Application Developer

Position: Application Developer

Institution: KCB Bank

Deadline: 1st March 2021.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and how they translate to application features.
• Collaborate with a team of IT professionals to set specifications for new applications.
• Design creative prototypes according to specifications.
• Write high quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines.
• Perform unit and integration testing before launch.
• Conduct functional and non-functional testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications.
• Evaluate existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features.
• Develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code.
• Tech Stack; JAVA, Spring, CAMEL, React, JSON, Mongo d
• CI/CD and DevOps principles adherence and utilization.
• Prepare and execute all phases of the Agile Scrum to agreed standards and specifications.

 

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• University degree from a recognized institution preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology.
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• 3 years Technology experience with at least 2 years’ experience in developing enterprise grade highly scalable Java based applications.
• Excellent knowledge of at least two programming languages.
• Application development experience using any of the following technologies: 
  Java 1.8+, Spring Framework, Apache Camel, Spring Boot, Restful Services (JAX-RS), REST and SOAP API, Java Testing Frameworks(JUnit, Mockito, PowerMockito), Microservices, JPA/JDBI, Openshift. 
• A good understanding of Cloud infrastructure.
• Able to work with a variety of customers and collaborate with technical teams.
• Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, problem-solving and analytical skills.

The above position is demanding; for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

NB: In the event that you are invited to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents:

• National I.D.
• KRA Pin Card.
• Birth Certificate of self.
• Passport Photo (White Background).
• NSSF Card.
• NHIF Card.
• Police Clearance Certificate (less than 5 Months old).
• Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts.
• Certificates of Service from previous employers as applicable.

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Application Security Specialist

Vacancy: Application Security Specialist

Institution: KCB Bank

Deadline: 1st March 2021.

Regulatory Risk and Policies Manager

 Regulatory Risk and Policies Manager

Institution: KCB Bank

Deadline: 24th February 2021

Reporting to the Head, Compliance & Ethics, the position will provide compliance management to KCB Bank Kenya and provide KCB Group liaison to align activities to Regulatory and Industry standards and ensure the development of governing policies and their maintenance and availability, to ensure they are adequate, up-to-date, and to manage review, implementation, and performance, including addressing and reporting on policy and regulatory risk issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Risk Division and Senior Management in reviewing and maintaining up to date and adequate controls and policy framework that is responsive to the regulatory and internal compliance policy universe and strategic objectives.
• Maintain liaison externally and internally to keep aware of emerging issues and trends to work with respective areas and provide expert advice and guidance on national, regional and corporate policy initiatives.
• Support liaison with external regulatory agencies and maintain tracking and reporting on action on emergent or reported compliance issues.
• Support the recognition, assessment and communication of important policy issues to stakeholders.
• Analyze Rigour and incident reports to identify and report on key themes requiring internal policy action, and report recommendations for adoption, including follow-up for implementation.
• Be responsible to provide first line assessment and assurance of the availability of adequate administrative and organizational tasks & structures to support the effective application of policies.
• Provide periodic assessment of the up to date status of policies and maintain policy tracking and monitoring to ensure policies are up to date.
• Work with Bank units to guide policy development through the policy development lifecycle to obtain relevant buy-in and Board or Senior Management approval.
• Maintain the Group policy catalogue and version control system to ensure easy availability of tracked policies, and work with the Compliance & Risk Rigour Section to support policy implementation.
• Provide KCB Group liaison to collate and report on Regulatory matters and policy status across KCB Group entities.
• Provide policy liaison at peer levels across specialist and risk functions. (Legal, Audit, Risk, HR, Finance, including Forensic investigations and Insurance).

Job Requirements:

• Degree from a University recognized by CUE. MBA degree will be an added advantage
• At least one risk-relevant professional qualification, GARP Level II, GARP ICBRR, IRM, PRMIA, will be an added advantage.
• 7 years of wide-ranging bank experience, having a minimum of 5 years’ middle-level management experience, in Compliance / Audit related roles.
• Proven experience engaging with Banking Regulator, with demonstrated sound understanding of the regulatory environment including CBK Prudential Guidelines 
• Good knowledge of money laundering issues and KYC requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of bank-wide Business functions, Administration and Supervisory skills.
• Leadership competencies in Operational Decision making and Strategic Planning
• Good management skills including organizational, presentation & communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated high integrity.

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment Portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Workshop Technician I/II/III

Report to: Workshop Manager

Deadline: 28 February, 2021

Function

This position is a level above the workshop assistant and is responsible for providing professional services and fitting of products on customer vehicles, diagnosing any irregularities and giving recommendations that will enhance customer satisfaction.  

Accountabilities

• Ensure the vehicle is parked into the correct bay.
• Ensure that the correct product has been received from the store as per the job card for fitting on to the customer’s vehicle.
• In case of products being fitted, remove the old product from the vehicle and replace and fit the new products.
• Provide any services as specified on the job card.
• Ensure that fitment and services are done using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Offer and carry out free check-up for products that we offer if the customer accepts.
• Cross sell other products and services.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping within the workshops by cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Maintain a safe working environment and assist with improving overall presentation of the workshop.
• Ensure safety of all operations both on our equipment and customer vehicles at all times.
• Wear protective and safety equipment provided at all times.
• Participate in regular health and safety meetings.
• Help identify workshop hazards and develop ways to control them.
• Ensure that all workshop jobs are done in the shortest time possible while maintaining safety at all times.
• Perform any other duties assigned to you.

Competences

• Understanding all workshop tools and equipment completely.
• Following instructions & procedures.
• Exceeding customer expectations.
• Coping with pressure.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements of this job are:

•  KCSE / O-level certificate.
• Certificate in automobile mechanics. 
• At least 2 years’ experience as assistant workshop manager in our organization or at least 2-3 years in a similar position in the automobile industry.
• Good knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics and pneumatic machines.
• Computer literacy in MS Office packages. 

Certifications

• Grade Test any level

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Officer – Independent Review of Objections

Department: Legal Services and Board Coordination

Division: Tax Dispute Resolution Division

Section: Independent Review of Objections     

 Deadline: 4th March 2021

Responsible for (Purpose of the job)

• Analysis of taxpayer objections, making recommendation on objections, communicating objection decisions, preparing and updating program reports.

Tasks and outputs:

• Review lodged objections for validity
• Collect information and documents from the taxpayer and the assessing department
• Review documents submitted to support the objection.
• Participate in consultative meetings with the assessing department and the taxpayers
• Preparation of submissions for review by supervisor and Presentation to the Objections Review Committee
• Implementation of the recommendations of the Objections Review Committee
• Any other duties as allocated by the Supervisor

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Law or related disciplines from a recognized university.
• Must have a tax training and/or exposure to taxes administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Must be knowledgeable and ready to learn
• A good understanding of revenue statutes.

Minimum years of experience

• One (1) year work experience in a tax or dispute resolution environment in a comparable organization.

Competencies required for this role

• Strong analytical and judgement skills
• A quick learner and ready to take instructions
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Must be a person of integrity.
• Computer literate.

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Senior Mobile Product Owner

Company: M-KOPA

Type: Full time

Deadline: 28 February 2021

Job description

M-KOPA is seeking a Senior Mobile Product Owner. This role sits at the nexus between the business and technology to drive the vision for and delivery of our most important software product: our mobile app. Our goal is for the M-KOPA mobile application to become a personalized hub for our customers, allowing them to manage their loans, view their balances, pay for their products in installments, request and upgrade to new services, and support their financial development. While there has always been software that allows M-KOPA to control the devices that we offer, the M-KOPA mobile product represents a fundamental shift towards customer facing software products.

Responsibilities:

• You will be the owner of the M-KOPA Mobile Software Product.
• You will work closely with market research teams to understand user needs, define a vision for the product, and advocate for the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle.
• You will work closely with our data science team to sit inside of a given problem space and find solutions that the data guides you to. With all of your customer insights and all of the data at your fingertips, you will advocate mightily for what our customers need most.
• You will hear big ideas from all corners of the business and distill them into candidates for inclusion in our 6-month mobile product roadmap.
• You will help many business stakeholders come to consensus on 6-week backlog prioritization and clarify relevant trade-offs.
• You will manage the product development lifecycle to achieve goals and hit feature launch timelines.
• You are an excellent collaborator. You will find the right methods to communicate with internal stakeholders to gather feature requirements, share updates on timelines, design around constraints, carefully manage expectations, and craft appropriate communications for the appropriate audience.
• Likewise, you will collaborate closely with engineering during the development cycle to make judgment calls as engineering constraints arise, with a bias towards shipping valuable work each sprint and iteratively improving on it later.
• You will become the authority on our mobile software, a resource for others in the company to rely on.
• To get a broad array of stakeholders aligned and invested, you will draft and present “product briefs” and process map documentation to outline highlevel scope for Epic and Feature level work.
• You will write feature specifications in user stories along with acceptance criteria in Gherkin syntax format.
• Using agile product process, you will move the user stories through refinement to meet our definition of ready.
• You enjoy communicating visually. You are comfortable refining wireframes and process maps to guide product design. From there, you will actively drive the design process with our nascent product designer, and perhaps outside designers.
• You lead by example, modeling Product Management best practices for the product team and the business. You are comfortable advocating for process improvements that will clear the path for you to do your best work.

Required Experience:

• Required education: No requirement
• Required relevant work experience: 4 years, including 1 year on a native mobile app
• Required languages: English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
• Preferred Experience:
• Preferred education: Masters of Business Administration
• Preferred relevant work experience: 6 years, mostly on native mobile apps
• Preferred languages: Fluent in English and proficient in a national language from one of our target markets 

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