Ref: UNES/MES/C/10/16
3 Years Contract Summary of the Role: The incumbent will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and work closely with the Project Team, Ministry of Health, Partners, County HIS teams and in-county institutions work.
Job Description: He/ she will be responsible for Project Monitoring & Evaluation activities and Project Reporting as per USAID guidelines.
Job Specification
Advanced Degree in Statistics, Public Health, Health Information Systems, M&E or other related field.
At least 9 years of experience working in the M&E field with at least 5 years of experience working with and reporting M&E results for USG health programs.
Knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research/evaluation methodologies and strong analytical skills and relevant computer-based analytical, presentation and reporting tools.
Experience in measuring, monitoring and evaluating health informatics and/or health systems strengthening programs and activities.
Experience in designing, implementing, and managing M&E Plans including project Performance Management Plans (PMP).
Experience in strengthening M&E systems.
Knowledge of Kenya’s health care system and experience working with government institutions in Kenya, specifically with the Ministry of Health and County Governments.
Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and work as part of a team.
Proven practical knowledge of DHIS2, KHMFL, DATIM, etc.
Good understanding of PEPFAR indicators.
Proven track record in Project Report writing.
Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and work as part of a team.
Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
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Application Deadline: Application Deadline Oct 17, 2016
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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Office Assistant
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Treasury Accountant
Salary: Kshs 70,000 – 90,000
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts affecting the treasury system such as cash, cash equivalents
Checking and reconciling Inter-Company transactions.
Verified daily cash receipts and reports from bank statements.
Live receipting of Cheques, M-Pesa online transactions, Airtel online transactions, Incoming Electronic Fund transfers, Direct Debits, Pesa Point.
Reconciliations of Suspense accounts and ensure that all monies are transferred.
Daily reconciliations.
Monthly Bank Reconciliations.
Ensuring daily collections are banked intact.
Proper processes and control to ensure all incoming cash and cheques are properly receipted and accounted for.
Managing the unallocated credit accounts.
Dealing with external auditors on treasury matters.
Reversals of Accounts receivables bounced cheques.
Handling and manning cash office on a day to day basis.
Requirements
CPAK Holder and Bachelor Degree holder in BCOM or B.A
Minimum of 5 Years of Experience in Accounting.
Experience as Treasury Accountant at SUPERMARKET is a MUST.
Time management and planning skills.
Accountability skills.
Good communication skills. -
Assistant Manager
Job purpose
The jobholder will be responsible for financial close and reporting, planning, budgeting and business analytics to support business unit decision making.
The role will also be responsible for all business unit financial forecasts, modelling, project evaluation and capital budgeting.
Responsibilities for the Assistant Manager Job
Lead month-end close activities including the preparation and reviewing of journal entries and reviewing of budget-to-actual reports;
Ensure preparation of monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts, prepare financial statements and ensure the general ledger accounts are reconciled;
Review and sign-off of monthly journal entries and general ledger accounts and balance sheets;
Ensure preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy;
Lead the monthly closing process within deadlines
Lead the review and implementation and updating of written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process;
Ensure development and maintenance of internal controls and risk management framework over financial reporting.
Analyse current and past financial data and performance and prepare reports and projections based on this analysis;
Evaluate current capital expenditures and depreciation;
Explore investment opportunities;
Establish and evaluating profit plans;
Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement;
Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts; and
Provide financial models and forecasting.
Assistant Manager Job Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related field or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
CPA/ACCA or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
Minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience. Experience in the insurance industry will be an added advantage.
Skills and Attributes
Expert-level analytical and financial modelling skills;
Good communication and presentation skills;
Knowledge of regulations by AKI and IRA;
Knowledge of ERP systems and related technologies;
Ability to work under pressure;
Good planning and organizational skills; and
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Sales Representative
Sales Representatives Job Key Qualifications
A dynamic, passionate and motivated self-starter.
An excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills.
An aggressive achiever with flair for success.
An independent individual with initiative and self-drive.
A fast learner, strategic planner who possesses the ability to identify paced business opportunities in this fast environment.
What’s in it for you?
An opportunity to sell.
Potential to earn as much as you want in excellent commission terms.
Ongoing training and support. -
Field Officer/Social Worker
Field Officer / Social Worker Job Requirements
At least Diploma in social work
2 or more years working with children and adolescents in difficult circumstances
Knowledge and understanding of children rights and experience in community social work
Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills required and proficient in Kiswahili and English -
Social Worker
Job Description: SIF is currently implementing a multi-faceted pilot project in the slums of Nairobi that involves youth and community empowerment on activities associated with the education / prevention of Gender based Violence, education and prevention of HIV/AIDS, reduction in drug / alcohol abuse and peace and reconciliation efforts.
Under the supervision of the Technical Project Manager, the SIF Social Worker will be in charge of all the social components of this pilot project and reporting on activities and progress.
S/he will also be required to work closely and cooperatively with other SIF units including Finance and Logistics to ensure the success of projects while maintaining full compliance with established policies and procedures.
Specific Responsibilities
Project Development and Management
Duties will include:
Taking the lead in the guidance/mentorship of Youth Advocacy Officers in delivering on their mandates that include, but not limited to, mobilizing the local CBOs, conducting a professional outreach service to the youth engaged or affected by Crime/Violence, HIV/Aids, Gender and Domestic violence and Drug/alcohol abuse.
Mapping of institutions that provide guidance/counselling support to those affected and linking them to those individual cases identified by the Youth Advocacy Officers
Is responsible for choosing the right interventions to make sure those affected by GBV, HIV/Aids, Drug/alcohol access the right institutions.
