Reporting functionally to the Audit Sub-Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement annual risks based internal plan that outlines the activities to be undertaken by the internal Audit department.
Lead internal Audit department as per the approved internal Audit Charter and internal Audit plan, regulatory guidelines and institute of Internal Auditors guidelines and standards.
Carry out independent assessments of the society’s system of internal control and advise the management and Board on their appropriateness and effectiveness
Review monthly management reports as well as Sasra returns to ensure correctness, accuracy and completeness.
Determine the level of compliance with internal policies, products, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Carry out surprise spot checks on all sensitive areas of the society.
Prepare and present timely audit reports to the Audit committee and at the same time provide secretarial duties to the committee.
Conduct post audit reviews to assess the implementation of recommendations outlined in both internal and external audit reports.
Liaise with external auditors on both interim and final audits and agreeing with respective departments the action plans requires guide and support the departments in the necessary preparations.
Produce reports to the CEO on day-to-day operations of the society
Liaise with supervisory committee on quarterly basis.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Competencies
Analytical thinking
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Networking and relationship building skills
Flexible
Proactive
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with coworkers, staff and external contacts and to work effectively in a professional team environment
Self drive
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance Option)
CPA (K) or equivalent and registered with ICPAK
At least five (5) years’ experience in a similar function.
Knowledge of SACCO industry program, policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices
Knowledge of standards for professional practice of internal auditing and code of ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
A previous hand on experience in Navision System is required.
Basic MIS office skills
Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Self motivated individual with impeccable integrity
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
Must be aged between 28-35 years
Valid Certificate of good conduct from the Government of Kenya
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Senior Internal Auditor Assistant Procurement Officer Secretary Records Officer Assistant Accountant Marketing Officer Chief Operations Manager Security Guard
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Administrative Assistant Laboratory Technician
Administrative Assistant (Grade VIII) (Administration/Academic Affairs)
Requirements for Admin Assistant Job
Applicants must possess Bachelors Degree.
In addition, those with CPS I or Postgraduate Diploma in relevant ICT Competent will have an added advantage.
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Director, Africa Region
About the Role
The Director for Africa reports to the Executive Director for BRAC International, supervising 5-7 Country Directors and overseeing a staff cohort of 4,000+ working across Uganda, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania and soon in Rwanda. The operating income for the region is approximately 48 Million USD in both grants and microfinance programmes.
Within BRAC, the Director holds key relationships with the Director of Asia Programmes, Country Representatives, Unit Heads and Sector Specialists. Externally, the Director relates to the leaders of BRAC UK, BRAC USA, donors and BRAC Bangladesh. The Director takes leadership of operational and policy-level decisions related to the countries and region. The Director receives advice and guidance from his or her supervisor on strategic and policy-level decisions which has an impact outside of the Africa region. The goal of the Director is to lead the regional offices’ development and guide them towards growth and long-term success.
Purpose of the RoleLeading the implementation of the regional strategy with a focus on quality control, monitoring and evaluation and donor reporting.
Identifying synergies within the region and identifying different opportunities for programme improvement and funding and partnerships for growth.
Tracking success of programmes through data analysis and informing future plans and policies, aligning with the mission of BRAC.
Offers operational support and creative leadership to country directors across the region.Key Performance Indicators
Quality delivery of the programmes; including improvements required by audit and finance reports.
Regional partnerships and donor relationships.
Developing and reviewing new projects and proposals for existing and new BRAC countries in Africa.
Data and research-based decision making which informs the regional strategy.Major Responsibilities
Ensure successful implementation of in-country operation through overseeing planning, development and implementation of programmes in countries and achieving coherence with BRAC’s mission, values and core competencies, as well as ensuring timely reporting to donors and feeding the communication needs for the broader BRAC family.
Oversee the management of the country offices and ensure the implementation of the country strategy.
Manage programme collaboration within countries and within the region, identifying synergies and economies of scale in close collaboration with the country representatives.
Provide information and analysis on regional and country-specific issues to inform future plans, innovate and adapt programme design, plan the resource mobilisation strategy and inform stakeholder interactions.
Liaise effectively with programme anchors at BRAC International, and unit heads and programme directors in BRAC Bangladesh to ensure quality control and seamless technical assistance from head office to countries.
Study data trends, emerging research, and advise on resource optimisation and influence internal and external stakeholders on the same.
Align country programme strategies and sector plans with BRAC’s core competencies.
Support country representatives in building national and regional partnerships, government and donor relationships, and fundraising and advocacy activities.
Support effective staff hiring and management, diversity, security, gender justice, legal issues and adherence to BRAC’s integrity policies.
Representation in external forums, country visits, advocacy.
Oversee the development of the skills and competencies of the country team leaders.
Work closely with audit and finance team to ensure and align financial and overall integrity processes for the Africa office.Major challenges
BRAC Africa faces resource constraints and further resources must be mobilised.
This position is in a complex region with various countries that require support to improve synergies.
Remote management is required to interface with donors and country representatives.
The region has multiple post-conflict countries, and troubleshooting in emergency context is required.Experience
At least 15 years’ experience in a senior technical or management position preferably in an NGO/INGO, managing complex programmes, including programme planning and administration, evaluation, proposal writing and fundraising, managing budgets and accounts, staff supervision and training.
