Vacancies at Watu Gari

A successful Analytics Engineer is expected to adapt to the fast-paced culture of both the company, the market and the customers we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, create and deploy data ingestion pipelines to feed our Data Warehouse with raw data from various sources using cloud-hosted data ingestion tools
• Create and maintain processes to transform the raw data into clean and organized Analytics data that can be used by the analysts with tools like Google Dataflow
• Orchestrate the team’s data processes
• Be responsible for the Analytics’ data quality and security
• Implement, develop, and maintain the required Data Analytics and Analytics Engineering tools
• Implement data governance and data security rules
• Data Warehouse administration
• Assist with the data architecture
• Support the team on technical problems

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

Technical:

• 3 years+ of experience building and maintaining ETLs / ELTs, preferably on cloud solutions
• Advanced SQL
• Python
• Deep understanding of modern Data Warehouses technologies and best practices
• Expertise with the latest data ingestion, transformation and management tools and processes

The following technical knowledge would be a plus:

• Google Cloud solutions with a focus on Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Datastream, Dataflow
• Experience with non-relational DB or Big data
• Experience with data streaming analytics
• Git
• dbt

Non-technical:

• Attention to details
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Self-starter, target oriented
• Team player and good communicator

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As an Asset Finance Recovery Officer, you will be responsible for timely identification, recovery, last attempt debt collection, and eventually repossession of assets where the other methods of debt management/loan collection have been exhausted with no positive outcome from the clients.

A successful Asset Finance Recovery Officer is expected to adapt to the fast-paced culture of the company, the market, and the customers we serve.

Our customers are entrepreneurs, thus as a company, we are committed to aiding them in achieving their financial goals. It is imperative that the Asset Finance Recovery Officer is engaged with the community we serve and is committed equally to the goals of both the company and the customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and controlling the assigned Asset Finance Portfolio using Company software
• In cooperation with other members of the Asset Finance Recovery team, identifying overdue clients who have failed to comply with the contractual payment schedule, and where the telephone follow-up is deemed not effective
• In cooperation with other members of the Asset Finance Recovery team, prioritizing the collection assignments in accordance with our collection policy
• Proposing the best client handling and debt collection strategy to the Recovery Team and the Head of Asset Finance Recovery
• Using GPS tracking technology, identifying the location of the collateral and approaching the client at the field
• While in the field, identifying and applying the most efficient communication tactic persuading the client to close his overdue and return to payment compliance
• Repossessing collateral once all previous communicational attempts have failed
• Maintaining records and providing daily feedback on the outcome of assignments and number of collections to the Head of Asset Recovery
• Providing training and sharing knowledge with new employees/interns/trainees employed by the Company 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills including written communication
• Integrity, enthusiasm, and passion for continuous learning and development
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously in an organization with diverse business operations
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, able to effectively deal with people at all levels inside and outside of the Company
• High attention to detail and internal control
• Diploma in a relevant field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Practical experience in motorbike riding (with and without a load) on busy Kenyan roads 
• Must possess a valid Driving License Class A1, & A2

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In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures in the different departments. You will focus on learning how our organization runs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitoring and payment control of assigned portfolio of clients using Company software.
• Ensuring clients’ adherence to payment schedules through pro-active follow up calls and reminders.
• In case of clients overdue, identifying and implementing the most efficient debt recovery methods and techniques.
• Following up on phone calls with overdue clients to ensure debtor’s accounts are up to date.
• Maintaining records about clients’ financial status, reporting daily to the management.
• Developing and strengthening clients relationships, regularly updating clients on Company policies and new products, providing tailor-made financial solutions through the range of products offered by the Company.
• Providing training and sharing knowledge with Interns/Trainees employed by the Company.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related studies
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work independently.
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision.
• Fluent in English and Swahili.
• Integrity, enthusiasm and passion for continuous learning and development
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously in an organization with diverse business operations.
• High attention to detail and internal control.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Be a part of an international, dynamic and driven team that has set their aspirations high
  and work hard to achieve those
• A six-month contract with KES10,000 monthly gross pay
• An opportunity for career growth and development.
• An opportunity to join our team on permanent employment after the internship based on performance and vacancy availability.
• A modern, dynamic working environment.
• Support from our professional international team

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Our business is growing rapidly, and with more than100,000 customers in Kenya, we are looking for an enthusiastic and customer obsessed IT Development Officer to join our growing team of driven professionals. We are looking for doers who are ready to roll up their sleeves and with their hard work and dedication, create the impact needed in our communities.

Do you want to become a part of our ambitious and creative team of smart individuals and make a difference and you have what it takes? Then read on and apply for this exciting opportunity!

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administering system – for example, updating classifiers, users/roles/permissions, pricelists, promotions’ data etc.
• Testing system changes made by developers.
• Communicating with developers.
• Describing requirements for system changes.
• Informing all affected departments about system updates.
• Supporting other departments regarding system’s and data integrity issues.
• Supporting other departments with carrying out special operations – for example, bulk updating legal statuses, assigning PQOs in bulk etc.
• Training company’s staff regarding the use of the system, including preparing user manuals, presentations etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

Technical:

• Experience and/or excellent SQL/mySQL skills
• Strong excel/Google Sheets knowledge

The following technical knowledge and Experience would be a plus:

• Power Query
• Experience of Software testing
• Experience in Customer care

Non-technical:

• Attention to details
• Constructive & logical thinking
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Self-starter, target oriented
• Team player and good communicator
• Excellent English skills

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A successful Data Analyst is expected to adapt to the fast-paced culture of both the company, the market and the customers we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain reports and dashboards on various company’s KPIs
• Answer business questions using data analysis and statistics
• Support management team on wide range of data-handling requests
• Conduct periodical audits on data quality in line with company policies
• Support creating and maintaining back-end data ingestion and transformation processes

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

Technical:

• 2 years+ of Data Analysis experience
• Advanced SQL (must)
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets knowledge
• Understanding of relational DB theory
• Understanding of data preparation and data acquisition

The following technical knowledge would be a plus:

• R, Python
• Google Cloud solutions with a focus on Google Data Studio and Big Query
• Experience with non-relational DB or Big data
• Git
• dbt

Non-technical:

• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Attention to details
• Self-starter, target oriented
• Team player and good communicator

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As a Procurement Manager you will help to shape our procurement strategy, look for process improvements, and manage Watu’s supply of products and services.  A successful Procurement Manager is expected to adapt to the fast-paced culture of both the company, the market, and the customers we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Devise and use fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
• Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, or Head of Procurement
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration