Purpose of the Job:

To serve as a creative professional responsible for developing and executing visual elements that represent PKF’s brand identity in a manner that communicates the brand’s values, vision, and mission to the target audience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities are as follows:


Adhere to and uphold the design standards and guidelines... outlined in the PKF Brand Book.
Conceptualize creative branding concepts and designs aligned to the PKF brand book
Create visually appealing and on-brand proposals, PowerPoint presentations, and other marketing materials.
Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure designs accurately reflect project requirements and align with the brand.
Maintain consistency in design elements, typography, and color schemes across all materials, in accordance with the brand book.
Utilize design software to produce high-quality visuals and graphics.
Stay updated on design trends while ensuring alignment with PKF's brand identity.
Follow up with external vendors, such as printers, to ensure that designs are executed as envisioned.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


Key Result Areas:

The job holder’s accountability areas are outlined as follows;


Timely delivery of brand design projects
Creative and consistent design of branding material
Effective compliance of brand guidelines
Effective collaboration with the PR and Communication roles
Ensure that branding projects are completed within the allocated budget


The Job holder must possess


Diploma in Graphic Design or related field. A Bachelor's Degree in the mentioned is an added advantage.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
Proven experience in graphic design and layout.
In-depth knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. more

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Ensuring timely completion of BPO work and submission of reports to the manager/partner
Overseeing compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
Drafting management letter comments on findings identified during the fieldwork
Analyzing potential risks and developing measures to reduce... them
Optimizing the BPO SOPs to increase compliance and efficiency
Preparing reports to the Manager/Partner
Developing and managing the team of junior BPO staff
Assigning duties and tasks to the junior staff and interns
Reviewing and reporting the performance of the junior staff
Working as an effective team member to successfully complete engagements including:
Assisting with engagement administration including implementing BPO SOPs and budgets as well as preparing engagement letters
Working closely with the manager/Partner in executing work schedules
Researching and analyzing BPO-related issues
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the manager/partner.

Key Result Areas:
The jobholder’s accountability areas are as follows;

Effective and timely execution of end-to-end BPO processes
Timely production of relevant BPO reports for internal use and client use
Successful management of assigned client engagements simultaneously
Successful maintenance of professional relationships
Effective contribution to the department’s business development initiatives
Effective management of the assigned team

Qualifications:

CPA K qualified or ACCA qualified or part qualified.
In good standing with these bodies – certificate required more

Responsibilities

Develop and participate in the development of technically strong and quality Proposals for Human Resources services such as recruitment and training, strategic plans, job evaluation, salary surveys, Organisation design, change management, and workload analysis among others.
Carry out the recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and... preparation of Reports for clients.
Assist in developing and reviewing Human resource policies and procedures for clients and making requisite recommendations.
Support clients with the review of their Contracts and operations against the Employment Act to ensure compliance.
Provide advisory to clients on matters pertaining to Employment Act and Labour Laws.
Design a compliance framework for the clients.
Participate in the Job Evaluation process and make recommendations
Preparation of Job Evaluation Reports.
Conduct salary survey.
Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the consultancy Director in relation to consultancy assignments.

Academic / Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Commerce, Business Management, or a related field from a recognized University.
Certified Human Resource Professional qualification required.
Demonstrated two (2) years of experience in Human Resource Consulting. more

Key Responsibilities
The job holder’s duties and responsibilities are outlined as follows:

Perform engagement management activities which include; set up, planning, billing analysis, invoicing and collection.
Handling KRA audit and ligation process.
Preparing written submissions and lodging the same with KRA
Representing clients at the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) and at the Alternative... Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Preparing tax opinions based on client`s needs and assist clients to implement the recommendations thereon;
Review of tax returns and preparing management letters thereon.
Undertake tax due diligence assignments and issue comprehensive reports.
Respond to routine queries from KRA on behalf of clients
Carry out tax health check reviews and give advice to clients on tax planning opportunities identified.
Liaise with clients, finance department and tax advisors to gather relevant facts for analysis in regard to tax risks.
In charge of supervising tax analysts and offering tax training to all staff within the tax department.
Carry out tax research and stay abreast on tax changes. This will also involve preparing periodic tax alerts.
Any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

A Bachelor’s degree in law, accounting, finance, or a related field.
Post Graduate Diploma or a Masters in Taxation from an accredited College or University will be an added advantage.
Professional qualification in either of the following disciplines: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, or Chartered Financial Analyst.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in tax.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Exceptional planning, organization and time management skills.
High level of professionalism and integrity; good
Good negotiating and communication skills (both written and spoken).
Highly assertive, well-spoken and articulate.
Ability to work with staff at all levels of the company.
Ability to work under pressure.
Detail-oriented; self-driven and pro-active.
Commitment to organization’s vision and values.

If you fit the above profile and are interested in this challenging opportunity, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title in the field of interest directly to executiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com by 24 February 2023. more

reference code KSL/PKF004/23
Key responsibilities: 

Provision of secretarial services to the Board which include coordinating and scheduling of Board meetings, preparation of Board papers, documenting and ensuring the safe custody of minutes, Board induction and training, preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, governance audit, and the implementation of the Company’s code of... conduct and ethics.
Advise the Board and Management on all legal aspects of the Company’s business.
Co-ordinate litigation management and the appointment of external lawyers.
Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Company in courts or other judicial authorities.
Oversee the preparation, review and the execution of contracts and other legal agreements between the Company and external entities.
Co-ordinate the procurement of insurance services and their administration.
Maintain an inventory of all Company land and buildings.
Follow up on the issuance of titles and renewal of leases and leasing of Company properties.
Participate in the development of Company policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure compliance of the same.
Ensure that contractual risks are efficiently managed.
Co-ordinate and ensure representation of the Company in courts or other judicial authorities.
Manage the Company’s Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism.
Oversee development of preventive legal policies and strategies aimed at forestalling disputes, controversies and litigation.
Oversee the Legal Registry.
Ensure safe custody of the Company Seal, Corporation’s legal instruments, Legal documents, Title documents, intellectual property records and all other Corporations properties / Assets.
Liaise with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters.
Oversee compliance audit in the Company.
Prepare periodic work progress reports.
Prepare departmental budgets, work plans and procurement plans.

Person specifications:

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Law from a recognised institution.
A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised institution.
Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Must be a Certified Public Secretary.
Must be a member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience with five (5) at a managerial position.
A leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
Must demonstrate working knowledge of computer applications.
Must demonstrate leadership and excellent communication skills.
Must demonstrate ability to be a team player.

If you meet the requirements for this role, please download the form provided below, fill it out in a Word document, and email it along with your CV, ID, certificates, and any other relevant documents to executiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com, quoting reference code KSL/PKF004/23. more

Key responsibilities
Fund Raising

Develop strategies, implement, and monitor a comprehensive fundraising plan to develop and expand Faraja’s mission and objectives.
Cultivate and strengthen existing donor relationships and actively pursue prospects by using multiple cultivation techniques including one-on-one meetings, events, and other fundraising touchpoints.
Demonstrate and foster... respectful donor cultivation and stewardship within the team and the organisation.
Research, maintain and develop a regional and local list of individuals, foundations, and corporate prospects in the region.
Identify and develop relationships with corporate entities that adhere to Faraja’s gift acceptance policy.
Manage the grant funding process including the application and drafting of proposals and all necessary follow up.
Organise fundraising events that will raise visibility of and funds for Faraja’s program.
Primary point of contact for funding, donations and fundraising event inquiries.
Provide regular reports on Faraja’s programs and services with relations to fundraising activities and budgets.
Develop and implement an effective resource mobilisation and sustainability plans and ensure alignment with Faraja’s direction.

Communication

Increasing awareness and generating wide uptake of Faraja services
Manage the day-to-day social media platforms.
Ensure consistency of messaging in all fundraising communications.
Develop fund-raising publications, communications materials, such as press releases, donor care letters and reports for Trustees.
Ensure engagement with and communication to Faraja Donors, Partners, and stakeholders is carried out professionally and within expected standards.
Ensuring good management and maintenance of a strong positive Faraja brand reputation.
Ensure Faraja’s profile is enhanced through active media presence.
Ensure there is a clear communication strategy which maximizes opportunities for advocacy, fundraising and builds Faraja’s reputation.
Establish strong trusted Donor, Partner and Stakeholder relationships that can be leveraged to help deliver the vision of Faraja.

Database Management

Maintains a complete and accurate database record of donors and funding received.
Ability to use research to identify donor prospects from Faraja’s current database.
Organise the donor database to ensure it responds to the Donor management needs of the Organisation.

Person specifications

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Project Management, Social Development or Health Systems Management, or other relevant degree
Master’s degree in a relevant field is added advantage
A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in the Not for Profit sector, in resource mobilisation, donor compliance and management, marketing, public relations, events management, developing sustainability strategies. Monitoring Evaluation Reporting and Learning, strategic networking, collaboration and partnership management, and records management
Must have had an executive career in community development, a health or clinical setting, community sector or like-minded Non-Governmental or Government Institution.
Must possess excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Must demonstrate ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals, flexibility and adaptability.
Must possess planning, coordinating, delegating and organising skills.
Must demonstrate ability to be a team player, build and manage relationships both internally and externally.
Must be analytical and demonstrate the ability to synthesize large amount of information for reporting and proposal writing purposes.
Must be proactive, creative, innovative and willing to take initiative.
Must possess negotiation and time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be proficient in information technology skills including virtual meeting platforms, MS Office Suite, internet, social media platforms, data processing and security. more

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the Company has the right and sufficient human resources to meet its objectives, management of the Human Resource function, including formulation, periodic review and implementation of Human resource policies, compensation and benefits, staff training and development, employee and industrial relations and staff performance... management.
Key responsibilities

Formulating and implementing Human Resource strategies, policies rules, regulations, and systems for the Company.
Coordinate recruitment, selection and on boarding programs in the Company.
Overseeing human resource planning and development.
Advise the Board and Management on human resource matters.
Coordinate staff performance management and succession planning in the Company.
Overseeing identification, designing and implementing of training programs based on identified needs.
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of staff training and development programmes
Coordinate coaching and mentoring programs in the Company.
Providing guidance on development and updating of the human resource database.
Overseeing staff induction and on-boarding programs.
Coordinate periodic reviews, updates and implementation of human resource instruments.
Ensuring preparation and compiling staff deductions.
Managing employee relations programs and ensuring staff discipline is maintained.
Update human resource database in the Company.
Coordinating staff welfare.
Managing human resource communication and human resource information management systems.
Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations related to health and safety, human immunodeficiency virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse, Gender and Disability Mainstreaming and other requirements in working environment.
Oversee staff payroll administration and statutory deductions.
Managing staff separation.

Person specifications

A minimum of Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management / Social Science / Business related field or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Must be a Certified Human Resource Professional.
Must be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing.
Must be a licensed Human Resource practitioner.
A Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution.
A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in a managerial position in public or private sector.
A leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
Must demonstrate working knowledge of computer applications.
Must demonstrate leadership and excellent communication skills.
Must demonstrate ability to be a team player. more

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of leadership and guidance in the development, acquisition, and evaluation of germplasm aimed at producing high-yielding, disease-tolerant seed varieties. The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing plant-breeding programs and undertaking collaborative research with other research institutions.
Key... Responsibilities

Oversee the development, evaluation, and release of maize, wheat, oil crop, millet, sorghum, and pasture varieties for Kenya, East, and Central Africa region.
Coordination of collection, collation, analysis, and interpretation of appropriate data from crop experiments undertaken.
Registration of Company varieties in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa catalog for sale.
Maintenance and supply of breeder’s seeds for maize, wheat, oil crop, millet, sorghum, and pasture varieties.
Screen various seed dressing products, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides in order to apply corrective measures for biotic and abiotic plant stresses.
Description of released varieties in terms of distinctiveness, uniformity and stability.
Development and implementation of plant breeding programs and ensuring phytosanitary protocols are established and followed for maximum crop productivity and seed health.
Coordinate identification and leasing of appropriate and adequate research land within and outside the Company for Research programs.
Undertake collaborative research with other research institutions.
Monitoring of seed technology trends through regular attendance and presentation to international bodies, conferences and workshops.
Representing the Company in the development and harmonization of seed rules forums conducted by Seed Traders of Kenya and others.
Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System in the department.
Development and assignment of performance targets to staff and appraisal of staff performance annually.
Oversee implementation of agreed work plans and attainment of performance targets by staff in the department.
Submit released Company crop varieties for registration for protection purposes Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services and foster Intellectual Property Rights issues through the Plant Breeders Association of Kenya.
Spearhead the implementation and utilization of the departmental approved budget.
Coordinate delivery of approved breeders’ seeds of various crops to the Basic Seed Unit.
Preparation of departmental technical reports and board papers as required.

Person specifications

A minimum of a master’s degree in Plant Breeding or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A Bachelor’s degree in Plant Breeding, Agriculture, Botany, Crop Science or any related field from a recognized University.
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience with five (5) years in a managerial position.
Must have released at least three (3) seed varieties.
A leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Must have a working knowledge of computer applications.
Must demonstrate leadership and excellent communication skills.
Must demonstrate the ability to be a team player and work in a multicultural environment. more

The Systems and Cyber Security Administrator will report directly to the Information Technology and Communications Manager and will oversee the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) section unit.
Key Responsibilities

Carry out system integration for client engagement from definition phase through implementation.
Evaluate and modify internally developed systems and patch third party... systems to ensure efficient integration and user friendliness.
Manage systems access by assigning and changing systems rights.
Participate in staff training on use of the system and support systems security.
Take necessary measures and techniques to protect the system from virus and malware attacks that could lead to inappropriate modification of data.
Audit the impact of security technology and developments in technology to improve service delivery and support the Company to remain abreast with technological developments.
Participate in the procurement of quality systems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose system errors and implement solutions.
Respond to user queries and / or complaints and take corrective action and escalate to the Information, Communications and Technology Manager.
Develop simple software programs as and when required to meet short term system requirements and modifications.
Conduct regular information backups as per the laid down Information, Communications and Technology procedures.
Implement an effective and efficient security system that ensures network, systems and data security and recovery from internal and external security threats.
Assist in the formulation and implementation of disaster recovery and loss prevention plans and procedures to ensure business continuity in case of disasters.
Identification of business security issues, design, analysis and implementation off security technology based on logical design requirements.
Oversee the physical security and safety of Information Technology systems.
Provide technical advice to management and staff on computer and data security issues and create awareness on security issues through training programmes.
Prepare monthly reports on the Company’s Information Technology security assurance and performance.

Person Specifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field
Relevant computer training certification e.g. CNE, CEH, MCSE, IMIS etc.
At least Three (3) years’ relevant experience.
Must possess and demonstrate knowledge and application of ICT policies
Must have experience in software program development
Must demonstrate the ability to build relationships and remain customer centric. more

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

Verifying company financial information
Addressing all queries arising from the semi senior /seniors regarding the audits
Supporting the accounting and auditing teams in their daily functions
Preparing audit reports and statements for review
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Result Areas:

Effective and timely execution of Audit related... assignments
Effective contribution to the department’s development initiatives

Qualifications and Competencies Required:

Graduate in the field of accounting, finance or any other related field
Pursuing or planning to pursue a professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA
Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and oral
Professional competence, timeliness and mastery of subject matter. more