Job Purpose:

To coordinate and oversee vendor performance in security-related services, manage security arrangements for corporate events, and provide advanced protection planning and operational support for VIPs and executives and travel security. The role ensures a high standard of security delivery, risk mitigation, and seamless execution of high-profile events and protection missions while mitigating any potential risks or threats

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise contracted security service providers (e.g., guarding, surveillance, access control).
• Conduct regular vendor performance audits in line with SLAs and banking security compliance requirements (CBK, PCI-DSS, etc.).
• Manage onboarding, performance reviews, and contract renewals for vendors.
• Investigate vendor service failures or incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Lead end-to-end security planning for Group-wide events such as investor forums,
• CSR launches, Fintech demos, Foundation education scholarship ceremonies, AGMs, and board sessions.
• Conduct event risk assessments and prepare detailed security operation plans.
• Coordinate with Group Communications, Event Planners, and Foundation field offices to ensure secure engagement.
• Oversee deployment of guards, screening equipment, surveillance, and evacuation procedures at events.
• Coordinate secure travel, convoy planning, advance recon of venues, and deployment of Close Protection Officers (CPOs).
• Oversee deployment of guards, screening equipment, surveillance, and evacuation procedures at events, providing clear instructions and supervision during events.
• Monitor crowd behavior and maintain control over access points, ensuring the safety and orderly flow of attendees.
• Develop and implement protection strategies for VIPs, senior executives, and high-risk personnel during travel, public appearances, and site visits.
• Lead protective arrangements during public engagements, media events, or high-risk missions (e.g., visits to post-conflict or rural areas)
• Liaise with national security agencies, intelligence teams, and local authorities to validate threat intelligence and secure movement routes.
• Provide or facilitate Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for executives where applicable.
• Provide rapid escalation and coordination in case of threats or emergencies.
• Maintain event and VIP security logs, incident reports, and vendor evaluation records.
• Review and update event and protection SOPs in line with evolving risks.
• Provide monthly and incident-based reports to management on protection operations and vendor performance.
• Serve in back-up/support capacity for preparation of Physical Security Inspection reports for each facility or location inspected.
• Working closely with law enforcement and incident response team
• Regular local travel, including weekend or after-hours duties tied to events or executive schedules.
• Support evacuation planning and drills related to events and executive protection scenarios.

Qualifications

Qualification & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Executive Protection, Event Security, e.g., HEAT.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate security, vendor management, or VIP < >rotection or security operations in high-profile NGO or diplomatic missions.
• Previous experience in law enforcement, military protective services, or private

Key Competencies & Skills

• Proven ability to manage third-party vendor relationships across multiple services
• Skilled in organizing high-level, large-scale public and private events with security implications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse  stakeholders.
• Strong crisis response, judgment, and discretion handling sensitive executive and
• Foundation engagements.
• Experienced in corporate security for a global/large company.
• Knowledge of security risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of legal contracts, SLA, and contract management

Purpose of the Role: 

• To lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of end-to-end supply chain risks to ensure resilience and continuity.
• To align risk management strategies with the 10 Process Centric Teams (PCT’s) in Supply Chain and the 17 principle risk types, while owning risk registers, readiness checklists, and CSTs (Control Self-Assessments) for the department.

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables: 

Supply Chain Risk Governance & Frameworks

• Lead the group-wide supply chain risk framework, ensuring consistent application across 6 subsidiaries (EBCDC, EBKL, EBTZ, EBSS, EBRW, EBUG) and alignment with enterprise risk appetite.
• Establish subsidiary-specific governance committees to escalate risks (e.g., regional disruptions, local regulatory non-compliance).
•  Collaborate with Process-Centric Teams (PCTs); Administration, Procurement, Warehouse & Logistics, etc. to embed risk policies into their workflows.

Risk Identification, Assessment, and Reporting

Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments

• Conduct group-level risk assessments across all 10 Process-Centric Teams (PCTs), aligning risks to the 17 principle risk types.
• Oversee Control Self-Assessments (CSTs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) tailored to each PCT’s operations.

Risk Register Development & Maintenance

• Develop and maintain Subsidiary-specific risk registers (EBKL, EBRW, etc.) tracking exposures per PCT.
• Consolidated group-wide registers mapping risks across all 6 subsidiaries.
• Ensure registers are updated as per set cadence with mitigation progress.

Monitoring & Challenge

Actively monitor and challenge PCT leaders (Procurement, Logistics, HSE, etc.) on:

• Emerging risks.
• Cross-subsidiary dependencies.
• Validate mitigation plans are actionable, resourced, and time-bound.

Reporting & Escalation

Deliver monthly risk reports to the Head of Supply Chain Governance & Processes, including:

• Heat maps ranking risks by likelihood/impact.
• Subsidiary-specific control gaps.
• Regulatory exposure dashboards.

Incident Management & Scenario Analysis

• Oversee incident response for supply chain disruptions, ensuring root cause analysis.
• Lead scenario planning for subsidiary-specific risks.
• Develop PCT-specific readiness checklists and Control Self-Assessments (CSTs).

Risk in Projects & Change Management

• Provide risk oversight for supply chain initiatives (e.g., outsourcing, nearshoring, digital transformation).
• Embed risk considerations into workflows and strategic decisions (e.g., supplier onboarding, cost vs. risk trade-offs).
• Evaluate risk exposures of prospective procurements
• Partner with Governance & Processes PCT to develop group-wide risk thresholds for project approvals.
• Track post-implementation risk metrics

Stakeholder Engagement & Culture

• Act as the primary liaison for supply chain risk with internal teams and external partners (suppliers, regulators) on behalf of the Head of Supply Chain Governance And Processes.
• Promote a risk-aware culture through training, workshops, and advisory support for business units.

Qualifications

Experience Must-Haves:

• 8+ years in supply chain risk management, with at least 5 years in a group/regional -level role overseeing multiple countries/subsidiaries/business units.

Proven experience in:

• Developing risk registers, CSTs, and readiness checklists for diverse Process-Centric Teams (PCTs).
• Managing multi-jurisdictional supply chains (e.g., navigating tariffs, sanctions, local compliance).
• Leading risk assessments for procurements (>$[X] threshold) and change initiatives (e.g., warehouse automation).
•  Track record of influencing C-suite stakeholders and subsidiary leadership (e.g. CEO, Procurement Head).

Nice-to-Haves:

•  Experience with specific subsidiaries’ markets; DRC, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan
•  Background in non-supply-chain risk domains (e.g., operational risk, cybersecurity) to address cross-functional exposures.

Academic qualifications and certifications

Must-Haves:

• 8+ years in supply chain risk management.
• Experience developing risk registers/checklists.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Certifications (CSCMP, CPSM, CRISC).
•  Geopolitical risk analysis experience.

Role Purpose:

To support in the design, implementation, and maintenance the overarching governance framework for the Group’s supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, risk management principles, and operational efficiency across all subsidiaries and Process-Centric Teams (PCTs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Governance Framework Development: Support in the development and maintenance of a robust governance framework for supply chain processes, including policies, procedures, and standards aligned with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Policy & Procedure Development and Management: Lead the creation, review, and update of all supply chain policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring they are comprehensive, clear, and easily accessible. This includes supporting the development of policies for all 10 PCTs in supply chain and for all subsidiaries and supporting the development of procedures for these areas.
• Committee Charters and Terms of Reference Development: Support the development of committee charters and terms of reference for supply chain governance bodies and forums, ensuring clarity of purpose, scope, and operational guidelines.
• Standardization & Best Practices: Drive standardization of supply chain policies and systems across the Group, identifying and implementing industry best practices to enhance efficiency and control.
• Contract Governance Support: Support the governance aspects of contract management in supply chain, including the development of policies and procedures related to contract lifecycle, performance monitoring, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Framework Implementation & Adoption: Oversee the effective implementation and adoption of the governance framework across all subsidiaries and PCTs, providing guidance and support.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders in internal controls and compliance, risk, audit, corporate governance and legal to ensure the governance framework addresses their needs and concerns.
• Act as an advocate for robust supply chain governance, promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the supply chain governance framework, incorporating lessons learned from audits, risk assessments, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

Desired Experience and Qualifications.

Number of Years:

• Significant experience advising on legal aspects related to policies.
• Must-have: 3+ years in supply chain management with a focus on governance, compliance, or process improvement roles.
• Ideal: 3+ years in a dedicated supply chain governance framework role.
• Experience in multi-national or multi-subsidiary organizations.

Markets:

• Critical: Experience operating within complex supply chain environments, preferably across multiple geographies.
• Preferred: Familiarity with supply chain landscapes in emerging markets.

Functional Areas:

• Core Governance Functions: Framework development, policy management, procedure development, committee charter development, process standardization, internal controls, and contract governance.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Procurement, logistics, vendor management, inventory management.

Other:

• Systems: Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms, process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Aris).
• Certifications: Preferred: Supply Chain Management certification (e.g., CSCP, CPIM), Governance or Risk Management certification (e.g., GRCP, CRM).
• •Languages: English (fluent), French.

Academic Certifications and Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Relevant certifications in Supply Chain Management or Governance.

Nice-to-Haves:

•  Master’s Degree (e.g., LLM, MBA with a focus on Supply Chain/Operations).
• Certifications: Professional certifications in Risk Management or Internal Controls.

Purpose for the Role

The Senior Oracle Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining integrations between Oracle applications and other enterprise systems. This role ensures scalable, secure, and efficient integration solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables

• Design, develop, and implement integrations between Oracle applications.
• Develop and maintain PL/SQL packages, procedures, and triggers.
• Create and manage REST/SOAP web services to facilitate integration between systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and functional issues in Oracle applications.
• Optimize the performance of integrations to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Monitor and maintain integration processes to ensure seamless data flow and minimal downtime.
• Work with functional and technical teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Document integration architecture, design, and functional specifications.
• Prepare technical documentation for integration flows, APIs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Develop customizations in Oracle Fusion products to enhance business workflows.
• Integrate Oracle applications with other Oracle or third-party systems.
• Collaborate with software developers, system analysts, and business users to analyze data requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Lead and manage integration projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Nice to Have:

• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Oracle Certified Expert (OCE)
• Oracle Certified Specialist (OCS)
• Java SE 8 Programmer Certification

Qualifications

Experience

• 6–8 years of hands-on experience in Oracle applications and integrations.
• Experience across financial services and enterprise systems
• Exposure to multi-country operations and cross-functional teams

THE ROLE PURPOSE (LINK To overall business objectives, eg. arrp) 

The Developer – Recon & Settlements is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and automated reconciliation and settlement systems for Equity Group Holdings. This role supports the Group’s Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP) by ensuring operational accuracy, financial integrity, and compliance across multi-country operations. The Senior Developer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver modern, API-driven, and analytics-enabled reconciliation platforms.

the KEY responsibilities (DUTIES) 

• Develop and maintain automated reconciliation and settlement systems for banking and financial operations.
• Build and support microservices and APIs for real-time transaction matching and exception handling.
• Provide technical expertise in Java and full stack development for reconciliation platforms.
• Implement and integrate global reconciliation tools (e.g., SmartStream TLM, FIS IntelliMatch, ReconArt, or equivalent).
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, exception reduction, and straight-through processing (STP).
• Participate in Agile delivery practices, code reviews, and documentation.
• Work closely with Finance, Treasury, Operations, and IT to align systems with business needs.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• Financial: Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of high-volume financial transactions; reduce financial exposure due to unmatched items.
• Processes: Deliver automated, rules-based reconciliation workflows with minimal manual intervention.
• Systems: Integrate reconciliation platforms with core banking, payment gateways, and ERP systems.
• Customers/Clients: Ensure internal stakeholders (Finance, Treasury, Risk) have access to real-time reconciliation dashboards and reports.

Qualifications

KEY TECHNICAL AND LEADERSHIP competencies REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THE ROLE

Technical Competencies: 

• Proficiency in Java and full stack development (React/Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot, etc.)
• Full stack development skills (front-end frameworks such as React/Angular, back-end with Node.js, RESTful APIs)
• Data integration: SQL, ETL tools, APIs, Kafka, RESTful services
• Cloud-native development: Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Financial messaging standards: SWIFT, ISO 20022, NACHA, SEPA
• Understanding of RPA technologies like Power Platform, Ui Path.
• Integration with enterprise systems (ERP, payment gateways) using Java

Leadership Competencies: 

• Agile delivery and DevOps practices
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Risk and compliance awareness

Experience requirements   

• 4+ years in financial systems development, with 2+ years in reconciliations and settlements engineering
• Experience in banking, fintech, or financial services environments
• Proven track record of delivering reconciliation automation projects
• Experience working in Agile teams and cross-functional environments

academic qualifications and certifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field

Nice to Have:

• Professional Java certification (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE, Oracle Certified Expert: Java EE)
• Certification in reconciliation platforms (e.g., SmartStream, FIS)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or equivalent