KTDA Vacancies

Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd is a key player in the tea industry providing management services to the smallholder tea sub-sector for efficient production, processing and marketing of quality teas.

To ensure continued success and growth, we are seeking dynamic and highly talented individuals to join our management team in the following exciting and challenging positions. 

To be considered you must be computer literate, proactive and resilient. You must possess strong communication, analytical, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.

Systems Developer 

(2 Positions)

The Role: Reporting to the Head of Business Systems, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, operationalizing and implementing computer softwares that are robust, reliable and secure in order to meet the organizational requirements in KTDA.

Key Responsibilities

·                     Designing, developing and implementing software for KTDA business, factories and subsidiaries.

·                     Providing programming for some in-house IT projects and custom developments.

·                     Providing technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new IT software projects and initiatives to support and enhance existing systems.

·                     Planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units.

·                     Assisting in the creation of the system design and functional specifications for all new development projects, writing technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operations, user guide, etc.

·                     Producing technical documentation for new and existing applications.

·                     Participating on IT project steering committees and be involved in the design phase of any new IT software development projects.

·                     Identifying opportunities that can improve efficiency of business processes.

·                     Investigating and resolving application functionality related issues, and troubleshoot application issues on existing systems.

·                     Troubleshooting technical issues and identifying modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements.

·                     Analyzing data contained in the corporate database and identify data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and implement solutions.

·                     Providing assistance and advising business users in the effective use of applications and information technology.

·                     Ensuring adequate training for users and support personnel for systems.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies: -

·                     Bachelor of Science Computer science, IT, or related fields;

·                     A minimum of five (5) year’s experience with at least 4 years’ hands-on technical roles in the field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

·                     Certification in software development e.g. MCSD is an added advantage

·                     Experience with S.A.P ABAP and/or Java Webdynpro is an added advantage.

·                     Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications.

·                     Technical experience with Systems Networking, Databases, Web development, and user support.

·                     Good background in Database Design and Development

·                     Strong programming skills in one or more of Delphi Pascal, C#, JAVA, PHP/ASP.NET, HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT.

·                     Strong project management skills with effective results focus within an information systems environment.

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·                     Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

·                     High level of integrity

How to Apply:

CLICK HERE to apply online not later than 29th November 2017.

Senior Legal Officer

1 Position

Position Scope: Reporting to the Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, theckground-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;"> ·                     Reviewing progress of outstanding litigation and liaising with and managing external lawyers;

·                     Formulating compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required is provided accordingly;

·                     Maintaining records of contracts, leases, loan agreements and the covenants therein;

·                     Providing timely information on renewals or termination of agreements;

·                     Drawing up contracts, lease documents, loan agreements and other legal documents;

·                     Liaising with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken;

·                     Providing legal protection and risk management and advising management on contract processes;

·                     Providing and interpreting legal information, conducting training and disseminating appropriate legal requirements to staff ;

·                     Preparing, reviewing and modifying contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities;

·                     Negotiating, reviewing and drafting documentation for business transactions and advising on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time;

·                     Ensuring the undertaking of due diligence searches on behalf of KTDA Holdings Group and, KTDA MS managed Factory Companies and associated companies, also liaising with an external legal counsel as required;

·                     Ensuring the follow up of all court cases facing the Group Holdings and attend court hearings where necessary, follow up of Judgements and costs on behalf of the KTDA Group.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies: -

·                     A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;

·                     An advocate of the High Court – Five years (5) post admission

·                     A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience;

·                     Member of Law Society of Kenya with a current practicing certificate

·                     A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;

·                     A Certified Public Secretary & Member of ICPSK in good standing – will be an added advantage;

·                     Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector;

·                     Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate assigned goals;

·                     Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines;

·                     Exposure to any special IT packages

·                     High levels of integrity and confidentiality

·                     Excellent leadership skills and negotiation skills

·                     Strong analytical and organizational skills

·                     Excellent networking, interpersonal and communication skills

·                     Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to Apply:

CLICK HERE to apply online not later than 29th November 2017.

Head of Secretarial and Governance 

One (1) Position

Position Scope: Reporting to the Group Company Secretary, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Secretarial services function and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (in relation to Company Law matters) by KTDA [H], its subsidiaries and the managed factory Companies.

Key Responsibilities

·                     Ensuring the research and review of Good Corporate Governance policies and best practices for the Group;

·                     Liaising with other departments for the effective provision of secretarial services by the division;

·                     Supervising co-ordination and preparation of KTDA Managed Factories and Company meetings;

·                     Taking minutes for KTDA Holdings, subsidiary and committee meetings;

·                     Supervising set up and maintain the shareholders register of the KTDA Group and associated companies;

·                     Supervising allotment and allocation of shares for all KTDA Group and associated companies including managing the share allotment control systems and procedures;

·                     Supervising the preparation and issuance of share certificates;

·                     Coordinating the processing and effecting of dividend payment to shareholders;

·                     Overseeing the verification of statutory returns with the Registrar of companies;

·                     Overseeing the electoral process for Directors of the factory companies and KTDA associated companies;

·                     Supervising the updating of the Memorandums and articles and maintenance of Company the Minute Books of the respective companies;

·                     Attending and resolve Shareholder queries and issues;

·                     Supervising the filing of statutory returns and notifications to the Registrar of Companies;

·                     Overseeing the preparation and submission of election notices;

·                     Facilitating assigned meetings within the KTDA Group;

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies: -

·            &nbtext-indent: 0cm;"> ·                     A Master’s degree in law or a business related field is an added advantage;

·                     A Certified Public Secretary – Seven (7) years post registration;

·                     Member of ICPSK in good standing

·                     An advocate of the High Court – Seven (7) years post admission

·                     Member of Law Society of Kenya with a current practicing certificate

·                     A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;

·                     A minimum of Ten (10) years working experience in either a comparable position in medium to large private or public institution, inclusive of public sector;

·                     Demonstrate good grasp of Commercial law, Company Law and practices, Corporate Governance procedures and practices, the Constitution of Kenya and other relevant national laws;

·                     High levels of confidentiality;

·                     Demonstrate excellent relationship and networking management and communication skills necessary for interaction with both internal and external stakeholders;

·                     Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters ;

·                     Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships;

·                     Should have thorough knowledge of the tea sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector;

How to Apply:

CLICK HERE to apply online not later than 29th November 2017.

BAT :: Legal & External Affairs Paralegal

Legal & External Affairs Paralegal

The position is to play a primary role in the establishment and ongoing management of Records across the ECAA business, including developing policies, ensuring appropriate procedures of retention, indexing and destruction are in place and providing training to all levels of the business.

The role will also be active in implementing the broader compliance program across the business, managing the local provident fund requirements and board, and providing extensive support to company secretarial and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

·         Create, Set-up and Manage RM (Records Management) storage facilities in ECCA sites and ensure Records

·         Management Storage Databases in the depositories are in line with the BAT storage policy standards

·         Apply all retention schedules to all records and manage destruction process in accordance with Hold Order requirements

·         Develop appropriate local RM policies and procedures in line with Global company standards and legal requirements.

·         Interpret and explain existing RM policy and ensure compliance with applicable local legislation and regulations as they relate to RM .

·         Assist the Legal Counsels in implementing the RMP. Ensure training and advice is provided to existing ECA employees at all levels within the organisation with regards to RMP and introduce RM Induction programme to new recruits

·         Ensure the Critical Records Schedule is always up-to-date

·         Develop new material to promote a better understanding of the RMP for all staff within ECA ensuring that the

·         Control List and RM procedures are up to date and communicated.

·         Provide robust support in Company secretarial matters, to all BAT Group area entities

·         Management/Organization of board meetings inclusive of the annual general meetings.

·         Collation & preparation of board papers ensuring timely circulation to all directors prior to board meetings.

·         Ensure statutory deadlines are met on filing of annual returns, dispatch of annual financial statements to shareholders and regulatory bodies entitled to receive it.

·         Management of shareholder matters and complaints in liaison with the Company’s Share Registrar.

·         Liaison with the Company Secretary on updating all Company Registers

Qualifications

·         University degree from a recognised University

·         At least 3 years’ experience working as an Executive Assistant, Paralegal or other senior support function role in a law firm or a legal function in a multinational organisation or other large consultancy firm.

·         Diplomatic and tactful in dealing with team members and external stakeholders

·         Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively at all levels within the organisation

·         High level of literacy, computer literacy and attention to detail

·         Project Management skills

·         Knowledge of French is an added advantage

·         A degree or post graduate diploma in Law is desirable.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates to apply here

Finance (Accounts Payable) Internships

To execute the delivery of specific elements of accounts payable tasks ensuring a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

The job holder will need to ensure process compliance so that source system data is complete and accurate as well as adhering to policies, procedures and accounting standards.

Responsibilities 

·         Ensure invoices are properly coded and fulfill the legal fiscal and regulatory requirements of an invoice.

·         Scan the invoices in  the Optical Character Reader (OCR) system accurately and in time to avoid any delays in supplier payments.

·         Follow up with suppliers for month end statements and undertake supplier reconciliations.

·         Ensure that all manual finance documents are stored in line with records management policies and retrieve these in a timely manner when requested by approvers, internal and external auditors.

·         Address and meet supplier information requests in a timely and accurate manner

·         Build effective relationships with the remote shared service teams to ensure that scanned invoices are posted correctly within agreed timelines .

·         Coordinate with both remote shared service teams to update the master data entries for vendors as and when the need arises

·         Prepare withholding tax and withholding VAT entries.

Requirements

·         Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Finance or Accounting

·         CPA (K) Finalist or ACCA Finalist

·         Good understanding of computer software packages like Microsoft Word, Advanced excel

·         Ability to communicate effectively

·         Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage

·         Working knowledge of Company Law and Tax regulations​

How to Apply

Apply here 

The Competition Authority - Analyst II

The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) is a statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No.12 of 2010. 

The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.
 

The Authority wishes to invite qualified and experienced applicants to fill the following vacant position:
 

Enforcement & Compliance Department
 

Analyst II

1 Position
 

Principal Responsibilities

Managing Director

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited is a State Corporation established under the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya to provide efficient, reliable, safe and cost effective means of transporting quality oil and gas from source to the customer.

Pursuant to this objective, the Company is seeking to recruit a highly motivated visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidate to fill the position of Managing Director.
 

Job Summary: Responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with the Board and all stakeholders to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies geared towards positioning the company at the forefront of the industry through overseeing the company’s operations to ensure efficiency, quality, best service, and cost-effective management of resources.
 

 

Job Profile

• Working with the Board to provide coherent leadership of the company, conveying and executing the vision, mission and strategic intent of the company;
• Implementing short, medium and long-term master plans for the company to achieve stakeholders’ demands;
• Executing a risk management policy and framework that ensures the company has adequate systems and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls and business continuity;
• Maintaining a high performance organization driven by talented and competent staff who consistently deliver outstanding results;
• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees while fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Driving own personal development and growth to keep abreast with developments in the industry and in the management and leadership of people and successful organizations;
• Developing and recommending to the Board annual operating budgets;
• Coordinating and preparing business related proposals and reports;
• Ensuring unequivocal compliance to all constitutional provisions, Acts of Parliament, statutory provisions, local and international regulations;
• Overseeing and ensuring implementation of corporate policies and programmes;
• Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the company’s objectives.

Person Profile
 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from a globally recognized institution of higher learning;
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, Economics, Finance, Law or a related field;
• Current membership in a relevant professional body.

Relevant Experience

• Be an experienced leader of diverse people and processes with the ability to lead, develop and direct team members to deliver to high performance targets and standards;
• Must have a minimum of 14 years working experience with at least 8 years in a senior management / leadership position;
• Possess hands on experience and direct responsibility for developing and implementing strategic plans, generating substantial revenues, managing significant capital and operational budgets and delivering positive cash flows and profits;
• Experience from organizations with a strong core business in the oil and gas industry will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong people engagement and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships, communicate, present, negotiate and resolve conflicting agendas and interests by motivating and encouraging consensus and partnering at all levels to produce high quality results;
• Strategic thinker with good commercial acumen and the ability to identify economic opportunities in a changing environment and to capitalize on them;
• Be conversant with various investment models including public, private partnerships; build operate transfer; etc.
• A demonstrated adaptability to drive change and transformation, with a proven capability of quickly assessing complex situations, generating astute, practical and pragmatic solutions, generating plans of action and correcting problems;
• Broad knowledge of economics, finance, corporate governance and oil and gas industry issues and trends at national, regional and international levels, including in-depth understanding of petroleum in the global marketplace;
• Strong expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource mobilization and management as well as monitoring and evaluation of the same;
• Ability to analyze and interpret operational, economic and financial data and apply management principles and practices in making sound business decisions;
• Be able to develop and implement performance management systems, giving candid performance feedback, rewarding desirable behaviours and providing support to professional development efforts linked to strategic objectives;
• Sustenance of high standards of integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; treating individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences ;
• Working knowledge of, or the demonstrable ability to quickly absorb and understand global and local regulations pertaining to the oil and gas industry and operations of State Corporations;
• Computer literate with working experience gained in a highly automated ERP environment;
• Experience in working with or interacting with a Board of Directors.

Terms of Service and Remuneration
 

The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable once for a similar period of time subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.

Application Requirements
 

NB: Candidates interested in this position are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application copies of the following certificates;

1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
4. Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to the address below enclosing CVs with full details of educational background, professional qualifications, and attach copies of certificates and relevant testimonials.

Applications must be deposited at Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza, 6th Floor, at the Chairman’s Office and an acknowledgement of receipt will be issued. Please address applications to:

The Chairman
Board of Directors
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
P. O. Box 73442 - 00200
Nairobi.

All applications should be received not later than Friday, 19th February, 2016.

Kenya Pipeline Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

This advertisement may also be found on our website www.kpc.co.ke

Paralegal Administrative Assistant

Job Vacancy: Paralegal Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the sales team by relieving them of administrative work.
• Order processing/entry
• Issuance of price quotations to clients
• Information input and management
• Request For Proposal (RFP) response
• Product training to clients.
• Contract drafting and uploading
• CRM Clean Up
• Contract Collection and analysis
• Accompanying other Sales Staff for meetings

Advocates and Accountants

We are a middle-sized law firm looking to fill the following posts
 

1. Advocates to be stationed in Nyeri; Meru and Nakuru.
 

2. An accountant with previous law firm experience.
 

All applications should be sent to eliaskibathi@gmail.com on or before 15th February 2016.

Kindly indicate your expected remuneration.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Head of Legal

Our client is a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government sectors in partnership with global technology industry leaders. 

They are driven by the desire to deliver business value to customers through a combination of processes, innovation, excellence, quality frameworks and service delivery with the core motivation being to define service excellence in technology driven business solutions.
 

Our client is looking for a seasoned legal counsel to take up the role of a Head of Legal. 

 

They have operations which cut across the Eastern Africa countries of Kenya, Ethiopia, Burundi and Rwanda, the Southern Africa countries of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola and Mozambique, the Western African countries of Ghana and Nigeria and Portugal in Europe. 

The job holder will report to the Chief Executive Officer / Board of Directors.
 

Further details concerning the role are as follows:
 

Job Purpose / Summary: The Head of Legal will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal department.
• Review and provide legal advice on tender documents.
• Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly. Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.
• Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
• Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Formulate compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required is provided accordingly.
• Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly. 
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings. 
• Review all contracts or any other documentation where the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention.
• Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
• Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.
• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of department staff ensuring an effective and motivated team.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB undergraduate degree.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• At least eight years legal experience ideally in a leading organization, with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel.
• Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills necessary for interaction with the Government of Kenya, the Judicial system and negotiating parties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management on highly technical matters.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Proven ability to delicately solve sensitive matters.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your application to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke on or before 5th February 2016.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.