Job Vacancy No.1
Senior Manager (Foundational Learning)
POST TITLE: Senior Manager (Foundational Learning)
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time - 35 hours per week
DURATION: Available until 30th September 2026 (subject to a probationary period of 3 months)
LOCATION: Kenya
TRAVEL: 10 - 15%
REPORTING TO: Chief Impact Officer
DIRECT REPORTS: Research Manager (Senegal), Project Assistant
SALARY: Competitive - dependent on experience
ABOUT ESSA
ESSA improves education by using evidence and data from Africa in research, advocacy, and program design.
We take a systems approach by identifying challenges and co-designing solutions in partnership with local education researchers, education leaders, policymakers, funders, and employers to improve education outcomes for young people. Our research generates actionable insights that inform decisions, policies, and practice and strengthen education systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, passionate, and driven team based in Africa and Europe, to play a key role in advancing our work, impact, and partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
ESSA’s values are at the heart of everything we do, and they are:
Evidence-driven: We are driven by data and evidence to find what works best, building an evidence alliance for education in sub-Saharan Africa.
Solutions-focused: We seek the highest impact for young people and educators in sub-Saharan Africa with the cost-effective funds we invest.
Strengthening Trust: We strive to create supportive environments, building trust with the communities we work with.
Always learning: Everyone’s opinion is valuable; we develop solutions through teamwork.
To find out more about ESSA, visit essa-africa.org.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Manager (Foundational Learning) role is a new and important position within the ESSA team, leading our support to researchers in Africa with a focus on foundational learning. The post holder will coordinate and lead work across Kenya, Senegal, and Ghana, including the provision of small grants and stakeholder consultation events
S/he will engage with researchers, university leadership, and policymakers to catalyze collaboration for co-developing and conducting high-impact research. The post holder will manage ESSA’s Research Manager in Senegal and a Project Assistant and will also liaise closely with colleagues in the Research, Communications, and our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning teams to maximize impact. Furthermore, s/he will engage with colleagues at the REAL Centre at the University of Cambridge, UK.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development and execution of strategies to support researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in African countries to identify research priorities and agendas focusing on foundational learning.
- Produce research-driven outputs (such as blogs, policy briefs, and conference presentations) and build on existing reports and data relating to the research landscape to engage and inform stakeholders and drive conversations at the country level.
- Undertake background research into education policy priorities and how they relate to research gaps.
- Lead the provision of small grants to individuals, pairs, or small groups of researchers within Kenya, Senegal, and Ghana to develop policy-relevant research ideas.
- Provide project management function for project activities, including ensuring that monitoring, evaluation, and learning are firmly embedded and relevant metrics captured.
- Manage relationships and engage (e.g., through organizing in-country convenings) with partners and stakeholders including funders, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
- Collaborate with ESSA’s Communications Team to disseminate key findings/evidence/insights to our target audiences in and outside Africa via channels such as websites, newsletters, social media sites, and conferences/webinars.
- Help with any other tasks as skills and competencies allow.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
- Passionate about the impact that African-led research can have on young people.
- Strong technical background in foundational learning (e.g. experience in implementation or research focused on early grade reading or mathematics programs in Africa).
- A master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. education, economics or other social science, international development, or a related discipline).
- Knowledge and experience about the Kenyan education system and policy context (other countries are a plus).
- Experience in organizing stakeholder consultations, conferences, workshops, and webinars, engaging with people at all levels from different backgrounds and viewpoints.
- Experience in translating complex research findings for a non-specialist audience e.g. through verbal presentations, blogs, and reports.
- Ability to build and manage work relationships internally, as well as with external agencies.
- A team player who has cultural awareness/sensitivity; is committed to respecting and valuing equality, diversity, and inclusion, and understands how these apply to their own area of work.
- Ability to work independently with accuracy, using own initiative, and under minimal supervision.
- Excellent attention to detail, commitment to high standards, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive, efficient, creative, collaborative, ethical, entrepreneurial and a problem-solver.
- Self-motivated, strong interpersonal, organizational, project/stakeholder/people management.
- Computer literate, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
DESIRABLE
- French speaking
- A PhD in a relevant discipline (see list above)
- Evidence of interest in foundational learning in the African context.
- Experience in grants management and reviewing applications (e.g., for job recruitment and grant applications).
