Sanergy Jobs in Nairobi Kenya


Company Description

Sanergy is a social venture that builds a sustainable sanitation network throughout Nairobi's slums, by creating a network of local entrepreneurs who run small-scale sanitation centers. 

We provide affordable, accessible and hygienic sanitation services to individuals, thereby making a valuable contribution to their communities. 

We collect and convert the waste from our network of toilets into valuable by-products such as fertilizer and energy.

Role & Responsibilities:

The 
Processing Plant Assistant Manager is in charge with overseeing and operating the treatment plant for organic waste. 

This includes work planning/ performance management, human resource and facility management, inventory and budget management, process improvement as well as cross-team communication and collaboration. 

The Processing Plant Assistant Manager reports directly to the Engineering Operaitons Manager and is in charge of the Processing Team Supervisors.

Key Accountabilities:
 
Work planning/ performance management
  • Develop shift plans on monthly and work plans on weekly basis, ensure that they are adhered and tasks are performed to full satisfaction and on time
  • Provide instruction to Team Supervisor during weekly work plan meetings
  • Evaluate and complete performance appraisals of Waste Processing Team employees
Human resource and facility management
  • Ensure that all waste is processed in the waste treatment plant using appropriate means in the most safe and efficient manner possible
  • Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate occupational and environmental health and safety regulations
  • Develop, implement, continuously evaluate and up-date work instructions
  • Responsible for striving for and meeting Key Performance Indicators developed for Waste Processing
  • Interview, hire and train new staff required for waste processing
  • Maintain discipline, morale and personnel relations among the team
  • Interpret monitoring data, troubleshoots problems and develop and implements solutions to improve currenttreatment process
  • Interpret laboratory data for compost boxes and windrows, establish and conduct final quality control of finished product
  • Support Processing Team Supervisor in treatment of waste, including provision and ordering of equipment and manpower needed
  • Focus on continuous improvement of process through most effective usage of manpower and equipment
  • Implement research experiments
Plant inspection
  • Oversee waste treatment plant staff as well as development of the site and its operations
  • Prepare and complete routine maintenance inspections of plant facility and equipment, to ensure facility is
  • kept in good tidy order and malfunctioning of equipment is repaired to provide a professional and safe workingenvironment.
Inventory and budget management
  • Track and record expenses daily and submit budget on time
  • Ensure request of MPESA payments are submitted for approval in time
  • Bi-weekly submission of petty cash expenses
Cross- team communication and collaboration
  • Provide assistance to other teams in hosting trainings and site visits
  • Attend all scheduled meetings and company functions as required
  • Undertake other assigned duties and projects as required
Key Requirements:

  • Computer skills: MS office, Email, internet, preferable: salesforce
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Strong in problem solving and analytical thinking
  • Detail and result orientation
  • Minimum of an Upper Second Class , with honors, Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering,
  • Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a supervisor or manager
If you are interested and believe that you possess the necessary skills and background, please click here to submit your application online

Logistics Assistant Manager 

The 
Logistics Assistant Manager is in charge of overseeing the collection and transport of waste generated by Fresh Life toilets within the Sanergy project areas. 

This includes work planning/ performance management, human resource and facility management, inventory and budget management, process improvement as well as cross-team communication and collaboration. 

The Logistics Assistant Manager reports directly to the Engineering Operations Manager and is in charge of the Collection Team Supervisors.

Key Accountabilities:

Work planning/ performance management
  • Develop shift plans on monthly and workplans on weekly basis, ensure that they are adhered to and tasks are performed to full satisfaction and on time
  • Provide instruction to Team Supervisors during weekly work plan meetings
  • Evaluate and complete performance appraisals of Logistics Team employees
Human resource and facility management
  • Ensure that all waste is collected and transported to the waste treatment plant using appropriate means in the most safe and efficient manner possible
  • Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate occupational and environmental health and safety regulations
  • Develop, implement, continuously evaluate and up-date work instructions
  • Responsible for striving for and meeting Key Performance Indicators developed for Logistics & Collection
  • Prepare and complete routine maintenance inspections of collection equipment and collection centers, to ensure equipment and facilities are kept in good tidy order and malfunctioning of equipment is repaired to provide a professional and safe working environment.
  • Interview, hire and train new staff required for waste collection
  • Maintain discipline, morale and personnel relations among the team
  • Support Collection Team supervisor in planning routes and logistics for collection and ensure additional equipment or manpower is made available ahead of time
  • Develop, implement and continuously evaluate customer service guidelines for the waste collection team
  • Data analysis and interpretation of Waste Collection, provide and implement recommendations on improvement of customer service, routes and collection methods
Field Visits
  • Oversee collection routes/ collection centers and monitor that safety instructions are followed during collection and transport
  • Ensure that customer service guidelines are followed and data collection is done accurately
Inventory and budget management
  • Track and record expenses daily and submit budget on time
  • Ensure request of MPESA payment are submitted for approval in time
  • Bi-weekly submission of petty cash expenses
Cross- team communication and collaboration
  • Provide assistance to other teams in hosting trainings and site visits
  • Document and report any issues related to operations and installation of Fresh Life toilets to the respective
  • teams
  • Attend all scheduled meetings and company functions as required
  • Undertake other assigned duties and projects as required
Key Requirements:
  • Computer skills: MS office, Email, internet, preferable: salesforce
  • Leadership skills
  • Experience in logistic and knowledge of customer service principles
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Strong in problem solving and analytical thinking
  • Minimum of an Upper Second Class , with honors, Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a supervisor or manager
If you are interested and believe you possess the necessary skills and background, click here to submit your application online

HR Assistant

The HR Assistant will play a critical role in maintaining the office infrastructure and processes; coordinating procedures related to HR and operations; and generally ensuring that Sanergy runs effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with hiring process, including advertising for new positions, reviewing applicants CVs, short listing candidates, reference checking and on boarding of new staff members
  • Ensure the necessary documents for new employees (e.g. IDs, KRA PIN, NSSF, NHIF and bank account details etc.) are obtained and maintained and that HR policies are applied consistently across new hires
  • Maintain official staff personnel files
  • Serve as the liaison between Sanergy staff and benefit providers (such as health insurance)
  • HR administration, such as leave management, maintenance of staff records, compensation and benefits administration and record keeping
  • Ensure that enquiries in HR office are dealt with promptly and courteously
  • Manage and alert the HR Officer on confirmations, expiry of contracts, etc.
  • Coordinate the exit/clearing process of staff who resign or their services terminated
  • Assist in employee orientation, development, and training logistics and record keeping
  • Ensure and coordinate employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting and employee services
  • Any other tasks as required by the Admin/HR Officer.
Requirements
  • Minimum of a Diploma in Human Resources and/or Administration from a recognized institution
  • Bachelors Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
  • At least 2 years prior experience in a similar job, in a busy environment
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity
  • Must be attentive to details
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Competent in Microsoft Office
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, demonstrated by ability to work both independently and within a team
If you are interested and believe you possess the necessary skills and background, click here to submit your application online