Kenya Climate Innovation Center Careers

Job Summary

The Director Corporate Services will be responsible for overseeing the corporate services including financial systems, operating systems, sustainability center, communication and learning, technology support, HR and administrative structures. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely and harmoniously with other stakeholders including investors and donors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the annual directorates operational and capital budgets;
• Reporting financial performance of the organization accurately in accordance with the set rules and procedures;
• Monitor compliance with legal framework and projects accountability mechanisms;
• Develop and guide an effective procurement of goods and services in compliance with the set rules and regulations;
• Manage the company’s Human capital and identify human capital gaps for capacity building;
• Manage office administrative services, working environment, and health and safety
• Manage organizational risks and prudent utilization of resources;
• Monitor and evaluate organizational performance, controls, accountability and results delivery;
• Review the regulations, mechanisms and procedures to assess the adequacy of the reporting requirements for efficient monitoring on project procedures, mechanisms and built-in safeguards;
• Lead the development of a fundraising strategy, to meet the strategic requirements;
• Coordinate the development of communication strategies for delivery of corporate culture and business enhancement;

Qualification

• Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or any business-related discipline;
• Professional Training – Certified Public Accountant of Kenya -CPA (K), ACCA,CPS(K) or any other acceptable equivalent; and

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in donor funded projects and investment funds;
• Hands on experience in handling Procurement and HR.

Functional Skills

• Negotiation and Resource Mobilization Skills
• Problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills

Behavioral Skills

• Professionalism and Integrity
• Creativity and innovation
• Initiative
• Resilience
• Independent minded
• Teamwork

Interested candidates are invited to send their up-to-date CV with their contact details, copies of academic and professional certificates, details of current and expected remuneration, the names of three professional referees and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be the position being applied for. Closing date for applications Friday, 27th January 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Job Summary

The position is responsible for planning, designing, creating, editing, and publishing relevant content based on the business objectives and needs of KCIC to engage the KCIC online audience.

Key responsibilities

• Create content in liaison with editors,copywriters, producers and programme managers,
• Cultivate content strategies to drive traffic and engagement, generate leads, retain customers, build brand awareness, and hit other key content metrics,
• Develop a KCIC brand voice to ensure consistency across all content assets,
• Deliver content assets that are coherent with KCIC brand voice and strategy,
• Tailor content to reach audience personas through the application of search engine optimization (SEO), content development, distribution, and measurement,
• Manage digital and social content channels including email or newsletter distribution, with an understanding of the best content practices on each channel,
• Mobilize storytelling opportunities or optimize existing content on all channels owned, earned, and paid platforms,
• Build relationships with thought leaders and nurture brand awareness, while gathering knowledge of industry trends,
• Test and implement innovative and relevant methods of measuring content, campaigns, and tools, keeping in mind the purpose of the derived results.
• Adapt older content to meet new standards,
• Monitor consistency of all media content, from websites to social media channels,
• Maintain a calendar of content launch dates and programme deadlines,

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Excellent oral communication skills (more spoken languages are a bonus)

Experience

• At least 4 years of experience in creating and editing digital content for target audiences across all multimedia and social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, YouTube, Yelp, Tik Tok, Kakao, Line, WeChat, Weibo, RenRen, and Tudou.
• Familiar with software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe InDesign Adobe After Effects, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Principle.
• Experience in marketing campaigns, project management, and public/media/influencer relations.
• Experience in Marketing, Communications, or in a journalist, creative, or media capacity.
• Experience with digital marketing functions including SEO, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, E-mail Marketing and PPC Marketing is a bonus.
• Experience with SEO tools including Google Adwords and Keyword Planner, Google Analytics, Google Webmaster Tools, Google Search Console, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends, DART, Atlas, Semrush and Buzzsumo is preferred

Functional Skills

• Copywriting, content creation, and copy-editing Skills
• Graphic design,
• Website design,
• Illustration,
• UX, Videography, and photography.

Behavioral Skills

• Innovation
• Critical thinking
• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Professionalism and Integrity
• A team player 

Interested candidates are invited to send their up-to-date CV with their contact details, copies of academic and professional certificates, details of current and expected remuneration, the names of three professional referees and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be the position being applied for. Closing date for applications Friday, 27th January 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for the organization-wide knowledge management process and implementation of KCIC communications strategy, in compliance with donor communication guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge management
• Create avenues for exchange of information, converting data into valuable information and ensuring its accessibility and usage.
• Maximize creation, discovery and dissemination of knowledge within the KCIC.
• Undertake knowledge management needs assessment and develop strategies to meet those needs.
• Oversee the management of the KCIC’s photo and video library, and KCIC’s institutional memory through information and materials storage in MIS (the document management system) for ease of access.
• Synthesize responses to queries through knowledge bases, networks, communities of practice and other sources.
• Provide support to the KCIC leadership in maintaining effective communications with donors, government, other partner organizations, and stakeholders.
• Conduct outreach programs and oversee training for staff and clients in the use of Knowledge Management tools.
• Create, develop and manage content for KCIC’s web presence
• Promote adoption and use of knowledge management in the organization through the development and support of communities of practice, including consulting and training/capacity building
• Test and monitor Knowledge Management products and services for effectiveness, quality and responsiveness
• Develop and maintain Knowledge Management resources by preparing best practices and capturing Knowledge Management practices through written stories and video debriefings

Communication

• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets,
• Implement and evaluate KCIC’s media strategy in consultation with the Corporate Services Manager,
• Set internal and external communications standards, guidelines, processes and protocols.
• Monitor daily media and advise on reactive media opportunities
• Identify data, stories, photographs, infographics, and articles for communications materials in liaison with with the M & E and technical teams,
• Develop and pitch proactive media opportunities in consultation with KCIC staff,
• Write and distribute media releases and op-eds,
• Lead production of KCIC’s communication materials including the eNewsletter, Sector Bulletins, brochures and promotional material
• Coordinate the marketing and communication of KCIC services
• Coordinate the development and delivery of communication strategies for events, forums and policy submissions.
• Process the publication and dissemination of written materials and content for various communication channels on the various KCIC projects in collaboration with other technical staff.
• Develop, implement and evaluate KCIC’s social media and policy advocacy strategies and campaigns initiatives.
• Develop online communication materials including video content
• Liaise with communications staff of various donors, government, and other local partners to identify needs and opportunities for collaboration.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, Knowledge management, development studies, development communications, social policy, public administration, or equivalent
• Post graduate qualification is desirable

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in developing and implementing knowledge management programmes that contribute to strategic objectives in a reputable institution.
• Working knowledge of educational media and technology including the internet and its utilization for electronic learning.
• Good knowledge of international development issues, trends and approaches
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of capacity development, coaching and mentoring activities, particularly adult learning techniques, replication of best practices

Interested candidates are invited to send their up-to-date CV with their contact details, copies of academic and professional certificates, details of current and expected remuneration, the names of three professional referees and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be the position being applied for. Closing date for applications Friday, 27th January 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Job Summary

Manage KCIC Client Mentorship programs, support in the design of the yearly mentorship programs, review mentors monthly deliverables and prepare payments memos for all the mentors who have achieved the agreed upon deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the design of the Agribiz and GreenBiz mentorship programs
• Develop Programme Mentorship trainers TORs
• Coordinate the development of Mentorship Materials and Tools e.g., Baseline and End Line Survey Form, Mentors and Mentees Training Manuals, Mentoring Guide, agreements, Gap analysis templates, Journals, Case Study Templates and other reporting templates suitable for the program execution.
• Prepare gap analysis briefs/reports for all the enterprises that will be used by the trainers in offering TA/mentorship support by the trainers
• Develop baseline data templates and reports in liaison with Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Manage the recruitment of all program mentors.
• Coordinate the day today logistics and meetings between mentors and mentees.
• Coordinate enterprises attendance and participation in all the mentorship sessions and prepare and submit monthly mentorship reports.
• Develop all concept notes, mid-term evaluation and end of mentorship program reports for management and other stakeholders
• Manage the performance of mentorship assistants
• Coach, mentor and advise the mentorship assistants supporting the implementation of the mentorship program.
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities of the mentorship program (baseline data collection, Mid-term evaluation and end of projection evaluation to inform of the success of the program and the design of the next round of the mentorship program)

Qualifications

• A degree in business related subjects (Economics, Finance and or business management
• Certified mentor with ILO or some other organizations would be an added advantage
• Mentorship certifications would be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience either as a certified mentorship trainer or managing huge mentorship programs that are supporting more than 100 enterprises
• 2 years of experience as a business analyst would be an added advantage
• 4 years of experience managing enterprises development programs across Kenya

Functional Skills

• Report writing skills
• Monitoring & Evaluation skills
• Coordination skills
• Communication/ public speaking skills
• Client Relationship management skills

Behavioral Skills

• Initiative
• Resilience
• Integrity
• Independent minded
• Resourceful
• Teamwork

Interested candidates are invited to send their up-to-date CV with their contact details, copies of academic and professional certificates, details of current and expected remuneration, the names of three professional referees and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be the position being applied for. Closing date for applications Friday, 27th January 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Interns will support the assigned Business Incubation Hubs (BIHs) with business advisory services to entrepreneurs (KCIC clients) to become bankable or investor ready through client tailored technical assistance. The main duties include supporting Start-ups, SMEs and Community Based Organizations by providing advisory services, organizing business training, coaching clients and linking clients to financiers, markets and relevant resources.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Hub Manager and Business Analyst at the Hub in the provision of business advisory and financial analysis support to clients in the context of supporting agribusinesses.
• Support the Hub teams to develop market feasibility studies, product development, customer acquisition and revenue generation models
• Support the Business Analyst in Identifying business training needs for clients and develop user friendly and practical training modules to close the identified needs
• Assist in managing AgriBiz county hub client tracker, updating client information, and adding new clients as they are on boarded into KCIC incubation program.
• Assist in actively managing client feedback emails on a weekly basis with support from Front Office Admin providing prompt feedback to queries regarding call for applications, Rollout of county Hubs, and service offering under the Program.
• Support in the sensitization forum and mobilization of the call for applications for the 3rd year of implementation for the Agribiz program at the county level.
• Support the Hub manager and Business Analysts with the evaluation process for total applications received, sharing a final shortlist of eligible clients for consideration into the program.
• Support in the development, printing, signing, coordination and custodian of letters of agreement for newly and existing clients in the agribiz program at the hub level
• Assist in mapping out due diligence visits for data verification prior to onboarding of the final clients
• Support the Hub manager and Admin. Assistant in planning and organizing of the mentorship bootcamps at the ATCs, in line with the roll out of the mentorship program for county cohorts. Offer Logistical support to all planned events at the BIH
• Any other duties as delegated by the Departmental Managers and Hub Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-Related field
• Experience in data entry and analysis
• Excellent computer and information technology skills

Functional Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a diverse mix of professionals
• Ability to solve problems and make critical decisions
• Ability to lead in an environment of constant change
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills. 

Other Requirements

• Must have a working laptop

Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is implementing AgriBiz, a five-year programme supported by the European Union (EU) and Danida. AgriBiz seeks to address some of the challenges inhibiting youth and women participation in agribusiness and stimulate the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural sector. The primary focus of the program is to provide a range of services needed by women and youth-owned early stage agribusiness enterprises as well as SMEs, Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and Self Help Groups (SHGs). Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is currently seeking highly motivated individuals who will support the delivery of AgriBiz and the growing needs within KCIC to fill the position of Interns in the following counties:

1. Kilifi,

2. Isiolo,

3. Machakos,

4. Uasin Gishu,

5. Kiambu,

6. Meru,

7. Bungoma

8. Kisii.

The Interns will support the assigned Business Incubation Hubs (BIHs) with business advisory services to entrepreneurs (KCIC clients) to become bankable or investor ready through client tailored technical assistance.

The main duties include supporting Start-ups, SMEs and Community Based Organizations by providing advisory services, organizing business training, coaching clients and linking clients to financiers, markets and relevant resources. 

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Support the Hub Manager and Business Analyst at the Hub in the provision of business advisory and financial analysis support to clients in the context of supporting agribusinesses.

2. Support the Hub teams to develop market feasibility studies, product development, customer acquisition and revenue generation models

3. Support the Business Analyst in Identifying business training needs for clients and develop user friendly and practical training modules to close the identified needs

4. Assist in managing AgriBiz county hub client tracker, updating client information, and adding new clients as they are on boarded into KCIC incubation program.

5. Assist in actively managing client feedback emails on a weekly basis with support from Front Office Admin providing prompt feedback to queries regarding call for applications, Rollout of county Hubs, and service offering under the Program.

6. Support in the sensitization forum and mobilization of the call for applications for the 3rd year of implementation for the Agribiz program at the county level.

7. Support the Hub manager and Business Analysts with the evaluation process for total applications received, sharing a final shortlist of eligible clients for consideration into the program.

8. Support in the development, printing, signing, coordination and custodian of letters of agreement for newly and existing clients in the agribiz program at the hub level

9. Assist in mapping out due diligence visits for data verification prior to onboarding of the final clients

10. Support the Hub manager and Admin. Assistant in planning and organizing of the mentorship bootcamps at the ATCs, in line with the roll out of the mentorship program for county cohorts. Offer Logistical support to all planned events at the BIH

11. Any other duties as delegated by the Departmental Managers and Hub Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-Related field

• Experience in data entry and analysis

• Excellent computer and information technology skills

Functional Skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a diverse mix of professionals

• Ability to solve problems and make critical decisions

• Ability to lead in an environment of constant change

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Other Requirements

• Must have a working laptop 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their up to date CV with their contact details, details of current and expected remuneration, the names of three professional referees and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements to [email protected]. The email subject should be the position being applied for and the preferred county.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 1 st October 2021. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Climate Innovation Center is an equal opportunity employer