Openings at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a Fundraising Strategy and Operational Plan that meets the strategic requirements in consultation with the head of programs and Program managers
• Lead and ensure proper facilitation of project design workshops, developing concept papers, full proposals, and budgets, ensuring that high-quality standards are met and that proposals meet donor requirements
• Clearly identify roles and responsibilities and key actions for proposal development and ensure that there is a robust internal review process in place to ensure quality proposals are submitted
• Collect development insights and undertake donor mapping on a regular basis to inform fundraising plans
• Oversee the coordination of Go/No-Go to evaluate opportunities with key program staff
• Work with program teams to identify gaps in the funding portfolio and work closely with SMT and program managers to support the development of proactive concept papers that are responsive to the need.
• Maintain relevant trackers and planners to monitor resource mobilization opportunities, performance and submit regular updates to the SMT
• Build the capacity of staff to develop and manage strategic consortium partnerships with other NGOs and private sector organisations where
• Networking, updating, and liaising with key in-country and international donors
• Oversee development and submission of all external donor reports in strict compliance with donor requirements and deadlines
• With support from programme team and CEO identify and facilitate opportunities for relationship building with key donors
• Maintain positive working relationships with SMT members / Program Managers and ensure there is effective coordination of all resource mobilization activities
• Develop and manage strategic consortium partnerships with appropriate CSOs, academic organisations and private sector firms
• Work with MEAL and Communication teams to develop communications materials / organization profile for external use.

Qualifications

• Minimum master’s degree in social sciences, international development, humanities, development studies, or other relevant discipline or relevant experience
• Excellent English language skills (written, reading, and spoken)
• Minimum of seven years experience with an NGO in a senior program funding position(s)involving proposal development and donor liaison, specifically in Health
• Highly skilled in program design, including the development of log frames, results frameworks, and budgeting
• Excellent writing, reasoning, and analytical skills
• Capacity building experience including training and skills development
• Proven track record in developing successful proposals and/or tender bids to the EU, FCDO, USAID, DANIDA, GIZ, Dutch Government, SIDA, NORAD,
• Experience in developing successful proposals to private donors – trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals and/or corporates
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to work effectively in a multicultural environment, often at a distance
• Ability to prioritize own workload and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead complex proposal development teams

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Key Requirements:

• Develop review and implement policies, procedures and practices that support attainment of company goals and objectives.
• Ensure staff recruitment for regular and term contracts. Develop and ensure proper induction of all new staff as per the Company’s standards.
• Review and optimize employee’s job description on a regular basis.
• Develop and maintain an effective Human Resources Information System.
• Facilitate and participate in annual and periodic staff performance appraisals at all levels of Company employees and review their Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) from time to time to ensure optimisation of their performance.
• Prepare HR Departmental budget proposal and implementation of the budget approved by the Board of Directors of the company.
• Prepare annual staff remuneration budget and retention programs proposal in line with company strategy.
• Ensure PPEs are available to all employees of the company and are maintained in good condition.
• Prepare and implement annual staff training program and ensure efficient DIT reimbursement.
• Prepare and process payroll for regular and term contracted employees including computation of statutory deductions, pension scheme and co-operative deductions.
• Ensure staff clocking system is in place and develop linkage with the payroll.
• Plan, manage, control and process authorised annual leaves, or absence in respect of maternity, sick leaves.
• Develop and administer the company medical scheme in accordance with the company regulations.
• Administer and develop the company school fees and support program and the company activities within Ruiru community and with the company neighbours such as Prison training centre, BTL, Pollen and Kofinaf among others.
• Monitor the staff discipline and implement in liaison with the other departments, all the corrective action process necessary, develop the company disciplinary committee to address disciplinary issues.
• Administer and control HELB refund management.
• Facilitate staff local and or international travels including home leaves and obtain work permit for expatriate staff members and their families as well as trainees.
• Stimulate sound industrial relations and speedy resolution of individual and collective grievances both internally and externally, develop a staff committee for non-Union sable staff to resolve their grievances and suggestions.
• Manage the workman compensation scheme and civil suits in liaison with company lawyers and insurance company as well as work accidents within the requirement of the laws of Kenya and their Insurance Company.
• Develop systems to minimise risk of accident within the organisation and organise regular training for firefighting, first aid and safe handling of pesticide among others.
• Ensure company compliance with all statutory licenses and registrations.
• Supervise and coordinate staff welfare functions including transport, canteen toilets, changing rooms as well as shower rooms and oversee effective functioning of the staff welfare society, gender committee, cooperative society and Max Haveelar welfare society.
• Prepare and facilitate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with all international and national standards that the company subscribes to.
• Optimise the cost for stationary purchase of the department and the use of copy machine of the company.
• Ensure adequate filing of all documents and files and manage department dead archives to protect the interest of the company.
• Coordinate and ensure proper utilisation of company vehicles including preventive maintenance, service, and repairs.
• Maintain a high profile of health, safety and environment program and coordinate first aid, fire, and safety trainings accordingly.
• Control and minimize communication costs of the company including telephone, Skype, and courier.
• Ensure P9, P10 and all other statutory deductions reports are processed in time and properly.
• Prepare within the set deadlines the necessary information, reports and statistics to ED / MD. (weekly report, monthly report, Board Meeting report)
• Carry out any other duties at the request of the Managing Director / Executive Director as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Degree in Social Sciences, Diploma in Human Resources Management.
• Experience of at least 4 years relevant experience in a busy HR Department.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good negotiation skills
• Self-driven and result oriented.
• Integrity is a key element for this position.
• Fully compliant with Labour Laws.
• Fully compliant with Ms Access, Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Knowledge of SQL is recommended as well as clocking system and Skype.

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Key Requirements:

• Attend meetings to take notes and communicate action items at the CEO’s direction.
• Keep an up-to-date list of all action items needing the CEO’s attention that is communicated regularly and oversee day-to-day administration department.
• Regularly communicate decisions from the CEO to employees, partners and vendors.
• Regularly update the CEO on partner, grant developments and project’s status.
• Schedule, communicate and confirm meetings and manage a calendar pertaining to organization for the CEO.
• Manage relationships with funding foundations and organizations Trustees.
• Maintain an awareness of internal and external decisions.
• Write detailed internal and external reports for review by the CEO.
• Ensure quality of delivery of services across departments.
• Create, manage and communicate the organizations policies and ensure all processes, policies, and standard operating procedures are being followed.
• Work with HR to ensure the staff handbook is being followed, identify disciplinary issues and activate corrective procedures when needed and conduct spot-checks to ranger camps.
• Ensure vehicle fleet and equipment is being maintained as per the manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Review and oversee procurement reports and processes to ensure timely delivery, quality of products and forward planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of five years’ senior management experience.
• Must communicate fluently in Swahili.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage upwards and have passion for conservation.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence with public speaking.
• Adapt at managing tasks and balancing priorities.
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite and donor management systems.
• Legal or accounting experience a plus.
• Pilot’s license and Paramilitary training is an added advantage.

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Key Requirements:

• Carry out real sector analysis.
• Compile sectoral profiles of the economy to be shared with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide sector specific forecasts of the economy.
• Develop and compile databases of sector specific information.
• Liaise with policy makers, industry regulators and representative bodies.
• Fixed income and currency strategy.
• Analyse economic and financial market developments to identify potentially profitable trade ideas in the FX and fixed income markets.
• Write topical and timely flash notes on economic and market developments.
• Assist the regional head of macroeconomic research in contributing to Africa-wide publications.
• Provide economic information assisting internal and external clients in planning.
• Provide economic and market commentary and forecasts to the bank’s clients.
• Provide macroeconomic input into the equity research process.
• Contribute to flagship publications of the research team, cover and monitored key macroeconomic and market events via ad-hoc external flash notes and internal publications.
• Develop relationships with African policy makers, central bank officials and other market regulators.
• Support the sales team in terms of client coverage on an on-going basis (client meetings, calls, Bloomberg/Reuters chats).
• Participate in marketing road shows in various offshore distribution hubs.
• Organise client road shows for international investors.
• Provide analytical support to the Eurobond, local currency fixed income, FX, and equity trading desks.
• Advise senior management in various in-country offices on East Africa research and strategy

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics or a Finance related course.
• 5-7 years’ work experience in economic research writing capacity or a similar environment is desirable.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong financial modelling and report writing skills.
• Ability to identify the key issues on opportunities and develop a structured approach to resolving these issues.
• Ability to gather knowledge and research effectively.
• Technical areas of expertise should encompass knowledge of relevant legal and tax legislation.
• High emotional quotient and strong communication skills.
• Must be an independent, creative thinker with a desire to continuously improve their technical and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within teams.
• Hard-working, proactive, takes accountability and has a desire to win as a team.
• Must pay attention to detail, drive delivery and be results-oriented.
• Able to handle a high-pressure environment.

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Key Requirements:

• Complete a daily report on the financial health of the business.
• Manage Payroll and submit statutory deductions i.e. NHIF, NSSF, PAYE and VAT
• Produce monthly Management Reports.
• Work with an ERP system as a management tool for accounts.
• Manage inter-company transactions
• Handle all banking requirements both online and offline.
• Initiate Payments to Suppliers using the Online banking portal.
• Manage all licensing and permits for the business.
• Liaise with Operation Manager and ensure timely payment schedule for all supplier payments.
• Create cashflow forecasts.
• Advise senior management on any issues.
• Actively scrutinize and act upon areas where profit could be increased.
• Advise on any structural systems that could be changed to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Create an annual budget for the business, broken down into months, with measurable targets.
• Conduct regular checks on pricing and margins.
• Review quarterly product pricing and margins.
• Raise quotes and proposals.
• Manage client contracts.
• Manage Tenders

Qualifications:

• Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Must be CPA (K) or ACCA finalist.
• Must have 3 – 4 years working experience in a similar role.
• Must be Proficient in using accounting systems, General Accounting skills and Computer skills especially excel.
• Must be a good team player with excellent communication skills.
• Must be organized, accurate and detail oriented.
• Must be highly reliable and Confidentiality.
• Results oriented and ability to deliver within very strict deadlines.
• Can work under minimal supervision.

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Key Requirements:

• Day to day running of the camp and ensure all operational areas are functioning
• Maintain effective communication, at all times, with the team & head office
• Be accountable for all relevant Product delivery and Stock management
• Accountability for Budgeting and Financial Management
• Monitor and oversee Maintenance issues
• Prepare Monthly Management reports
• Complete weekly rotas for the team and maintain correct staffing level at all times
• Ensure Health and safety/fire checks are carried out, as required
• Ensure Overall property appearance is pristine at all times
• Resolve and handle Guest complaints

Qualifications:

• Hotel Management degree/diploma from a reputable institution
• At least 5 years of experience in a 5 Star hotel or Tented camp
• Very good computer skills – MS Office Suite
• Excellent Communication and People skills
• Hands on and Problem solver
• Leadership and Management skills
• Be a good motivaton.

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Key Requirements:

• Increase and maintain a branch client retention of above 55%
• Review and analyze all client data to improve and increase client satisfaction and sales
• Study and report client trends to improve market reach
• Achieve daily and monthly set sales targets

Qualifications:

• A data and sales driven, customer and solution oriented
• MUST have experience managing a team of at least 3 people in customer service
• Have an approachable and warm personality and ability to engage with and manage employees
• Expert in system understanding and learning with great resource maximization
• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution
• Have a hands-on and proactive approach with a thirst for tangible results

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Key Requirements:

• Analyze Project Proposals that Require Funding
• Maintain communication and observation with ongoing projects/companies that have been funded noting timeframes and objectives
• Create and manage documentation and reports for projects
• Identify the goals and requirements of each project
• Verify data and information and analyse it to suit the direction of a project
• Track, forecast and report on project progress including metrics and challenges
• Collect the necessary information required to start projects
• Maintain current knowledge on the legislation applicable to each project

Qualifications:

• Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree
• A Gujarati, Punjabi or Indian speaking candidate is highly preferred
• At least 3-5 years in a similar role
• Strong understanding in project management and data analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional research and reporting skills
• Flexible to work long hours as required to meet project deadlines

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Key Requirements:

• Directing and managing all the activities of the finance department
• Leading and managing performance of the finance team
• Developing and reviewing financial policies and standard operating processes (SOPs)
• Preparing timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, and cash-flow management reports
• Developing and monitoring annual budgets
• Liaising with external auditors, regulators, and other third parties
• Managing and implementing internal audit findings
• Assessing investment opportunities, projects, etc
• Enhancing internal control systems within the company
• Management of cost-saving initiatives
• Overseeing monthly VAT/ withholding tax returns and reconciliations
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the banks
• Negotiating with banks and other service providers on behalf of the Directors
• Providing recommendations on how to improve the company balance sheet, P&L, and cash-flows.
• Signing LPOs, authorizing payments
• Managing the insurance portfolio as and when it falls due
• Any other duties that the job holder may be allocated from time to time
• Responsible for the supervision of the senior accountants and accountants.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance
• A Gujarati, Punjabi or Indian speaking candidate is highly preferred’
• ACCA or CPA qualification
• Must have 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with accounting systems
• Sound knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
• Sound knowledge of tax matters, as well as staying abreast of all relevant regulations
• Good understanding of budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting
• Financial planning and reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership and management skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and accounting systems.
• Must be a creative and strategic thinker.
• Must be organized, accurate, and detail orientated.
• Ability to drive high performance.
• Flexible and able to respond to change
• Solutions focused with a can-do attitude.

