Background

The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT. The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, in trade and investment promotion and in cultural and information matters. It provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals.

Sweden has been active in Somalia for over 20 years. Sweden’s engagement is led by the Swedish Ambassador for Somalia and is implemented by an integrated “team Sweden” at the Embassy.

The Swedish aid programme for Somalia is a combination of humanitarian assistance and support for state-building, resilience and development. Support for developing institutional capacity is of central importance in Somalia. Sweden’s Development Cooperation with Somalia is guided by a strategy covering 2018-2022. This strategy includes the following areas;

• Peaceful and inclusive society;
• Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law;
• Resilience, Environment, Climate and Energy; and
• Equal Health with focus on SRHR

The Embassy of Sweden is looking for a Programme Officer-Women,Peace and Security for the aid programme with extensive expertise in gender equality, as well as managing programmes in development cooperation in a fragile context in line with relevant Swedish policies. Extensive knowledge of Somalia and Somali language is a key merit. Inclusion of women and youth in programmes, the perspectives of a human rights-based approach, as well as peace-building and human security are also central themes for the position.

Reporting

The Programme Officer-Women, Peace and Security will report to the Head of Somalia development section at the Embassy.While the duty station for this position is in Nairobi, this position involves frequent travels to and in Somalia.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating the Section’s Gender Equality Action Plan, as well as following up and reporting on the plan.
• Providing other program officers and colleagues with advice on gender equality issues and working towards ensuring that gender equality perspectives are mainstreamed in all contributions at the Section.
• Plan, administer and follow up of a limited number of Swedish funded projects by, inter alia: assessing and approving funding applications including budgets; preparing decisions/contracts and agreements; reviewing and approving narrative, financial and audit report.
• Financial management, including follow up of disbursements and payments in line with Sida rules and accounting procedures of the Embassy.
• Actively participating in the quality assurance of the gender equality policy makers in the contributions at the section and within the Embassy.
• Represent the Embassy of Sweden in coordination fora, steering committees, program reviews and field visits in Somalia and conduct dialogue on gender equality.
• Undertake any other development cooperation related tasks as required and assigned by the Head of Development Cooperation Section.

 Education and Desired Experience

• Master’s Degree in peace building /social and political science/economics / development studies or other relevant subjects preferably with an international focus.
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in gender equality analysis and mainstreaming, as well as programme management related to the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Command of written and spoken Somali is highly valued.
• Experience working with social media and communication.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills with good command of English.
• Self-driven with ability to work unsupervised
• Grants management experience from working with donors, international agencies or international NGOs.
• Experience of working in a fragile state context.
• Knowledge about the political and development context in Somalia and the Horn is highly desirable.
• Ability to seek information independently and to analyze complex data in order to make assessments.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills.
• Administrative competence and computer skills (incl. Word, Excel, Power Point)

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Letter of Motivation and a Career History Form in the Dynamic People Consulting Limited Applications Format to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than 9^th November 2020.

Click Here to access the Career History Form.

The email subject should be “PROGRAMME OFFICER – WOMEN, PEACE & SECURITY’’

 Please note that we will not consider late and applications that are not done in the requested format.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 The terms and conditions for locally employed staff apply. The position is permanent with a minimum of 6 months’ probation period.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Background

The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi has more than 50 staff covering Denmark’s broad and close engagement with Kenya and Somalia. Our work in Kenya is currently guided by the Denmark-Kenya Partnership Policy 2015-2020, soon to be succeeded by a Strategic Framework for the period 2021-2025.

Implementation of the Denmark-Kenya Country Programme concludes in 2020 whereupon a new Bilateral Programme is anticipated to commence in 2021.

The Green Growth and Employment Programme is among the three thematic areas of the current Country Programme and is soon expected to transition into the Green Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Strategic Objective of the new Bilateral Programme.

In order to successfully deliver the ambitions of this thematic area, the Embassy is seeking to recruit a Programme Manager- Environment & Climate to join the Green Growth team as a focal point in championing the realization of Denmark’s climate strategy within the ongoing and new Kenya bilateral programmes, as well as through multilateral engagements.

