Roles and responsibilities of the Communication Intern:
Provide support to the communications team in managing our social media accounts
Help produce video material on a need basis for use on the website and in presentations
Support in updating out intranet pages and curating content for the sites
Basic photography for events and projects as may be called upon Supporting processes to improve efficiency of the EARO
Communications team
Event planning and organisation
Engaging in internal communications activities for broad exposure to the organization

Required Qualifications of the Communication Intern: 

Bachelors degree in journalism, media and communications, humanitarian diplomacy, international relations or related courses
Knowledge and experience in editing video and using software such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier Pro
Knowledge is use and management of social media 
1-2 years work experience in communications and advocacy with Non-governmental organisations
Experience in documentary shooting and editing Languages:
Excellent oral and written English
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Company Address: Address World Vision Kenya, Karen Road, off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 50816-00200,Nairobi,KENYA
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Communication and Multimedia Intern Communications & Graphic Design Intern
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Senior Finance & Admin Manager
Responsibilities of the Finance & Admin manager:
Manage the finance and administration units in EARO and ensure smooth running efficient delivery of services.
Identify gaps in financial, administrative and procurement policies and provide appropriate recommendations for development and review
Ensure adherence to partnership policies and guidelines including International Financial and procurement Manuals
Manage RO budget, cash flow and project funding
Facilitate the budgeting process as per budget guidelines
Prepare quarterly analysis of the financial performance of the Regional Office(RO) and provide appropriate recommendation
Ensure effective operation of the RO to ensure optimal use of resources
Supervise all aspects of supply chain from tendering, procurement, logistics and stores.
Ensure implementation of new partnership initiatives involving Finance and Administration.
Ensure that staff in EARO have a safe work environment in accordance with the OSHA standards
Contribute to the development of supply chain strategies and approaches
Finance & Administration Accountability and Reporting
Design systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of EARO assets, resources and operations
Ensure implementation of efficient and effective internal control systems Submit timely and accurate periodic reports
Cost efficiency and effectiveness
Lead in the negotiations, preparation and ensure execution of contracts
Promote benchmarks for determining effective resource utilization at all levels.
Ensure competitiveness in procurement process
Risk Management and Controls
Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to minimize risk
Ensure that management responses to audits performed are sent on time to the Audit
Department , and that audit recommendations are implemented
Ensure adequate preparation and participation in internal and external audits.
Monitor the Financial Risk Matrix and act accordingly.
People Management & Capacity Building
Identify capacity gaps and ensure appropriate development interventions for finance and administration unit
Facilitate operations and other non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial policies, guidelines and reports
Ensure roll out of finance and procurement initiatives relating to EARO
Set and monitor performance standards for Senior Finance & Administrative officers and provide overall mentorship and coaching to the department staff
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Representative in special task forces and committees
Active representation strategic regional meetings and forums
Qualifications of the Senior Finance & Admin Manager:
Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. MBA is preferred
Certified Public Accountant
8 years’ experience in Finance and Administration roles preferably in the humanitarian sector, 4 of which must have been in management level.
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls
Good knowledge of procurement processes and internal control systems
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Specialist Investigations, Global Internal Audit
As Specialist Investigations, Global Internal Audit, you will report and follow up on specific investigation assignments under the guidance of the Global Internal Audit (GIA) Investigations Manager or Director of Investigations. You will prepare investigation engagement memos and develop and implement investigation procedures to validate reported fraud, corruption, waste, embezzlement and abuse. Additionally, when needed, you will play a supporting role on investigations relating to ethical misconduct and mismanagement in WV Entities that are led by other functions.
Requirements include:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, or a related field.
5 years professional experience in investigation, auditing, and/or project management, at least three as an investigator or auditor and at least two years in supervisory role.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CA (Chartered Accountant) and or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).
Fluent in English (oral and written); Fluency in a language, such as Spanish, French or Portuguese an advantage.
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Senior Program Officer – Commodities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programming & Proposal Development:
Pursue resource mobilization opportunities aligned to World Vision Somalia strategy and capacity;
Mobilize and lead cross-functional proposal development teams;
Anticipate, plan, and write proposals with high win rate;
Regularly review project evaluations, lessons learnt, workshop documents, field visit reports, and project reports across the program and from other NGOs and donors and apply emerging innovations and best practices in proposals;
Program reporting & donor compliance:
Provide timely, detailed and quality program reports to Support Offices and donors;
Support field staff in internalizing and following donor regulations and guidelines;
Support monitoring and proactively bring implementation and compliance challenges to the attention of Quality Assurance, Operations, and Support Offices;
Contribute communication material to enhance the visibility of programming;
Assist the Food Assistance Manager in following up on the implementation of audit recommendations from internal and external audits and reviews;
Conduct compliance reviews for food assistance program;
Management of implementing partners
Ensure the recruitment, contracting, and management of partners implementing food/cash assistance is aligned with World Vision procedures and regulations;
Trigger and take the lead in the capacity assessment for all potential GIK and food assistance implementation partners;
Support the capacity development action plans, and work with the capacity development coordinator to implement the action plans;
Support the performance review processes of sub-grantees or implementation partners for Food Assistance and GIK;
External Engagement and competitive intelligence gathering:
Regularly provide updates to current and prospective donor representatives, both formally and informally to build and strengthen relationships;
Represent WV Somalia in the assigned cluster meetings, technical meetings and donor forums;
Monitor donor strategy, funding, or regulatory environment and inform Program Development & Quality Assurance and Operations about emerging trends;
Field support:
Plan and lead start-up processes to ensure comprehensive hand-over of project to Project Managers and wider Project Teams;
Participate in field-level Quarterly Review Meetings, visit field project sites, and meet with operations staff to gather emerging challenges, lessons learned, and innovations to apply to future proposals;
As required, support Operations in implementation challenges with hands-on capacity building;
Other Responsibilities:
Mentor and build capacity of locally based project officers to improve the quality and timeliness of their work;
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
First degree in development studies or a related field.
Strong knowledge of Cash/Food/Voucher programming and good working experience with UN WFP,FAO,USAID etc
3 years minimum experience in humanitarian or development work, preferably in developing and fragile contexts.
Excellent written and verbal English.
Must be a strong writer. Demonstrated ability to mobilise cross-functional proposal team with the right staff and right time to meet deadlines.
Proven experience in networking with donors and partners to bring about funding opportunities. Persuasive presentation skills: face-to-face and in public settings.
Working Environment / Conditions:
Work environment: Nairobi- based
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Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant Job Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
Prepare schedules- Balance sheet- accounts aging analysis as part of the National office Financial Report and ensure these are accurate and complete.
Reconciliation of the inter Office (National offices), Regional and the Global office transactions and ensuring that the outstanding items are promptly followed up and cleared.
Monthly analysis of the local income and direct funding accounts and sending the local income details to the Associate Finance Director for PBAS commitment.
General Ledger Reconciliation
Providing support in reconciliation of WV Somalia General Ledger (GL) as part of month end procedures
Booking of the international payroll and clearing the resultant balance sheet items
Bank & Supplier Reconciliation
Review Supplier statement to ensure they are accurate & reflective of actual creditor position and follow-up to ensure payment is done to ensure accurate grant and financial reporting.
Review bank statements to ensure they are accurate and reflective of actual financial transactions for the period under review.
Monitoring bank accounts and ensuring adequate liquidity is maintained each month and avoiding risks of negative cash balance.
Processing of the Office Funding request
Preparing of timely office funding requests to the regional office by putting together projections for all the field offices and Head office Preparing of quarterly rolling forecast projections.
Monitoring of the deposits by donors, partners and other agencies and ensuring that those funds are recorded in the right accounts
Sending monthly alerts about incoming funds to the respective grant finance managers and/or the Associate Finance director
Financial support and facilitation
Writing cheques based on the financial back up documents and having these submitted to the payees of the cheques.
Business process continuity by working with Supply chain, Administration and IT in ensuring that operations of the firm are not interrupted because of failure to settle claims as they fall due.
Administering and Remitting of statutory deductions and ensuring that they are done on time to avoid penalties.
Enhancing a better working relationship between finance and suppliers to foster a good working relationship.
Filing Accounts documents and ensuring they are complete and easily accessible.
Any other duties that are not specifically stated above but will necessarily come within the framework of your operation shall be assigned to you from time to time by Accounts Manager.
Qualifications For Financial Accountant Job
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related course from a reputable University and CPA II
Candidates with CPA (K) will have an added advantage
Must demonstrate experience in Grants management
Four years’ experience in accounting, finance, grants management or related field.
Practical knowledge of financial systems and internal financial controls.
Proficiency in computerized accounting systems, preferably Sun System
Must demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Excel
Excellent team working and interpersonal skills with experience of working in a multicultural environment
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Project Manager Regional Auditor WASH Officer
Job Description
Job ID:
#2944184
Purpose of the position:To provide programmatic and technical management in successful implementation of MNCP grant aimed at contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes within the project area.
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.Major Responsibilities:
Project Management 40%Ensure project activities and implemented as per project budget, scope and schedule
In liaison with project accountant initiate monthly review of project work plans and budgets to ensure project in on track
In liaison with project accountant ensure project costs are charged and reported in time
Ensure project implementation is within ±10% every month
Lead the development of tools to ensure project implementation is on track among them: Detailed Implementation plan, and work plans
Provide leadership to staff for delivery of results
Ensure quality, reporting and documentation of the results
Provide leadership on planning and implementation of the nutrition grant project
Ensure that nutrition interventions are integrated with other projects in the programme
Ensure effective integration of gender, child protection, disability, Christian commitment and advocacy into nutrition grantDesign Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation 25%
Lead the development of the design and ensure compliance to WVK,
GoK and donor guidelines and standards
Contextualize/adopt design guidelines and utilize at the Project/ADP level
Ensure timely mobilization and effective communication with
communities and stakeholders during baselines and evaluations
Ensure integration of sustainability planning in the project design
Ensure timely development and submission of quality reports (weekly to biweekly sitreps, monthly management reports, Semi-annual Annual in line with WV/donor reporting guidelines.
Liaise with National Office Technical Specialists for the technical aspects of the project design
Ensure monthly monitoring of project indicators and facilitate regular reflections on monitoring practice to make improvements
Ensure monthly updating of project outputs in reporting systems: Horizon, community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and Health Information System(DHIS)
Contribute to evaluation planning, support data collection, analysis and interpretation of nutrition data
Facilitate dissemination and use assessments and evaluations findings and lead the implementation of recommendations
Analyze and utilize nutrition data from MOH Health Information and CMAM and Systems take appropriate programming decisions
Coordinate surveys and assessments conducted within the project area
In collaboration with project team identify, document and disseminate promising practices on nutrition within the grant
Convene forums for sharing and learning while involving project stakeholders.
Support Ministry of Health monitoring and evaluation systemsCapacity Building 10%
Identification and sharing of capacity building gaps among nutrition
project staff and partners Lead the capacity building initiatives for staff, communities and partners to enable them effectively advocate for and implement project interventions.
Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of project staff and MoH staff to be able perform achieve results.Engagement & networking 20%
Represent WVK in nutrition stakeholder meetings county and sub-county levels key among them county
In liaison with county health team lead the county nutrition technical forum and county multi-stakeholder forums
Engaging with county executive, county legislature, ministry of health as sub-county or county level to influence resource allocation nutrition
Map resource mobilization opportunities at local level and develop concepts and proposals in collaboration with regional and national office teams.
Ensure close working collaboration with key Government line ministries and other likeminded partners.Others 5%
Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:Bachelors’ degree in Nutrition or its equivalent.
Must be registered with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in nutrition programming at community level, two of which must be in a supervisory level.
Good understanding of Ministry of health systems, nutrition programming, standards and guidelines
Experience working with Ministries of Health structures at county and national levels and networking with other partnersOther competencies
Must have good oral and written communications and relationship skills
Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision
Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint), Skype, etc.
Must be willing to perform other duties as required
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Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all the administrative work for the Housing Society
Efficient and professional customer service Process, manage payments, allowances and petty cash expenses
Manage Car Wash operations Maintaining books of Accounts and update member’s accounts and the ledger for Maono
Maintain and update Members data and Statements
Support documentation of all receipts and post member payments accurately in the system Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and responsible for all bank correspondence Prepare all monthly reports including Income statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statement, loan defaulters etc
Prepare Annual Financial Statements
Support in preparation of monthly payroll advice.
Debt Recovery
Procure Office SuppliesQualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Management/Administration.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Real Estate Industry
Accounting Qualification; Minimum CPA Part II.
Experience in a financial management and knowledge is required
Must have knowledge of cooperative sector and its operations
Excellent Real estate marketing skills
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Technical Specialist – Natural Resource Management Response Director
To provide technical support in Sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM), implementation, capacity building, coordination and monitoring functions of IMARA Program within the program sites in the County (operations will be in Marsabit and Laikipia hence either of the two). This is towards inspiring a sustainable natural resource management as part of the Kenya ASAL policy and Ending drought emergencies (EDE) framework aimed to support increased resilience of vulnerable communities in the ASAL counties of Kenya.
