NGO Job Opportunities in Kenya – Sanergy

Sanergy is looking for aFellow, IT to join our Information Systems team on a full- time basis.

Who we are: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making safe sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves 3 critical steps: we build a dense network of high-quality sanitation facilities - Fresh Life Toilets - franchised to residents in the community. 


We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. Finally, we convert the waste into valuable agricultural inputs, which we sell to Kenyan farmers.

About the role: The purpose of the team is to provide Frontline ICT and software development services for the company and to assist in the continued reliability and enhancement of the Company’s ICT Systems. 

The project involves the design and implementation of dashboards proposed by IT and Operations Research teams.

A typical day for you might include the following
·                     Customer support.
·                     Systems Maintenance
·                     Gathering requirements and designing of systems solutions 
·                     Implementation and Testing of software solutions
·                     Coding and debugging
·                     Training users on new software specifications
·                     Troubleshooting and Diagnosing software bugs
Skills Required
·                     HTML, CSS, Javascript
·                     Degree in either, Computer Science/Technology, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, BBIT Maths & Computer Science (with a bias in software development).
·                     Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming in either C#, Java or PHP
·                     Knowledge in relational databases (MySQL, Postgres, SQL-Server)
·                     Excellent UI design skills.
·                     Experience with Data Visualization tools like D3.js, High Charts etc.
How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online to submit a cover letter and your 1-page resume/CV.


Fellow Research and Development - Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. 

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. 

We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. 


We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.
 
Since November 2011, we have launched over 1250 Fresh Life Toilets to a network of more than 600 Fresh Life Operators. We have collected and converted over 6,000 tons of waste. At the same time, we have built a team of over 250 people. 

For our work, we have been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World Doing Social Good and one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Africa.
 
Job Purpose Statement: We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts. 

The Sanergy Fellows Program seeks accomplished, driven individuals who will make substantive contributions to the organization.  

Sanergy Fellows work in one of the following department:
 
Research and Design for End-product Technologies – Fertilizer, Animal Feed, Biogas
 
More qualitatively, we are looking for people who have the desire to take on a new challenge in a pioneering context.  

We believe that we are on the cusp of trans formative change and we seek people who believe their knowledge and skills will bring about that change.
 
Job Requirements
·                     Masters or Undergraduate Degree or Diploma in the relevant field
·                     Knowledge of Microsoft Office
·                     Strong problem solving skills
·                     Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
·                     Excellent communication skills on all levels
·                     Relentless desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization;
·                     A collaborative mentality
Job Requirements

·                     MSc. in biological or related scientific fields. In lieu of MSc. work, experience leading trial design and analysis may be considered
·                     Knowledge of Microsoft Office
·                     Strong problem solving skills
·                     Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
·                     Excellent communication skills on all levels
·                     Relentless desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization;
·                     A collaborative mentality
 As Sanergy expands, many new projects are on the horizon. 

While the Sanergy Fellows are not provided monetary compensation, the experience gleaned from their time at Sanergy will benefit them for many years to come. 

We are looking for fellows with the desire, determination and energy to spend at least 3-6 months in East Africa pushing the frontiers of innovation.

Join us!
 

Application Deadline: 17th October 2017