markets & Climate on the functional agenda. 
• Plan, prioritize, and execute on the agenda for new countries accordingly. 
• Utilize secondary data to prepare initial baseline assessments on potential new countries.
• Carefully identify the appropriate data sources and utilize tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, GIS) for analysis.
• Work with internal and external teams to collect primary in-country data.
• Project manage research projects end-to-end, From initial framing of the exercise to final reporting. 
• Consolidate and foster accurate data & insights that illustrate the (i) commercial, and (ii) carbon -opportunity in potential expansion countries.
• Frame and organize data spatially; Consider the geographic scope in framing country opportunities. Work with the GIS team to translate hard data into interactive maps.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor university degree in the field of social sciences, environmental studies, geology, or alike.
• 2+ years of work experience in a research related role.
• Familiar with modern business solutions and software enabled industries.
• English and Kiswahili proficiency.
• Academic Research Master with qualifications or a specialization in development studies.
• 5+ years of work experience in a research related role, and familiarity with environmental policies.
• Experienced with renewable energy (cooking fuel) and/or Carbon Yield assessments.
• French, English, and Kiswahili proficiency.