Job Vacancy Announcement – Kemmcom Media & Communication PLC
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!KEMMCOM is a strategic advisory firm that provides value-added services to support business growth, mission advancement, risk mitigation, and the creation of sustainable entities with solid reputations. It operates at the intersection of business, government, and civil society.
We are a dynamic business with our headquarters in Addis Ababa, the political and influence capital of Africa. We embody the multiculturalism that is part of Ethiopia’s and Africa’s DNA and provide clients with services that use our international experience in ways that are tailored to their specific circumstances.
Kemmcom Media & Communication PLC would like to invite qualified and interested job seekers to apply for the following positions.
Position 1:- Finance and Administrative Manager
Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Services, the Finance and Administrative Manager is an important member of the Corporate Services team providing finance and administrative support to the KEMMCOM team in a collaborative work environment.
The ideal candidate would have a strong background in finance with strong written and verbal communication, analysis, and organizational skills. H/she ensures that the company meets its statutory and regulatory obligations and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle multiple activities at a time.
In addition to leading the in-house finance function at KEMMCOM, the Finance Manager leads financial assessment, system building, and compliance support work to KEMMCOM clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- As the Finance Business Partner (40%) for both external and internal stakeholders, the Finance Manager will:
- Develop and implement business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition when appropriate
- Develop and implement enthusiastic customer service culture from finance perspective for internal and external stakeholders
- Lead the process of annual review, preparation, and administration of wage and salary. – Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
- Monitor internal control, oversee and/or prepare periodic income statements and present to management periodic evaluation meetings.
- Lead the internal and external audit processes by working with internal clients and the external auditor
- Prepare and publish timely and periodic financial statements for different stakeholders like MOR, financial institutions, donors, and others
- Coordinate the preparation of statutory reporting of taxes
- Support month-end and year-end close process as appropriate
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Coach the finance officer, assistant, and/or other members of the finance team on policies, procedures, and progressively defend the company’s financial interests
- Manage records, receipts, and conduct periodic reconciliation of transactions
- Process invoices, prepare balance sheets, and become the business
- Monitor developments in the regulatory and policy space in the subject area and advice the company’s leadership
- Any other tasks assigned by the Head of Corporate Services and/or interim CEO
- Lead the financial system assessment process for KEMMCOM clients by interfacing with finance counterparts, auditors, and consultants
- Develop a financial management system to help clients achieve their long-term and short-term financial goals.
- Implement financial system components including finance manuals, workflows, and procedures as per the appropriate tax law
- Monitor, evaluate, and improve financial health of clients in accordance with provisions of the contract
- Any other tasks assigned by the Project Lead and/or Corporate Development Practice Lead
- As the HR business partner (40%) for both external and internal stakeholders, the Finance and Administration Manager will:
- Align business objectives with employees and management in designated departments.
- Implements the company’s recruitment plans and implementation of all recruitment operations
- Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management including coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions.
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retention.
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
- Provides guidance and input on corporate restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Identifies training needs for departments and individual executive coaching needs.
- Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success and follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
- Any other tasks assigned by the Project Lead and/or Corporate Development Practice Lead
- As the Procurement and Facilities Business Partner (20%) for both external and internal stakeholders, the Finance and Administration Manager will:
- Ensures all facilities, assets, and non-human resources are kept in working order, accounted for, maintained, and replenished.
- Coordinate and ensure procurement of goods and services in terms of Quality, Cost, and Durability principles
- Ensure availability of operationally deemed essential goods and services all the times.
- Keep proper registration and periodical count of inventories and fixed assets of the company.
- Projected start date: 15th January 2022
Job Requirements
Qualifications
A minimum of Bachelors degree in Accounting and/or Finance from a recognized University with a GPA of 3.0 and above. A Master degree and/or ACCA certification.
Experience and skillset
- Five years experience leading a finance and/or administrative function in a large sized enterprise in Ethiopia with more than 50 employees and annual revenues of more than 50million. Experience in a holding company structure or management of the finance and/or administrative function across multiple companies preferred.
- Experience working on accounting software like Peachtree and Sage
- Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-growing company and provide solutions to these growing pains
- Experience implementing IFRS reporting for SMEs and the transition from GAAP to IFRS.
- Exceptional experience in budget preparation, implementation, and tracking
- Experience in setting up, building, and managing cost and profit centers in a project setting.
- Ability to think strategically and execute with efficiency
- Understands and respects the importance of discretion in dealing with financial matters
- Strong adherence to standards, systems, and protocols in ensuring the financial health of the organization
- Ability to adapt to and perform well in a multicultural setting composed of people from different backgrounds and strong opinions
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
- Emotional maturity
- Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
Position 2: Head, Project Management Office
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Management: Develop and manage the Project Management Office (PMO).
More specifically: –
- Work with the CEO and practice heads to establish the company’s PMO
- Develop a Portfolio Management Framework; which includes project management methodologies, tools, project team organization structures, identification of risks, decision making responsibilities, etc.;
- Review existing project management policies, procedures, processes, and templates and develop new ones;
- Develop, and manage the short and long term roadmap for the PMO including how it relates to other companies and KEMMCOM’s stakeholder environment;
- Manage the funding and resources allocation and spending of all projects, by ensuring all projects have funding estimates, by properly planning and monitoring costs, both temporary and consulting services, and by participating in the development of operating and capital budgets;
- Conduct strategic, risk and contingency planning analysis as well as ensure longer-term forecast of the demand;
- Ensure risk and contingency awareness and training for relevant employees, project managers, associates, and consultants (where applicable);
- Monitor all projects, mentor other staff, and ensure alignment with the new Agile processes;
- Ensure institutional learning from projects;
- Ensure alignment among projects and practice heads;
- Manage some larger projects by himself as required
- Management and Strategic Planning
- Contribute to the development of strategic frameworks for the delivery of practice services; develops strategic directions and alternative service delivery options; develop business and operational plans;
- Participate in the development of operating and capital budgets; conduct strategic, risk and/or contingency planning analyses and prepare budget forecasts for ongoing support and renewal and for major projects; identify and choose the most cost-effective solutions that will meet overall service objectives;
- Contribute to the content and details of agreements, and how the resulting resources are to be allocated in order to deliver more effective services to the respective clients. Within delegated authority, approve expenditures and recommend invoices for payment for the acquisition of goods and services rendered in accordance with contract specifications; and recommend to management expenditures which exceed own delegated level of authority;
- Participate in the negotiation of the extent and level of service (in the case of a consulting contract), and evaluate and select the best proposal;
Communications, Innovation, PMO Trends
- Represent the PMO at internal and external meetings, working groups, committees, discussions, and meetings with senior management and as required, acts as an alternative for the CEO;
- Maintain regular communications with practice leads and department heads to discuss issues, policies, and practices;
- Liaise and engage with other project management stakeholders to research specific topics of interest to PMO services and support;
- Maintain an awareness of current and proposed project management and PMO issues and concerns within the industry and recommend potential solutions to meet expectations and forecasted requirements;
- Plan, create and conduct presentations to staff and partners on project management trends and developments; and
- Look for opportunities to leverage project management to achieve business unit objectives.
- Projected start date: 15th January 2022
Job Requirements
Qualifications
A minimum of bachelor’s degree in IT, Marketing, Construction, Business Administration and/or related fields from a recognized University with a GPA of 3.4 and above.
Masters in Project Management from a recognized University is preferred. Degrees in fields with a strong practice of project management in Ethiopia will be given priority.
Experience and skillset
- Five years of experience working in a medium to large size company in Ethiopia with a track record of successful project delivery.
- Experience in a project management role in a consulting company and/or knowledge-based company is strongly desired
- A strong track record of setting and meeting pre-defined targets
- Excellent oral representation, writing, and reading skills in English, ability to communicate in more than one Ethiopian language strongly desired
- Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-growing company and provide solutions to these growing pains
- Ability to think strategically and execute with efficiency
- Ability to put the customer first in every interaction involving the company and always look for ways to improve the customer experience through tactical and operational process
- Ability to work cross-functionally with teams and negotiate constructively for the purpose of business growth using evidence
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with current and potential clients.
- Expert level is written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic – Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
Position 3: Project Manager (Corporate Development)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads KEMMCOM’s proposal development, submission, and follow-up processes by coordinating team members, coaching associates and interns, and streamline the process from start to finish.
- Leads project start processes including employment and consultant recruitment and onboarding, installation of administrative, logistical, and accounting systems in the field; hiring local staff; sourcing vendors and subcontractors; and managing office and in-house arrangements, preparation of project planning documents, budgeting templates, project tracking, and reviews.
- Develop, executive and monitor small to large scale projects from start to finish.
- Co-leads research on the company strategy, competitor’s landscape, stakeholders, audiences, and other areas as part of the work of providing inputs to the strategy development process
- Compiles case stories on projects by conducting interviews, analyzing primary and secondary documents, and working with other team members and external vendors to publish case stories
- Lead the organization of events including workshops, seminars, training, and presentations for senior members of the team
- Leads the monitoring process of different projects to ensure they adhere to KEMMCOM’s quality standards.
- Completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the team’s ability to execute on projects.
- Co-leads the process of strengthening the practice area by providing in-depth research, policy analysis, and contributions to the publishing of research by the company.
- Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
- Co-leads the statutory and regulatory affiliations of the company in the assigned practice area including those with the Ethiopian Management Institute, Partners, Clients, and a broad stakeholder group of public and private sector actors.
- Manages strategic and operational relationships with different stakeholders and follows-up on outstanding operational matters.
- Projected start date: 15th January 2022
Job Requirements
Qualifications
A Masters degrees in Business Administration, Economics, Human Resources, and/or a related fields from a recognized University with a GPA of 3.4 and above.
Experience and skillset
- Five years of progressive experience in a similar role at a private or international organization
- Excellent project management experience with a track record of leading and executing large scale corporate development, training, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), human capital, and institutional development projects.
- Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-faced, and collaborative work environment.
- Expert level written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
- Emotional maturity
- Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently –
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
Position 4: Project Officer/Business Development
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Business Development Project Officer co-develops and executes KEMMCOM’s Business Strategy in a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate would have a strong background and/or interest in business development and partnership development with the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong presentation, written and verbal communication, project management, and business development skills. H/she will have experience and a proven track record of converting deals. The Project officer will have the ability to lead teams, work independently on projects from conception to completion, and work under the pressure of targets and handle multiple activities at a time.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs a thorough diagnostics of KEMMCOM’s current business development activities through desktop research of documents and one-to-one interviews with managers.
- Leads the productization of current services including articulation of service, offer, pricing, and potential target market.
- Manages current activities on KEMMCOM’s digital media platforms, suggests and implements approved improvements working with teams on execution.
- Reviews current proposal development in response to requests for proposals for field based projects including written inputs, budget inputs, recruitment, and general coordination work in the proposal development and submission process.
- Conducts research on the company strategy, competitor’s landscape, stakeholders, audiences, and other areas as part of the strategy development process
- Develops and executes an implementation plan for the company’s market outreach activities including preparing presentations, formal and informal network sessions, trade shows, online meetings, and others.
- Maps the lead generation process including prospecting of potential clients, conducting research, presenting client briefs, preparing pitch decks, and others.
- Ensures client satisfaction and quality control of the end-to-end customer journey.
- Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on tasks to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
- Projected start date: 15th January 2022
Job Requirements
Experience and skillset
Five years experience working in a medium size company in Ethiopia in marketing, business development, business analysis, account management, customer relationship, and/or product cycle development roles
Experience in a business development role in a consulting company and/or knowledge based company is strongly desired
Qualifications
A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or Business
A strong track record of setting and meeting pre-defined targets
Excellent oral representation, writing, and reading skills in English, ability to communicate in more than one Ethiopian language strongly desired
Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-growing company and provide solutions to these growing pains
Ability to think strategically and execute with efficiency
Ability to put the customer first in every interaction involving the company and always look for ways to improve the customer experience through tactical and operational process
Ability to work cross-functionally with teams and negotiate constructively for the purpose of business growth using evidence
Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with current and potential clients.
Expert-level written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic
Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various
competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
Administration and/or related fields from a recognized University with a GPA of 3.4 and above.
Position 5: Project Manager (Corporate Affairs and Communications)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads KEMMCOM’s proposal development, submission, and follow-up processes by coordinating team members, coaching associates and interns, and streamlining the process from start to finish.
- Develop and implement targeted information gathering, stakeholder mapping, and engagement for KEMMCOM and its clients.
- Leads project start processes including employment and consultant recruitment and onboarding, installation of administrative, logistical, and accounting systems in the field; hiring local staff; sourcing vendors and subcontractors; and managing office and in-house arrangements, preparation of project planning documents, budgeting templates, project tracking, and reviews.
- Develop, executive, and monitor small to large-scale projects from start to finish.
- Co-leads research on the company strategy, competitor’s landscape, stakeholders, audiences, and other areas as part of the work of providing inputs to the strategy development process
- Compiles case stories on projects by conducting interviews, analyzing primary and secondary documents, and working with other team members and external vendors to publish case stories
- Lead the organization of events including workshops, seminars, training, and presentations for senior members of the team
- Leads the monitoring process of different projects to ensure they adhere to KEMMCOM’s quality standards.
- Completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgment letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the team’s ability to execute projects.
- Co-leads the process of strengthening the practice area by providing in-depth research, policy analysis, and contributions to the publishing of research by the company.
- Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, and proactively, and followsthrough on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
- Co-leads the statutory and regulatory affiliations of the company in the assigned practice area including a broad stakeholder groups of public and private sector actors.
- Manages strategic and operational relationships with different stakeholders and follows up on outstanding operational matters.
- Projected start date: 15th January 2022
Job Requirements
Qualifications
A Masters degree in Law, Economics, Medicine, Business Administration, Marketing and/or a related fields from a recognised University with a GPA of 3.4 and above.
Experience and skillset
- Five years of experience in a similar role at a public, private, and non-profit organisation with a large and complex stakeholder footprint.
- Excellent project management experience with a track record of leading and executing large scale public relations, public affairs, communications, and sustainability projects.
- Detailed understanding of the business, political and policy space including technology policy, digital ecosystems, ESG, taxation, and telecoms.
- Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment.
- Expert level is written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
Application Deadline: December 25, 2022
How to Apply
To Apply please visit our website
Click the application form here to Apply for each position:
Application Form – for Finance and Administrative Manager
Application Form – for Head, Project Management Office
Application Form – for Project Manager (Corporate Development)
Application Form – for Project Officer/Business Development
Application Form – for Project Manager (Corporate Affairs and Communications)
Or please visit our website
https://kemmcom.net/ to submit your application by 25th December 2022.
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