Jobs at Corporate Staffing

• They are looking to hire a Deputy Curator responsible for supporting and assisting the Lead Curator in content curation and reporting on trends in the media Ecosystem for the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Content and programming: development and implementation of a content strategy for the organization’s community including journalists, content creators, and media organizations, along with the Lead Curator
• Reporting on trends: Managing and curating written articles, audio and video content that reflects insight and trends on Kenyan and regional media reporting, and Build a corpus of knowledge at the intersection of media and civil society
• Ecosystem: Build up a database of local journalists, media organizations, donors, and private enterprises in the context of the media ecosystem in Kenya including developing a mentor network for the organization.
• Events and workshops: Work with the events and programs team to be the resident producer for various workshops/events/webinars for the Lab, and execute the same with the help of team members.
• Team management: Building and managing the organizations. Curation and Creative team and working with other managers while reporting to the Lead Curator.
• Oversee the development and delivery of creative, marketing and communications strategies.

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies required

• Minimum academic qualification required to effectively perform the job is a Bachelor’s Degree with a preferred area of specialization in journalism or Communication.
• 9-10 Years of relevant experience is required with 3-4 in a management position preferably in the media and creative industries.
• Creativity and curation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Lateral thinking
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills

What the Organization Offers

• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health cover
• Emergency Assistance Program
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Professional Development Plan

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• They are looking to hire a Head of Operations and Programs whose overall purpose is to drive the implementation of a new mission-driven strategy and organizational structure, ensure that all programmatic units are achieving their goals, and increase the organization’s operating capacity and efficiency.

Responsibilities 

Strategy

• Provide effective, operational leadership and stewardship through active involvement in all programs and services.
• Ensure the continued financial viability of the organization’s program/service units through sound fiscal management.
• Support in the development and implementation of strategic plans. 

Business Stream Management

• Manage and optimize the performance of our multiple business streams, including workflow automation, performance management, project management, and deployment of new activities, by developing and implementing operational strategies, KPIs, and performance metrics.

Process and Knowledge Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Lead the formulation of SOPs and policies that make organisations efficient and compliant 
• Work to set up the monitoring and evaluation metric, measurement and sharing  in collaboration with the monitoring and evaluations team 
• Lead and be the custodian of building a culture of sharing best practices, facilitating collaborations among the teams
• Lead the creation and maintenance of a platform for the dissemination insights of into lessons learned in the life of the organisation.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all program activities operate consistently, legally, and ethically, within the mission and values of the organization across the region
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, compliance issues, and regulatory challenges to maintain a secure and compliant operating environment.

Management and Leadership

• Provide leadership to direct reports, dedicate time to coach and mentor leaders to perform to their full potential, and act as a role model for culture and values.
• Team Coordination: Orchestrate a high-performing cross-functional team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with HR to build a robust talent strategy, leading to a high-performing team, high employee retention, and an efficient organization with a positive culture.
• Work with the Operations to develop an effective IT infrastructure that supports operations, reporting, and data collection.

Financial Management

• Collaborate with the finance manager in Budget planning 

Reporting

• Provide periodic reports to the executive leadership on the overall performance of the Business Operation. 
• Oversee the reporting of relevant country office updates

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies Required

• The minimum academic qualification required to effectively perform the job is a Bachelor’s Degree with a preferred area of Specialization in business.
• 9-10 years of experience is required with 5 in a management position preferably in the media and creative industries. 
• Experience supervising seasoned staff operating multiple activities across a broad geography.
• Seasoned in leading diverse work teams and developing an organization-wide strategy for programme excellence. 
• Communications Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Strategic thinking
• Innovation and Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational and Planning Skills
• Analytical skills 
• Facilitation skills
• Networking skills
• Great Interpersonal Skills 
• Financial Management Skill

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• More specifically, you will spearhead the development and implementation of Human Resource and Administration strategies, policies, and practices that support the strategic objectives of the company and are compliant with the related laws of Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resource Management

• Keep abreast of Kenya’s legal framework for employment and HR practices.
• Manage HR processes such as recruitment, contracts, induction, employee relations, staff performance, leave, remuneration and benefits, welfare, training and development, and coordinate corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Continually review and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Update the HR manual and handbook and disseminate.
• Maintain up-to-date HR records including employees’ biodata, contracts, and qualification certificates.
• Assist with payroll by providing the Finance Department with relevant employee information.
• Manage staff attendance, weekend rosters, overtime where required, and leave planning and ensure adequate cover of work at all times and that all leave is taken by the end year.
• Manage employee engagement and team-building activities such as staff meetings, quarterly staff birthday celebrations, team-building gatherings, and end-of-year celebrations.
• Manage employee welfare including health and safety requirements, refreshments and other facilitation required while on duty, and company support for individual celebrations or during challenging times as far as possible.
• Ensure effective management of all staff performance in compliance with the Management Performance Policy and ensure timely submission of Evaluation Reports and effective management of non-performance; issuance of PIPs.
• Effectively implement the company’s grievance and disciplinary procedure.
• Set annual targets, coach, review performance in the year, and conduct annual performance appraisals for the staff under your supervision and property staff, the latter in collaboration with the Maintenance and Projects Manager.
• Identify, implement, and evaluate suitable staff training and manage training budgets.
• Supervise administration staff: Front office/Receptionist, Drivers/Administration Assistants, and provide supervisory support to property caretakers and other property staff.
• Lead and co-ordinate corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Carry out other related tasks as might be required from time to time.

Administration

• Ensure all business licenses and insurance are procured and displayed as necessary.
• Ensure all statutory inspections of company vehicles are conducted on schedule quarterly, biannually, or annually as required.
• Oversee cost-effective requisition, procurement, storage, utility, and maintenance including cleanliness of office structures, facilities, furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure all the office and property-based staff are well facilitated.
• Ensure business continuity through regular data backups, and quick action on utility failures e.g. internet, computer services, phone services, car service, etc.
• Maintain a detailed company asset register and monitor the movement of company assets.
• Manage diary of official meetings (external and internal), prompt external and internal communication on issues arising, deliveries, and receipts.
• Oversee security of office, business assets, and staff For Property Management Clients
• Administration of client contacts database, cleaning consumables, company secretarial services, insurance, client meetings, AGMs, and social events.
• Administration of client contacts database, cleaning consumables, company secretarial services, insurance, client meetings, AGMs, and social events.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• At least four (4) years of working experience in a similar position.
• Possess a high sense of integrity.
• In-depth knowledge of the relevant Kenya labour laws and regulations related to business administration skills.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, interpersonal communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to implement change and manage teams.
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Good writing skills.
• A strong team player.
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision.