Heifer International Project Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Project Accountant - Nairobi

Summary: Our Client Heifer International is a global nonprofit humanitarian development organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty and caring for the Earth by empowering small holder farm families around the globe to become self reliant and attain sustainable livelihood through economically viable animal agricultural enterprise.

Dairy value chain development is one of the key inventions of Heifer International in the East Africa region and Kenya in particular. The intervention has been implemented through a major umbrella project, the East African Dairy Development project (EADD) which started in 2008 with the objective of doubling household dairy incomes.  
The five year pilot project which has just ended (EADD-1) was implemented by a consortium of five partners including Heifer International (the lead partner), Technoserve, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), and African Breeders Services-Total Cattle Management. The project is now embarking on the second phase, EADD-2.

In Kenya, the second phase of the project will adopt a more private sector led strategy with the overall objective of building significant partnerships with public and private organizations for co-funding, innovative design and overall project expansion. 

In addition to focusing on institutional capacity building to potential partner institutions, the project will also pilot innovative techniques and approaches in the industry to provide important lessons on improving dairy cattle feeding, breeding and animal health practices.

Function: The Project Accountant will work with the programs teams to maintain financial integrity and ensure sound financial management of the country programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual finance reports and financial statements and interpret variance reports and expenditure analysis to staff and projectsManage the program/project cash flow including reviewing  payment requests, monitoring the petty cash imprest, checking bank reconciliations, etcManage payroll processing and tax filing activities Support producer organizations with accounting matters and assess how project funds are utilized. Ensure that all transactions are in line with government laws. Conduct training and staff development workshops with the accountant’s team in order to maintain a high standard of reporting. Prepare, coordinate, and monitor the project budget. Check the bank reconciliations every month and forward them to the Finance and Administration Manager for approval.Ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards including HPI Partners, donors, local, and HQ cost principles. Maintain knowledge of required rules and regulations related to project implementation and activities that affect the budget. Review payment requests and ensure timely processing of funds.Establish and maintain sound financial management systems, and provide administration support to the project.Ensure effective filing system in the office, and coordinate with Program staff to ensure the project’s resources are effectively and efficiently utilized.Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project accountingAt least two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.Certified Public Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) certification, or equivalent.Good analytical skills and ability to verify information.Knowledge of accounting and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards rules.Strong skills in budgeting, reporting, and ability to analyze and interpret financial reports. Excellent qualities and management, communication and interpersonal skills. A good understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and environment, and knowledge of the context to which non-profit organizations operate.Computer proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail software, and knowledge of accounting software (e.g.: MS Office Suite, Agresso, Solomon, QuickBooks). Strong organizational skills.Demonstrated written and oral fluency in English. Essential Job Functions and Physical DemandsPreparing and presenting documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.Willingness and ability to assign and review the work of direct reports.Proven team and customer care skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in several locations.Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues both within and outside of Kenya.May require constant sitting and moving; working at a computer for extended periods.Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.Performing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.Willingness to work with a flexible schedule.Willingness to travel both locally and internationally.You should only apply for only one position and your application should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best suited candidate for it; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience; details of current and expected remuneration; a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees. All applications and enquiries should be sent to

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Closing date: Friday, 13th December 2013

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Mercy Corps Sub-Grant Officer Job in Thika Kenya

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.  Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve.  Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following position:

Sub-Grant Officer 

Program / Department Summary:

The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Thika, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.  The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.  In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
General Position Summary:
Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Sub-grant Compliance Officer is responsible for monitoring sub-grants and sub-grantees to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the sub-grant agreement.  The Sub-grant Compliance Officer is also responsible for tracking sub-grants and sub-grantee requirements and for maintaining all sub-grant financial files.

Essential Job Functions:

Conduct sub-grantee pre-award assessments and recommend modifications to the sub-grant agreement and/or monitoring plan to lessen financial and compliance risks.Assist in the preparation and review of sub-grant agreements.Provide on-going training and support to sub-grantees in Mercy Corps sub-grant financial procedures and assist in conducting formal sub-grantee training workshops.Review sub grantee financial reports for correctness and completeness and ensure that reports are submitted on time.Assist in sub grantee site audits and prepare site visit reports.Follow up on all sub grant compliance issues and audits and document resolutions.Maintain sub grant tracking as well as financial files in accordance with the Field Finance Manual.Process sub-grantee payments and reconcile sub-grant financial tracking to general ledger reports.Assist in sub-grant close-outs ensuring that all requirements of the sub-grant agreement have been met and that sub-grant funds have been properly settled.Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibility: None

Accountability/Reports Directly To: Finance Director

Works Directly With: Finance Manager, Finance officers, Program Managers and other program and support staff in Thika office

Knowledge and Experience:

Two or more years of finance experience, including budgeting and grant management or auditingA university degree in finance, accounting or a related business field is required.  Two years’ experience in the Finance Department of an non-governmental organizationGood understanding of major international donor rules and non-profit accountingPrior experience with computerized general ledger softwareAdvanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and Access.  Strong analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of financial and procurement systems; Prior auditing experience is considered a plusExcellent oral and written English skillsThe ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel is required.  A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.  A high professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.  The ability to effectively monitor sub-grantee compliance as well as to provide support and training for sub-grantee personnel is critical.  The Sub-grant Compliance Officer must be willing to travel to Mercy Corps field offices, sub-grantee offices and project sites.Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before December 13, 2013 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject; The position and location they are applying for, e.g “Sub Grant officer -Thika” Applications without the right subject heading will be automatically disqualified. Please do not attach any certificates.

(ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)

Human Needs Project Retail General Manager Job in Kibera Town Center

Human Needs Project is seeking an experienced Retail General Manager to lead our Kibera Town Center into full operational capacity. The Town Center uses innovative, clean technology to provide basic services (water and sanitation) as well as a range of empowerment services (adult education, IT, microcredit, health information, green marketplace and cafe service.)
You will be responsible for collaborating with the Human Needs Project to set up operations and management systems for the Town Center which meet technical and educational objectives and for modifying the Town Center’s business plans as necessary to achieve mutually agreed upon standards, sales and service expectations, and profit objectives, as well as customer satisfaction.

Drive sales of services and products and ensure that customer expectations are met
Coach, and manage employees in a flat hierarchical system. Identify and help manage necessary training and maintain effective relationships with all collaborators,
including customers, government, community organizations, academics and employees; enforce ethical business practices.
Track inventory, perform P&L analysis, be responsible for safety and security of facility.
Communicate values of Human Needs Project and the Town Center in all relationships.
 As a Retail General Manager, you must exemplify integrity and accountability at the managerial level as well as demonstrate excellent team leadership skills. Furthermore, you must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
Minimum 5-8 years of management experience in hotel management, conference center management, or other multiple services retail point of operation management,
Previous success in setting up operations and management systems in multiple services, systems and experience in measuring impact and charting mid-course corrections and establishing open and transparent processes.
Proficiency in accounting and budgeting and in procurement and supplies Management and the ability to create and maintain a customer focused culture with strong collaborative and decision making skills.
Meri McCoy - Thompson Executive Director

Kindly contact us through juliet.dima@humanneedsproject.org

Tetra Tech ARD Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and WASH Sector Development Specialists Jobs in Kenya - USAID Funded Program

Senior Level Positions, Kenya
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and various technical specialists for a USAID-funded program in Kenya. This project will support the upcoming USAID Water Strategy objectives to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources. Chief of Party

Manage the project’s implementation, including overall responsibility for personnel and efficient budgeting and financial management.Serve as the principal link between USAID, Tetra Tech, and other partners, including interactions with Government of Kenya officials and key figures in the water and wastewater sector; andEnsure quality and timely submittal of all project deliverables.Advanced degree in engineering, public administration/management, finance, or other relevant fields; Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience as a Chief of Party or Project Director/Manager on large donor-funded projects; experience on USAID-funded projects preferred.Minimum seven (7) years of experience with successful water, sanitation and hygiene projects or institutional strengthening programs;Demonstrated experience in institutional strengthening of institutions, capacity building, market based approaches to infrastructure planning, and public outreach; Demonstrated knowledge of management of local construction contracts;Professional experience in East Africa required; professional experience in Kenya preferred;Fluency in English required; knowledge of Kiswahiili highly desirableOversee technical staff and implementation activities across several WASH program components Assist the COP to arrange technical and administrative support for short-term consultants and contractors Respond to pertinent information requests from project partners and other relevant organizations/institutions;             Master’s degree related field. Expertise in one or more of the following areas: rural water supply, rural sanitation, CLTS, sanitation marketing, hygiene promotion, information systems, monitoring & evaluation, WASH Sector policy and governance, knowledge management and communications.Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience managing USAID/USG funded projects. Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team.  Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators and staff at all levels of the organization. Strong MS Office skills, including Excel. Strong written and oral presentation skills in English. Kenyan nationals strongly encouraged to apply;WASH Sector Development Specialists Market Based WASH Specialist                Environmental Specialist                       Sanitation & CLTS Specialist                         Water Resource Management Specialist       Local Governance Specialist                        Civil Society & Community SpecialistAt least five (5) years of professional experience in developing countriesExpertise in one or more of the following areas: rural water supply, rural sanitation, CLTS, sanitation marketing, hygiene promotion, information systems, monitoring & evaluation, WASH Sector policy and governance, knowledge management and communications.Experience with institutional arrangements, institutional strengthening and capacity building in the water sector;Prior experience in Africa (Kenya preferred); experience in post-conflict countries is a plus;Master’s degree in a related field is preferred;Must be an excellent communicator, self-starter, and energetic.Kenyan Nationals strongly encouraged to applyTo be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:Cover LetterCV in reverse chronological formatA list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

To Apply: 

We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace.We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Heifer International Gender & Youth Coordinator Job in Eldoret Kenya

Gender & Youth Coordinator - Eldoret

Summary: Our Client Heifer International is a global non profit humanitarian development organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty and caring for the Earth by empowering small holder farm families around the globe to become self reliant and attain sustainable livelihood through economically viable animal agricultural enterprise.  

Dairy value chain development is one of the key inventions of Heifer International in the East Africa region and Kenya in particular. The intervention has been implemented through a major umbrella project, the East African Dairy Development project (EADD) which started in 2008 with the objective of doubling household dairy incomes.  The five year pilot project which has just ended (EADD-1) was implemented by a consortium of five partners including Heifer International (the lead partner), Technoserve, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), and African Breeders Services-Total Cattle Management. 
The project is now embarking on the second phase, EADD-2.

In Kenya, the second phase of the project will adopt a more private sector led strategy with the overall objective of building significant partnerships with public and private organizations for co-funding, innovative design and overall project expansion. 

In addition to focusing on institutional capacity building to potential partner institutions, the project will also pilot innovative techniques and approaches in the industry to provide important lessons on improving dairy cattle feeding, breeding and animal health practices.

Function: The Gender and Youth Coordinator will be responsible for technical guidance to the project team particularly the country team(s) on matters of youth and gender participation.  

Working through the technical country program staff and other consortium staff, he/she will provide technical support to Producer organization boards, staff and farmers on gender and youth issues.

Responsibilities

Undertake technical gender analysis  or and audits across the country  program and  producer organization and then advice and support project staff, management and boards of producer organizations  on practical strategies to increase gender and youth involvement across the project.Take full responsibility and accountability of gender and youth performance indicators within the country program.Train, coach and mentor employees, farmers, and partners in basic gender and youth issues as they relate to the dairy enterprise. Develop gender and youth strategy for country program and monitor to ensure that gender dynamics are considered at the program office level, farm level and within the hub system.Roll out appropriate support intervention to improve gender relations.Support dairy farmer business associations (DFBAs) to increase number of women and youth shareholders, women and youth supplying milk and those accessing DFBA/hub services.Expanded opportunities for women and youth within the hub system and thus link them to other resource bases.Nurture partnerships with gender  and youth oriented institutions/partners with a view of mobilizing resources that will benefit women and youth within the hubsEvaluate project activities on gender and youth components.Establish and monitor mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyze basic factors affecting the achievement of results, recommend corrective actions and follow up on recommendations.Submit timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual report and thus check that all country reports clearly pick gender disaggregation data. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in gender, social sciences, development studies or other related field, 5 + years experience in  dairy production, value chain competitiveness, or agriculture development. Demonstrated experience in undertaking gender audits and gender frame works in agriculture more so in livestock development. Experience in developing private public partnerships especially at national and district level;Clear understanding of the dairy value chain and Heifer’s Value based model.Exemplary technical gender and youth mainstreaming and coordination skills.Innovative, analytical, and solutions oriented.Significant knowledge and experience in supporting producer organizations to plan and implement gender and youth strategies. Knowledge of income and expense budget preparation and monitoring.A good understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and environment, and knowledge of the context to which non-profit organizations operate.Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in value chain development that reaches women, youth, and underprivileged. Knowledge of enterprise development and linkages to poverty alleviation.Excellent organizational skills.Proven experience in building the capacity of partner institutions to document and disseminate industry information, manage knowledge, measure progress and plan and advocate within the industry.Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and Internet.Knowledge of and experience with developing private/public partnerships at the national and business level.Demonstrated proficiency in English and other local languages, both oral and written.Essential Job Functions and Physical DemandsPreparing and presenting documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.Ability to understand, appreciate and implement Heifer’s Value Based Holistic Community Development.  Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within the production dairy value chain (e.g. the concept of business development service provision).Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with culturally diverse groups of people.Willingness and ability to assign and review the work of direct reports and to use participatory management skills with junior and senior staff.Proven team leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Uganda and other EADD project sites.May require constant sitting; working at a computer and focusing for extended periods of time and performing office environment activities while on the road and/or in remote conditions.Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadlines.You should only apply for only one position and your application should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best suited candidate for it; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience; details of current and expected remuneration; a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees. All applications and enquiries should be sent to

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, 

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Closing date: Friday, 13th December 2013

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.