Job description

About the Program

This is a 1 year graduate programme that aims to equip graduates with work-ready skills, more specifically those that are typical to our sanitation impact work in informal settlements. Applicants can expect to support our operational teams including; Sales & Customer Service, Government Relations, Logistics and Manufacturing, Process Improvement & Innovation and Expansion Projects among others.

What do we offer in this specific role?

• Engaging environment – Fresh Life provides meaningful, engaging, and challenging work that propels you to sharpen your skills
• You will be surrounded by more than 300 teammates who are innovative, passionate and
• Results-driven.
• You will tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time as we build healthy, prosperous communities in Kenya and African cities.
• Growth opportunity: You will have opportunities to advance your technical and leadership skills. 
• You will leverage your current strengths and be challenged to develop new skills. 
• You will be assigned real work that includes problem solving and continuous process improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member in the Graduate Management Program;
• Take responsibility for and commit to continuous self-development throughout the 12 month duration of the program in order to achieve a high level of competence as outlined by the program specifications;
• Observe all Fresh Life policies, procedures and demonstrate FL behaviors and values;
• Adopt to different working environments and team cultures;
• Make sound judgments and make effective, timely decisions;
• Be positive and courageous and seek opportunities to learn and develop;
• Inspire and influence others;
• Work with your supervisor to maintain a performance rating of meet and preferably exceed set expectations;
• Attend and pass all core training prerequisites and programs within the specified time-frames;
• Successfully manage and complete all assigned projects and assessments as per program requirements and schedule;
• Commit to be available to work in any part of the business during the program and be placed in any department within the business aligned to the program;
• Identify business and program improvement opportunities and communicate these to the program coordinator or assigned supervisor as applicable and by so doing actively contribute to the growth and development of the FLs operations;
• Willingly and continuously share knowledge and learning with program peers as well as supervisors and program managers;
• Accurately maintain and update his/her personal portfolio of evidence to ensure all learning received (both on and off the job) is captured over the program duration.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Engineering related course
• Applicants must have graduated within the last 3 years. 
• 6+ months experience in active internship engagements or business venture is desired
• Proficiency in Ms Office and G-Suite. Candidates with above average excel skills will have an added advantage
• Demonstrated proactivity and ability to take up leadership roles in forums that build our society outside the typical education system. E.g. AIESEC, Presidential Clubs, EMUN, Member Associations, etc.

Desired Characteristics

• A positive attitude, with an eagerness to learn and a ability to take instruction
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to problem solve, capable of prioritizing and multitasking
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional quotient and ability to work effectively within a diverse team
• Good analytical skills
• Methodical, accurate and pays attention to detail
• Goal-oriented: Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure and with conflicting deadlines