Reporting

The holder of this position will report to the Team Leader for Green Growth at the Embassy. The work may require occasional travel outside Nairobi.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Work across Embassy teams to ensure maximum use of synergies in the area of environment and climate between engagements under the bilateral programme, strategic sector cooperation, Trade Council and in the political dialogue.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities and preparing for political dialogue in the area of environment and climate, including pursuing opportunities for Denmark to build international alliances with Kenya.
• Anchor for establishment/maintaining overview and creating synergies with other external Danish instruments on environment and climate.
• Focal point for Building Back Better and Greener.
• Anchor on general processes and hearings regarding environment and climate.
• Initiate and manage studies, reviews, audits with the purpose of increasing focus of Embassy portfolio on environment and climate.
• Provide technical support to greening initiatives within the Kenya Bilateral Programme, the Strategic Sector Cooperation, Trade Council and other Danida instruments.
• In liaison with the M&E team, establish overall environmental and climate targets & ambitions for the Denmark-Kenya partnership and track performance against targets.
• Focal point for documentation and communication of results and overall visibility of Denmark’s work on environment and climate in Kenya.
• Establish strategic interplay between bilateral and multilateral engagements anchored in the Embassy, including provision of technical input to various multilateral engagement processes
• Responsible for managing the Environmental Governance engagement between the Embassy and World Bank as well as backstopping other engagements within Green Growth Programme. This includes handling administration, budget management, performance, monitoring & evaluation, liaison and dialogue aspects of this engagement.
• Ensure coordination with the relevant focal points of Government of Kenya, Civil Society and Private Sector, for furtherance of the Embassy’s climate, environment and green growth initiatives and agenda.
• Actively advise the Embassy of new opportunities being undertaken by various stakeholders by staying updated on emerging global and national issues on climate, environment and green growth trends.
• Promote knowledge management and sharing, document emerging knowledge, best practices and lessons learned relevant to the work of the Embassy in climate, environment and green growth
• Support the development and implementation of technical work and consultancies associated with the policy support components of the Programme, as required.
• Maintain and improve a broad network of contacts to the benefit of the Embassy, including Government levels, civil society, think tanks and research institutions, private sector, development partners etc).
• Participate in relevant Development Partner coordination meetings related to climate, environment and green growth

 Education and Desired Experience

• Master’s degree in development studies, economics, environmental management, sustainable development or other discipline related to climate change, environment and green growth, with at least 7 years of working experience at a senior level. Bachelor’s degree with over 8 years’ work experience may be considered.
• Experience working with /for relevant Government of Kenya institutions including Ministry of Environment, NEMA, Ministry of Industrialization and private sector.
• Experience working for and/or interacting with development partners (‘donors’) and/or international organisations including multilaterals
• Good understanding of economic development factors in relation to climate and inclusive green growth
• Good knowledge of Results Based Performance Management and Monitoring & Evaluation
• Experience in managing consultancy contracts (including audits, evaluations and reviews)
• Skilled in MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), and other relevant programmes and applications as well as ability to use IT-based organizational systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Strong understanding of climate change, environment, green growth and circular economy, with an ability to articulate environmental, economic and social dimensions related to these areas and the linkage to their private sector.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and programmes within deadlines.
• Ability to organize, participate in and facilitate multi-stakeholder processes at local and regional, and to some extent, international levels, including multi-lateral engagements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to write high-quality reports, papers and communication products among others
• Effective public speaker and process facilitator
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a track record in working with and managing a diverse mix of professionals and different cultures.
• Professionalism and maturity in both internal and external engagements
• Good team player with strong persuasion capability, detail and results oriented.
• Ability to think outside the box, see the big picture and connect the dots
• Collaborative mind-set with a can-do attitude
• A track record of senior-level interaction and socio-economic awareness in the development sector.
• Eagerness to share knowledge with and learn from colleagues and ability to work both independently and within a team structure whilst delivering high quality results within tight deadlines, are requisite capabilities for this position
• Strong networks in the Government, civil society and private sector.
• Networks and/or experience in relevant multilateral organizations are highly desirable and provide an added advantage.
• Over 7 years’ progressively responsible experience in development programme management in sustainable and economic development in Kenya with good knowledge of results based management, administration, financial management, monitoring and evaluation experience.