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Key Requirements:

• Act as the CEO’s first point of contact with people inside & outside the organization.
• Manage the MD diary, workflow, and service delivery charter timelines.
• Coordinate and prepare regular and special meetings of the board committees as requested.
• Take accurate meeting minutes.
• Coordinate response to all mail addressed to the CEO
• Management of the CEO’s dairy and appointments.
• Relay accurate and timely messages from telephone callers and answer queries where possible.
• Draft, type and dispatch all CEO’s correspondence.
• Liaise with relevant individuals and external parties to arrange meetings, prepare agendas, and capture minutes.
• Maintain a comprehensive filling system.
• Coordinate senior management team travel.
• Tabulate and retrieve CEO’s office expenditures and claims.
• Arrange local transportation when necessary to further the work of the office of the CEO.
• Perform and coordinate all administrative activities for the senior management team.
• Undertake any other duties as instructed by the CEO or any other authority.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree international business relation or any related degree.
• A Gujarati, Punjabi or Indian speaking candidate is highly preferred’
• At least 3-5 years in a similar role
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have excellent organization and planning skills.
• Must have discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Ms Suite of Applications.

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Key Requirement:  

• Developing a strategy and sales plan to address the territory.
• Identify and grow partnerships to successfully address client’s needs and create differentiators.
• Generating and following up on leads.
• Marshalling internal resources to conduct the sales process.
• Identifying and working with the appropriate people in Oracle and the Customer.
• Maintaining an understanding of the company’s strategic direction and interpreting its relevance to the territory/industry.
• Maintaining an awareness of Oracle’s current and future Application products and services.
• Actively maintaining a depth of product knowledge of Oracle solutions across all industries.
• Research and communicate current industry trends, drivers and potential.
• Communicate the benefits of the company’s value propositions to the market.
• Work with appropriate people to co-ordinate marketing activities in order to generate leads.
• Create and manage bids teams.
• Produce an accurate weekly/monthly forecast and pipeline.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Oracle and in-house team to ensure resources are made available as and when required.
• Establish and maintain contractual agreements between Oracle and the Customers.
• Maintain customer satisfaction with accounts throughout and beyond the implementation.
• Operate in line with company’s business processes and procedures.
• Deliver and co-ordinate customer presentations and demonstrations.

Key Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years applicable experience including 3 years of sales experience.
• Proven track record in selling software applications/technology/services to companies/public sector in Eastern Africa.
• Excellent track record of meeting targets.
• Demonstrated ability to close large complex deals.
• Proven track record in building relationships at all level within prospective and client companies across all industries including public sector.
• Influencing and negotiating skills.
• Strong industry knowledge of Eastern African including public sector.
• Excellent communication and persuasive skills in English, both written and verbal. (A proficiency in French will be an added advantage).
• Must be willing to travel.

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Key Requirements:    

• Understand client business needs and requirements & proposing a solution for prospective customers by working closely with solution experts, Sales & Consulting teams within the company.
• Utilize the deep understanding of Oracle Applications and Technology solutions in order to demonstrate its value to prospective clients across all industries.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis with prospective clients to assess fitment between their requirements and Oracle Applications and Technology solutions.
• Conduct client demonstrations that are tailored to meet specific client requirements and business needs.
• Respond to RFP/RFI (Request for proposal/information) for prospective clients.
• Bid managing Sales opportunities in liaison with the different teams to ensure successful submission of bids to prospective customers.
• Support the sales group in terms of positioning Oracle products and services to displace competitors during the sales process.
• Prepare Requirement and Functional specifications.
• Influence product development based on prospect interactions, market trends, local country requirements especially East Africa.
• Communicate product information, changes and direction to sales team.
• Understand current business/industry environment including relevant regulations, business drivers, evolving business needs etc.
• Take a lead and help the company drive business/increase revenue in East Africa; to help the company’s sales in Business development and to increase the pipeline with specialized focus in East Africa.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven track record in providing solutions to customers in East Africa.
• Business process knowledge across all industries is essential.
• Functional domain experience with Oracle products is essential.
• Strong knowledge of business process life cycle and back-office operations across all industries including public sector.
• Relationship management experience with Customers, either in a presales or delivery role.
• Excellent communication and persuasive skills in English, both written and verbal (A proficiency in French will be an added advantage).
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and capture business requirements.
• Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time on pre-sales engagements.