I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at M-PESA (Nairobi) in Aug 2024
Interview
I interviewed through TechSavannah and was informed that I had passed the interview. I was required to submit multiple background check documents (including CRB and certificate of good conduct) which i obtained at my own cost. I was later informed that the checks were satisfactory, after which communication stopped.Only after repeated follow-ups was I told my salary expectations were suddenly considered too high despite these having been clearly discussed upfront and confirmed as within budget. I was also asked to provide my previous payslip, which raised ethical concerns.
Advice to Management:
Be transparent and decisive about compensation early on, avoid requesting unnecessary personal documents unless an offer is imminent, and ensure candidates receive clear closure after investing time and resources in the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about your self & generally Supply chain risk management questions
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at M-PESA (Nairobi) in Jul 2024
Interview
I had a remote and one on one interview with the acting head of Partnerships and Strategy at MPESA Africa. HR representatives from both MPESA Africa and this MPESA's contracted recruitment firm were on the call but did not participate whatsoever - they were really there monitor the interview and I guess get a sense of who I was and determine if i was the right fit for MPESA and the role that I was applying for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Asked me to describe the formal/ fractional reserve banking system in great detail.
- Outline the advantages and disadvantages of commercial banks vs mobile banking or fully pledged digital banks.
- Presented me with various scenarios and asked whether or not MPESA, or firm X, should, or should not, partner with firm Y.
An interview session is a meeting between a job applicant and a potential employer. The purpose of the interview is for the employer to learn more about the applicant's skills and experience, and for the applicant to learn more about the job and the company. Interview sessions typically follow a set format, with the interviewer asking the applicant a series of questions about their background, skills, and experience. The interviewer may also ask the applicant to complete a task, such as a writing sample or a presentation. Interview sessions can be conducted in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing. The length of an interview session can vary, but it typically lasts for 30-60 minutes