Our client, Powerhive East Africa Ltd
is a technology venture that partners with utilities and independent power
producers to provide access to productive, affordable, and reliable microgid
electricity for millions of rural homes and business around the globe.
They are seeking to recruit a highly
talented professional to fill in the following position in their Nairobi
office:
Project Manager
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 and Skills
·
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
Procurement & Logistics Manager
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.
Principal
Accountabilities
·
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
and Skills
·
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
Business Analyst
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.
Principal
Accountabilities
·
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
and Skills
·
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
Assistant Project Manager
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.
Principal
Accountabilities
·
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
Completing sub – valuations/comparisons of bids, scope review and other project tasks upon request
·
Monitoring materials usage during
construction
Qualifications
and skills
·
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
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant will be
responsible for coordinating office operations and procedures and in ensuring
proper customer operations that guarantee organizational well-being.
Principal
Accountabilities
·
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
and Skills
·
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
How
to Apply
Interested candidates are requested
to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 8th June 2017 stating their current
and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three
referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Website: www.powerhive.com