About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. Operational since 2011, Sanergy sells innovative, regenerative agricultural inputs - insect protein for livestock farmers and organic fertilizers for horticulture - as well as biomass fuel for local industry, all which are produced from organic and sanitation waste collected per year. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!

We sell in over 30 counties in Kenya, and improve farmers yields and incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role

The Corporate Affairs Director joins us at a critical juncture. As Sanergy ramps up expansion across Kenya, East Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa, we seek someone to ensure that we are able to operate seamlessly and with the full support of the governments where we operate. To this end, the Corporate Affairs Director focuses on building partnerships with key stakeholders, protecting Sanergy from reputational risks and strengthening the brand through strategic external communications. The Corporate Affairs Director also offers strategic direction for the executive team on where and how we expand and achieve our ambitious growth targets. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy to engage key external stakeholders to ensure that Sanergy can operate effectively in its target markets.
• Develop and execute communications engagement strategy to ensure Sanergy can realize its business objectives. This includes ensuring the active promotion of our regenerative agricultural inputs, promotion of circular economy, and promotion of manufacturing in Africa.
• Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders within government, municipalities, and industry promotion.
• Ensure that the executive leadership receives legal advice on risks and opportunities concerning legal issues.
• As the organization grows, manage and lead a high-performing team
• Serve on the Sanergy Leadership Team and drive to achieve Sanergy’s mission and values

 

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with corporate and government affairs
• Strong experience in developing and executing on a corporate communications strategy
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-country teams with diverse professional development needs  
• Very strong critical and analytical thinking skills; ability to work with large amounts of data to develop strategy and make rigorous decisions
• Highly organized and able to follow through and prioritize tasks
• Impeccable integrity and ethics
• An effective communicator at all levels in the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information; required fluency in English; Swahili highly desirable; French preferred

 

Job Location

Nairobi

 

Application Deadline 

November 15

 

Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

 

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

 

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role

Sanergy is seeking a strategic Assistant  Facilities Manager to take leadership in managing facilities in our factory in Kinanie, AthiRiver

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously work on maintenance and improvement of buildings, roads, murram works etc.
• Ensure that the facility is fully operational with all utilities functioning properly
• Oversee security of buildings and grounds
• Maintain ongoing communication with contractors, clients, and team
• Overseeing the upkeep of equipment and supplies, determining and scheduling repairs or renovation projects, and coordinating safety inspections. 
• In charge of project budget ensuring cost-effectiveness, negotiate with outside vendors for supplies, repairs, and other measures.
• Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
• Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Overseeing building projects, renovations, or refurbishments

 

Qualifications

• A hands-on Civil or Mechanical Engineer
• 2-3 years experience improving facilities
• Experience managing facilities in a factory is an added advantage
• Must be a well organized, detail and customer (internal and external) oriented self-starter
• Strong procurement and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and manage teams and projects

 

Job Location
Kinanie

Application Deadline
4th September 2021

 

Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

 

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Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role:
For this role you will provide support to the Office & HR Administrative Associate. As a priority, you will handle Office duties and the majority of employee documentation, including contracts, casual attendance sheets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for any queries, screen all incoming calls courteously redirecting/transferring calls to respective teammates, screen all visitors to determine the purpose of their business within the premises and use discretion as to whether they can be granted access or whether they need an appointment.
• Immediately greet guests and offer to assist with their needs.
• Ensuring a well-functioning office by conducting line tours daily
• Manage and coordinate all maintenance of office related issues by collaborating with the Maintenance team to resolve the issues within 24 hours if they are high priority. Inform teammates of the maintenance issues by posting what the issue is, when it will be resolved and what to use in the meantime. Once the maintenance issue has been sorted out, then notify teammates.
• Perform general office clerk duties  for example, Coordinating courier services, travel arrangements
• Maintaining office equipment (Printers and Projectors) and if there are any issues escalate to the IT team.
• Maintain Office supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
• Raise administrative related PRs and liaise with procurement partners to ensure that PRs are approved and payment processed on time to avoid discontinuation of service
• Assisting with payroll for casuals by providing the department with relevant documentation
• Provides support and assistance to co-workers and other departments as requested by supervisor
• Assist the team in filling 
• Perform any other duties any maybe assigned by the supervisor as needed

Qualification

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field.
• Good understanding of labour laws
• Excellent Organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Interpersonal with good communication skills
• The ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Must be approachable and helpful.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Good ethical judgment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite

Job Location
Kisumu

Application Deadline
15th December 2021

 

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Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role

We currently seek a Junior Financial Analyst who will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting and helping managers decide how to make decisions using financial data in ways that will ensure the greatest return. The role holder will analyze revenue and expenses to ensure effective use of capital, advise managers and Team leads about project costs, and provide support in structuring deals to help the company grow.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a process for tracking and monitoring new budget performance against development targets.
• Undertake regular monitoring of the consolidated Team’s budgets in close coordination with Team Managers, ensuring alignment with planned budget targets and flagging issues on a monthly basis.
• Contribute to Teams’ strategy and work plan to maximize Sanergy’s financial and social returns on investment and advisory.
• Assist business units at Sanergy to build their growth & profitability models.
• Support teams to understand, monitor, and control key business metrics to achieve success.
• Extract data from internal sources, manipulate and present the data in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences to a high degree of accuracy and consistency. Will also be the ‘go-to’ person for data for all operational/ resource support work for the teams that will be requested by management teams. Prepare progress reports and any other documentation or materials required. Preparation of sections of documents and submissions as inputs into business plans and work program agreements, mid-year and retrospective and mid-year reviews, etc.
• Understanding of financial statements and accounting principles to conduct financial analysis and prepare reports to explain financial ratios and their implications on the operations of Sanergy. 
• Liaise and interact effectively with managers at senior levels and respond effectively to inquiries for diverse situations that require tact and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Under the guidance of the Corporate Finance Manager, advise teams on the company context, Sanergy role, strategic fit, objectives, local markets, pipe-line, and portfolio. 
• Assist the planning manager with overall operations management, planning, and monitoring of deliverables so as to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program as budgeted while maintaining a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Provide any other assistance needed by the Corporate Finance Manager for the day-to-day coordination of activities.

 

• Maintain a good working knowledge of current advisory and investment operations and respond quickly to queries from management and staff.
• Construct and maintain reports to analyze and report on operational and development impact performance.