Creates a data base of all the statistics of those reached and served by the project, analyze and consolidate reports.
Visiting the Sub county and county social departments and all relevant structures of the government and mobilizing for facilitation in consultation with the implementing partner – Inter Faith Council.
Performing any other duties as assigned by the Technical Project Manager and/or Field Coordinator
Security management:
Comply with all SIF Security Regulations and consult immediately with the line manager, Field Coordinator and/or the Head of Mission on matters to do with staff security and safety.
Academic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in Social work or other related humanitarian field is required
Professional Attributes / Qualifications
At least 2 years previous experience with an INGO in at least two of the following thematic areas of humanitarian intervention: Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC), Child Protection, Youth/Community Empowerment Programming, is required.
Certified courses and/or other specialized training such as the Project Planning Cycle, the Principles of Management, and Monitoring/Evaluation Techniques would be considered a definite asset.
Desired Attributes
Self-driven, motivated and results oriented with proven leadership skills.
Analytical, accurate and able to multi-task.
Passionate about the humanitarian context and serving the poorest of the poor.
Ability to produce quality work and decisions under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Power point, spread sheets etc.
Demonstrated competence in clear written and spoken English.
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Secretary/Programme Administrative Assistant
Main Duties
Secretarial Arrange appointments for the Executive Director (ED) , including his/her travels where necessary, and assist in making the necessary preparations for each appointment;
Manage all incoming and outgoing communication and correspondences in the Executive Director’s office, in all cases ensuring security from loss or damage and, where required, maintaining confidentiality;
Type, or otherwise prepare, documents generated by the ED and distribute or dispatch them accordingly. File all records to and from the ED;
Monitor the supply of materials in the office of the ED, including stationery, and replenish them as required; and Call the ED’s attention to deadlines, ahead of time to ensure they are met.
Administrative
Screen all official correspondence addressed to the ED, where appropriate redirect it to the relevant ATPS officers;
Ensure all documents brought to the ED for his/her approval have passed through all the stages required by established procedure, and explain to ATPS staff this procedure;
Arrange necessary supplies and/or services for meetings called by the ED;
Give administrative and secretarial support to the Finance and Administration office and carry out specialized activities;
Jointly with Finance and Administration Manager; be responsible for all immigration matters for international staff, ROs, ED i.e. work permits, re-entry passes, dependant passes, IDs, etc;
Jointly with the Finance and Administration Manager, responsible for obtaining project equipment quotations as well as following up on receipt of shipment by the recipients; and
Effectively manage ATPS’s calendar of events and the Executive Director’s daily schedule.
Programme Administration Keep track of the status of Research grants and donor programmes and assist with maintenance of all correspondence and files on programs, research projects and researchers;
Assist in drafting and consolidating donor reports for submission to donors on a timely basis;
Assist with monitoring and implementation of programme/project activities involving extensive liaison with the field projects;
Maintain time sheets from research staff and external researchers;
Assist with the compilation of material/documents for meetings and package these;
Assist with preparation of grant and consultancy contracts and the contract circulation forms;
Assist with estimating and costing budgets for contracts, travel stipends, workshops, conferences, miscellaneous expenditure and raising necessary pre-encumbrances and obligation documents;
Coordinating the receipt and review of conference submissions and ensuring reviews are sent to the research and communications department on a timely basis;
Assist with the management of conference activities including ensuring timelines are met and the necessary reports submitted; Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Details of these duties and performance indicators will be documented in a Forward Job Plan (FJP) that will be developed in consultations with supervisor(s) and approved by the Executive Director. The FJP will be seen as an integral part of a contract.
Required qualifications for the Secretary/Programme Administrative Assistant Job
A Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies, Public Relations, Business Administration or any other relevant qualification
Minimum 3 years of experience in related field and preferably a senior position Professional course in public relations /secretarial course will be an added advantage Required skills and competencies:
Proficiency in computer use
Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with Microsoft office suite
Excellent typing speed and accuracy
Should demonstrate excellent spoken and written language skills with good telephone etiquette
Must be highly organized, dependable, result oriented and good time manager
Experience in working in an International non-governmental organization.
Good organisational skills
Ability to undertake research will be an advantage
Proficiency in English, French, Kiswahili and Experience in Public relations will be a major advantage -
Forestry Technician
Location: West Rift, East Rift and Coast
Gatsby Africa is developing a commercial forestry sector development programme to tackle this high-level supply challenge in a manner aligned with market requirements.
The Kenya Commercial Forestry Programme (KCFP) aims to build on market dynamics to deliver opportunities for inclusive economic growth and long-term competitiveness of the sector.
The programme is recruiting for three Forest Technicians to join a professional, multi-functional team that will work with a mix of private and public commercial forestry organisations.
The role will focus on: supervision and delivery of practical modules featuring amongst other areas; seed selection and nursery production, correct planting of tree seedlings, weeding and agrochemical application, plantation thinning and harvesting.
In addition, a key responsibility will be to ensure proper maintenance of forestry hand tools and vehicles, and providing safe driving services to support field based activities.
The role requires a structured and organized individual with a strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to deliver training and feedback sessions and review work standards.
With the ability to pass on skills and knowledge to subordinates, the ideal candidate will be physically fit and able to work independently and collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders.
The candidate will have demonstrable experience in developing high quality training materials on forestry production techniques.
With a minimum of a Diploma or Certificate in Forestry from the Kenya Forestry College, the successful candidate will have three years’ progressive relevant forestry experience ideally within a commercial business environment dealing with practical day to day production issues.
A valid Kenyan Driving license will be an essential requirement.