The incumbent will be instrumental in capacity building and coordination of key program stakeholders on IMARA Program efforts aimed at enhancing rangeland management and dry land forest management strengthening tree based value chains and Non Wood Forest products, increased access to and protection of water resources, promote sustainable and renewable energy options plus Disaster Risk Management. S/he will also be responsible for tracking program uptake, especially with respect to program targets, besides documentation, reporting, and performing other M&E functions as regards reaching the target beneficiaries.
The position Holder must be able to communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Responsibilities
Effective Technical Program design, Planning and Implementation 40%Work closely with the Program Manager to provide effective, innovative and technical leadership in the IMARA Program towards reaching the program goal.
Responsible for the in the implementation of the all activities in the IMARA program with focus on
Rangeland/dry land forest management, Water access and protection, DRM and Renewable energy options in partnership with partners within the consortium
Work with relevant ministries, departments, private sector, civil society and partners to achieve program objective
Provision of technical skills in integrated natural resource management practices across communities and partners in targeted areas
Train the partners, selected farmer groups and partners on the various recommended focal areas (Community Based Natural Resource management, Dry land forestry, Climate smart agriculture, Sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation, Disaster Risk management, Advocacy and policy influence etc).
Support implementation of water access and protection for enhanced water supply in collaboration with relevant line ministries
Mobilization of smallholder farmers into Farmers Marketing groups geared to strengthen tree based value chains market systems enhancing increased production
Develop a program capacity building plan of action for partners, CBOs and Community Owned
Resource Persons as per context with specific focus on the key objectives.
Ensure timely and efficient expenditure at acceptable levels as per donor requirements
Actively participate in the collection and collation of views from stakeholders for the development of program plans and budgets
Providing strategic leadership and supporting collaborative partnership engagements within the IMARA NRM focus areas across county.
Contribute to effective and timely implementation of all levels of interventions and initiatives with communities and partners;
Collaborate with Program manager, IMARA MEAL Coordinator, Program Director and the
Technical Specialist Environment and Climate Change to effectively support the program to carry out all measurements baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations in accordance with Consortium guidelines and donor requirements.
Support the program technically in relation to your expertise in the event of any disaster and/or crisis response when called upon to do so;
Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all L&R program interventions as well as ensure effective and timely response plans.
Together with key partners conduct on site trainings and strengthening community groups in issues on integrated NRM in respect to climate changePartnership, networking and resource acquisition, 35%
Ensures collaborative roles and partnerships with key partners in the leverage county partners including GoK line Ministries at the county and national, Community Based organization, NGO, Learning Research institutions and any relevant authorities Gender and Youth integration in program activities through the implementation strategies.
Develop working agreements / MOUs with partners as per need.
Coordinate stakeholder / partner forums on IMARA counties strengthening strategic NRM alliances.
Coordinate reflection and learning forums for community and partners for purposes of providing forums for experiential learning & reflection.
In liaison with Partners, lead/support development of data collection and monitoring tools as required
Strengthen advocacy on prioritization and increased resource allocation for NRM related activities by county government and other CSOs.
Build capacity on community groups on advocacy to engage service providers and participate in forums to relating to sustainable NRM and related interventionsQuality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation, 20%
Participate/Support program assessments, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, documentation and dissemination of promising practices
Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures that the targets from leveraging sites are tracked.
Coordinate joint monitoring visits with key partners to track and document program progress in the targetted leverage counties.
Ensure the feedback from monitoring exercises feed into the working of environment technical working group within the program counties.
Support the development and submission of program reports and core documents as per WVK guidelines and donor standards.
Develop context specific electronic and live media communications on NRM activities.
Support development of technical papers and or policy breifs on key issues for external engagement with decision makersAny Other 5%
Qualifications
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on the job training:The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in a relevant field from a recognized University preferably in Natural Resource Management,
Environmental Science, Rangeland Management, Forestry, or Climate Change;
Minimum of four years experience in implementing sustainable natural resource management (SNRM) programs in ASAL/degraded parts of Kenya integrating livelihoods strengthening; with demonstrable competencies in designing, planning, implementation, documenting, record-keeping and reporting;
The holder of this position must be a results orientated person who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands and;
S/he must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player
Must have skills and ability to provide training and mentorships;
S/he must be a self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships.
Experience working with private sector, local communities, institutions, governmental and traditional authorities in ASAL regions;
Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking and representation skills;
Proven leadership qualities, problem-solving and negotiation skills, and evidence of successful team player.go to method of application »