- Experience working in a cross-functional team.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
The importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) underpins our mission and values at ESSA. We prioritize inclusion and celebrate the breadth of knowledge and experience working across different cultures brings to the organization. EDI at ESSA is embodied in the current composition of our Board of Trustees and our workforce, which strongly reflects the communities we work in, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the form by clicking on this link. Please ensure that your CV and cover letter are saved using your given name and surname. For example, first name. surname CV.
The closing date for applications is 25th November 2024 at 09:00hrs GMT.
Job Vacancy No.2
Fresh Fruit Export Manager
Industry: FMCG,
Location: Mtwapa,
Gross Salary: Competitive,
Our company is located in Mtwapa, Mombasa. We are in the business of processing pulp and concentrates/juices, and water for sale under a reputable brand. We are looking for an experienced Fresh Fruit Export Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the entire export process for fresh fruit products
Job Overview:
The Fresh Fruit Export Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire export process for fresh fruit products, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and managing relationships with overseas clients. This role involves developing strategies to grow the export business, expanding into new markets, and maintaining the highest standards for product quality and delivery. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the fresh fruit industry, international trade regulations, and logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive export strategy that aligns with the company’s growth objectives.
- Forecast and plan export volumes, aligning with seasonal fruit availability.
- Identify and prioritize new markets for fresh fruit exports and develop market entry strategies.
- Research global trends, competitor activities, and potential markets to make informed decisions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international clients, importers, and distributors.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms with overseas buyers.
- Oversee the entire logistics process from sourcing fresh fruits to delivery to overseas clients.
- Ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective shipping of fresh fruit products, coordinating with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs agents.
- Manage export documentation, including shipping documentation, phytosanitary certificates, and customs clearance.
- Ensure all exported products comply with international standards, food safety regulations, and phytosanitary requirements.
- Work closely with the production and quality assurance teams to maintain the highest standards of product quality.
- Ensure that fresh fruits are handled, packaged, and stored properly to prevent spoilage and ensure they meet the requirements of international buyers.
- Conduct market research to identify potential opportunities and emerging markets for fresh fruit exports.
- Develop relationships with industry associations, government agencies, and trade bodies to enhance the company’s export capabilities.
- Attend international trade fairs, exhibitions, and business networking events to promote the company’s products.
- Develop and manage the export budget, controlling costs to ensure profitability.
Qualifications, Experience & Preferred Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in export management or fresh produce trading.
- Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, particularly for fresh produce.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with supply chain software and export documentation processes.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV in PDF format with the Job Title as the subject of the email to recruitment@millyfruits.com, stating the expected salary of 15th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Vacancy No.3
Senior Manager Institution and Personal Banking
Location: Nairobi
Industry: Banking
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of Business Growth, the role-holder will develop business opportunities in the segment of the bank by creating and maintaining relationships with institutions for growth in uptake of the bank products. The job holder will be responsible for growth of liabilities and assets from institutions and their respective employees thereof contributing the bank’s strategy.
Responsibilities:
· Relationship management for institutions to create a conducive environment that support business growth.
· Signing of new MOUs with strategic institutions to offer packaged products to employees.
· Onboarding institutions for salary processing, Host to Host solution and internet banking for deposit and income growth.
· Grow cheap deposits through onboarding institutional accounts and employee accounts while maintaining minimal rate of dormancy.
· Advise the business head on the product and policy improvements necessary for a better brand to enhance niche market competitiveness based on market intelligence.
· Monitoring portfolio at risk for consumer facilities while providing leadership through collaboration with Business Units, Credit Teams, and institutions to reduce Portfolio at Risk for checkoff loans, for both existing and new facilities.
· Carrying out sales presentations, financial literacy, and sales activations in various institutions in collaboration with Business units and other business departments.
· Support Head of Business Growth, Branch, Sales consultants & other sales channels to achieve sales objectives.
· Work with Marketing & Product Development teams in the development and execution of marketing initiatives for acquisition, retention, and growth of customer base.
· Supporting launch of products, sales strategy, and campaigns for profitable and quality business.
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in commerce/business related field.
· Have a minimum 6 years’ experience in General banking, and 2 of which should be at management level in an affluent service sector and retail banking.
· Extensive knowledge and understanding of bank Credit risk management policies, procedures and best practices in lending.
· 2 years’ experience in Relationship Management with a proven track record of client acquisition and management
Excellent understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures is essential.
Does this interest you? Do you have the relevant experience? If YES, please share your application to newton@racg.co.ke not later than 18th November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.