Vacancies at Summit Recruitment and search

Key Requirements:

• Support the project construction manager in the planning and accompaniment of the works
• Assist in the preparation of the work plan
• Prepare monthly reports of work
• Design and improve road schemes
• Maintain the road network
• Plan and supervise projects
• Review contract documents
• Manage construction teams
• Design and maintain structures
• Experience in road structural drainage infrastructure
• Supervise roadworks
• Deal with stakeholders including clients, transport specialists and members of the public
• Any additional duty that may deemed for the role

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Knowledgeable of the Equator Principles and the IFC Performance Standards
• Experience in Road Construction
• Experience working in Africa
• Experience dealing with stakeholders including clients, transport specialists and members of the public
• Problem solver and excellent analytical skills
• Strong Time Management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to liaise and coordinate with others
• Willing to travel within Kenya

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Key Requirements:

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems.
• Experience in developing technical solutions for clients.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.
• Self-motivated and an aptitude to learn and apply knowledge quickly.
• Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise.
• Systems Z software and hardware background/experience.
• Experience in Open-Source community development processes and tools.

Qualification:

• Must have at least 4+ years of experience developing in 3G programming languages (C/C++/JAVA etc.).
• Must have at least 1 year working on porting assignments/projects.
• Must have at least 1-year experience with databases (developing, optimizing, scaling).
• Solid understanding of Linux (mandatory).
• Solid grasp of computer architecture (x86, System Z or POWER instruction set).

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Key Requirements:

• Develop a strong pipeline of new quality investment opportunities in the region
• Lead the investment due diligence process including but not limited to: engaging with theprospective clients, structuring and closing investments, building the financial models; andpreparing the legal agreements, investment memoranda, and other investment processdocuments
• Lead and manage the relationships with existing clients, including but not limited to conductingsupervisory calls and meetings, collecting and analyzing financial, operational, and social metrics reports provided by clients, and following up to ensure client payments
• Develop technical assistance (TA) programs for clients, monitoring their implementation, and evaluating results
• Prepare client management documents for internal reviews
• Manage relationships with regional and local partner organizations; contribute significantly to partnership building
• Contribute to organization-wide initiatives, including disseminating lessons learned and best practices across the organization and contributing to mentoring junior staff
• Contribute to the development of the region’s strategic plan and ensure that the team is meeting its objectives
• Supervises work of investment analysts on deal-by-deal basis
• Perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization goals and objective

Qualifications

• Related advanced degree (MBA and/or masters in related field preferred) and 5+ years of investment experience or related bachelor’s degree and 7 years of investment work experience
• 3+ years of senior management experience in a small or medium enterprise in a developing country
• Demonstrated ability of leading a significant portion of investment activities including (1) screening leads, conducting due diligence, structuring & closing deals; (2) drafting related memos, scorecards, financial models & legal documents; (3) assessing social impact; and (4) leading deal discussions in decision meetings; Additional experience of development and implementation of technical assistance projects strongly preferred
• Relevant industry & emerging market knowledge/experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability of leading a significant portion of client supervision & technical assistance
• Strong track record in successful client management, including interacting directly & independently with the senior management of potential clients and other stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds
• Ability to act independently and execute sound judgment
• Strong financial, accounting, and excel skills, experience building financial models is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Good understanding of and passion for the field of social enterprise and impact investing

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Key Requirements:

• Coordinate with all Heads of Department in planning and forecasting for the workforce required involving skills, numbers, and positions in accordance with the business objectives.
• Manage the recruitment and selection, induction, and orientation programs in accordance with the HR strategic plan.
• Develop and coordinate processes that ensure effective implementation of the staff development programs in accordance with the HR strategic plan.
• Develop and implement a performance management system and entrench a performance culture in accordance with business objectives.
• Coordinate the management of staff welfare and wellness programs in accordance with HR strategic plan.
• Manage disciplinary, and grievance machinery in accordance with the code of conduct and HR manual.
• Coordinate management of staff salary and benefits in accordance with the business objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures in accordance with world-class practices.
• Develop and manage effective employee communication processes and tools and accordance with business objectives.
• Provide advice on all matters related to human resource management to all levels in the organization in accordance with the HR Manual and Uganda Labour Laws.
• Establish an appropriate corporate culture that allows employees to develop behaviours that are in line with organizational values.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Organizational Psychology or Business Administration with specialization in human resource or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related.
• Professional HR certification.
• At least five years’ experience post qualification in a medium or large company in a human resource role, with at least two years in a managerial role.
• Ability to multi-task and deal with diverse responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Problem-solving and creative work approach.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent management skills.

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Key Requirements: 

• Provide vision, identify goals and clear goals of the Centre of Excellence as is needed to execute its mandate to promote Conservation Agriculture, encourage crop rotation and support farmers.
• Set clear goals for the team and develop strategies, guide and support the team towards the realization of the goals.
• Onboard, train, support and ensure the Field Officers are adequately prepared to execute their mandate to support farmers embrace Conservation Agriculture and grow canola
• Develop work plans and ensure timely implementation of activities in line with work plans and activity schedules.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the team, build trust, and inspire team spirit and a supportive culture within the team and across other Company activities.
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels with Field Officers working in remote locations.
• Track day-to-day work of staff in each region through meetings, visits, telephone calls, emails and electronic software.
• Prepare Centre of Excellence’s annual operational budget needed to support the goals for consideration by the top management.
• Keep relevant Centre of Excellence data and information and ensure its availability in a timely manner.
• Identify, monitor, sort and advise on challenges and risks facing the Centre.
• Prepare annual progress status reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Work with various stakeholders.
• Ensure appropriate structures and conditions are in place to enable regions to produce enough canola seed for processing at the two factories.
• Develop and maintain a clear forecasted conduit for seed from the planning, contracting, growing, harvesting through to delivery to the Company’s factories.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent planning skills, and ability to work within set deadlines.
• Direct experience working in an agricultural context is required,
• Resource planning, assessment requirement and budgeting skills.
• Effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and decision-making skills.
• Able to work with people from different backgrounds and culture.
• Self-driven and able to work under minimum supervision.
• Can work under pressure to deliver results.
• Highly technically proficient with equipment and IT. Able to identify, implement and maintain technical solutions.