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to two years’ experience as a junior financial analyst, or in a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or any finance-related degree

• Background in accounting, e.g. CPA, CFA or ACCA qualifications (in progress or completed)

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Data analytics and good IT skills – Excel, Power-Point, accounting software, and analysis applications
• Prior financial modeling skills will be an added advantage
• Good interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized
• Good research, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Good communication and presentation skills – verbal and oral
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment

 

Job Location

Nairobi

 

Application Deadline 

30th October 2021

 

Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

 

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Sanergy is looking for a mission-driven Assistant Manager Fleet Maintenance to lead the fleet & logistics team while proactively fast-tracking maintenance of our the company's fleet.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Develop a monthly and weekly schedule that is in line with the annual schedule for AMs, PMs, Drivers assessments 
• Resolve breakdowns within the agreed turnaround time
• Liaise with the maintenance supervisor(s) in the implementation of the problem-solving tools (RCAs, 5Why, RAPID)
• Coach maintenance supervisor(s) on use of the above problem-solving tools
• Lead development of corrective actions. Own resolution through delegation to the maintenance team
• Lead preventive action projects to meet recommended TATs and budgets
• Share weekly reports on maintenance activities for all trucks
• Ensure all maintenance issues are logged on established platforms
• Calculate and track MTBF and MTTR for all trucks
• Work with maintenance supervisor(s) to refine AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability
• Coordinate all AM (Autonomous Maintenance), PM (Preventive Maintenance), and BM (Breakdown Maintenance) activities through the supervisor(s)
• Coordinate driver training and assessments on equipment operations 
• Proactively contributing to conflict resolution through open and honest discussions, reporting unresolved conflict to your manager or Talent Partner
• Maintain a cordial working relationship with teammates
• Manage maintenance-related vendors; work with procurement team to ensure vendor contracts are up to date and vendors are paid on time
• Actively seek out new breakdown maintenance vendors that provide value to the company through budget and TAT reduction to meet targets
• Liaise with the Asst. Manager Fleet to plan for maintenance activities without affecting service delivery to our clients
• Coordinate acquisition of coverage trucks for all leased trucks with the lease vendors
• Develop a monthly and weekly schedule that is in line with the annual schedule for AMs, PMs, drivers' assessments   
• Resolve breakdowns within the agreed turnaround time
• Propose and implement actions to reduce the variance between the plan and actuals
• Refine AM and PM schedules to improve trucks reliability and predictability
• Share ideas on how to standardize and improve maintenance data
• Share ideas on how to improve maintenance processes
• Implement improvement ideas and share feedback
• Escalate in advance when facing blocks
• Keeping track of the maintenance expenses for all trucks and ensuring vendors are paid on time as per the Service Level Agreement (SLAs)
• Sharing daily reports on maintenance expenses for all assets
• Ensure all the maintenance data is logged systematically
• Ask questions and listen to items escalated by the operators, technicians, and managers in order to understand issues with the assets
• Provide feedback to operators and technicians on usage and maintenance of assets
• Ask for feedback from stakeholders (operators, technicians, and managers) to improve the maintenance performance
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews using the in-house feedback templates
• Continually host feedback sessions with your team that are aimed at sharing situational experiences highlighting learnings, wins, and failures
• Share a report of team failures and learning derived from them (through performance reviews)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in  Mechanical / Automotive Engineering
• 2- 3 year proven experience in Fleet maintenance preferably a similar role
• Possess great data analysis skills
• Excellent organizational , ownership and follow-up skills
• Competent in  detection, problem solving, planning and decision making
• Ability to hands-on work on need basis

LOCATION:
Sameer, Nairobi with possible movements in different locations in Nairobi.

 

 

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role

The Assistant Sales Manager - West will be responsible for driving sales of Evergrow Organic Fertilizer across the Western region of Kenya

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop the sales plan across all sub - territories in your region as assigned by the manager
• Work with the the the territory reps to ensure that the plan is executed on time. 
• Participate in sessions to analyze sales activities to identify areas where we are falling short of targets. 
• Develop and test out hypothesis to improve performance. 
• Work as assigned to implement winning solutions.
• Participate in sessions to analyze sales activities to identify areas where we are falling short of targets. -Develop and test out hypothesis to improve performance. Work as assigned to implement winning solutions.
• Measure the performance of territory reps performance and your own criteria against the criteria provided by the manager.
• Participate in the analysis of sales activities to identify areas where we are falling short of targets.
• Participate in sessions to redesign sales and marketing activities across the team from the results of the analysis of sales and marketing data that gives rise to sub-territory specific targeted sales and marketing interventions.
• Suggest ideas to the manager to redesign and implement of sales activities in your region to ensure that (a) the reps time issued optimally (b) sales conversion rates are improved
• Collaborate with the production and distribution teams to ensure that product is delivered on time, in full, error-free.
• Own activities in the sales pipeline as assigned by the manager to grow the key accounts and Reseller sales for Evergrow, KuzaPro and any other end product in your region
• Develop the sales plan across sub- territories as assigned by your manager.
• Work with the territory reps to ensure that the plan is executed on time.
• Develop and execute corrective and preventive measures to ensure that the team remain on course.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and meetings to select and agree on sub territory-specific marketing initiatives
• Participate in root cause analysis sessions with the sales team to establish reasons for variances in planned performance and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Own revenue targets for specific clients as assigned by the manager in your region.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher-level education in an Agricultural related course 
• Willingness to work outside of Nairobi and travel to support the sales team approx. 80% of the time.
• Valid driver's license and min. 2 years driving experience 

Job Location

Nairobi, with considerable travel outside of Nairoibi

Application Deadline 

30th November 2021 
 

Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Sanergy is seeking to hire a Continuous Improvement (CI) Associate to join the Operational Excellence team and assist in Continuous Improvement projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop plans and schedules for Continuous Improvement Projects
• Implement corrective and preventive actions assigned to you
• Provide recommendations on Improving cycle efficiencies
• Reducing costs of poor quality
• Improving mechanization, automation, and energy sustainability 
• Improving maintenance
• Measure and report on DAILY/WEEKLY performance in the respective area
• Identify and share opportunities for improvement with the operations team
• Closely work with the support teams to understand their needs
• Contribute your point of view towards ensuring continuous improvement
• Work towards conflict resolution esp. between different departments through open and honest discussion
• Work with existing vendors within the established relationship
• Develop plans and schedules for the next 1 month for all Continuous Improvement projects
• Take initiative to understand why variances in workplans exist and propose as well as implement solutions to ensure things go back on track
• Convert ambiguous tasks into tangible and actionable steps with clear outcomes
• Actively participate in problem-solving sessions unrelated to your work i.e. CAPA scrums and give input on innovative ideas to improve operations
• Take lead and ownership with regard to improvement projects. Be ready to take and act on the feedback in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience
• Bachelor degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronic)
• 1-2 years experience working in a similar role

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Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers, and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerators; by Fast Company, one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role:

We currently seek a Maintenance Improvement Engineer - Fleet, under the Operational excellence unit, to Influence continuous productivity improvement of the automotive unit through recognized productivity programs such as OE, TPM, etc. in East Africa’s largest organics recycling facility. The role is based in our facility in Sameer with considerable movement to Kinanie, AthiRiver.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize best practice continuous improvement methodologies to drive effective training and development of these capabilities to ensure a sustainable continuous improvement culture through recognized productivity programs such as OE, TPM, and Six Sigma.
• Influence continuous productivity improvement through recognized productivity programs such as OE, TPM, and Six Sigma.
• Facilitating the production teams to achieve daily/hourly KPIsthrough problem solving, review of FMEAs, and preparation of OEE and other technical data aimed at exposing areas of improvement within the process.
• Develop standard operating procedures and work instructions for asset usage and maintenance
• Provide support in the resolution of breakdowns
• Liaise with the supervisor in the implementation of the problem-solving tools
• Implement corrective and preventive actions within the allocated timelines
• Ensure all maintenance issues are logged
• Propose maintenance improvements to the manager
• Calculate and track MTBF and MTTR for all equipment
• Develop and refine AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability
• Coordinate with the requesting teams in conducting Preventive Maintenance, resolving Breakdowns, operator assessments, and training.
• Proactively contributing to conflict resolution through open and honest discussions, reporting unresolved conflict to your Supervisor or Talent Partner
• Maintain a cordial working relationship with teammates
• Work with existing vendors within the established relationship
• Suggest new vendors to the manager or supervisor
• Develop a monthly and weekly schedule for operator and technician assessments and training
• Share ideas on how to standardize and improve maintenance data and processes
• Implement improvement ideas and share feedback
• Escalate in advance when facing blocks
• Keeping track of the maintenance expenses for all assets
• Ask questions and listen to items escalated by the operators in order to understand issues with the assets"- Provide feedback to operators on the usage of assets
• Ask for feedback from stakeholders (operators and managers) to improve the maintenance performance
• Execute tasks within the existing processes and policies
• Share a report of team failures and learning derived from them

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechatronic Engineering /Mechanical Eng with a major in Automotive Engineering / Automotive Engineering
• Previous Experience in handling Automotive machinery.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role

 

 

 

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Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
We currently seek to recruit a Factory Supervisor (Crew Lead). Please note that the role will be based in Kinanie, Athi River Machakos County

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow weekly shift plans and daily set production schedules to execute all assigned tasks as per the work instructions.
- Performing Autonomous Maintenance tasks on the assigned equipment. These are industrial filling machines, greenhouses, motors, chain-belts, hoppers.
- Attend scrum meetings and other sessions called by the line manager to discuss and resolve work challenges
- Lead scrum meetings in your sections.
- Proactively propose to your supervisor possible solutions to challenges affecting productivity, quality, health & safety in your work area
- Lead workmen at your section to resolve agreed issues
- Actively support and be involved in maintenance activities related to equipment in your assigned factory section
- Meet biweekly with your line manager to review and set expectations for your performance
- Meet biweekly with your reports to review and the set expectations for their performance
- Report your sections performance against set production schedules to your supervisor on a daily basis on the established platforms
- Training new or existing operators on equipment operations and execution of daily tasks
- Work with other section supervisors to ensure that processes run in sync as per the production schedule
- Lead your teammates in your section to execute daily production schedules
- Attend and actively participate all team meetings
- Maintain effective working relationships through treating your colleagues with respect
- Resolved misunderstandings and report unresolved issues with suggestions to your Supervisor or talent partner
- Have cordial interactions with the community as you do your work
- Report any complaints or concerns raised by existing customers or any other member of the community
- Adhere to set shift plans and work orders.
- Proactively ask or seek clarification from your Supervisor on any areas of work that are unclear
- Openly share ideas during scrum and team meetings on how current processes can be improved
- Participate in new improvements initiatives as assigned by your supervisor
- Use resources assigned to you sparingly as per the resource plan shared by your Supervisor
- Use and handle assigned company assets as per set policy
- Conduct scheduled Gemba/factory walks in your area/section to identify opportunities for process improvement
- Coach fellow workmen and support them to understand the process and equip them to detect and/or challenges/variances in the line of their day to day duties

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Experience in leading line staff/factory staff (2 years)

-At least 2 years experience in the operation of factory machinery with motors and hydraulic systems

-Diploma or degree in a technical field or biological science related discipline

 

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the Role

We’re asking to hire a sales champion to join as a Sales Associate to help take our sales to the next level. This position offers an opportunity to launch an exciting new product targeting small and medium-scale farmers in Kenya

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and utilize the company’s direct sales methodology to sell an exciting new product directly to commercial small and medium-scale farmers.
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Advise farmers on the use of best practices in soil management and other Good Agricultural Practices
• Build a portfolio of long-term clients by conducting structured post-purchase service visits with customers
• Daily update sales and pipeline data using Google Apps and the company’s proprietary smartphone applications.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Learn and utilize the company’s direct sales methodology to sell an exciting new product directly to commercial small and medium-scale farmers.
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Advise farmers on the use of best practices in soil management and other Good Agricultural Practices
• Build a portfolio of long-term clients by conducting structured post-purchase service visits with customers
• Daily update sales and pipeline data using Google Apps and the company’s proprietary smartphone applications.

Job Location

Embu
 

 

 

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts and currently seeking a Quality Engineering Associate to join the Operational Excellence team.

A typical day for you might include the following:

• Review DAILY targets as set by planning team
• Provide team leads with DAILY target requirements
• Carry out DAILY quality checks in the assigned areas
• Review adherence to CCPs and Work Instructions on a DAILY basis and provide guidance to crew leads and other operators
• Provide DAILY updates on adherence, blocks and progress towards improvement projects
• Contribute towards troubleshooting issues with the composting process
• Lead implementation of corrective actions. Where actions are tied to different teams, provide follow-up on agreed upon corrective actions until completion
• Measure and report on Daily and Weekly performance on the key performance indicators for the composting process
• Monitor and control the critical points for the composting process
• Identify and share opportunities for improvement with the operations team
• Develop systems to structure and analyse data
• Closely work with Operations team to ensure adherence to quality and HSE guidelines
• Respond to requests pertaining to the process areas quickly and efficiently
• Contribute your point of view towards ensuring continuous improvement
• Work towards conflict resolution esp. between different departments through open and honest discussion"
• Work with existing vendors to promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment aspects within the site as per internal policies and procedures
• Develop a 4-week tactical plan (broken into hours, days and weeks) for conducting process quality checks within the specified section that is in line with the production targets.
• Train the operations team on instructions and corrective actions in order to achieve the required results
• Plan and lead execution of process monitoring projects - to achieve the required yields
• Actively participate in improvement projects with other teams within site
• Proactively share new ideas to the manager and support bringing them to fruition
• Propose and implement changes to existing CCPs, SOPs, WIs and other process documentation.

Skills and qualifications you’ll need  

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Demonstrable experience of not less than 2 years in the relevant field
• Experience in thermophilic composting is an added advantage
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Demonstrable problem solving skills
• Has great analytical skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Communication skills Ability to learn

Location :
Kinanie, Athi River

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts and currently seeking a Product Quality Associate to join the Operational Excellence team.

A typical day for you might include the following:

• Review DAILY targets as set by planning team
• Provide team leads with DAILY target requirements
• Carry out DAILY quality checks in the assigned areas
• Review adherence to CCPs and Work Instructions on a DAILY basis and provide guidance to crew leads and other operators
• Provide DAILY updates on adherence, blocks and progress towards improvement projects
• Contribute towards troubleshooting issues with the composting process
• Lead implementation of corrective actions. Where actions are tied to different teams, provide follow-up on agreed upon corrective actions until completion
• Measure and report on Daily and Weekly performance on the key performance indicators for the composting process
• Monitor and control the critical points for the composting process
• Identify and share opportunities for improvement with the operations team
• Develop systems to structure and analyse data
• Closely work with Operations team to ensure adherence to quality and HSE guidelines
• Respond to requests pertaining to the process areas quickly and efficiently
• Contribute your point of view towards ensuring continuous improvement
• Work towards conflict resolution esp. between different departments through open and honest discussion"
• Work with existing vendors to promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment aspects within the site as per internal policies and procedures
• Develop a 4-week tactical plan (broken into hours, days and weeks) for conducting process quality checks within the specified section that is in line with the production targets.
• Train the operations team on instructions and corrective actions in order to achieve the required results
• Plan and lead execution of process monitoring projects - to achieve the required yields
• Actively participate in improvement projects with other teams within site
• Proactively share new ideas to the manager and support bringing them to fruition
• Propose and implement changes to existing CCPs, SOPs, WIs and other process documentation.

Skills and qualifications you’ll need  

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Demonstrable experience of not less than 2 years in the relevant field
• Experience in thermophilic composting is an added advantage
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Demonstrable problem solving skills
• Has great analytical skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Communication skills Ability to learn

Location :
Kinanie, Athi River

Click Here To Apply

About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role

Sanergy is Hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager to Influence continuous productivity improvement & maintenance through recognized productivity programs.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a monthly and weekly schedule that is in line with the annual schedule for AMs, PMs, Operator assessments and Operator training
• Resolve breakdowns within the agreed turnaround time
• Liaise with the maintenance technicians in the implementation of the problem-solving tools (RCAs, 5Why, RAPID)
• Coach maintenance technicians on use of the above problem solving tools
• Lead development of corrective actions. Own resolution through delegation to the maintenance team. 
• Lead preventive action projects to meet recommended TATs and budgets.
• Share daily reports on maintenance activities for all assets
• Ensure all maintenance issues are logged
• Propose improvements to the maintenance eng. associates as well as factory manager
• Calculate and track MTBF and MTTR for all equipment
• Work with maintenance associates to refine AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability
• Coordinate all AM (Autonomous Maintenance) through operators, PM (Preventive Maintenance) and BM (Breakdown Maintenance) activities. PM and BM activities coordinated through the technicians
• Coordinate Operator trainings and assessments on equipment operatinos. 
• Proactively contributing to conflict resolution through open and honest discussions, reporting unresolved conflict to your manager or Talent Partner
• Maintain a cordial working relationship with teammates
• Develop a monthly and weekly schedule that is in line with the annual schedule for AMs, PMs, Operator assessments and Operator training.  
• Resolve breakdowns within the agreed turn around time
• Propose and implement actions to reduce the variance between the plan and actuals
• Refine AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability
• Share ideas on how to standardize and improve maintenance data
• Share ideas on how to improve maintenance processes
• Implement improvement ideas and share feedback. 
• Escalate in advance when facing blocks. 
• Keeping track of the maintenance expenses for all assets
• Sharing daily reports on maintenance expenses for all assets
• Ensure all the maintenance data is logged systematically
• Ask questions and listen to items escalated by the operators, technicians, and managers in order to understand issues with the assets
• Provide feedback to operators and technicians on usage and maintenance of assets
• Ask for feedback from stakeholders (operators, technicians and managers) to improve the maintenance performance
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews using the in-house feedback template
• Continually host feedback sessions with your team that are aimed at sharing situational experiences highlighting learnings, wins and failures
• Share a report of team failures and learning derived from them (through performance reviews)

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechatronic Engineering /Electrical & Electronics Engineering(with experience in mechanical Maintenance/Machinery) /Mechanical Engineering(with experience in Electrical Maintenance/Machinery)
• Experience in handling both mechanical and electrical machinery.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• Previous experience working with; vibro fluid bed dryer and cooler, electrical dryers, conveyors, boilers, climate control systems, motors, security systems, PLCs (Siemens and Delta), generators, transformers, power distribution systems, consumer units, control panels, switch gears, solar system, and inverter

 

Job Location

 Kinanie

 

Application Deadline 

15th September 2021

Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

 Click Here To Apply

About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Sanergy is seeking to hire a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to join the Operational Excellence team and assist in Continuous Improvement projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop plans, schedules and budgets for Continuous and Maintenance Improvement projects with the available resources
• Lead all Continous and Maintenance Improvement projects
• Develop/improve processes for the execution of Continous and Maintenance Improvement projects
• Use the Problem solving toolkit or Lean Six Sigma or TPM Toolkit to find solutions to problems
• Coach the team on using the problem solving toolkits to find optimum solutions
• Improve the systems and structures used for Continous and Maintenance improvement projects
• Coach the team on developing effective corrective and preventive actions
• Lead root cause analyses to develop and implement preventive actions to prevent recurrent of problems
• Develop and implement structures for Continuous Improvement projects built around DMAIC
• Take lead in analysing maintenance related issues in order to correcly identify the root causes and propose effective corrective and preventive actions
• Lead collaboration with existing vendors. Build relationships with new vendors. Work with the internal teams to ensure new vendors are added to the system
• Develop plans and schedules for all Continuous and Maintenance Improvement projects broken down weekly and monthly up to the next one year
• Developing, improving and training on tools and processes to help the team achieve their revenue and expenditure targets through structured planning, insightful analysis and clear presentation of financials to the team lead.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience
• Bachelor degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronic)
• Advanced degree preferred
• Six Sigma certification is desirable
• 2-3 years experience working in a similar role

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organic recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role

The Credit Officer will be a member of the Credit Team for the Fresh Life network. They will work in collaboration with our customer support team, Sales & Operations  and Finance Team. The Credit Team Officer is responsible for credit monitoring and delinquency management of the assigned portfolio for  fresh life customers.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Issuing receipts and reports to Fresh Life Operators regarding account status
• Follow up on payment on overdue customer accounts.
• Liaise with Credit Manager to maintain loan schedule and perform portfolio at risk analysis on a weekly basis
• Review arrears, monitor progress of existing loans, assess clients’ financial status on repayments and ensure achievement of set targets for the collections of invoices.
• Refer unresolved cases to the Credit Manager, prepare weekly reports on collections received, follow ups done and commitment dates agreed on.
• Working with the clients on an agreed payment plan, send reminders before agreed due dates, handle customer complaints, answer queries and offer advice to the clients through call follow ups and sms.
• Maintain updated records of outstanding balances, drive repayment behavior, follow up with clients about repayment plans and advise clients accordingly. 
• Analyse  his/her portfolio data using excel functions
• Collaborate with other teammates in the organization to ensure that our customers receive effective and efficient services.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's  degree of Commerce or other business related degree from a recognized university
• Credit Experience in small, medium or large MFI having managed a portfolio of  Kshs. 40 Million
• Experience and knowledge of credit evaluation
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Good financial analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communicator (oral/written in English & Swahili)
• A team player with great presentation skills
• Call Center Supervisor experience desired

 

Job Location

Nairobi

 

Application Deadline 

15/12/2021

 

Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

 

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

 

Click Here To Apply

 

About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role

The Innovation Team’s mandate is to find the next big breakthroughs for Sanergy, and a top organizational priority in 2022 is export markets. We are expanding our focus outside of Kenya, and starting to sell our products in Europe and North America. We need to prioritize all of our current and potential products, across various geographies (Africa, Europe, North America), lay out a prioritized go-to-market export plan, and then execute on that plan. The Innovation Team is like Sanergy’s product team -- we’re always opportunistic to find the most advantageous segments and geographies to be selling our products, while also informing which products we need to develop next. We’re a team that prides ourselves on moving swiftly, hitting our goals, and being willing to iterate as needed. You’d be expected to lead the development of export markets across various products, helping influence the priorities of our business. You will report to the Director of Innovation and manage the Export Associate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Innovation in defining our company priorities with regards to our current and potential products in export markets
• This entails developing a market landscape across all viable sales geographies as well as codifying a business plan and go-to-market strategy for our suite of products
• Building and growing our sales pipeline in export markets -- you’ll have the autonomy and support to drive the direction of this work
• Directly engage in sales with clients by owning the pipeline you have developed and building in the processes as needed for efficient operations
• Operate in a cutting edge environment within the circular economy space
• Manage the Export Associate to assist you in your work and to accomplish company objectives

Qualifications

• Experience in building processes, sales, business development, product and/or market landscaping
• 6+ years of working experience, preferably 3+ years in Europe and/or North America
• Preference towards fast growing start-ups, international consultancies, or international organizations
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and an aptitude for creative problem solving and getting things done
• Someone who is interested in and energized by the circular economy space
• Highly self-directed, with a demonstrated ability to organize concepts into frameworks, build processes, and develop well-considered business cases from research.

Job Location

Nairobi

 

Application Deadline 

30th December 2021

 

Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

 

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

 Click Here To Apply

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers, and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerators; by Fast Company, one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role:

We currently seek a Maintenance Improvement Engineer under the Operational excellence unit, to Influence continuous productivity improvement through recognized productivity programs such as OE, TPM, etc. in East Africa’s largest organics recycling facility. The role is based in our facility in Kilifi.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize best practice continuous improvement methodologies to drive effective training and development of these capabilities to ensure a sustainable continuous improvement culture through recognized productivity programs such as OE, TPM, and Six Sigma.
• Influence continuous productivity improvement through recognized productivity programs such as OE, TPM, and Six Sigma.
• Facilitating the production teams to achieve daily/hourly KPIsthrough problem solving, review of FMEAs, and preparation of OEE and other technical data aimed at exposing areas of improvement within the process.
• Develop standard operating procedures and work instructions for asset usage and maintenance
• Provide support in the resolution of breakdowns
• Liaise with the supervisor in the implementation of the problem-solving tools
• Implement corrective and preventive actions within the allocated timelines
• Ensure all maintenance issues are logged
• Propose maintenance improvements to the manager
• Calculate and track MTBF and MTTR for all equipment
• Develop and refine AM and PM schedules to improve equipment reliability
• Coordinate with the requesting teams in conducting Preventive Maintenance, resolving Breakdowns, operator assessments, and training.
• Proactively contributing to conflict resolution through open and honest discussions, reporting unresolved conflict to your Supervisor or Talent Partner
• Maintain a cordial working relationship with teammates
• Work with existing vendors within the established relationship
• Suggest new vendors to the manager or supervisor
• Develop a monthly and weekly schedule for operator and technician assessments and training
• Share ideas on how to standardize and improve maintenance data and processes
• Implement improvement ideas and share feedback
• Escalate in advance when facing blocks
• Keeping track of the maintenance expenses for all assets
• Ask questions and listen to items escalated by the operators in order to understand issues with the assets"- Provide feedback to operators on the usage of assets
• Ask for feedback from stakeholders (operators and managers) to improve the maintenance performance
• Execute tasks within the existing processes and policies
• Share a report of team failures and learning derived from them

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechatronic Engineering /Electrical & Electronics Engineering(with experience in mechanical Maintenance/Machinery) /Mechanical Engineering(with experience in Electrical Maintenance/Machinery)
• Experience in handling both mechanical and electrical machinery.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
• Previous experience working with; vibro fluid bed dryer and cooler, electrical dryers, conveyors, boilers, climate control systems, motors, security systems, PLCs (Siemens and Delta), generators, transformers, power distribution systems, consumer units, control panels, switch gears, solar system, and inverters. 

 

 

 

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Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers, and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerators; by Fast Company, one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role:

Sanergy is hiring a proactive Data Clerk to join the team in supporting data entry operations for several exciting projects.The role is based in Kinanie - AthiRiver.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow weekly shift plans and daily set production schedules to execute assigned tasks as per the work instructions, SOPs and CCPs
• Attend scrum meetings and other sessions called by the supervisor to discuss and resolve work challenges
• Meet biweekly with your supervisor to review previous weeks' performance and discuss plans and set expectations for forthcoming weeks - Proactively communicate conditions and concerns that may, or are affecting you from performing your job actively
• Work collaboratively with other employees within your section to achieve daily targets as per the given schedules - Attend and actively participate in daily scrum and scheduled team meetings - Escalate process non-conformances to your Crew lead - Report any unresolved misunderstandings to your Crew lead or Talent Partner
• Have cordial interactions with the community as you do your work - Report any complaints or concerns raised by existing customers or any other member of the community
• Manage your time within set shift plans and daily schedules, AM and PM schedules as agreed with your Crew lead
• Proactively ask or seek clarification from your Crew Lead on any areas of work that are unclear - Openly share ideas during scrum and team meetings on how current processes can be improved - Participate in new improvements initaives as assigned by your Crew lead
• Use resources assigned to you sparingly as per the resource plan shared by your Crew lead - Use and handle assigned company assets as per set policy

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a related field
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions
• Ability to analyze information

 

Job Location

Kinanie - Athi River

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Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role:
For this role you will act as the first point of contact to employees and external partners for all Office and HR related queries in Kinanie, Machakos. As a priority, you will handle Office duties and the majority of employee documentation, including contracts, casual attendance sheets. A good understanding and knowledge of employment law and ensuring the HR Administration department conforms to these is key.  Assisting with any other administrative tasks as and when they arise may be necessary, including helping with travel arrangements. Our ideal candidate has experience with HR procedures and can juggle various administrative tasks in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for any queries, screen all incoming calls courteously redirecting/transferring calls to respective teammates, screen all visitors to determine the purpose of their business within the premises and use discretion as to whether they can be granted access or whether they need an appointment.
• Immediately greet guests and offer to assist with their needs.
• Ensuring a well-functioning office by conducting line tours daily
• Manage and coordinate all maintenance of office related issues by collaborating with the Maintenance team to resolve the issues within 24 hours if they are high priority. Inform teammates of the maintenance issues by posting what the issue is, when it will be resolved and what to use in the meantime. Once the maintenance issue has been sorted out, then notify teammates.
• Perform general office clerk duties  for example, Coordinating courier services, travel arrangements
• Maintaining office equipment (Printers and Projectors) and if there are any issues escalate to the IT team.
• Maintain Office supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
• Raise administrative related PRs and liaise with procurement partners to ensure that PRs are approved and payment processed on time to avoid discontinuation of service
• Assisting with payroll by providing the department with relevant employee information, i.e. holiday and sick days taken
• Updating internal database, such as leave taken, change of departments 
• Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics
• Answer employees queries about HR-related issues
• Monthly distribution of payslips to staff
• Support in employees by ensuring they are enrolled and understand benefits 
• Coordinate Clearance for staff in Kinanie
• Process Salary Advance Forms
• Assist in casuals management in Kinanie
• Perform any other duties any maybe assigned by the supervisor as needed

Qualification

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field.
• Good understanding of labour laws
• Excellent Organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Interpersonal with good communication skills
• The ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Must be approachable and helpful.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Good ethical judgment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite

Job Location

Kinanie

 

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, by  Earthshot Prize as a Finalist and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

 
Job Purpose Statement
We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts. The Sanergy Fellows Program seeks accomplished, driven individuals who will make substantive contributions to the organization.  Sanergy Fellows work in one of the following departments:

•      Research and Design for End-product Technologies – Fertilizer, Animal Feed, Briquettes
•       Engineering - Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical
•       Sales and Operations – Sanitation or End-products
•       Operations - Supply Chain Services, Logistics, Quality and Safety, Laboratory
•       Product and Service Delivery Design
•       External Relations: Business Development, Communications, Policy & Advocacy
•       Talent, Legal, Finance, IT + Administrative Services
•       Expansion - Data analysis, legislation and policy assessment, and new market development

Our dynamic team has compelling projects that need brains and grit to solve!
They include:

• Exploring a complementary product line for our sanitation delivery service
• Preparing a replication strategy into other East African countries
•  Financial scenario modeling for COVID-19
• Optimizing engineering designs (process, mechanical chemical, electrical) for a new factory we are building
•  Building predictive models for our insect rearing farm

Do you have an interest in socialenterprise , a clear track record in problem-solving, and a desire to do something that matters? We are looking for you!
More qualitatively, we are looking for people who have the desire to take on a new challenge in a pioneering context.  We believe that we are on the cusp of trans formative change and we seek people who believe their knowledge and skills will bring about that change. 
Job Requirements

• Masters or Undergraduate Degree or Diploma in the relevant field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Relentless desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization;
• A collaborative mentality

As Sanergy expands, many new projects are on the horizon. The experience gleaned by fellows from their time at Sanergy will benefit them for many years to come. We are looking for fellows with the desire, determination and energy to spend at least 3-6 months in East Africa pushing the frontiers of innovation. Join us!

To Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter clearly indicating your available start date (include notice period), your interest in this role, and your resume/CV that includes a list of three referees by 31st December 2021. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
 
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Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role:
For this role you will provide support to the Office & HR Administrative Associate. As a priority, you will handle Office duties and the majority of employee documentation, including contracts, casual attendance sheets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for any queries, screen all incoming calls courteously redirecting/transferring calls to respective teammates, screen all visitors to determine the purpose of their business within the premises and use discretion as to whether they can be granted access or whether they need an appointment.
• Immediately greet guests and offer to assist with their needs.
• Ensuring a well-functioning office by conducting line tours daily
• Manage and coordinate all maintenance of office related issues by collaborating with the Maintenance team to resolve the issues within 24 hours if they are high priority. Inform teammates of the maintenance issues by posting what the issue is, when it will be resolved and what to use in the meantime. Once the maintenance issue has been sorted out, then notify teammates.
• Perform general office clerk duties  for example, Coordinating courier services, travel arrangements
• Maintaining office equipment (Printers and Projectors) and if there are any issues escalate to the IT team.
• Maintain Office supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
• Raise administrative related PRs and liaise with procurement partners to ensure that PRs are approved and payment processed on time to avoid discontinuation of service
• Assisting with payroll for casuals by providing the department with relevant documentation
• Provides support and assistance to co-workers and other departments as requested by supervisor
• Assist the team in filling 
• Perform any other duties any maybe assigned by the supervisor as needed

Qualification

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field.
• Good understanding of labour laws
• Excellent Organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Interpersonal with good communication skills
• The ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Must be approachable and helpful.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Good ethical judgment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite

Job Location

Kinanie

 

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organic recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

We are seeking an experienced Tractor driver/ wheel loader operator/driver to join our team in Kinanie, AthiRiver.

Responsibilities:

• Follow weekly shift plans and daily set production schedules to execute all assigned tasks as per the work instructions. 
• Performing Autonomous Maintenance tasks on the wheel loader daily
• Performing Autonomous Maintenance checks on all vehicles on site as well as attachments which include wheel loader windrow turners, front-loaders, forklifts and other site vehicles
• Attend scrum meetings and other sessions called by the line manager to discuss and resolve work challenges
• Proactively propose to your supervisor possible solutions to challenges affecting productivity, quality, health & safety in your work area
• Lead workmen (turnboys or juniors) at your section to resolve agreed issues
• Actively support and be involved in maintenance activities related to all site vehicles i.e wheel loader, tractors, forklifts and associated attachments"
• Meet biweekly with your supervisor to review and set expectations for your performance
• Report your sections performance against set production schedules to your supervisor on a daily basis on the established platforms  
• Training new or existing wheel loader /vehicle drivers on operation of all vehicles (wheel loader/forklift) and attachments
• Work with other section leads to ensure that processes run in sync as per the production schedule
• Lead your teammates in your section to execute daily production schedules
• Attend and actively participate all team meetings
• Maintain effective working relationships through treating your colleagues with respect
• Resolved misunderstandings and report unresolved issues with suggestions to your Supervisor or talent partner
• Have cordial interactions with the community as you do your work
• Report any complaints or concerns raised by existing customers or any other member of the community
• Adhere to set shift plans and work orders. 
• Proactively ask or seek clarification from your Supervisor on any areas of work that are unclear
• Openly share ideas during scrum and team meetings on how current processes can be improved
• Participate in new improvements initiatives as assigned by your supervisor
• Use resources assigned to you sparingly as per the resource plan shared by your Supervisor
•  Use and handle assigned company assets as per set policy
•  Conduct scheduled Gemba walks in your area/section to identify opportunities for process improvement 
• Coach fellow workmen and support them to understand the process and equip them to detect and/or challenges/variances in the line of their day to day duties
• Conduct scrum meetings at your section

Skills and qualifications you’ll need :

• Valid driver's license with appropriate vehicle class qualifications to operate wheel loader, forklifts and tractors including attachments
• At least 2 years experience in operation of wheel loader and attachments (e.g. windrow turners, crawlers, trailers, wagons)
• Diploma will be an added advantage
• Experience in basic tractor maintenance will be an added advantage

 

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About the role

We are looking for a visionary Managing Director of Fresh Life, our sanitation innovation company, who will lead an exceptional, mission-driven team and guide our strategy, operations, and expansion across Kenya.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning
  • Continuously build insight into our business model, market position, broader climate, risks, and opportunities so that Fresh Life can successfully navigate towards our goal of serving urban areas throughout Kenya
  • Craft a clear and inspiring strategy with support from the Board and global leadership and drive implementation to serve 1M people across Kenya with inclusive and high-quality non-sewered sanitation services by 2026
• Execution
  • Own the P&L, including setting and performing to revenue targets, innovating on revenue sources, and continuously refining the business model to reach our ultimate goal of break even
  • Set annual objectives that directly tie to achieving our 5-year strategic goals, communicate them throughout the organization to guide our work year to year, and drive execution by building a culture and processes for recognition and accountability
  • Spearhead the delivery of impactful initiatives, implementing continuous improvements for service enhancement at both national and county office levels and ensure that key performance indicators are met
  • Inspire the team to keep work moving forward by balancing competing priorities, making effective decisions, and generating innovative ideas
• Government & External Relations
  • Build long term, trusting relationships with crucial external stakeholders, particularly government partners, that enable our operations and strategy to succeed
  • Secure formal partnerships and contracts with utilities, as well as national and county governments in order to expand and sustain our operations
  • Be the face of Fresh Life in Kenya and represent our brand to enhance our ability to achieve our mission 
  • Actively network by using existing and newly established connections to build and enhance Fresh Life’s public profile at events, conferences, and speaking engagements
• Leadership, People, and Culture
  • Model leadership behaviors and our values to build a positive, thriving team culture that enables a rapidly growing, high-performing team of 265 to succeed 
  • Build an effective organizational structure that both empowers and nurtures a culture of accountability so that we are executing towards our goals
  • Develop and coach a team of leaders empowered to lead strategy, people, and implementation in each of their domains towards shared goals
• Organizational Operations
  • Steer the financial health of the company, including driving financial planning and analysis, forecasting, and financial and administrative operational excellence
  • Develop and maintain KPIs and targets for all direct reports and business units, and oversee the accountability and accomplishment of each target set

 

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in operations, corporate leadership, managing people and budgets
• Strong experience in developing and executing on a business strategy
• Commercial acumen with proven ability to create opportunities for growth within an organization  
• Demonstrated ability to build concrete and sustained operational partnerships with government
• Demonstrated experience in managing country-wide teams with diverse professional development needs  
• Critical and analytical thinking skills; ability to work with both large and limited amounts of data to develop strategy and make rigorous decisions
• Highly organized with a high capacity to problem solve and establish priorities for self and team
• Ability to inspire confidence and instil trust both internally and externally
• Strong negotiator, with a proven ability to secure new opportunities or gain the best deal
• Proven success in building strong and effective people centric teams
• Demonstrated passion for the organization’s mission, values and customers
• Excited about driving impact at scale and portfolio growth
• Impeccable integrity and ethics

 

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya

 

Application Deadline 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

 

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Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

 

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role

Sanergy is seeking to hire a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to join the Operational Excellence team and take lead of Continuous Improvement projects.The role will be based in our facility in Kilifi

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop plans, schedules, and budgets for Continuous Improvement Projects
• Develop systems to increase the execution of tasks as per the Operational Maturity Matrix
• Use the Problem-solving toolkit or Lean Six Sigma or TPM Toolkit to find solutions to problems
• Implement corrective and preventive actions assigned to you
• Provide recommendations and lead projects on;
  •    Improving cycle efficiencies
  •    Reducing costs of poor quality
  •    Improving mechanization, automation, and energy sustainability 
  •    Improving maintenance
• Develop and implement structures for Continuous Improvement projects built around DMAIC
• Develop structures to measure and analyse plant effectiveness
• Develop structures to measure and analyse plant capacity and utilization
• Analyse and report on;
  •    Adherence to timelines for continuous improvement projects
  •    Adherence to timelines for short and medium-term corrective actions 
  •    Process cycle efficiencies 
  •    Costs of poor quality
  •    Losses due to lack of mechanization, automation, and energy sustainability 
• Analyse and implement ICT tools to more efficiently implement and sustain the Factory Management Systems (Efficiencies, costs, utilization, etc)
• Developing and implementing systems to automate data collection
• Implement lean manufacturing to continually improve the production process
• Facilitate the deployment of new and changed processes to provide improved results
• Work closely with support teams to analyse the impact of all issues and propose preventive actions
• Host Kaizen workshops
• Facilitate the deployment of new and changed processes to provide improved results
• Lead collaboration with existing vendors
• Build relationships with new vendors. Work with the internal teams to ensure new vendors are added to the system
• Develop plans and schedules for the next 1 month for all Continuous Improvement projects
• Take initiative to understand why variances in work plans exist and propose as well as implement solutions to ensure things go back on track
• Develop quarterly goals for the role 
• Convert ambiguous tasks into tangible and actionable steps with clear outcomes. 
• Coach the teammates on continuous improvement methodologies through workshops
• Actively participate in problem-solving sessions unrelated to your work i.e. CAPA scrums and give input on innovative ideas to improve operations.
• Take lead and ownership with regard to improvement projects. Be ready to take and act on the feedback in a timely manner. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• Advanced degree preferred
• Six Sigma certification is desirable
• 2-3 years experience working in a similar role

 

Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

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Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. 

We franchise the toilets to community residents, who run them as commercial toilets; landlords, who offer them as a value-added service to their tenants; and schools, to ensure children always have access to a safe sanitation option. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training and aspirational marketing and branding. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community for treatment. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer and insect-based animal protein, which we sell to Kenyan farms. We launched our first toilet in November 2011, and we now have a network of over 2,700 active Fresh Life Toilets serving over 100,000 urban residents every single day. We collect and convert over 6,000 tons of waste every year. 

Sanergy transforms the way emerging cities like Nairobi handle their waste. We have created a zero-waste model to clean up fast growing cities by converting polluting organic and sanitation waste streams into valuable products that increase economic growth and promote sustainable agriculture. We safely collect and treat 12,000 tons of organic waste annually – sanitation, municipal, and agricultural waste - and convert it into valuable products: insect-based proteins derived from black soldier flies for animal feed, organic fertilizer, which restores soil quality and structure, and biomass fuel briquettes. This model ensures waste that would otherwise harm the environment is transformed into high-quality sustainable products. At the same time, we have built a team of 250 dedicated team with diverse backgrounds. Our work has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World Doing Social Good and one of the 10 Best Companies in Africa.  

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Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role:

Sanergy R&D forms a critical part of developing improvements to our processes and products. The R&D Specialist is a technical hands-on role that leads the set up, execution and preliminary analysis of the investigations, tests and trials we conduct in order to develop new processes and products.

The R&D Specialist 1 role is responsible for two main workstreams:

• Lead in design, execution, and analysis of trials for project workstreams 
• Assist in troubleshooting technology-related issues in Operations. 

 Key duties and responsibilities:

Project management

• Lead an assigned project workstream
• Lead elements of and input to project scope, timeline, budget and risk management plan
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality work packages to an agreed timeline (as set by project lead)
• Coordinate cross-functionally  for the successful implementation of a work package
• Support stakeholder management through stakeholder engagement, interviews, presentations and updates
• Input to project learnings and evaluation documents
• Ensure assigned work package in the project plan is maintained and up to date with accurate data through frequent engagements with the project team (if applicable) and R&D Team Lead
• Inputs into near term planning Weekly Update Meeting with the Design team
• Requests resources or support where project progress is slowing or roadblocked
• Product and process development
• Contributes ideas towards improving profitability and product quality in the assigned work area

Execution of trials

• Leads design, execution and analysis of trials in technical workstreams
• Ensures relevant stakeholders are involved in trials, including preparation, execution, wind-down and communication of results
• Formulates trial protocols, reviewed by the project lead
• Coordinate trial execution, data collection, logistics, wind down and analysis
• Completes trial reports
• Present findings in post-mortems as per the R&D WoW that draw sound conclusions and make clear recommendations
• Carry out pre-trial surveys as per the R&D WoW to proactively identify risks and opportunities with respect to answering research questions
• Use general analytical and statistical (quantitative and qualitative) approaches to analyze experimental data to arrive at logical conclusions making use of appropriate tools and procedures

Systems and processes

• Identifies and escalates issues in trial and R&D processes that reduce the quality of work and speed of execution

Quality support

• Support RCAs focused on product issues in the work area
• Support Quality improvement projects in the work area
• Operations support

• Supports resolution of technology-related issues in facilities in the work area

• Actively interact with the Operations team to identify issues in production early for mitigation measures

Professional development

• Initiate, attend and contribute to update discussions (with the project and team lead)
• Initiate feedback discussions with team lead & stakeholders
• Identify own professional development needs and seeks opportunities/executes agreed actions, including training, coaching, mentoring and workplace activities
• Initiate development discussions with team lead and skip level management
• Initiate and lead prioritization discussions

Team development:

• Share subject matter knowledge with R&D team members by taking part in brain-storming sessions as requested
• Participates in team culture activities 

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Science-related field
• Experience in research in biological/life sciences advantageous
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially in Advanced  Excel skills  
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Relentless desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization;
• A collaborative mentality
• Able to work in hot environments 

 

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About Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya. We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions. Watch here!
• We implement a  circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed, organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa. Watch here!
• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems. 

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day. Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes. At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals. For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the role:

Sanergy R&D forms a critical part of developing improvements to our processes and products. The Trial Associate is a technical hands-on role that leads the set up, execution and preliminary analysis of the investigations, tests and trials we conduct in order to develop new processes and products.

The R&D Trial Associate role is responsible for:

1. Support in design, execution, and analysis of trials for project workstreams.
2. Assist in troubleshooting process and product-related issues within the workstream.
3. Ensuring challenges are identified with the R&D trial processes, suggest solutions and aid in implementing these improvements. 

Key duties and responsibilities:

Project management

• Support an assigned project workstream
• Lead the trial planning and execution for projects, including securing all resources required for trial success
• Inputs to project timeline, budget and risk management plan
• Coordinate cross-functionally  for the successful implementation of trial elements of project plan (for example, with Operations, Logistics and Design)
• Support stakeholder management through stakeholder engagement, interviews, presentations and updates
• Input to project learnings and evaluation documents
• Inputs into near term planning Weekly Update Meeting with the R&D team
• Create and maintain work planning for 2 week time horizon for all trials and activities requested by R&D teams in work area
• Requests resources or support where project progress is slowing or roadblocked
• Draft summary reports and findings for trials executed

Product and process development

• Contributes ideas towards improving profitability and product quality in the assigned work area
• Contribute towards development of new products and improvement of existing process

Execution of trials

• Supports design of and leads execution and analysis of trials in technical workstreams
• Ensures relevant stakeholders are involved in trials, including preparation, execution, wind-down and communication of results
• Executes trial protocols, reviewed by the project lead
• Coordinate trial execution, data collection, logistics, wind down and analysis
• Ensures trial protocol is executed as per design, with issues escalated and resolved where possible
• Completes data entry, data cleaning, observations, preliminary analysis and descriptive statistics and results for trials
• Contributes to findings in post-mortems 
• Input into pre-trial surveys as per the R&D ways of working to proactively identify risks and opportunities with respect to answering research questions
• Use basic analytical and statistical (quantitative and qualitative) approaches to capture and process experimental data 

Systems and processes

• Identifies and escalates issues in trial and R&D processes that reduce the quality of work and speed of execution
• Inputs suggestions for improvement to R&D trial, planning and analysis systems

Quality support

• Support RCAs focused on product issues in own work area

Operations support

• Actively interact with the Operations team to identify issues in production early for mitigation 

Professional development

• Initiate, attend and contribute to update discussions (with the project and team lead)
• Initiate feedback discussions with team lead & stakeholders
• Identify own professional development needs and seeks opportunities/executes agreed actions, including training, coaching, mentoring and workplace activities
• Initiate development discussions with team lead and skip level management
• Initiate and lead prioritization discussions

Team development

• Share subject matter knowledge with R&D team members by taking part in brain-storming sessions as requested
• Provides feedback to operators during execution of trials to improve trial success
• Provides feedback to peers, manager and skip level management to improve overall R&D team performance
• Participates in team activities

Location:

Kinanie, Athi River.

 

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