World Vision Project Officer (Social Determinants) Job in Western Kenya

Job Title: Project Officer – Social Determinants

Country: Kenya

Location: APHIAplus Western Kenya

Closing Date: September 06 2011

Purpose of the position:

To provide Technical and operational support needed for successful rollout of APHIAplus social determinant within the districts in partnership with PATH, JHPIEGO, EGPAF, Government of Kenya (GoK)and target communities.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field from a recognized University. An advanced degree is highly preferred;
• They must have a minimum of 5 years experience designing, planning, implementing, supervising and reporting on integrated social livelihood and development projects
• They must have demonstrated practical command for implementing Social Development;
• The holder of this position must be results orientated leader with performance based management knowledge who can manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
• He /she must also have solid public relations skills and be a strong team player;
• The holder of this position must have the ability to ride a motorbike and be in possession of a valid riding license

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than September 6, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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World Vision Project Officer (Social Determinants) Job in Western Kenya

Job Title: Integrated Development Facilitator

Country: Kenya

Location: Field Based

Closing Date: September 06 2011

Description

The purpose of the position is to serve as a relationship facilitator and builder of the capacity of local partners, facilitating the emergence and strengthening of community-led initiatives to improve and sustain the well-being of children, their families and communities within the IPA of influence.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health field from a recognized University.
• They must have a minimum of 4 years experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects; 2 years of which must be at project coordination level.
• The holder of this position must be results orientated leader who is able to handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting donor and other stakeholder demands. He /she must also handle public relations and be a strong team player.
• The holder of this position must be in possession of a valid motorcycle riding license and able to ride.
• Must have above average computer skills

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than September 6, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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World Vision Integrated Development Facilitator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Integrated Development Facilitator

Country: Kenya

Location: Field Based

Closing Date: September 06 2011

Description

The purpose of the position is to serve as a relationship facilitator and builder of the capacity of local partners, facilitating the emergence and strengthening of community-led initiatives to improve and sustain the well-being of children, their families and communities within the IPA of influence.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health field from a recognized University.
• They must have a minimum of 4 years experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects; 2 years of which must be at project coordination level.
• The holder of this position must be results orientated leader who is able to handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting donor and other stakeholder demands. He /she must also handle public relations and be a strong team player.
• The holder of this position must be in possession of a valid motorcycle riding license and able to ride.
• Must have above average computer skills

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than September 6, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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Audit Senior Manager and Audit Manager Job vacancy in Kisumu Kenya

Audit Senior Manager, Audit Manager

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Reference: ASM-06-11

The Company

We are a fast growing, high quality, professional audit & advisory firm, located in Kisumu, Kenya.

In line with our rapid expansion, we are looking for candidates who are committed and responsible to join us in our audit team.

We are meritocratic firm, committed to train our staff and encourage sharing of knowledge among Staff & Partners.

Job Description

The role reports to the Partners/Directors and supervises Audit Seniors/Consultants on various assignments at any one time.

The applicant should be ready to lead assignments and will take a lead role in the firm’s business development initiatives. The role will provide excellent career progression for the right person.

Responsibilities

Team Leading

• Planning, leading, managing and supervising execution of external audit and other accounting / advisory engagements
• Assisting with the setting of budgets, pricing and deadlines and ensuring that audit and other assignments are completed within these limits
• Reviewing audit / accounting / advisory work and finally signing-off on delivery reports

Communication

• Regular meetings with clients to obtain updates on their business, discussing issues and presenting audit findings
• Interacting directly with Partners on matters related to client and engagement management

Staff Supervision

• Setting objectives (goal-setting) with the audit team, providing support and coaching for more junior staff, and giving them constructive feedback on their performance
• Training, coaching and developing Staff and Senior accountants for advancement

Quality Control

• Ensuring quality audit work and client service

Client Relationship

• Communicating with clients as well as the internal accounting and audit departments of clients to ensure delivery of exceptional client service
• Establishing client relationships, anticipating client needs, responding their queries, being alert to both commercial concerns and technical accuracy

Portfolio Management

• Ensuring the set project recovery levels are met, audit fees are billed and collected on time

Business Development

• Assist with strengthening existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities by participating in sales meetings and working on proposals

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) with at least 4 years audit experience with a reputable audit firm, of which 2 years are in managerial capacity
• Strong business awareness and an ability to identify audit issues arising from transactions
• Strong leadership and business development skills and integrity within a professional environment
• Technically good knowledge of modern auditing methodologies, ISAs and IFRSs
• Good working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws
• Excellent supervision, communication and ICT skills (especially knowledge of VT, Quickbooks)
• An additional qualification in ICT will be advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Team player, with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work under pressure
• Socially confident with good diplomacy and organisation skills
• Self starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Dedicated and hard-working

How to apply

Send your application to: recruitksm@gmail.com

Your application should include a cover letter indicating your desire to work with us, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees.

Applications that do not contain current salary will not be considered.

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Senior Auditor Job in Kisumu Kenya

Audit Senior

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: Based on experience

The Company

We are a fast growing, high quality, professional audit & advisory firm, located in Kisumu, Kenya.

In line with our rapid expansion, we are looking for candidates who are committed and responsible to join us in our audit team. We are meritocratic firm, committed to train our staff and encourage sharing of knowledge among Staff & Partners.

Job Description

The role reports to the Partners/Directors. The applicant should be ready to lead assignments and will take a role in the firm’s business development initiatives. The role will provide excellent career progression for the right person.

Responsibilities

Team Leading

• Planning, leading, managing and supervising execution of external audit and other accounting / advisory engagements
• Assisting with the setting of budgets, pricing and deadlines and ensuring that audit and other assignments are completed within these limits
• Reviewing audit / accounting / advisory work and finally signing-off on delivery reports

Communication

• Regular meetings with clients to obtain updates on their business, discussing issues and presenting audit findings
• Interacting directly with Partners on matters related to client and engagement management

Staff Supervision

• Setting objectives (goal-setting) with the audit team, providing support and coaching for more junior staff, and giving them constructive feedback on their performance
• Training, coaching and developing Staff and Senior accountants for advancement

Quality Control

• Ensuring quality audit work and client service

Client Relationship

• Communicating with clients as well as the internal accounting and audit departments of clients to ensure delivery of exceptional client service
• Establishing client relationships, anticipating client needs, responding their queries, being alert to both commercial concerns and technical accuracy

Portfolio Management

• Ensuring the set project recovery levels are met, audit fees are billed and collected on time

Business Development

• Assist with strengthening existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities by participating in sales meetings and working on proposals

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) with at least 2 years audit experience with a reputable audit firm
• Strong business awareness and an ability to identify audit issues arising from transactions
• Strong leadership and business development skills and integrity within a professional environment
• Technically good knowledge of modern auditing methodologies, ISAs and IFRSs
• Good working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws
• Excellent supervision, communication and ICT skills (especially knowledge of VT, Quickbooks)
• An additional qualification in ICT will be advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Team player, with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work under pressure
• Socially confident with good diplomacy and organisation skills
• Self starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Dedicated and hard-working

How to apply

Send your application to: recruitksm@gmail.com

Your application should include a cover letter indicating your desire to work with us, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of two professional referees

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eCommunications Officer Job in AMREF Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of eCommunications Officer – Ref: CHR/11/08-15 to be based at AMREF Headquarters.

Job Title: eCommunications Officer

Directorate: Communications

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reports to: Director of Communications

Main Purpose of Job

To update and maintain AMREF’s E-communication tools to achieve user and audience satisfaction in support of the objectives of the communications and fund raising department.

Key Responsibilities

Information Management

• Updating and maintaining AMREF’s E-Communication tools i.e websites, Intranet, newsletter, social media
• Developing improvements to E-communication tools

Content management

• Creating, designing and releasing E-communication content

Capacity Building

• Providing support and training to AMREF E-Communication tool users

Data management

• Analysing web statistical data and creating monthly/quarterly reports on the use of AMREF’s E-business tools for evaluation and remittance
• Administration of security, hosting and maintenance of all E-Communication tools to ensure maximum up-time
• Ensuring accuracy and useful content on AMREF websites and other e-communication tools

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Degree in Communications
• Website development or related field
• Understanding of web statistics tools e.g Google Analytics

Experience

• 3 years Website development, maintenance and content management
• Writing for the web
• Management of E-Business tools

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Writing and editing skills
• Creative with a flair for communication and design
• Planning and organization
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Confidentiality
• Ethical
• Integrity
• reliability
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis: The job requires a professional and analytical approach to E-Communication.

Flexible Thinking: The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures.

Decision Making: The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

How to apply

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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Corporate HR Manager Job in AMREF Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of Corporate HR Manager – Ref: CHR/11/08-16 to be based at AMREF Headquarters

Job Title: Corporate Human Resources Manager

Directorate/Unit: Human Resources

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Overall purpose

Responsible for the transparent implementation of corporate HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services at HQ and support to the management HR in country offices.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resource Management strategy

• Contribute and participate to the development of the strategy
• Develop operational plans for the implementation and monitoring of the strategy
• Guide Country HR Managers in aligning their annual plans to the AMREF Business Plan
• Articulate human resource policies, systems and processes and monitor compliance across AMREF
• Manage HR budgets and ensure all plans allow for HRD investments
• Support the creation of conducive work environment
• Establish and sustain an internal communication culture that encourages availability and sharing of information while maintaining necessary confidentiality

Recruitment, Selection and Placement

• Manage timely and effective recruitment processes for various positions within AMREF HQ
• Design and implementation of induction programmes for new staff
• Manage installation logistics of expatriate staff including acquisition of work permits, visas, housing and orientation programmes

Benefits Administration

• Conduct remuneration and benefits surveys and recommend strategies to ensure competitiveness with comparable organizations
• Design and manage employee benefits schemes including local and international medical benefits, pension and provident funds, group life and personal accident insurances

Contracts Management

• Ensure timely issuance, renewal/termination of employment contracts
• Negotiate consultancy contracts, coordinate, monitor and evaluate implementation of the same

Performance management

• Contribute to the creation of a performance driven culture by recommending best practices in all HR operations as well as alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Provide HR technical guidance to the performance management process in setting performance targets, performance standards, and performance monitoring processes, reviews and assessments (appraisals).
• Conduct job analysis and evaluation to ensure optimal grading structure, prepare/update job descriptions for all positions

HR records/HRMIS

• Develop and oversee the maintenance an accurate, reliable and confidential staff database, geared to support management decision making in resource utilization, compensation and performance management

Training and Development

• Develop and implement staff induction programmes
• Identify training needs and conduct/facilitate staff training
• Facilitate career/personal development for staff
• Establish and sustain an internal communication culture that encourages availability and sharing of information while maintaining necessary confidentiality.
• Maintain linkages and networks with other HR professionals and ensure skills are constantly up-dated in response to current theory/practice in the field.
• Facilitate knowledge partnerships with other NGOs, donor communities and partners.

Administration Support Services

• Support the development of policies and guidelines for the administration unit

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
• Membership to a professional HR body
• Knowledge of a broad range of strategic human resource management practices in the NGO sector
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
• Knowledge of Kenya labour and employment laws
• Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs Knowledge of organizational development theory and practices
• Ability to negotiate and manage collective bargaining agreements and alternative dispute resolution processes
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in human resources applications
• Ability to work with diverse cultures

Experience

• At least 7 years progressive working experience as a HR generalist
• Experience in HR strategic planning and execution
• Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Experience in design, development and implementation of salary administration plans and benefit programmes

Skills

• Discrete
• Confidential
• Detailed
• Multi-tasking
• Coaching/mentoring
• Negotiation

Competences

• Professionalism
• Ethical
• Integrity
• Contracts management
• Negotiation

Mental Competences

Problem Analysis

• The job requires a professional approach to strategic human resource management guided by appropriate best practices

Flexible Thinking

• The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of strategic human resource management

Decision Making

• The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on HR best practices and corporate business

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments, staff members and country teams

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including insurers, medical and pension schemes administrators, consultants and other service providers

Written:

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members and country teams; interpret, apply, and explain rules and procedures and maintain effective relations

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including, insurers, medical and pension schemes administrators, consultants and other service providers

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

• The job demands a thorough understanding of AMREF’s HRM policies and procedures, corporate goals and strategy.

Work Environment

• Normal office environment

Hours of Work

• Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general.

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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AMREF Accountants Job vacancies in Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of Accountants (2) – Ref: CHR/11/08-13 to be based at AMREF Headquarters.

Job Title: Accountant

Directorate: Operations

Unit: Corporate Finance

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager

Main Purpose of Job

To provide timely, accurate and efficient accounting and financial management support for HQ programmes in line with corporate finance policies, procedures and donor grant agreements.

Range of Service Provided (Area of Operation)

For External Customers

• Reconciling/handling debtors and creditors accounts
• Communication with bank
• Communication with donors confirmations for wired funds
• Donor reporting

For Internal Customers

• Reconciliation of staff accounts
• Maintaining of country accounts

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Short-term action plans and expenditure scheduling
• Processing, approvals and coding of expenditure through the sun accounting system and internal recovering in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
• Preparation of donor financial statements and reports and call down requests as specified in the respective grant agreements and other internal financial reports
• Advice to HQ Managers to resolved and discuss various financial and accounting issues and queries

Cash Management

• Coordinate cash collection points and receipts book
• Reconcile cash collection and banking for all units

Managing bank accounts

• Collecting/ receiving bank statements from the respective bank
• Identifying direct debits (bank charges, standing orders) and credits and entering amounts in the accounting system
• Clearing all outstanding reconciling items

Payroll

• Posting salary allocations for HQ cost centres from all payroll and informing country offices of the entries relating to their accounts

Reports

• Supporting the preparation of financial reports
• Print, review and distribute financial statements and audit trails for monitoring and controls

Managing Debtors

• Preparing recharges to and from various units

Assets Management

• Maintaining a fixed assets register and schedule for all HQ cost centres

Managing Ledgers

• Preparing reconciliation for the National Offices inter-company ledger accounts and clearing all reconciling items periodically

Audits

• Providing assistance to external auditors

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
• Full professional accounting qualification, CPA (K) /ACCA
• Hands on experience working with a computerized accounting system preferably with Sun System applications and excel spreadsheets
• Thorough understanding of Kenya tax laws, International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in application and enforcement of the standards at the corporate level

Experience

• 3 years accounting experience in financial and project accounting preferably in the NGO environment
• Experience in preparation and supervision of basic accounting ledger entries and extraction of the trial balance and financial statements
• Experience handling multi-currency transactions

Skills

• Numerical
• Confidential
• Detailed
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Professionalism
• Ethical
• Integrity
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis

• The job requires a professional and analytical approach to accounting

Flexible Thinking

• The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting standards

Decision Making

• The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written:

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of AMREF’s Financial policies and procedures, corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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Administrative Assistant Job in AMREF Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant, Ref: CHR/11/08-14 to be based at AMREF Headquarters

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Directorate: Operations

Unit: Corporate Finance

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager

Main Purpose of Job

To provide general administrative support to Corporate Finance by ensuring effective communication, information processing and logistics coordination

Key Responsibilities

Secretarial support and information flow

• Receives and reviews correspondence to the office
• Provide the relevant case history
• Prepare routine responses for the manager or directs it within the unit for action as relevant
• Receiving and dispatching correspondence
• Completing forms in accordance with foundation procedures
• Conducting searches to find needed information using such sources as the Internet

Reception

• Receives all visitors and acts as the first point of reference for all queries to the unit
• Answering telephones and giving information to callers, taking messages or transferring calls to appropriate individuals

Planning

• Coordinating the director’s calendar of events through communications to relevant offices both internal and external
• Annual planning as well as ad hoc planning of activities

Organising

• Coordinating the execution of events under the office including meetings, workshops and other work-related gatherings

Reporting

• Processing and distributing a variety of reports including minutes, monthly and annual reports from the office as required

Information Management

• Developing and maintaining relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of information and contacts

Office Management

• Maintaining the office inventory and stationary supplies and utility services maintenance

Liaisons

• Liaising with both external and internal contacts in coordination with the director to ensure follow-up and execution of planned activities. This includes but is not limited to AMREF collaborators, donors, partners, managers and staff as may be relevant

Budget Control

• Monitoring the office budget and support its preparation as needed

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Diploma in Management, KSCE
• Knowledge of modern office procedures

Experience

• 3 years in office support
• Office management in a busy office environment

Skills

• Report writing
• Planning and organization
• Detailed
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Confidentiality
• Ethical
• Integrity
• reliability
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis

• The job requires a professional and analytical approach to office administration.

Flexible Thinking

• The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures.

Decision Making

• The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written:

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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AMREF Assistant Accountants Jobs in Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the positions of Assistant Accountants (3) – Ref: CHR/11/08-12 to be based at AMREF Headquarters

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Directorate: Operations

Unit: Corporate Finance

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reporting to: Accountant

Main Purpose of Job

To safe guard all monies paid to the foundation and ensuring that direct collection through other departments is remitted regularly to the cash office for banking.

Range of Service Provided (Area of Operation)

For External Customers

• Reconciling/handling debtors and creditors accounts
• Communication with bank
• Communication with donors confirmations for wired funds
• Donor reporting

For Internal Customers

• Reconciliation of staff accounts
• Maintaining of country accounts

Key Responsibilities

Payments

• Preparing and issuing receipts for all payments
• Banking all cash and cheques paid
• Preparing and issuing cheques as per laid down procedures
• Ensuring cheques are signed by signatories as per existing mandates

Record Management

• Filing bank statements, bank credits and debit slips
• Maintain cheque register
• Maintaining debtors and prepayment files

Data entry

• Daily data entry from payment vouchers, petty cash voucher, surrender journal entries and receipts against banking credit slips

Petty/Cash management

• Maintaining Head office petty cash float
• Maintaining payment of all Petty Cash Vouchers (PCVs)
• Preparing petty cash reimbursement and requisition for replenishment
• Reconciling all cash accounts, coordination and reconciliation of all cash collection points and receipt books in various units and banking for all the units

Managing Creditors

• Maintaining up to date creditors status (matching invoices to LPOs and GRNs, checking correctness and accuracy of the invoices, preparation of payments of creditors
• Reviewing of the creditors accounts

Managing Debtors

• Maintain an up to date debtors status (print statements and circulation, verify
• Verifying that staff qualifies for imprest before passing the requests for approval
• Follow-up staff with receipts/invoices for deposits paid
• Reviewing debtors accounts

Managing Ledgers

• Preparing inter-ledger reconciliation statements

Operational Control

• Control and custody of cheque leaves, petty cash, receipt books and banking slips

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
• CPA II

Experience

• 1 years accounting and or Cashiering exposure
• Experience handling multi-currency transactions

Skills

• Numerical
• Confidential
• Detailed
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Professionalism
• Ethical
• Integrity
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis

• The job requires a professional and analytical approach to accounting

Flexible Thinking

• The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting standards

Decision Making

• The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written:

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of AMREF’s Financial policies and procedures, corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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KEMRI Research Officer Job in Kilifi Kenya (KShs 105,174)(Malaria parasite detection by PCR)

Research Officer - Malaria parasite detection by PCR

Reference Number: RO-09-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The purpose of this appointment is to establish a system for high throughout PCR detection of malaria.

