UNICEF Fund Monitoring Specialist, P-3, Nairobi, Kenya

Purpose of the Position

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for mitigating risks related to all sectors.

Key Expected Results

• Conducts regular assessments of Implementing Partners in order to ascertain that programme funds are being used for the purpose they were intended for by developing & implementing an Assurance Activities Plan, including Spot-checks, Programmatic Reviews and Scheduled Audits.
• Participate in Spot-checks.
• Follow-up on Sections' Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfers HACT(financial and programmatic) spot-checks and their action on the pertaining recommendations.
• Establish a central Project Cooperation Agreement database.
• Manages the locally established transactions processing center (VISION Hub);
• Ensures completeness and soundness of transactions supporting documents in accordance with UNICEF rules and regulations prior to initiating the process in SAP/VISION system.
• Reviews/updates the office roles mapping, manages the VISION manager service system and acts as the SAP/VISION training resource person and coordinator.
• Updates and implements the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Plan and related mitigation measures for the identified high risk areas.
• Follow up on key risks identified in the ERM plan by consulting staff in Nairobi and Field Offices, the effectiveness of mitigation measures and look for solutions to risks in all CO categories.
• Ensure audible programme documentation is available, accessible and meet auditing standards.
• Coordinate operations and programme self-assessment exercises.
• Review whether the decisions and/or recommendations of previous audit reports have been followed through by the office.
• Review the pace of project progress and identify and analyse the causes for delays.
• Meets with national and international agencies covering the management of programme/projects.
• Participates in meetings with Ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements. Assists in the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Advanced university degree in accounting, business administration, economics, financial management or related field(s) is required.
• Certification from an accredited professional accountancy body or chartered accountancy institute in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree may be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in Finance, Budgets, Accounting or directly-related field is required.
• Previous work experience within an international organization is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
• Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential.
• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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Academic Director, Kenya

Academic Director, Kenya
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

This is an unusual opportunity for a talented teacher, curriculum director, or school leader, particularly someone with an education reform background (KIPP, Uncommon, TFA, similar).

Bridge International Academies: Knowledge for all.

Roughly 2.7 billion people live on less than $2/day. In their communities, there is a huge gap between the education offered and the needs of the population. Too often the schools available to them fail. The quality offered is poor, teachers are unresponsive and occasionally abusive, and fees are expensive. Even "free" government schools can cost anywhere between $2 and $12 per month after all of the additional fees (some sanctioned, some not) are added up. 55% of families end up choosing private schools instead, but then fear for the stability and sustainability of their choice as many schools close after only a few years of service. Both the government schools and the private schools tend to lack well-conceived curriculum, student achievement data, and the capacity to react to that data.

Families are actively searching for a better academic alternative.

Enter Bridge International Academies. As of January 2013, Bridge is operating more than 130 academies, serving roughly 50,000 pupils, in Kenya. Bridge is one of the fastest growing education enterprises in the world, with plans to open 100 new academies in Kenya alone in 2013 and to expand internationally thereafter.

Bridge utilizes a scripted-learning education methodology coupled with "big data" (all teachers have tablets for instruction, assessment, and data-gathering) that allows us to make curriculum a little better every day.

With plans to enroll ten million students ten years from now, Bridge International Academies offers a tremendous opportunity to grow with one of the world's most exciting, ambitious, and socially conscious companies, with leadership roles available across a number of competencies and geographies.

Academic Director, Kenya

Overview:

We are seeking an Academic Director to oversee all aspects of the academic program within our largest market – Kenya. The Academic Director is ultimately responsible for educational outcomes across Bridge International Academies in Kenya.

Responsibilities of the Academic Director, Kenya, include:

1. Working with Boston-based Academics Team and Nairobi-based Operations Team to roll-out new curriculum and introduce programmatic innovations. This will be roughly 40% of the Academic Director's job.
2. Managing in-country directors and overseeing recruitment and training for thousands of teachers and Academy Managers annually. This will be another 40% of the role.
3. Representing Bridge with key national stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and other government education officials. This will be 20% of the role.

The Academic Director, Kenya, will report to the Chief Academic Officer.

Requirements:

The Academic Director, Kenya, must be a data-driven individual with experience developing and managing cultures of high performance and high expectations. You must be a great academic leader who understands exceptional instruction and can motivate and support others in realizing a vision of academic excellence.

In addition, the Academic Director, Kenya, must:

• Be a self-starter and problem-solver, who thinks three and four steps ahead.
• Be hard working and collaborative, with the tenacity to plow through challenges and an appreciation for teamwork toward achieving a shared vision.
• Be both detailed and results-oriented, driven by the data that will allow us to know what is working and what isn't working for kids.
• Be humble, seeking out feedback, internalizing it, and using it to get better.

The Academic Director, Kenya, will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

How to apply

To apply, visit the Jobvite site here: http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oL0BXfw3&s=idealist

Multimedia Associate

We are seeking a minimum two year commitment from an exceptional early career photo and video professional to lead multimedia strategy and development for our international automotive brand – a truly unique opportunity to create impact on a global scale. The role will require a working relationship with the venture's CEO, Marketing Associate, Organisation Associate and the Design, Sales and Operations teams. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Photography

1. Conceptualise photographs that effectively convey the Mobius story, social impact and selectaspects of our operations – including the team, customer, build process and product.

1. Capture photographs of the Mobius product, team, operations, environment and customer experience coordinating all associated logistics to ensure a smooth stakeholder process.

1. Shortlist and edit photographs to world-class standards and ensure consistent alignment with the high-quality Mobius brand.

1. Organise all photographic content in a clear and systematic structure, ensuring easy and timely access to content across the organisation.

Videography

1. Conceptualise and storyboard video projects and films that effectively and compellinglyconvey the Mobius story, social impact and select aspects of our operations.

1. Capture high-quality video and audio footage as part of agreed video projects and direct stakeholders to deliver associated content sequences against storyboard.

1. Edit video footage to world-class standards and pair with appropriate audio content, ensuring consistent alignment with the high-quality Mobius brand.

1. Conduct and film professional interviews with members of the Mobius team, our customers, specific suppliers and other select industry partners.

1. Organise all video content in a clear and systematic structure, ensuring easy and timely access to content across the organisation.

Social Media

1. Document stories from customers and end-users of our vehicles through written word,photography, graphic design, music and videography.

1. Develop and lead our social media strategy, including defining content schedules and managing media partners.

1. Create professional, compelling and thought-provoking content for social media through channels such as Twitter, Facebook, SMS and the Mobius Motors blog.

1. Maintain our overarching social media presence, ensuring continual feed of appropriate information and timely engagement with our followers.

1. Support Marketing Associate to design still image advertisements for publication in local and global magazines, websites and outdoor media.

1. Support Marketing Associate to develop professional video deliverables for product advertisements on national television and online.

1. Support Marketing Associate in the design and development of appealing automotive brochures and fliers that effectively communicate the values of the Mobius brand.

1. Support Organisation Associate to create content for communications with funders and other external stakeholders on a periodic and ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate should combine outstanding artistic and design skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team. They should possess a strong skill set in setting a creative vision and producing world-class photographs, videos and marketing literature

Required

• Bachelors degree from a top university worldwide

• 2+ years experience in photojournalism, media, creative design, photography or film

• Strong and diverse photo/video portfolio (preferably award winning)

• Ability to take ownership and accountability of project timeline and results

• Ability to effectively communicate timelines and project progress with both internal and external management teams

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team

• Excellent problem solving ability in a cross-functional and multi-cultural environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Extreme patience and a good sense of humour

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and build rapport with others

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Lightroom and Illustrator

• Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Final Cut Pro

• Proficiency in Adobe, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Access to your own professional camera equipment (Mobius will not provide this equipment)

• A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal oriented, flexible, and able to deal well with setbacks

• Comfort with spending 10-25% of time traveling within East Africa, possibly on short notice, and into rural areas (camping when necessary)

Desired

4+ years related experience in photojournalism, media, creative design, photography or film

Fluency in Kiswahili (the national language of Kenya)

How to apply

http://www.mobiusmotors.com/join-us/

Research and Evaluation Manager

Position Overview

Living Goods is entering a period of rapid growth, with growing operations in Uganda and expansion into Kenya with the goal of building a national network of micro entrepreneurs delivering vital products and services to communities. At LG we drive management decisions with quality data. We collect extensive data on product sales, mobile marketing, and household health. Rigorous evaluation of what works is also core to us.

We are looking for someone who can lead our M&E, quality control and impact strategy in the region. The ideal candidate would bring significant practical experience in monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis, and quality control, as well as strong analytical and strategic thinking ability and the capability to work independently and lead his/her own work. We expect the candidate to be proactive and energetic with a 'start up' attitude, ready to roll up their sleeves to get things done.

Preference for this position to based out of our regional offices in Kampala, Uganda, or Nairobi, Kenya.

Living Goods has been featured in The New York Times, TIME Magazine, The Economist, and The Huffington Post, read more here: www.livinggoods.org/news-media/news/

Responsibilities

• Impact strategy and metrics: Recommend data-driven impact strategy and metrics based on primary and secondary research and organizational priorities, including maternal and child health interventions and behaviors.
• Research: Design, implement, and coordinate high quality research to support strategy, market research, operations research, and impact evaluation.
• Quality Control: Apply best practices in quality control and monitoring to manage LG's quality control systems.
• Analysis: Analyze field research data to derive insights to improve LG strategy, decision making

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in public health, economics, development studies, public policy (or equivalent)
• Significant experience with data analysis and software: e.g., STATA, SPSS, Excel. Well versed in data analysis methods and statistics including regression analysis, pivot tables, and cluster analysis, etc.
• Experience designing research studies including customers surveys, randomized trials, etc.. Experience designing/managing large-scale household surveys in developing countries desirable. Experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods desirable.
• Experience in maternal and child nutrition a plus.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and professional maturity; ability to work independently, think creatively, learn quickly and know when to seek support;

Compensation

1. A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health, vacation, and bonus opportunity.
2. The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for others.

How to apply

How to Apply

Please submit a single file with resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@livinggoods.org. Kindly include:

• How you heard about this position
• Current and desired salary
• Optional - Links to any content that helps us know you better: LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs, Facebook
• Optional - Samples of any work you proud of
• Please include "Research and Evaluation Manager" in the subject line.

Global Leader of Technology

A business that changes lives… including yours

Do you want your work to matter? Do you have serious business chops and want to use them to make a difference not just make a buck? Are you just looking for a change, or are you looking for the chance to changes millions of lives for the better, including yours? If the answer is yes, read on.

Living Goods' is entering a period of exciting expansion. To support our vision to dramatically increase access to life-changing products, Living Goods is seeking a Product Innovation Lead to drive LG's product strategy and develop innovative products that make money and make a difference in the lives of our customers and our agents. The ideal candidate will bring a blended background of exceptional private and social sector experience. We are particularly looking for candidates with product development and sourcing experience in consumer packaged goods, and ideal if that experience has focused on emerging markets.

Read more about our innovative organization as featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, NPR,and TIME Magazine at www.livinggoods.org/news-media/news/

Responsibilities

• Strategy: Oversee product and merchandising strategy with the goal of improving sales and profits while maximizing human impacts.
• Product Development: Work with suppliers and manufacturers to design and develop new products that meet our business and impact goals.
• Research and analysis: Analyze sales and social impact results, conduct guerilla consumer research and scour the marketplace for new product ideas.
• Sourcing and Inventory Management: In collaboration with our country teams manage sourcing, purchasing, inventory planning and delivery logistics to achieve low cost of goods, minimize stock outs and maximize inventory turns

This position is ideally based in San Francisco but we can accommodate telecommuting for the right candidate. Requires travel 10-30% of the year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in one or more of the following: consumer product design, development, and sourcing, retail merchandising. With background in any of the following product categories: packaged foods, personal care, home care. Experience in developing and selling products for emerging markets will be particularly useful.
• Strong project management experience
• Solid number cruncher and excel master

• Experience working with culturally diverse teams in developing countries, preferably in Sub Saharan Africa
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally up to 30% of time
• BA required; Masters degree in a relevant field preferred.

Compensation

A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health, vacation, 401k, and bonus opportunity. The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for others.

Life at Living Goods

Living Goods is aiming to make game-changing, landscape-shifting changes that dramatically improve the lives of the poor. We think big but we operate small and nimble. At LG you will have the chance to use your creativity and work with your teammates to conceive and test new ideas every day. If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture, if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues, if you know how to fail fast and learn fast, if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor, you will be happy at Living Goods. Seewww.livinggoods.org/principles.

At Living Goods we believe the poor deserve better health, a better deal, and a chance at a better life. Living Goods supports networks of 'Avon-like' micro entrepreneurs who go door-to-door teaching families how to improve their health and wealth, and selling low-cost, life-saving, life-changing products like fortified foods, simple treatments for malaria and diarrhea, water filters, clean cook stoves, and solar lights. Living Goods seeks nothing less than a disruptive reinvention of distribution in the developing world, through networks of franchised micro entrepreneurs who leverage LG's brand, buying power and powerful mobile marketing tools to deliver vital products, at accessible prices, to the people who need them most.

How to apply

How to Apply

Please submit a single file with resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@livinggoods.org. Kindly include:

• How you heard about this position
• Current and desired salary
• Optional - Links to anycontent that helps us know you better: LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs, Facebook
• Optional - Samples of any work you proud of
• Please include "Global Lead of Technology" in the subject line.

For more information about Living Goods, please visit: www.livinggoods.org

follow us @Living_Goods

East Africa Mobile Technology Manager

Mobile Technology Manager

Mobile phones are transforming lives all over the world, most dramatically in developing countries. At Living Goods we believe that mobile technology will become our single most transformative tool for success: empowering our agents to sell and earn more, dramatically lowering our cost to market and monitor, enabling real time sales force management and igniting social connections that drive impact and business success. To accelerate the development of our powerful mobile technology platform, Living Goods seeks an energetic and resourceful Mobile Technology Manager. This position will be responsible for fully leveraging and expanding our mobile system including new services, tools, and strategies that improve our profitability and deepen our impact.

About Living Goods

We believe that the poor are not helpless victims; they are resilient entrepreneurs and value conscious consumers. We empower the poor through our networks of 'Avon-like' micro-entrepreneurs who go door-to-door teaching families how to improve their health and wealth while selling affordable, high-impact products like simple treatments for malaria and diarrhea, fortified foods, water filters, clean cookstoves, and solar lights. Living Goods seeks nothing less than a disruptive reinvention of distribution in the developing world, through networks of franchised micro-entrepreneurs who leverage Living Goods' brand, buying power and mobile marketing tools to deliver vital products at accessible prices to the people who need them most. By combining the best practices from the worlds of micro-enterprise, franchising and public health, Living Goods is creating a fully sustainable system to improve the health, wealth, and productivity of the world's poor.

Read more about our innovative organization as featured in The New York Times, The Economist, Fast Company, and NPR. www.livinggoods.org/news-media/news/

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead the continued development of Living Goods mobile technology platform and suite of tools and services including: performance management systems, mobile money integration, direct response marketing, social selling tools, customer insight capabilities, and more.
• Ensure universal adoption and deep engagement with our mobile tools across all our field teams in East Africa.
• Manage and cultivate relationships with best in class technology contractors.
• Research and adapt best practices in mobile marketing strategies and tools for improving health and livelihoods among base of the pyramid consumers.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of work experience focused on mobile technology; preference to candidates with emerging market experience.
• Strong project management skills, experienced in managing projects that involve coding/software development, field testing, user training, etc.
• Experience working with culturally diverse teams in developing countries, preferably in Sub Saharan Africa.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the year, mostly overseas.
• University degree required, preference to candidates with Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business degrees.

Life at Living Goods

Living Goods seeks nothing less than a disruptive reinvention of high-impact product distribution in the developing world. We think big but we operate small and nimble. At Living Goods you will have the chance to work with an extraordinary team of changemakers to conceive and test innovative ideas every day. If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture, if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues, if you know how to fail fast and learn fast, and if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor, you will fit right in at Living Goods. Seewww.livinggoods.org/principles.

Compensation

A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health, vacation, 401k, and bonus opportunity. The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.

How to apply

How to Apply

Please submit a single file with resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@livinggoods.org. Kindly include:

• How you heard about this position.
• Current and desired salary.
• Optional - Links to any content that helps us know you better: LinkedIn, Twitter, blog, or relevant work samples.
• Please include "East Africa Mobile Technology Manager" in the subject line.

For more information about Living Goods, please visit: www.livinggoods.org

follow us @Living_Goods

International Logistics Associate

Wanted

Logistics professional with 1-3 years of experience to develop the international logistics department.

Duration

Minimum two year's commitment, full-time job

Organization Description

Most of the world's poor are farmers, representing the largest and most uniform group of poor people in the world. One Acre Fund is a start–up non-profit in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Instead of giving handouts, One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We have laser–like focus on generating better lives for the people that we serve.

Job Description

The International Logistics Associate will be responsible for managing and developing the international logistics operations for One Acre Fund. This includes the importation of large quantities of fertilizer and a variety of other goods through various ports in Africa, as well as any movement of inputs from country to country.

Responsibilities will include:

• Setting up, structuring, and developing a first-class International Logistics team.
• Hiring, training, and managing local logistics staff.
• Designing materials to train staff in importation/logistics and to retain organizational knowledge.
• Establishing and managing relationships with clearing agents, freight forwarders, transport companies to ensure that we get the best prices and the best service and know any relevant changes in regulation.
• Setting up brand new logistics channels for a variety of products that are needed by our country teams. In some countries, we have never imported products directly, so this will be a completely new operation.
• For countries where we have imported products before, analyzing where we can cut costs and improve the process.
• Serving as a central go-to point for international logistics knowledge in the organization. This involves understanding in detail the importation regulations, procedures, timelines, and costs for several countries and several products.
• Working with the in-country logistics/operations teams to identify opportunities to decrease costs and improve product quality by sourcing from abroad.

Qualifications

We seek exceptional professionals with a passion for logistics. Experience in an entrepreneurial environment is a plus.

Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Work experience in a demanding professional environment.
• 1-3 years experience in logistics field strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of logistics processes and terminology.
• Creativity and strong problem solving skills.
• Experience working internationally preferred.
• Leadership experience at work or outside of work.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible, but somewhat flexible

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one–on–one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high–level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions and countries. This results in fast career growth for our staff.

Sponsor International Candidates Yes

How to apply

To Apply Email cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: "International Logistics Associate" + name of the site that referred you).

Integration Engineer

We are seeking a minimum two year commitment from an exceptional and experienced automotive professional to ensure, throughout vehicle development, the virtual and physical integration of systems and the validation of performance – coherent with the targets agreed for the vehicle architecture. The role will require a close working relationship with the venture's Technical Director and the engineering team, along with the Supply Chain Associate and future manufacturing, procurement and logistics teams as well as various vendors. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Technical Development

1. Establish vehicle and system technical performance requirements with engineering teams. 2. Ensure validation tests and test reports are completed in accordance with program timelines. 3. Determine performance status, gaps to performance requirements and action plans to achieve requirements within program timing and design constraints. 4. Interact, integrate and drive results across cross-functional teams in engineering, supply chain, executive leadership and with suppliers. 5. Communicate periodic status and achievement plans to teammates and leaders. 6. Use analytical, benchmark or vehicle development tools / methods, as appropriate. 7. Author evaluation reports, program status reports, issue resolution tracking reports. 8. Create and execute timing, development and validation plans. 9. Work with Marketing to develop Product definition and manage the vehicle optional content. 10. Create and maintain Vehicle Technical Specifications outlining vehicle performance. 11. Work with engineering teams to create and maintain Subsystem Technical Specification. 12. Manage and Track vehicle mass roll up and BOM cost roll up. 13. Participate in and lead vehicle program integration team meetings. 14. Participate in program packaging team meetings when necessary. 15. Support program milestone reviews and provide clear program direction and status. 16. Coordinate and manage all virtual system information into a central master model. 17. Guarantee the completeness of vehicle content and the relevant documentation for internal and government vehicle approval. 18. Support product and process cost reduction activity or improvement initiatives throughout product lifecycle. 19. Participate in in-vehicle physical testing, evaluation and demonstration. 20. Understand laboratory and vehicle test procedures to determine system performance and interactions.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills in engineering and operations management with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team. They should possess a strong skill set in leading multi-function teams and developing, integrating and validating full vehicle content -within the automotive industry. They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground solution focussed – not overly academic.

Required - Bachelor degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or similar - 5+ years related experience in full live-cycle automotive product design/development engineering, from involvement concept phases through successful product launch and start of serial production - Exceptional leadership and clear sense of direction - Extreme patience and a good sense of humour - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with others - Exceptional integrity and a strong sense of ethics - Exceptional persistence and endurance to overcome significant challenges - Excellent problem solving ability in cross-functional and multi-cultural environment; able to define problems, collect relevant data, extract meaning from data, and draw valid conclusions - Exceptional analytical skills with regards to logistics analysis, data manipulation, and the ability to create information from data - Ability to effectively communicate timelines and project progress with both internal and external management teams - High sense of drive and urgency in achieving our vision - Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team - A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible and able to deal well with setbacks

Desired - Masters degree (or higher) in in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or similar - 10+ years related experience in creating, reviewing, interpreting and approving the vehicle requirements and their relation to the engineering BOM - Lean Six Sigma Certification - Fluency in Kiswahili (the national language of Kenya)

How to apply

www.mobiusmotors.com/join-us

Chief Of Staff

Description

We are seeking a minimum two year commitment from an exceptional mid career professional. The role will support the Chief Executive Officer and future executive hires in interactions with internal and external audiences. The Chief of Staff will support the CEO to organise and align strategic priorities with members of the senior team, manage internal and external CEO communications and messages, plan and prepare important meetings and own or identify placement of special projects, ensuring overall productivity of the CEO. Duties include:

Operations Management Oversight of all operations of the CEO including Board support functions, managing staff, budgets, administrative support, policies and procedures. Diplomatic solutions to complex circumstances:

1. Analyse and oversee CEO's calendar, including upward management of CEO and scheduling of engagements domestically and internationally. 2. Coordinate and oversee administrative support for the CEO to ensure deliberate, seamless and orderly day-to-day operation. 3. Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel arrangements, as well as timely meeting and event planning. 4. Schedule multifaceted conference calls, including drafting agenda and coordinating attendees. 5. Handle high-touch and/or confidential matters with external and internal stakeholders. 6. Organise and establish plans from ad-hoc and inconsistent practices and establish disciplined processes to achieve specific objectives. 7. Produce intricate Excel, Word and PowerPoint deliverables on behalf of the CEO and leadership. 8. Analyse data, research information, solve problems and coordinate projects on a proactive and reactive basis. 9. Participate-in and facilitate team meetings/events and other activities that improve operations and morale.

Communications Management Identification and management of priorities and critical issues that have public impact and require the attention of the CEO and/or the executive leadership team. 10. Develop and execute a consistent communication strategy from the CEO. 11. Work closely to manage community outreach and key stakeholder communication. 12. Ensure draft of presentations, speeches, letters and other formal CEO communications. 13. Manage email follow up, correspondence and process facilitation.

Strategic Management Collaboration within strategic and business planning processes as they relate to or intersect with the activities of the CEO and executive leadership team.

14. Grasp key priorities for the larger organisation and shape agenda accordingly. 15. Support the strategic planning process, priorities and platform by ensuring connectivity with the CEO and executive leadership team agenda(s), priorities, action planning and messaging. 16. Push CEO agenda forward and track priorities, including saying "no" when appropriate. 17. Own or identify areas for special projects related to the CEO needs. 18. Prepare CEO for speeches, press events, policy events and general meetings. 19. Attend all senior management and strategy meetings. 20. Communicate with CEO on key priorities, decisions and action items.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate should combine a unique blend of exceptional organisational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. They should possess an energetic disposition along with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and take initiative regularly. They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground solution focussed – not overly academic.

Required

• 3-4 years experience in an administrative role in a fast paced, demanding environment
• Ability to work strategically and cooperatively in a team environment with all levels of professional, technical and administrative staff
• Sound judgment, maturity, and sense of urgency with the ability to be decisive and thoughtful
• Highly credible, collaborative, professional and resourceful style
• Extremely trustworthy with the ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive information
• Executive presence, demonstrating comfort speaking internally/externally on behalf of the CEO
• Smart, strategic, diplomatic and proactive; working in a fast-paced, high-performance culture
• Exceptional attention to detail and high quality deliverable outputs
• Exceptional organisation skills with good time management and resourcefulness
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and to remain graceful under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism
• Excellent problem solving and analytical ability in cross-functional multi-cultural environment
• Exceptional written communication skills and with experience in writing compelling messages to external stakeholders; enthusiasm to communicate clearly, confidently, and precisely
• Extreme patience and a good sense of humour
• A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible and able to deal well with setbacks
• Comfort with extensive domestic and international travel when needed

How to apply

www.mobiusmotors.com/join-us

Mechanical Engineer

Mobius is an early stage social business working to enable mobility across Africa by transforming its automotive market. We recognise that appropriate transport is a key enabler to socio-economic development in deprived communities across the developing world and aim to unlock this vast potential by designing, manufacturing and selling a new vehicle for Africa, starting in Kenya.

Description

We are seeking a minimum two year commitment from an exceptional early career mechanical engineer to lead the engineering, build and test of a new vehicle that will form the basis of our main product offering into the African market – a truly unique opportunity to create impact on a global scale. The role will require a close working relationship with the venture's Design Engineer, Automotive Designer, Cost Engineer, Production Engineer as well as the local Kenyan mechanics and welders on the team. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Technical Engineering

1. Engineer prototype vehicle framework and select off-the-shelf systems collaboratively with Design Engineer and Cost Engineer, using computer-aided design packages; pay close attention to issues of safety, reliability, economy, aesthetics and functionality. Maintain feasibility of
2. Engineering approach for low volume production tooling and limited in-country resources. For example, steel stamping presses will not be available at initial production.
3. Determine the most suitable materials for space frame fabrication as well as the most appropriate systems to integrate within the framework (standard, off-the-shelf systems) collaboratively with the Design Engineer and Cost Engineer.
4. Review and revise engineering and/or production processes in response to feedback from colleagues, safety concerns, quality issues, loading requirements etc.
5. Advise and assist team of local Kenyan mechanics and welders on the prototype vehicle build and general workplace best practices (e.g. equipment safety standards).
6. Verify product feasibility of all welding processes and implementing programs to improve overall weld performance (e.g. conduct weld pry testing and weld teardowns).
7. Apply mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical principles and rigor to resolve engineering problems with appropriate solutions.
8. Ensure high quality standards throughout the vehicle build; develop test procedures and conduct tests using software packages and physical testing methods.
9. Utilise in-country equipment and materials and adapt approach to the low-tech resources available. For example a manual pressurised pipe bender versus computerised pipe bender.
10. Evaluate and ensure manufacturability, buildability, and integration with Design Engineer, Cost Engineer, Production Engineer and future Production Planners.
11. Identify, create solutions, and resolve technical design conflicts collaboratively with Design Engineer and Cost Engineer.

Project Management

1. Lead and facilitate engineering review sessions; revise approach with stakeholder feedback.
2. Take ownership of projects; plan milestones, timelines, budgets, resources and identify potential risks to deliver engineering aspects within agreed completion dates.
3. Be proactive regarding task completion and periodically advise wider team on project status, timing, resources, issues, and ability to deliver on-time with excellence.
4. Ensure adherence and compliance to general automotive industry engineering standards and best practices; maintain structured and versioned data outputs daily and backup data weekly.
5. Work as an active member of the team, ensure effective communication between colleagues and positively contribute regularly to meetings and briefings.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills in design and engineering with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team. They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground solution focussed – not overly academic.

Required

• Bachelor degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering or similar
• 3.4 GPA or higher from a top university worldwide
• 1-2 years of automotive-related experience, preferably on a vehicle build project
• Ability to read and write design and manufacturing drawings
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA or AutoCAD
• Welding experience and knowledge of weld quality controls
• Passion for prototype development and a pragmatic attitude
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team
• Extreme patience and a good sense of humour
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• High level of analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to self manage; taking ownership of projects: budgeting, work planning, resource management and reporting
• A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible and able to deal well with setbacks

Desired

• Masters degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering or similar
• 2-5 years of automotive-related experience, preferably on a vehicle build project
• Detailed understanding of automotive exteriors, interiors, manufacturing and operations
• Proficiency in COSMOS
• Hands-on experience with pipe bending and notching
• Involvement in a dune-buggy/sandrail build specifically
• Fluency in Kiswahili (the national language of Kenya)

How to apply

www.mobiusmotors.com/join-us

Cost Engineer

Mobius is an early stage social business working to enable mobility across Africa by transforming its automotive market. We recognise that appropriate transport is a key enabler to socio-economic development in deprived communities across the developing world and aim to unlock this vast potential by designing, manufacturing and selling a new vehicle for Africa, starting in Kenya.

Description

We are seeking a minimum two year commitment from an exceptional early career Cost Engineer to lead the overall vehicle cost management process for a new vehicle that will form the basis of our main product offering into the African market – a truly unique opportunity to create impact on a global scale. The role will require a close working relationship with the venture's CEO, Supply Chain Associate, Design Engineer, and Automotive Designer. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Cost Engineering

1. Provide guidance to the Automotive Designer and Design Engineer for proposed new or modified designs to achieve required function at minimum cost.
2. Develop cost estimates and projections for multiple vehicle commodities on Exterior and Interior; including Power Train, Chassis and Electrical. Utilise information ranging from written assumptions, sample parts, CAD models and engineering drawings.
3. Maintain feasibility of engineering approach for low volume production tooling and limited in-country resources. For example, steel stamping presses will not be available at initial production. Utilise in-country equipment and materials and adapt approach to the low-tech resources available.
4. Gather details and compile data to estimate all production costs considering raw materials, labour, equipment, tooling, for estimations.
5. Maintain all tooling and product cost information to assure the timely availability of data required for decision-making and to ensure conformity with budget directives.
6. Liaise with manufacturing plants and suppliers to assure most economical tooling, processing and operations that will contribute to profitable production.
7. Undertake competitive vehicle benchmarking to provide input for future model development.
8. Perform Value Add / Value Engineering. Generate cost reduction ideas through identification of process/product efficiencies that will reduce overall costs. Work with all stakeholders to achieve cost reduction targets.
9. Support Supply Chain Associate in specific sourcing work involving critical costs and engineering considerations; including analysis and trade-offs of functionality versus cost.
10. Support Design Engineer and Automotive Designer on broader engineering duties relevant to the development of current and future vehicle models.

Project Management

1. Lead and facilitate cost review sessions. Report risks and opportunities of cost status on a weekly basis.
2. Take ownership of projects; plan milestones, timelines, budgets, resources and identify potential risks to deliver engineering aspects within agreed completion dates.
3. Be proactive regarding task completion and periodically advise wider team on project status, timing, resources, issues, and ability to deliver on-time with excellence.
4. Ensure adherence and compliance to general automotive industry engineering standards and best practices; maintain structured and versioned data outputs daily and backup data weekly.
5. Work as an active member of the team, ensure effective communication between colleagues and positively contribute regularly to meetings and briefings.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate should combine outstanding quantitative skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team. They should be rigorous, pragmatic, details focussed and on-the-ground solution oriented – not overly academic.

Required

• Bachelor degree (minimum) in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Engineering Management or similar
• 3.4 GPA or higher from a top university worldwide
• 1-2 years of automotive-related experience
• Ability to read and understand design and manufacturing drawings
• Ability to evaluate and provide cost data on components in their commodity including direct material, direct labour and tooling costs
• Practical knowledge of VE and VA techniques and strong financial awareness
• High level of design awareness
• Ability to navigate CAD models in CATIA
• Passion for prototype development and a pragmatic attitude
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team
• Extreme patience and a good sense of humour
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• High level of analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to self manage; taking ownership of projects: budgeting, work planning, resource management and reporting

Desired

• Masters degree (or higher) in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Engineering Management or similar
• 2-5 years of automotive-related experience
• Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, Unigraphics or AutoCAD
• Solid knowledge of vehicle parts and subsystems and knowledge of part interaction
• Fluency in Kiswahili (the national language of Kenya)

How to apply

We are always looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision and possess the skills and attitude necessary to make a valuable contribution to our work in Africa. If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please apply online at www.mobiusmotors.com/join-us.