 How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Letter of Motivation and a Career History Form in the Dynamic People Consulting Limited Applications Format to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than 9^th November 2020.

Click Here to access the Career History Form.

The email subject should be “PROGRAMME MANAGER’’

 Please note that we will not consider late and applications that are not done in the requested format.

The Royal Danish Embassy encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.

 Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The applicant must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to appointment.

Background

The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi represents Denmark in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Eritrea as well as towards the UN in Nairobi. It manages development and stabilisation cooperation linked to Kenya and Somalia and follows political developments. The Embassy also promotes green growth and trade between Denmark and Kenya and supports regional cooperation in East Africa and has a consular and visa section.

The Embassy is seeking to recruit a creative, ambitious and visionary Communications Officer to ensure strategic, timely and effective communication and Public Diplomacy (PD).

The Communications Officer will be responsible for strengthening and managing the Embassy’s communications and public diplomacy profile towards audiences in Denmark and the countries the Embassy covers, in close collaboration with colleagues across all focus areas and teams. This also includes ensuring relevant cooperation with the communications team in the Danish MFA as well as to relevant external contacts and partners in Denmark, Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea and the Seychelles.

Reporting

The Communications Officer will be based in the Governance & Health (G&H) team and report to the G&H team leader, but will collaborate closely with all teams and cover all areas of the Embassy’s work.

Main duties and responsibilities

 Maintain and strengthen the Embassy’s public profile

• Develop and promote communications, PD and branding materials through appropriate social media and other channels.
• Strengthen the Embassy’s profile towards relevant Danish, Kenyan and Somali audiences through media engagement, monitor press coverage and identify news, development and political agendas relevant to the Embassy.
• Manage and strengthen the Embassy’s Social Media (SoMe) profiles in close cooperation with colleagues across teams.
• Ensure knowledge sharing and equip colleagues to contribute to the Embassy’s communication efforts. Provide ideas for communications initiatives and professional communications advice to staff.

 Develop and ensure implementation of communications and PD strategies

• Take lead in finalizing the Embassy’s PD and communications strategy, ensuring that this and other communications strategies are continuously updated and adjusted as needed, and implemented across teams and focus areas.
• Develop, write and edit communications materials, press releases and ensure publishing in relevant media outlets/ platforms.
• Provide copywriting and editing support across all internal and external communications to maintain consistent tone, style and messaging.

Manage relations to audiences, media outlets, partners and stakeholders

• Forge strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations who can help produce and promote Embassy content, activities and messaging. Collaborate with teams, partners and external stakeholders, such as governments, embassies, NGOs etc.
• Draft media releases, statements and media briefing notes, working in conjunction with relevant focal points.
• In consultation with the Team Leader and Management, service local, Danish and international media. Facilitating press assistance, production communication content for the entire organisation.
• Organise press coverage as needed in connection with embassy field trips, major meetings, visits and events.

 Education and Desired Experience

• BSc/BA in international relations; development, political science; public relations, communications; public information, journalism; or other relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in journalism and/or communications, preferably including at international level.
• Experience in copywriting and editing. Experience in setting up systems and monitoring the impact of on- and offline communications.
• Working knowledge of MS Office photo and video-editing software and other relevant digital apps is an asset.
• A track record of entrepreneurship and being able to identify opportunities, design and carry out projects and strategies.
• Relevant network among journalists, editors and key actors in countries covered by the Embassy.
• Knowledge of Danida or development work in general.
• Experience working on advocacy campaigns.

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Knowledge of current communication approaches and trends in key sectors relevant to the Embassy.
• Excellent English oral and written communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences.
• Solid ability to proofread and edit clearly and accurately.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to respond quickly and accurately to deadlines.
• Ability to independently identify and act on opportunities, develop and implement strategies.
• Experience using digital asset management systems and digital analytics and performance reporting, especially measuring and evaluating communication work, analyzing media coverage, SoMe engagement, web traffic, etc.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Letter of Motivation and a Career History Form in the Dynamic People Consulting Limited Applications Format to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than 9th November 2020. 

Click Here to access the Career History Form.

The email subject should be “COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER’’

Please note that we will not consider late and applications that are not done in the requested format. 

The Royal Danish Embassy encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc. 

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

The applicant must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to appointment. 

The Royal Danish Embassy (RDE) in Nairobi is recruiting a Programme Officer to assist the implementation of the Strategic Sector Cooperation programmes in the maritime, food and environmental areas. Employment is on a local contract and based on the Staff Rules of the mission.
RDE currently employs more than 50 staff, making it the largest Danish Embassy in Africa. The Embassy is an integral part of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy is accredited to represent Denmark in the areas of foreign policy, development cooperation and commercial relations in Kenya. The embassy also has the responsibility for overseeing relations in Somalia, Seychelles and Eritrea.
The Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) programme was initiated by Denmark in 2015 and today it is operational in 18 growth countries around the globe with country specific sector focus. Focus areas takes a point of departure in Danish public and private strongholds, highly demanded by recipient countries. In Kenya, SSC Food and SSC Environment has been running for 5 years. SSC Maritime is a new sector initiative. The overall objectives for the SSC programmes are:

1) To contribute to inclusive, sustainable growth and development
2) To strengthen and expand relations between Denmark and Kenya
3) To engage Danish and Kenyan private sector in delivering solutions to the SDG challenges
SSC fosters strong public sector cooperation between Denmark and Kenya and we are directly involved in capacity building of competent authorities and other sector players.

REPORTING
The Programme Officer for the Danish-Kenyan Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) will report to the three SSC Counsellors at RDE.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Supporting implementation of programme activities
• Collaborating with public authorities (national and county level) and business organizations following SSC project work plans
• Analysing regulatory and market actors in the three sectors
• Disseminating programme results to media and networks
• Compiling experience from SSC trainings in Denmark and following up on action plans
• General project administration
• Any other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must have:
• A relevant university degree at Master level or equivalent
• A minimum of 7 years professional working experience in the field of government regulation and compliance and public-private interaction in Kenya
• Preferably, basic knowledge about the maritime, agricultural/food and environment sub-sectors
• Analytical and practical approach to problem solving, possibly demonstrated through years of
work in the consultancy sector.
• Deep knowledge of Kenya’s political and administrative processes.
• Experience with programme formulation and programme cycles.
• Excellent English oral and written skills are a requirement.
• Experience with writing analytical briefs and policy notes.
• A team player and be able to work independently, often with short deadlines.
• Occasional field trips within Kenya.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates interested in the position are invited to send a 1-page letter of motivation and a detailed
CV, including 3 references to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than Friday, 18th of
September 2020. The email subject should be “PROGRAMME OFFICER SSC”.
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered. Interviews will take place
end of September 2020. Preferred starting date is November 2nd, 2020.
The Royal Danish Embassy encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless
of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The applicant must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to
appointment.

Our client, a global Fintech start-up based in the United Kingdom(UK) with offices in several other countries is looking to recruit an experienced Somali Speaking Customer Service Agent to join the 24/7/365 customer service operation in Nairobi.

The ideal candidate should have a background in online financial services, confident and a capable team player with problem-solving ability in a highly regulated fast-paced business.

The successful candidate will report to the customer service team leader in the Nairobi office.

Key duties

• Provide customers service support via online chat, email and calls
• Assist in the customer onboarding and transaction monitoring processes
• Working in shifts as part of a 24/7/365 rota
• Prioritize tasks when necessary
• Participation in continuous improvement process organised across global teams.

Required

• 2 years of experience as a customer service agent preferably in the fintech industry.
• Fluency in Somali and English is a must
• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in a business-related course
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Fast thinking, proactive and confident working unsupervised using own initiative.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Attention to detail
• Confident, flexible with excellent communication skills.

How to Apply

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, submit your application with a detailed CV including three referees to recruitment@dpckenya.com to be received not later than close of day, 24^th July 2020.

The email title should be ‘Customer Service Agent – Somali Speaking’

Our client, a global FinTech start-up based in the United Kingdom (UK) with offices in several other countries is looking to recruit an experienced Customer Service Team Leader – Somali Speaking to head the 24/7/365 customer service operation in Nairobi.

The ideal candidate should have a background in online financial services, confident and a capable leader with problem-solving ability in a highly regulated fast-paced business.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Operations and Customer Service in the UK office.

Key duties

• Daily performance planning and management meeting with the UK team
• Quality calibration and action planning with UK-based quality control manager
• Appraisals and performance management of the Nairobi team.
• Participation in continuous improvement process organised across global teams.
• Contact centre business continuity and disaster recovery planning and delivery
• Liaison with the outsourced HR support and outsource desktop support teams.
• Responsible for recruitment in line with budgeted headcount requirements
• Development and training of staff
• Ensuring correct payroll and leave settlements for the team
• Taking and resolving escalated enquiries

Requirements

• 5 years of progressive experience in customer service team leadership preferably in a fintech industry
• Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success in supporting team members and senior management
• Must have a proven track-record of proactively identifying, communicating potential problems and proposing solutions
• Bachelors degree in a business-related course
• Demonstrated commitment to staff training and development
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Fast thinking, proactive and confident working unsupervised using own initiative.
• Have strong people management skills and be able to demonstrate experience in this area.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have a passion for accuracy and clarity of thought.
• Fluency in Somali Language

How To Apply

Candidates interested in the position are invited to forward detailed CV, and cover letter to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than Tuesday, 7^th July 2020.

The email subject should be “Customer Service Team Leader – Somali Speaking”.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.

Our client is an advisory services firm focused on improving public service delivery. The company is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager.

Overall Objective of the Role

This role is responsible for identifying business development and partnership leads, propose business opportunities to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new and existing partners and clients. He/she will be responsible for growing and leading the business development team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Leads, builds and coordinates business and proposal development process including development and delivery, opportunity identification, tracking and pipeline management.
• Supports Company bids to secure new project contracts, development of technical ideas, formation of teams, development of budgets, writing of technical and financial bid sections.
• Develops and demonstrates subject matter expertise in our services and acts as a trusted advisor to our clients.
• Develops communication and knowledge management processes, activities and materials to successfully engage potential clients to develop business leads.
• Develops proposal management processes and frameworks
• Promotes company branding by focusing on networking and research. Maintains an excellent and responsive relationship with clients to ensure positive company branding and positioning.
• Develops concept notes, EOIs and proposals to successfully submit and win proposals.
• Engages key consultants to support the completion of the work.
• Participates in market intelligence and market research to provide an understanding of the market and inform competitive positioning.
• Actively keeps a pulse on the public finance management space to enhance the mining for potential opportunities for business.
• Enhances rrelationships and collaboration with other departments to develop relevant proposals.
• Leads the process of putting together proposals in response to RFPs.
• Continuous training and mentoring of team members to enhance collecting, collating and knowledge sharing with a focus on business improvement and winning new business.
• Support project management activities as required to ensure quality delivery of projects.
• Travel as travel is required to promote successful growth and service delivery of the company.