Reporting Lines:

The post reports to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible overall to the Scientific Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test and optimise DNA extraction procedure using high-throughput machines.
• Perform high-throughput DNA extraction.
• Test and optimise real-time PCR assays for malaria parasite detection.
• Perform high throughput PCR assays.
• Manage the data and samples from these assays.

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

• BSc in Biological Sciences
• An MSc in Biological Sciences.

Experience and Competencies:

Post holder will have:

• Prior experience of working in the Laboratory and performing PCR assays
• Good computer skills and familiar with database management.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good team player as well as able to work independently.
• Good communication skills
• Highly motivated.

Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 26th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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KEMRI Research Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 105,174) (Analysis of Human Resources for Health Data)

Research Officer - Analysis of Human Resources for Health Data

Reference Number: RO-08-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The job holder will develop work analysing the Kenyan Human Resources informatics System data. The post will require someone with data handling skills and statistical or epidemiological training and ideally, analysis experience who has an interest in human resources for health work.

Reporting Lines: The post reports to the Principal Investigator also liaising with collaborators in CDC and Emory University, USA.

Job Dimensions:

1. Liaison with senior personnel in government and professional associations
2. Database handling and documentation
3. Data analysis using statistical methods and software
4. Report writing and scientific reporting for presentation and publication
5. Development of proposals for future work and continued funding
6. Planning and supervision of fieldwork

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop structured literature search approaches and carry out literature searches of major Liaison with Ministry of Health, Nursing and Clinical Officer Councils and Medical Practitioners Board
• Evaluation of existing database, creation of appropriate data dictionaries (meta-data) and data cleaning.
• Descriptive analyses of data on: nurses, clinical officers and doctor.
• Report writing for MoH, professional councils and collaborator.
• Writing of scientific reports for presentation and publication
• Development of proposals for cohort analysis to describe migration / retention etc with support from supervisors
• Conduct of fieldwork to verify components of the HRIS database
• Liaison with Dr. A Noor to develop geographic information platform for HR database

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications and skills:

• Degree in health related subject (eg. BSN) or epidemiology / statistics / surveying / geography
• MPH or MSc in Epidemiology / Statistics / Informatics or geography
• Good computer skills in basic office programmes
• Good report writing skills
• Good presentation skills (use of powerpoint or other media) and communication skills
• Understanding of health system and interest in HRH
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to supervise staff in field work

Experience:

Post holder will have:

• Data management skills – experience with large databases
• Use of statistical software and conduct of prior analyses (e.g. use of R, STATA, SAS, SPSS etc)

Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 16th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 105,174) KEMRI Research Officer (Qualitative Research on Human Resources for Health)

Research Officer - Qualitative Research on Human Resources for Health

Reference Number: RO-08-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The position holder will be expected to plan, carry out and manager research studies in areas of human resources research beginning with work on absenteeism and instructed by their line manager.

Reporting Lines: The post reports to the Principal Investigator.

Job Dimensions:

• With senior scientists undertake literature review on topics of relevance to Human Resources for Health
• With senior scientists develop approach to collect new data on topics of relevance to Human Resources for Health
• With senior scientists develop reports and publications on topics of relevance to Human Resources for Health

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop structured literature search approaches and carry out literature searches of major scientific databases and grey literature if appropriate
• Identify relevant literature, archive searches and literature, abstract key findings summarise / provide feedback on findings based on narrative review.
• Write in scientific formats systematic / narrative reviews as required, provide support in the preparing related presentations and disseminate and communicate findings.
• Update literature searches / archive / reviews as required over time
• Prepare and submit research papers, reports etc as may be required and with support from senior scientists.
• With more senior scientists develop and submit proposals and research protocols and ensure all approval requirements have been met.
• Prepare work plans linked to proposals and budgets, review against requirements and monitor to ensure research progress.
• With more senior scientists develop appropriate research tools and methodologies and train field/ data collection teams on their use/application.
• Identify, screen and engage potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
• Collect, collate and analyse/ interpret data and present reports on results/ conclusions addressing research questions (prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets etc as required).
• For quantitative date help oversee data entry and cleaning activities including undertaking accuracy and validity checks and initiating correction of errors.
• Actively participate in and attend scientific/departmental meetings and conferences and initiate in-house seminars, workshops and discussion forums to present and discuss research findings, breakthroughs etc
• Maintain up to date and accurate records of all studies and results.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