Experience in more than one country is preferable.
Demonstrated experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and multicultural staff as well as foster a culture of gender justice and diversity.
Demonstrated experience in advocacy work and knowledge of at least one sector BRAC works in.Knowledge, skills and competencies
Track record of managing large-scale and complex development programmes.
Demonstrated experience leading multicultural staff and developing senior teams.
A proven ability to raise funds and further sound growth and programme development.
Strong influencing skills and experience relating to government and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including business, donors, academia, media, and civil society. Technical knowledge of at least one BRAC programme.
Able to analyse and apply research, data and learning to improve programmes and operations.
Previous field experience, including leading community-driven programming and Southern-led development initiatives.
Excellent communication and relationship skills.
Experience and excellence in managing a multi-cultural organisation, leading it towards a culture of gender justice and diversity in practice.
Excellent written and spoken English skills.
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Digital Campaigner Internal Communications Coordinator
Job Description
The role will coordinate ActionAid’s regional and global online advocacy and campaigns presence and advises countries on digital strategies. You will be responsible for making the online presence of the signature campaign come to life. Leads the development and roll-out of communication and digital engagement tools and products for signature campaign, support country campaigns and our youth programming and engagement. To qualify for this role you need a Relevant Bachelors or Master’s degree or more than five years’ experience in civil society campaigning.
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Programme Management NGO Finance & Budget Officer
The post is located in the Science Division, UNEP Live,Technology and Innovation Unit within the Country Outreach, Technology and Innovation Branch (COTI), at the Nairobi duty station.
Responsibilities
Under the day-to-day supervision of the Head, UNEP Live, Technology and Innovation Unit, and the overall guidance of the Chief, Country Outreach, Technology and Innovation Branch (COTI), the incumbent will function to deliver scientific environmental data and indicators to support both environmental assessments and reporting at national, regional and global levels, and early warning of emerging environmental issues and trends.Manage all aspects of assigned projects related to implementing network services for environmental data, information and indicators based on gee-referenced, spatial and statistical data.Assist the Senior Programme Officer and the Chief of the COTI Branch to prepare project funding proposals, programme budget submissions, progress reports, financial statements,
Participate in project preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation ensuring delivery of outputs according to project objectives, existing policies and aligning resources behind results, in the context of Result Based Management.
Establish and conduct technical meetings to promote and extend Science Division’s work with clients of its science data and information products and services (Lead Divisions, thematic Coordinators and other partners) in close coordination with Science Division’s partnering centres and networks such as the GRID network.
Review relevant documents and reports in early warning of environmental emerging issues, environmental data/information and indicators and provide sound substantive inputs; research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse scientific and technical sources; organize and draft background papers, provide substantive inputs to publications, etc., in a clear and professional manner.
Supervise staff delivery of spatial data analysis and presentation of products and services, ensuring the on-line availability of Programme – relevant spatial data-sets and databases as components of the “One UN Environment Data and Indicators Platform”.Requirements
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in physical or natural sciences, information technology or related areas. A first-level university degree with relevant combination of academic and professional qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the Advanced degree.
Minimum of seven (7) years of working experience in environmental data and information management (including spatial), project or programme formulation, management and implementation, reporting, assessments and early warning at national/regional levels – of which at least three years are at the international level is required.
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Protection Officer
Duration of the project: 36 Months
Duration of the contract:
12 Months (Renewable up to a maximum of 31 months and with a 3 months’ probation period)
Starting date: 15th of January 2019
Brief outline of the project: the project aims at strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in Kenya in compliance with the international standards and involving local authorities, all relevant stakeholders, civil society and the private sector.
CEFA is therefore looking for 3 well-qualified Protection Officers who shall work together towards achieving the objectives of this project.3 Protection Officers will support the Juvenile Justice actors in implementing diversion mechanisms and restorative justice methodologies in the Counties of Nyeri, Mombasa, Nairobi and other location decided by the Government departments and the project management.
MAIN DUTIES
Planning and ImplementationImplement penal mediation and case conferencing within Police Stations, Child Protection Units, Children Courts, Court User Committee and Area Advisory Councils
Facilitate training on restorative justice and diversion for Public officers
Support the identification and management of the minors that can benefit from diversion mechanisms
Offer high level of psychosocial support to beneficiaries on deserving cases
Case study and case recording,
Supporting the case management of minors in contact with the law;
Participate on periodic meetings to identify priorities, challenges and way forwards, design strategies and develop work plans to implement project activities
Represent CEFA in the juvenile statutory institutions, police stations, Children Courts and the target area at largeReporting and Coordination
Send periodic narrative and financial reports on the progress of the work and planned activities;
Management and reporting of expenses related to the implemented activities;
Participate in organizing workshops, meetings and training related to the areas of responsibility;
Provide the supervisor with adequate communication and documentation
Provide organizational and logistic support to the project;
Network with relevant agencies for effective referrals and opportunities of collaboration and
Conduct other activities deemed as necessary within the framework of the Project.EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Law/ Social work/ Sociology/psycho-social studies or Diploma in law/social work with a 2 years’ field experience
Relevant certification
Knowledge and expertise in psychology and social work
Must have at least 2 years working experience in Social Work or psycho-social support, preferably in correctional facilities and/or within the Juvenile Justice System.
Must have adequate skills in conducting a wide range of negotiations, consultations, coordination among diverse stakeholders most preferably within the Juvenile Justice System in Kenya
Must have an ability for inclusive planning, execution and lobbying for project activities within child protection context.
Counseling skills
Facilitation skills
Reporting Skills
Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Office Package)
Fluent in English and SwahiliFunctional Skills:
Adaptability to work within Criminal justice and Government Context
Commitment in Child Protection
Team Work
Good communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytical approach
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines
Readiness to sign and abide to a Child protection policy
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Fundraising Systems Manager
DIRECTORATE: Finance and Operations
Location: Global Secretariat Hub Office (Nairobi, Johannesburg, London)
Salary: Grade D
Local terms and conditions of the national GS Hub office/ Country office will apply
At ActionAid International we are now looking for an experienced Systems Manager with a degree in computer science. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and use your IT systems skills to make a positive difference, then this is exactly the opportunity we can offer you as Fundraising Systems Manager. Join us and use your talents to fight against poverty and injustice by making a major contribution to our digital transformation.
The ideal candidate will have a proven background in current technologies and be capable of leveraging this to benefit the organisations Fundraising activities and collaborating with internal stakeholders including Business and Technology teams to deliver continual improvements to the Federations core fundraising systems and processes. Your role will oversee the management of the technology and tools adopted in our innovative transformation of Fundraising business solutions including digital platforms, mobile technology, hardware and infrastructure. You will also take responsibility for ensuring that the reporting and analytical needs of Fundraising are fully embedded and managed within the Analytics platform of choice as well as work as part of the Analytics project team to ensure both current and future needs of the Federation are met.
To achieve this, you will possess broad experience of systems, infrastructure databases and languages as well as knowledge of the Microsoft Stack including 0365 toolsets and Sharepoint online. You will also have a good understanding of other digital technologies and tools and have proven experience of having worked on a digital transformation project.
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Bartender
Job Details
The incumbent will be responsible creating and serving all beverage products to hotel guests/servers in accordance with TTH policies, procedures, and standards laid out by Management to ensure maximum internal and external customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:Perform all pre-opening and closing duties in accordance with the standards and as instructed F&B Manager
Prepare requisition lists and collect the items from the stores
Perform stock taking duties regularly.
Prepare and serve orders to customers over the counter or at other sitting areas within the restaurant and particularly the dawa lounge.
Demonstrate accurate knowledge of all menu items and be able to assist hotel guests accordingly by serving wines, cocktails beers, other drinks and bar bites.
Ensure that the FIFO rule (first in first out) is fully respected and followed in order to avoid case of expired drinks on the fridges.
Ensure all the glassware and utensils are cleaned after every use.Who are You?
Required Skills and Competencies:Education Background in hospitality or related field
At least 2 years of experience in specialty bar operations and beverage production
Experience in making different bar cocktails and excellent wine and liquor knowledge
Excellent communication skills
Polite and confident with a great deal of patience
Ability in multitasking and time-management
Ability to work independently
Good interpersonal skills.
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Shooter Girl
Responsibilities:
Bringing alcoholic drinks to guests and make sure that guests are satisfied with those beverages
Ensuring that customers’ needs are met and they have an excellent time
Clean the server stations and keep an adequate supply of condiments at each one
Enter sales in the bar’s POS system and give the guests their receipts
Keep track of shots sold and money
Ensure that the beverages have appropriate garnishesWho Are You?
Required skills and Competencies:Should be young and energetic
Form Four certificate or its equivalent
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified preferably as a Shooter Girl or a Waitress
Good oral and written communication skills
Should have excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with others
Should be able to keep track of orders and requests mentally and multitask between stations
Needs good physical coordination so that they can handle many drinks at a time
Adaptable to different bar environments
Knowledge of wines, beer, and cocktailsDue to the high volume of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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HR Assistant Porter
Job Responsibilities
HR Administration: Oversee day to day HR administration e.g. leave, absence, records management, exits, preparation of employee letters, medical etc.
Recruitment & Selection: Support managers in recruitment – developing job and person specification, preparing job adverts, shortlisting, interviewing, selecting candidates and induction
Performance Management: Support managers in implementing a performance management system through monitoring employee performance and ensuring that all employees have a BSC and that performance appraisals are done on time and to the expected standards.
Staff welfare: Work closely with management to implement disciplinary procedures, assist employees with work matters in order to improve work relationships.
Payroll updates: Ensure accuracy and timeliness reporting of payroll data for all staff to the payroll coordinator in order to result to efficient payment of services.
Reports: Prepare weekly management reports on progress, update HR trackers and suggest areas of improvement as appropriate.Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce; Human Resource Management; Business Administration; Bachelors of Arts Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university or its equivalent
A higher diploma in Human Resources Management.
Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
Knowledge of employment and Labour Laws
Strong problem solving, organization and interpersonal skills
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