Other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Academic Requirement

• At least 2-3 years demonstrated ability to propose and win RFPs.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience working in research, knowledge management or a business development function.
• Excellent proposal writing skills and demonstrated ability to win projects based on proposals, EOIs and concept notes.
• Technical knowledge of economics public finance management, policy frameworks and public sector reform in developing countries
• Proficient in the use of MS-Office packages. Additional statistical software a plus.
• Prior experience working in an international development consulting firm, with a strong preference for experience in the development sphere.
• Prior experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, or Sociology or other relevant area
• An advanced degree will be an advantage.
• Experience and/or Certification in project management a plus

Desired Competencies

• Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Relationship building skills with ability to influence, manage conflicts, navigate challenges, and identify and exploit opportunities.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial experience or attitude.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Strong research and analysis skills.
• Detail oriented with impeccable organizational skills.
• Strategic and Innovative thinker.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Proven leadership skills and experience
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining highest level of integrity and ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal, management, and networking/influencing skills to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and work in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff

KPI’s

• Develop and submit EOIs and RFPs within defined timelines
• Actively push for business within 6 months
• Reporting within defined timelines
• New business secured
• Prospecting pipeline
• Networking events attended and contacts made
• No of proposals submitted on time
• % of approved (down payment made) proposals

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, submit your application with a detailed CV including three referees to recruitment@dpckenya.com to be received not later than close of day, Wednesday 15^th January 2020.

The email title should be ‘Business Development Manager’

Our client is a full service design agency with over 10 years’ experience in providing customised creative solutions in graphic design, print and branding.

The client is looking for an Office Administrator.

Overall Objective of the Role

The Office Administrator (OA) is responsible for the organization and co-ordination of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Organizing office operations and procedures
• Ensuring filing systems are maintained and current
• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data
• Preparing statutory documents & payments;
• Managing relationships with vendors, service providers, and landlord, ensuring that all items are invoiced correctly and paid on time
• Managing contract and price negotiations with vendors and service providers
• Serve as the point person for maintenance, mailing, shopping, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands
• Performing reception duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
• Coordinate efficiently the transport logistics with riders and cab service for pick-up and deliveries
• Act as the quality control person for deliveries done from vendors

S/he will require the following skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office and Quick-books (MANDATORY)
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills both written and oral
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Must possess sound judgment and reasoning capacity
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Exude a positive image that reflects well on the organization
• Should be professional and possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Creative agency working knowledge will be an added advantage.

Academic Qualifications and other Requirements

• Hold a Diploma/Degree in a business related field
• Minimum of CPA Section 2
• Have an accounting work experience background and be
• Familiar with general office management
• A valid driving license will be an added advantage
• Prior working experience in a related industry for at least 2 years.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, submit your application of a detailed CV including three referees to recruitment@dpckenya.com to be received not later than 10.00am Monday, 25^th October 2019.

The email title should be ‘Office Administrator’.

Only shortlisted candidates will   be contacted.

Our client an advisory services firm focused on improving public service delivery is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager.

Overall Objective of the Role

This role is responsible for identifying business development and partnership leads, propose business opportunities to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new and existing partners and clients. He/she will be responsible for growing and leading the business development team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Leads, builds and coordinates business and proposal development process including development and delivery, opportunity identification, tracking and pipeline management.
• Supports Company bids to secure new project contracts, development of technical ideas, formation of teams, development of budgets, writing of technical and financial bid sections.
• Develops and demonstrates subject matter expertise in our services and acts as a trusted advisor to our clients.
• Develops communication and knowledge management processes, activities and materials to successfully engage potential clients to develop business leads.
• Develops proposal management processes and frameworks
• Promotes company branding by focusing on networking and research. Maintains an excellent and responsive relationship with clients to ensure positive company branding and positioning.
• Develops concept notes, EOIs and proposals to successfully submit and win proposals.
• Engages key consultants to support the completion of the work.
• Participates in market intelligence and market research to provide an understanding of the market and inform competitive positioning.
• Actively keeps a pulse on the public finance management space to enhance the mining for potential opportunities for business.
• Enhances relationships and collaboration with other departments to develop relevant proposals.
• Leads the process of putting together proposals in response to RFPs.
• Continuous training and mentoring of team members to enhance collecting, collating and knowledge sharing with a focus on business improvement and winning new business.
• Support project management activities as required to ensure quality delivery of projects.
• Travel as travel is required to promote successful growth and service delivery of the company.