• An MSc in Public Health or Social Science or equivalent

Experience:

Post holder will have:

• At least 1 years experience in research using various research methodologies and tools and in a health or health related environment
• Sound theoretical knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and protocols
• Experience using basic statistical analyses

Competencies:

• Analytical skills, ability to develop a new area of research with more senior scientists and capacity for follow through
• Attentive to detail
• Proactive, initiative, flexibility and willingness to help, learn and take on additional roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment, punctual and high integrity.

Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 16th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Plan Baseline Survey on Wash Project (Machakos Pu Water Facility EC Grant) Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest

Baseline Survey on Wash Project (Machakos Pu Water Facility EC Grant)

Background

Plan is an international child-centred community development organization without political, religious or governmental affiliations. Child sponsorship is the basic foundation of the organization.

Overall objective: Children in Masinga and Matungulu Districts realize their rights to safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation in a clean environment

Specific Objective: Improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and improve hygiene practices of 180,000 people in 54 rural communities in Masinga and Matungulu.

Scope of work

The interested consultancy firm will be expected

1. Produce an inventory of existing water and sanitation infrastructure at household and institutional level.
2. Determine the condition of the existing sanitation and water systems including levels of operation and maintenance.
3. Determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of communities in respect to hygiene, defecation habits, disease and waste management.
4. Identify any retrogressive cultural and/or socio-economic practices that may hinder effective utilization of resources.
5. Determine the level of community involvement, with specific emphasis on women and children, in managing water resources and of existing measures to manage resources in a sustainable way, i.e. including willingness to pay.
6. Assess the effects of inadequate access to water and poor sanitation on different community groups.

Terms of reference

The ToR will include qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, tools development, and assessment of the Water and sanitation project - to include relevance, expected impact, sustainability and recommendations.

Interested consultancy firms are requested to obtain a copy of the full terms of reference upon payment of a non- refundable fee of Kshs. 5,000. Payment and collection point for the quotation documents will be the Plan International Kenya Country Office at Dennis Pritt Road Next to Gracia Gardens, Nairobi.

You may contact the email address lilian.munyi@plan-international.org for information.

Requirements

Plan Kenya invites eligible consulting firms or research institutions to forward their Expressions of Interest in providing these services. The consulting firms are expected to submit a technical proposal and a financial proposal, separately. The technical proposal should include an interpretation of the TOR, detailed methodology; elaborate work plan and Gantt chart.

The financial proposal should include a detailed budget proposal; proposed terms and schedule of payment; organizational capacity statement, past experience and activities related to the situation analysis; CVs for the consulting team; names, addresses, telephone numbers of three professional referees; detailed contact addresses and copy of registration certificate, VAT and
PIN.

The consulting firm must have undertaken similar works in East and Southern Africa in the last four years and the team must be well-grounded in social science, Public health, water and sanitation with excellent skills in research, design, monitoring and evaluation of rights based and child centered community development programs.

It must have proven experience in conducting participatory qualitative and quantitative assessments with superior literature review and analytical skills. The consulting team will sign and adhere to Plan Kenya’s Child Protection Policy (CPP).

The completed expression of interest documents in writing must be delivered to the address below or deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Reception of Plan Kenya, Machakos PU (located in Matuu town) so as to be received on or before 13/09/2011 at 1200 hours Kenyan local time. The expression of interest must be in blank sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘’TENDER FOR BASELINE SURVEY-EC GRANT’’ and addressed to:

The Tender Commitee,
Plan International Kenya
Machakos PU,
Thika-Garissa Road,
P.O. Box 194-90119, Matuu

We thank all consultancy firms for the responses to this tender advertisement.

However, we regret that only qualified consultancy firms will be contacted.

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