Micronutrient Initiative Regional Monitoring and Reporting Manager, Africa Job in Kenya

The Micronutrient Initiative (MI), is an international NGO dedicated to ensuring that the world’s most vulnerable, especially women and children get the vitamins and minerals they need to survive and thrive. Our vision is of a world free of hidden hunger. We seek to develop, implement and monitor innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions for hidden hunger, in partnership with others.
MI is now looking to recruit a Regional Monitoring and Reporting Manager, Africa
Gross annual salary: 4 410 506 KES to 5 707 714 KES
In liaison with the Deputy Regional Director Africa and the Director Program Services, the Regional Monitoring and Reporting Manager Africa will contribute to MI’s strategic goals by leading the monitoring and donor reporting function for the Africa region.
You have a Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or related discipline; At least 10 years’ experience in monitoring similar programs in developing countries; Specific experience with monitoring of nutrition and health programs is preferred; Familiarity with HMIS, DHS, MICS also preferred; Ability to write clearly and concisely with previous donor reporting experience. At least five (5) years working in Africa preferred.
Deadline to Apply: August 2nd, 2013 At Midnight Nairobi’s Time
Please quote the recruitment process number for which you are applying when submitting your application.

Cellulant Business Reporting Engineer Job in Kenya

Cellulant is a mobile commerce company. It operates Africa’s number one mobile commerce network and aims to connect 100 million customers to its mobile commerce ecosystem. Cellulant was founded in 2003 and has currently operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and every year moving into new countries.
We are the mobile commerce partner of choice and our goal is to connect all of our corporate customers, including e.g. the top Pan African banks, various merchants, to the richest mobile commerce ecosystem in Africa, helping them provide better communication, and more services, and more value to their end consumers. We do that by providing services like mobile banking, mobile payments, music, information services and other mobile related services.
To be able to meet these aggressive growth expectations we need to grow our dynamic team.
We are recruiting a highly motivated Implementation Engineers keen to utilize their existing skills and develop new ones that will enable them to add to the success of the organization as well as their own
We invite you to be part of that growth. We seek to recruit pro-active and self - driven individuals to fill the position below;The successful candidate is expected to ensure smooth data generation from company and client data base and be the front-line contact for reporting requests.
 Generation of data reports from Cellulant and client Databases for business reporting on a daily basis and ensure these have been reported to the relevant teams.Work with internal and external customers to analyze large quantities of data and develop reporting templates and modelsShare the data extracted with the revenue assurance coordinator and where required to, help in analysis of company’s performancePerform statistical analysis, data mining, extensive visualization and graphingPrepare a monthly consolidated report that assimilates varied data and ensure it is shared with the relevant recipients of the report.Maintain a data bank of all monthly reports on Workspace and ensure this is secure and accessible at all timesBe the liaison between the business intelligence team, technology teams and support teams on reporting questionsAssist in extraction of useful insights from the Quality of Service reports on a monthly basis for use in the monthly BI DashboardPerform any additional work that may be allocated, by the Head of BI and CBSS.Perform data validation and ad hoc queriesContinuous audit of data queries/ and data bases to ensure data integrity and quality.Assist in ensuring data is accurate as it has an implication on revenues earned by the companyTracking technical revenue assurance queries raisedPerform any additional work that may be allocated, by the Head of BI and CBSS.Assist the business in development and implementation of a business intelligence reporting tool.Together with the technical team, is the point-person to ensure the development of a data warehousing tool that shall have all the relevant data for the companyAssist in all aspects of warehousing that touch on BI, providing guidance to the head of BI on technical issues surrounding the development of the warehouse.Perform any additional work that may be allocated, by the Head of BI and CBSS.A first degree in Computer Science or Information SystemsAdvanced Excel knowledgeExperience in programming or software development.Experience in managing / working with databasesAbility to use MySQL / PHPAttention to detail and high level of accuracyAbility to understand and work with multiple business data models and interpret data based on business operational functions.Advanced knowledge and experience in the development and usage of relational databases.The ability to balance between data needs and requirements for actionAbility to work effectively with persons at all levels in the organization, portraying and explaining data in multiple formatsAbility to be self-directed, make independent judgments and act assertivelyAbility to develop and analyze complex data sets and understand their significance to the organizationBe a strong communicator, verbally and in writing, as you will frequently deal with higher levels of management.Ability to independently coordinate multiple assignments.Ability to work under pressureInterested candidates are requested to submit their CVs and a convincing cover letter to pdc.recruitment@gmail.com indicating the job title applied for by 9th July 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children Awards Accounting & Reporting Officers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Awards Accounting & Reporting  Officer - Kenya Country Office
Grade: TBC  (Competitive Package)    Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

The Awards Accounting & Reporting Officer will be responsible for setting up and maintaining the efficient reporting mechanisms. Ensure both internal and donor reports are compiled, subject to appropriate internal checks and submitted in a timely manner. 
Scope of Role:

Reports to: Awards Accounting & Reporting Coordinator

Dimensions: Save the Children has supported children in Kenya since before its Independence in 1963 and has had a consistent operational presence in the country since 1984. 

We provide support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, Health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 260 staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$18 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

Assist the Awards Accounting & Reporting Manager in the effective tracking of local income and collating timely and accurate financial reporting to donors.Produce monthly budget monitoring reports and overview of the status of grants highlighting issues on over/under spends.  Provide timely financial management information to grant/budget holder/project managers and make sure that they are receiving the necessary information from Agresso output regularly or as they require.Ensure that grant costs are effectively and accurately captured within the financial system.  Prepare financial statements and narrative for specific donor grant reporting and audit requirements in accordance with donor reporting timescales.Follow up on partner reports and ensure they are posted on a monthly basisSupport Awards Manager in putting phased budgets in Agresso working with other finance staff ensures budgets posting is timely.Review of recharges GLACOS for accurate coding before postingDisseminate relevant financial reports as required by member  donors and to senior managers across the Programme Checks that reversals/recharges/recordings requested by budget holders are completed by the Finance Team immediatelyEnsure that grant closure is being dealt with correctly and that no charges are made to closed grants.Support the team with audit process – producing reportsSkills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
 Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyBachelor of Commerce or Business Studies degree or equivalent certification and experience.Professional qualifications in Accounting (CPA II  section finalist)Recommended a minimum of 3 years experience in a in budget setting and grants management in INGOsFamiliar with donor major donor reporting including ECHO, EC, USAID, UNHCRStrong working computer skills especially in accounting packagesHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coachingHighly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and culturesStrong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsetsExperience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy inAbility to present complex information in a succinct and compelling mannerAbility and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergenciesFluency in English, both verbal and written, preferredCommitment to Save the Children valuesThe application period is now open and will close on 24th June 2013. To apply for open position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position applied for in the subject line.