Other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Academic Requirement

• At least 2-3 years demonstrated ability to propose and win RFPs.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience working in research, knowledge management or a business development function.
• Excellent proposal writing skills and demonstrated ability to win projects based on proposals, EOIs and concept notes.
• Technical knowledge of economics public finance management, policy frameworks and public sector reform in developing countries
• Proficient in the use of MS-Office packages. Additional statistical software a plus.
• Prior experience working in an international development consulting firm, with a strong preference for experience in the development sphere.
• Prior experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, or Sociology or other relevant area
• An advanced degree will be an advantage.
• Experience and/or Certification in project management a plus

Desired Competencies

• Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Relationship building skills with ability to influence, manage conflicts, navigate challenges, and identify and exploit opportunities.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial experience or attitude.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Strong research and analysis skills.
• Detail oriented with impeccable organizational skills.
• Strategic and Innovative thinker.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Proven leadership skills and experience
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining highest level of integrity and ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal, management, and networking/influencing skills to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and work in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, submit your application with a detailed CV including three referees to recruitment@dpckenya.com to be received not later than close of day, 5^th November 2019.

The email title should be ‘Business Development Manager’

Our client, The Embassy of Sweden Nairobi seeks to recruit an experienced individual for the task of Operational Controller with a focus on development cooperation with Kenya.

Background

The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros.

The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT.

The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, in trade and investment promotion and in cultural and information matters. It provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals.

Overall Responsibility

The overall task is to assist managers and programme officers with advice and support, to maintain an effective control environment at the Embassy and on internal control issues in contribution management process.

Key Responsibilities

The key duties are, but are not limited to;

• Participate in the overall planning and monitoring of the contribution portfolio base on risk and materiality.
• Provide support, advice and quality assurance of contribution management in competency areas such as;
  • Risk analysis and risk management;
  • Analysis assessment of partners capacity and processes/systems for internal control;
  • Financial planning and monitoring;
  • Assessment of audit report;
  • Anti-corruption activities;
  • Contractual issues;
  • Applicable rules and regulations
• Be a member of the Embassy Quality Assurance Team
• Work on preventive measures e.g. training and knowledge sharing of internal control matters, common internal control deficiencies, rule changes
• Perform preventive anti-corruption work and assist in the investigation of possible corruption cases.
• Review agreement proposals, contractual changes and the monitoring of contractual terms.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Academic degree in the field of financial management and control.
• Accounting certifications or qualifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, and ACA.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in financial management/and/ or auditing.
• Exposure to Kenya’s public administration and financial management systems.
• Computer literacy, i.e. knowledge of Microsoft’s basic applications and experience working with an electronic financial management/information system.
• Good analytical skills, with ability to apply qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Experience from working with risk analysis and management
• Good communication skills, with excellent command of English.

Added advantages

• Experience of audit work (analysis of audit reports/procurement processes).
• Documented competence and experience in quality assurance in development cooperation or other government functions.
• Experience in working in conflict or post-conflict settings
• Experience and/or knowledge about the working methods of Swedish civil service, or experience working in a multicultural setup.
• Knowledge of additional languages (Swedish)

Personal qualifications

• Ability and will to internalise innovative ways of working, while fulfilling the role as a Swedish civil servant and respecting ethical and professional considerations.
• Ability to reach and report on agreed results and to seek the support needed to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to lead and positively influence the Embassy sections in applying new knowledge.
• Ability and willingness to share information, competence and knowledge with others.

Application Process

Candidates interested in the position are invited to forward a 1-page letter of motivation and a detailed CV, including 3 professional referees to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than Wednesday, 16th October 2019.

The email subject should be “OPERATIONAL CONTROLLER”.

Any application received after the deadline will not be considered. Interviews will take place on rolling basis. Preferred starting date is November 2019.

The Embassy of Sweden is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position regardless of age, gender, ethnicity and personal background.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Dynamic People Consulting does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitment.