Job Opportunities at Powerhive East Africa Ltd - Virtual HR

Responsibilities for the Procurement & Logistics Manager Job

• Reporting to the Director – Project Management Office, the Procurement & Logistics Manager will be in-charge of overseeing Powerhive East Africa’s procurement and logistics operations through establishing the procurement and logistics structures and formulating related strategies.
• Setting up the procurement and logistics structures
• Developing the processes and procedures for the procurement function
• Working with vendors to ethically prequalify and set up background agreements
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant compliance regulations governing procurement in Kenya and East Africa region at large
• Ensuring effective internal control of assets, inventory and property management
• Assisting the Director Project Management Office in coordinating the supply of materials and accounting for them as well
• Assisting in sourcing for suppliers and in the bidding/tendering processes.
• Ensuring reporting and proper documentation of procurement and logistics activities in the company for purposes of compliance
• Managing the company’s Logistics and inventory
• Preparing procurement and logistics reports for guiding management decisions
• Advising the management and staff on matters relating to procurement and logistics

Qualifications for the Procurement & Logistics Manager Job

• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business Management with a bias in procurement or any relevant field
• A post graduate training and relevant certification by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management – (CIPS, K)
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior role
• Excellent understanding of procurement laws within the East Africa region
• Experience in an organization of a similar capacity will be an added advantage
• Proven ability and experience in handling a startup procurement departments
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced organization

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Responsibilities for the Business Analyst Job

• Reporting to the Vice President – Business Development, the Business Analyst will be responsible for supporting the company’s business development efforts with research, analysis and reporting.
• Responsible for analyzing incoming data (usage and revenue) from operational projects
• Responsible for conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Developing new financial models and maintaining existing ones as well as designing analytical processes and/or systematic approaches
• Supporting the internal and external accounting teams as needed with analysis
• Responsible for conducting desk and in-market research in new markets while supporting the business development decision making process with comparative data analysis and detailed business cases and scenario analysis
• Responsible for tracking financial and sales performance across active markets against goals and business case
• Modelling new projects for the company and potential clients in support of budiness development efforts
• Supporting the business development team with research, writing and data presentation, in writing or live in meetings

Qualifications for the Business Analyst Job

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• A post graduate qualification and certification in relevant fields
• A minimum of 4 years’ work experience in a Business Analyst role
• Strong work ethic, ability to adapt to changing priorities and be team oriented
• Strong analytical skills with excellent MS Excel and VBA modeling
• Strong reporting and communication skills

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Assistant Project Manager Job Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for providing support to the Project Manager on operational duties to facilitate business development.
• Supervising tasks assigned to project workers as instructed by the Project Manager
• Keeping records of all information related to project for documentation, clarification and presentation to management
• Providing technical support to solve problems encountered in domestic installations and troubleshooting the field problems.
• Supporting customer and site acquisition processes
• Supporting in monitoring expenditure on project works to ensure adherence to budget estimates
• Assisting in safety and quality management during project works
• Completing sub – valuations/comparisons of bids, scope review and other project tasks upon request
• Monitoring materials usage during construction

Qualifications for the Assistant Project Manager Job

• A bachelor’s degree in any relevant field
• A post-graduate training or qualification in project management
• At least 3 years’ experience in project supervision
• Proficiency in design tools including AutoCAD and ArchiCAD
• Proficiency in GIS Software such as Mapinfo and Google Earth
• Proficiency in Project Management software such as MS Project
• Ability to multitask
• Good communication and team working skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

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Responsibilities for the Administrative Assistant Job

• The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for coordinating office operations and procedures and in ensuring proper customer operations that guarantee organizational well-being.
• Screening and routing incoming and outgoing telephone calls
• Responding to routine requests for information and referring more complex requests to appropriate staff members
• Assisting in scheduling appointments and making travel arrangements
• Managing office records
• Maintaining meetings’ calendar/calendar of events
• Maintaining and replenishing office inventory & supplies
• Assisting in local and international shipping of items
• Overseeing customer operations such as attending to clients’ concerns
• Organizing office operations and procedures

Qualifications for the Administrative Assistant Job

• A minimum of Diploma in Business Administration or any related field
• Professional training in Secretarial Studies will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Familiarity with business and financial principles and practices
• Effective organizational skills and good customer service skills
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Good customer service skills

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Project Manager Job Responsibilities 

• Reporting to the Director – Project Management Office, the Project Manager will responsible for overseeing the projects throughout their cycle by executing and evaluating projects according to the predetermined timelines and budgets.
• He/she will also assist in project planning at the design stage.

Principal Accountabilities

• Reviewing project plans and specifications
• Ensuring adherence to established best practices from the Project Management Office
• Participating in the preparation of project budgets
• Setting and implementing strategies towards the successful completion of new and ongoing projects to be delivered on time, budget and on scope
• Monitoring project progress and site safety
• Implementing and executing tasks as defined in the project tasks
• Communicating with various levels of management regarding the status of specific projects
• Assisting in the management of the team through coaching and supervision
• Preparing reports on project status

Qualifications for the Project Manager Job 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or any relevant field
• Training and certification in Project Management is necessary
• At least 5 years’ in project supervision, with at least 2 years’ in a Project Management role
• At least 2 years in Telco/power roll out works
• Proven problem solving skills with people management acumen
• Sound coordination and decision making skills