Vacancies at Summit Recruitment and Search

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the system and server infrastructure of the company including testing & troubleshooting
• Develop, obtain approval and report on the IT budget
• IT security and audit compliance management including ISO27001 including anti-fraud and cyber security threat reduction and penetration tests, legal and Government compliance
• Internal and external audit management
• Develop, maintain and update IT plans, procedures and processes
• Manage the IT team within the support team including the IT Helpdesk and Cyber-Security
• Manage software releases and administration of users
• Manage Group IT Helpdesk and Office Communications Network including PBX and ACD systems
• Adhere to, and lead compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Assist other departments and lead and report on projects as requested by the Programme Manager
• Projects and reporting as directed by Director IT / VP OATS

Skills/Qualifications:

• Computer science / engineering or equivalent from a recognized university
• Cloud Technical certifications in Microsoft 365, Mimecast or Others
• Professional certifications in IT Security (CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM) is essential.
• Requires minimum of 5 year’s technical experience in telecom industry at least 3 years in second level B/OSS technical support or equivalent, management experience essential
• NetSuite administrator / developer (desirable)
• Software development skills (Javascript, Java, Powershell)
• System architecture and analysis, design and modeling skills (BPMN)
• Database management qualifications and skills (Oracle, MS SQL, MySql)
• Cloud infrastructure platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS)
• System administration (Linux, Windows)
• Security and risk management, cyber resilience, backup and recovery, Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web Proxy, Mimecast and Security Threats
• Technical experience of operations/business support systems and CRM and ERPs
• Data protection compliance and information security management system ISO 27001, NIST, CSF
• Team leader and manager, motivator, client focused, relationship builder
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, passion for technology and innovation
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and think creatively, mentor, coach and train others
• Efficient time management, fast learner in a fast-paced dynamic environment

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Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from posting job openings to onboarding new hires.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture through effective communication and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of performance management systems.
• Facilitate regular performance reviews and feedback sessions.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and develop relevant programs.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business goals and align HR strategies accordingly.
• Advise leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Evaluate and enhance HR processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for automation and the implementation of HR technologies.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are in compliance with legal requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as an HR Specialist, preferably in the technology industry
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficient in HRIM and other relevant HR software
• Certification in Human Resources and preferably a member of HRIM is a plus.

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Key Responsibilities

• Handle all visitors and enquiries at the reception desk.
• Manage visitors’ appointment schedules.
• Welcome and serve refreshments to clients and visitors.
• Maintain a contact list for all clients and/or visitors.
• Undertake switchboard duties; answer and manage all telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner, redirect calls to the intended recipients, respond to general enquiries, take and relay messages for members of staff.
• Receive, acknowledge, sort and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail and documents.
• Record and dispatch all outgoing mail.
• Manage the boardroom and meeting rooms bookings.
• Ensure the reception area, meeting rooms, and boardroom are always neat and clean.
• Represent the firm in a modest and professional manner.
• Typing or drafting correspondence.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Supervisor in line with the Administrative Assistant role.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have not more than one year of experience in Front Office Management.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• A positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Honest, trustworthy, and experienced handling multicultural clientele.
• High level of organization, multitasking, and timeliness.
• Experience working in a busy and fast-paced environment.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct and manage new variety screening trials across multiple sites within East Africa to support product development.
• Engage and collaborate with both large-scale and smallholder farmers to ensure the adoption and optimal use of new and existing seed varieties.
• Regularly report progress, findings, and insights to the Regional Manager & Global Agronomist.
• Work closely with the sales team to convert development work into product sales, offering technical support and insights to drive sales performance.
• Travel extensively within the East African region to oversee trials, engage with farmers, and support sales activities.
• Gather and analyze market data to refine product offerings and support continuous improvement.
• Educate farmers and sales teams on the benefits and proper usage of existing and new seed varieties through workshops, field days, and one-on-one sessions.
• Exhibit a high level of self-motivation, energy, and enthusiasm to drive product development and sales efforts.
• Provide technical and Agronomical support to international growers and exporters

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Degree/Masters in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in agronomy, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in the vegetable seed industry.
• Predominantly English language, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including International farmers, Smallholder Farmers, sales teams, and regional managers. Swahili also extremely useful.
• In-depth knowledge of agricultural practices, particularly related to vegetable crops, seed variety development, and agronomic trials. Practical experience/understanding of Global GAP, BRc, Basis, FACTS, HACCP, F2F, Leaf, Iso 9001 etc will be extremely useful.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret trial results and market feedback for product improvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the East African region.
• Ability to translate development work into product sales, supporting the commercial objectives of the company.
• Self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Forming client relationships – meeting with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders to build relationships and understand requirements
• Liaising regularly with global functional leads for support on responsibilities, including sessions presenting and discussing plans, progress and performance
• Liaising regularly with other areas of the East Africa teams to collaborate and to keep up to date with progress
• Working closely with line manager to utilise their support and to accurately report information and performance via regular governance
• Leading on assessments (technical, social and political) of potential sites to understand suitability for a project
• Forming and maintaining productive, professional relationships with county water officials and village leaders

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in commercial, operations or technical teams in the water or wider WASH sector
• Experience in managing projects and programmes from inception to completion to deliver operational results
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with government officials, local communities, and contractors.
• Must have proven experience working with government and private institutions within Kenya
• Technical experience working in the water or wider WASH sector is essential
• Must demonstrate patience and the ability to explain data and reports in a clear and concise manner
• Must demonstrate good data analysis skills
• Experience on mapping, GIS, or design/modelling software is desirable Soft Skills:
• Must demonstrate high levels of integrity and ethical behaviour
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently with limited micromanagement
• Must have strong understanding of measures of performance
• Must have exceptional organisational skills and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail
• Must demonstrate excellent, management, leadership and presentation skills
• Must have outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities