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  • Consultant – Water Resource Specialist 

Partnership with Solar and Stoves Distributors 

Deputy Country Director

    Consultant – Water Resource Specialist Partnership with Solar and Stoves Distributors Deputy Country Director

    Job Description
    Key Responsibilities:

    Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the springs in the Mau region, including their hydrological characteristics, water quality, and vulnerability to contamination.
    Develop detailed engineering plans and designs for the protection and sustainable management of the identified springs.
    Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, guidelines, and local regulations throughout the project implementation.
    Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as local communities, national government agencies, county governments, NGOs, and other project partners, to foster collaboration and community engagement.
    Manage the procurement process for required materials, equipment, and services, adhering to SNV’s procurement procedures.
    Supervise the construction activities related to spring protection, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
    Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities, including water quality testing, and provide timely progress reports.
    Develop and implement appropriate operation and maintenance plans for the protected springs, including capacity building for local communities and water user committees.
    Support knowledge-sharing and capacity development initiatives related to spring protection and water resource management in the Mau region.

    Key Deliverables:

    Assessment report on the springs, including hydrological characteristics, water quality, and contamination risks.
    Detailed engineering plans and designs for spring protection, including construction drawings, material specifications, and cost estimates.
    Procurement documents, such as tender notices, bid evaluation reports, and contract agreements.
    Construction progress reports, including monitoring and evaluation data, as well as updates on any challenges or issues encountered during implementation.
    Operation and maintenance plans for the protected springs, including training materials and manuals.
    Technical guidance and training materials for project and stakeholders on water spring protection and sustainable management practices.
    Stakeholder engagement plan, outlining strategies for involving local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders in the project.
    Final project report summarizing the implementation process, achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for future interventions.

    Qualifications

    Possess a degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
    Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing water supply projects, preferably with experience in spring protection projects.
    Demonstrated knowledge of hydrological assessment methods, engineering design principles, spring rehabilitation, and environmental considerations related to water resource projects.
    Familiarity with Kenyan water resource management policies, regulations, and relevant industry standards.
    Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities effectively.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, build partnerships, and facilitate community participation.
    Proficiency in relevant software applications for engineering design, data analysis, and reporting.

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  • Intern – Treasury and Finance Control 

Intern – Finance Project Control

    Intern – Treasury and Finance Control Intern – Finance Project Control

    Job Description
    The intern will report to The Country Finance Officer: Treasury and Finance control and will be charged with the following responsibilities:

    Assisting with scanning documents.
    Assisting with verifying and analysing quotes for the selected supplier for review.
    Preparing payments in Sap by Design and in the bank platform
    Updating suppliers on all payments made i.e., relevant details of the payment.
    Preparing the cheque register and processing the  bank reconciliations.
    Ensuring that new suppliers have provided all relevant information required to be added in SAP by Design e.g., bank details, postal addresses.
    Updating the new suppliers with master data after approval by Country Finance Manager
    Reconciling M-PESA payments for participants.
    Preparing LPO in the system after the supplier has been approved and go ahead for LPO given.
    Follow up on invoice submission and uploading the invoices in the shared folders and requesting statements from suppliers.
    Checking for completeness of documents before payments are done.
    Reviewing invoices and check whether they match with the LPO.
    Finding and preparing documents in preparation for project audits and filing them back in an orderly manner.
    Reviewing expenses returned by staff to check if they reconcile with work advance given and prepare a spreadsheet for approval.
    Any other duties as may be assigned by Country/ Project Finance Officer.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or business administration with a CPA Part 3.
    Currently in the final year of undergraduate degree or completed his/her studies.
    Knowledge of NGO/ International development financial policies would be an added advantage.
    Keen to learn
    Attention to detail
    Computer literacy; Ms Word, Excel and power point
    Diligent
    Professional etiquette

    Additional Information

    Duration – 6 Months

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  • Consultant – Water Resource Specialist 


            

            
            Partnership with Solar and Stoves Distributors 


            

            
            Deputy Country Director

    Consultant – Water Resource Specialist Partnership with Solar and Stoves Distributors Deputy Country Director

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities:

    Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the springs in the Mau region, including their hydrological characteristics, water quality, and vulnerability to contamination.
    Develop detailed engineering plans and designs for the protection and sustainable management of the identified springs.
    Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, guidelines, and local regulations throughout the project implementation.
    Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as local communities, national government agencies, county governments, NGOs, and other project partners, to foster collaboration and community engagement.
    Manage the procurement process for required materials, equipment, and services, adhering to SNV’s procurement procedures.
    Supervise the construction activities related to spring protection, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
    Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities, including water quality testing, and provide timely progress reports.
    Develop and implement appropriate operation and maintenance plans for the protected springs, including capacity building for local communities and water user committees.
    Support knowledge-sharing and capacity development initiatives related to spring protection and water resource management in the Mau region.

    Key Deliverables:

    Assessment report on the springs, including hydrological characteristics, water quality, and contamination risks.
    Detailed engineering plans and designs for spring protection, including construction drawings, material specifications, and cost estimates.
    Procurement documents, such as tender notices, bid evaluation reports, and contract agreements.
    Construction progress reports, including monitoring and evaluation data, as well as updates on any challenges or issues encountered during implementation.
    Operation and maintenance plans for the protected springs, including training materials and manuals.
    Technical guidance and training materials for project and stakeholders on water spring protection and sustainable management practices.
    Stakeholder engagement plan, outlining strategies for involving local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders in the project.
    Final project report summarizing the implementation process, achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for future interventions.

    Qualifications

    Possess a degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
    Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing water supply projects, preferably with experience in spring protection projects.
    Demonstrated knowledge of hydrological assessment methods, engineering design principles, spring rehabilitation, and environmental considerations related to water resource projects.
    Familiarity with Kenyan water resource management policies, regulations, and relevant industry standards.
    Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities effectively.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, build partnerships, and facilitate community participation.
    Proficiency in relevant software applications for engineering design, data analysis, and reporting.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  Use the emails(s) below to apply Please apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting an application letter and CV that contains three referees in English

    Apply via :

  • Intern – Treasury and Finance Control 


            

            
            Intern – Finance Project Control

    Intern – Treasury and Finance Control Intern – Finance Project Control

    Job Description

    The intern will report to The Country Finance Officer: Treasury and Finance control and will be charged with the following responsibilities:

    Assisting with scanning documents.
    Assisting with verifying and analysing quotes for the selected supplier for review.
    Preparing payments in Sap by Design and in the bank platform
    Updating suppliers on all payments made i.e., relevant details of the payment.
    Preparing the cheque register and processing the  bank reconciliations.
    Ensuring that new suppliers have provided all relevant information required to be added in SAP by Design e.g., bank details, postal addresses.
    Updating the new suppliers with master data after approval by Country Finance Manager
    Reconciling M-PESA payments for participants.
    Preparing LPO in the system after the supplier has been approved and go ahead for LPO given.
    Follow up on invoice submission and uploading the invoices in the shared folders and requesting statements from suppliers.
    Checking for completeness of documents before payments are done.
    Reviewing invoices and check whether they match with the LPO.
    Finding and preparing documents in preparation for project audits and filing them back in an orderly manner.
    Reviewing expenses returned by staff to check if they reconcile with work advance given and prepare a spreadsheet for approval.
    Any other duties as may be assigned by Country/ Project Finance Officer.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or business administration with a CPA Part 3.
    Currently in the final year of undergraduate degree or completed his/her studies.
    Knowledge of NGO/ International development financial policies would be an added advantage.
    Keen to learn
    Attention to detail
    Computer literacy; Ms Word, Excel and power point
    Diligent
    Professional etiquette

    Additional Information

    Duration – 6 Months

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  • Consultant – Water Resource Specialist 


            

            
            Partnership with Solar and Stoves Distributors 


            

            
            Deputy Country Director

    Consultant – Water Resource Specialist Partnership with Solar and Stoves Distributors Deputy Country Director

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities:

    Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the springs in the Mau region, including their hydrological characteristics, water quality, and vulnerability to contamination.
    Develop detailed engineering plans and designs for the protection and sustainable management of the identified springs.
    Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, guidelines, and local regulations throughout the project implementation.
    Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as local communities, national government agencies, county governments, NGOs, and other project partners, to foster collaboration and community engagement.
    Manage the procurement process for required materials, equipment, and services, adhering to SNV’s procurement procedures.
    Supervise the construction activities related to spring protection, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
    Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities, including water quality testing, and provide timely progress reports.
    Develop and implement appropriate operation and maintenance plans for the protected springs, including capacity building for local communities and water user committees.
    Support knowledge-sharing and capacity development initiatives related to spring protection and water resource management in the Mau region.

    Key Deliverables:

    Assessment report on the springs, including hydrological characteristics, water quality, and contamination risks.
    Detailed engineering plans and designs for spring protection, including construction drawings, material specifications, and cost estimates.
    Procurement documents, such as tender notices, bid evaluation reports, and contract agreements.
    Construction progress reports, including monitoring and evaluation data, as well as updates on any challenges or issues encountered during implementation.
    Operation and maintenance plans for the protected springs, including training materials and manuals.
    Technical guidance and training materials for project and stakeholders on water spring protection and sustainable management practices.
    Stakeholder engagement plan, outlining strategies for involving local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders in the project.
    Final project report summarizing the implementation process, achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for future interventions.

    Qualifications

    Possess a degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
    Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing water supply projects, preferably with experience in spring protection projects.
    Demonstrated knowledge of hydrological assessment methods, engineering design principles, spring rehabilitation, and environmental considerations related to water resource projects.
    Familiarity with Kenyan water resource management policies, regulations, and relevant industry standards.
    Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities effectively.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, build partnerships, and facilitate community participation.
    Proficiency in relevant software applications for engineering design, data analysis, and reporting.

    go to method of application »

    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  Use the emails(s) below to apply Please apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting an application letter and CV that contains three referees in English

    Apply via :

  • Intern – Treasury and Finance Control 


            

            
            Intern – Finance Project Control

    Intern – Treasury and Finance Control Intern – Finance Project Control

    Job Description

    The intern will report to The Country Finance Officer: Treasury and Finance control and will be charged with the following responsibilities:

    Assisting with scanning documents.
    Assisting with verifying and analysing quotes for the selected supplier for review.
    Preparing payments in Sap by Design and in the bank platform
    Updating suppliers on all payments made i.e., relevant details of the payment.
    Preparing the cheque register and processing the  bank reconciliations.
    Ensuring that new suppliers have provided all relevant information required to be added in SAP by Design e.g., bank details, postal addresses.
    Updating the new suppliers with master data after approval by Country Finance Manager
    Reconciling M-PESA payments for participants.
    Preparing LPO in the system after the supplier has been approved and go ahead for LPO given.
    Follow up on invoice submission and uploading the invoices in the shared folders and requesting statements from suppliers.
    Checking for completeness of documents before payments are done.
    Reviewing invoices and check whether they match with the LPO.
    Finding and preparing documents in preparation for project audits and filing them back in an orderly manner.
    Reviewing expenses returned by staff to check if they reconcile with work advance given and prepare a spreadsheet for approval.
    Any other duties as may be assigned by Country/ Project Finance Officer.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or business administration with a CPA Part 3.
    Currently in the final year of undergraduate degree or completed his/her studies.
    Knowledge of NGO/ International development financial policies would be an added advantage.
    Keen to learn
    Attention to detail
    Computer literacy; Ms Word, Excel and power point
    Diligent
    Professional etiquette

    Additional Information

    Duration – 6 Months

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  • Consultancy – Identify and Capacity Build Grazing Committees/ Associations and Producers For Grazing and Livestock Service Plans

    Consultancy – Identify and Capacity Build Grazing Committees/ Associations and Producers For Grazing and Livestock Service Plans

    Job Description
    This assignment focuses on all the four outcomes mentioned above and is targeting Laikipia, Isiolo and Samburu counties.

    Strengthen the capacities of grazing committees, associations, and producer organizations to effectively improve their climate resilience, adaptation and effective protection of their biodiversity and ecosystems by implementing sustainable rangeland management.
    Local communities, private/group ranches, private/community conservancies, and government officials working together, experimenting with putting holistic management principles into practice, learning, and building relationships.
    Established best practice learning sites amongst communities not excluding private ranches and conservancies across the three counties, resulting in covered soils, increased biomass and restored degraded lands.
    Integrate livestock and ecological management within the conservancies and ranches for sustainable regeneration of the ecosystems.
    Planned grazing arrangements within the ranches and conservancies for both landscape restoration and increased biodiversity and livestock productivity.
    Enhance adoption of participatory approaches in landscape and grazing management by the county government, communities, and other stakeholders.

    Scope of work
    The consultants will work with the selected group/private ranches, community/private conservancies, and non-conservancy community councils i.e., dheeda councils in the rangelands of Laikipia, Isiolo and Samburu.
    The specific activities will include but not limited to:

    Conduct capacity needs assessment of the identified grazing committees/associations and other key actors to implement holistic management.
    Development of grazing committees/associations training content, coaching and a clear methodology.
    Undertake an analysis of the existing policy and legal frameworks responsible for safeguarding an enabling environment for integrated landscape and grazing management systems.
    Review and synthesize the status of the County governments and community-based rangeland grazing arrangements and identify prevailing gaps and any best practices for benchmarking and upscaling.
    Review the grazing plans of the selected conservancies/ ranches for piloting and align the plans to integrated landscape management that regenerates ecosystem.
    Carry out a detailed ecological condition of pastures and existing vegetation, rangeland degradation types, rates, and levels, along with the current grazing system.
    Delivery of training and capacity building of grazing committees and producer associations
    In a participatory manner, support the communities to develop simple management plans for their grazing areas.
    Build the capacity of project staff and selected grazing champions on integrated landscape management.
    Organize and hold one workshop to train county extension staff, grazing committees/associations on participatory methods for assessing rangeland condition, production, and sustainability considering plant composition, soil fertility and ecosystem considerations.
    Offer strategic support to the identified ranches/conservancies on the implementation of the regenerative landscape management.
    Support in development of a grazing committees specific road map/action plan.
    Define and develop Participatory Ecological Monitoring of the landscape.

    Deliverables

    Grazing plans reviewed and aligned to regenerative land management.
    Project staff and grazing champions capacity built, and training report developed.
    Develop as part of the grazing plans a map of the ranches and conservancies divided into zones with water points, grazing areas and road network.
    Strategic support offered to identified conservancies/ ranches on regenerative land management for improved livestock productivity.
    Report on regenerative landscape management in select three conservancies/ranches (one per county)
    Develop action plan for scaling up the conservancies/ranches in 5 above.

    Qualifications

    Extensive work experience and proven track record in capacity development and training.
    Individuals with relevant university degree and relevant consultancy work experience in rangeland management and Climate smart agriculture related qualification and experience.
    Proven ability for teamwork, facilitation, presentation, and communication.
    Good understanding of and experience with the participatory approaches in landscape & grazing management in the context of pastoralist, herd mobility, resilience building, and sustainable utilization of natural resource.
    Experience working in Arid and semi-Arid areas in assignments related to livestock production and integrated Landscape Management.

    Additional requirements

    Good verbal and written communication skills.
    Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
    Show successful models previously done.
    Sensitive and committed to gender equity and inclusion of youth.

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  • Project Finance Officer

    Project Finance Officer

    Job Description
    Reporting to the Country Finance Manager and liaising with Treasury group, Project Managers, Project Directors and other staff involved in project finances and planning the project finance officer will render support to a number of active projects and be responsible for:

    Supporting the preparation of project budgets and Full Cost Recovery (FCR) projections.
    Providing the Country Finance Manager with project financials for the Country Annual Plan and Mid-Year Review.
    Familiarization with the project budget, the translation to the relevant project documents as per the project management procedures, all donor requirements, reporting dates, formats and SNV internal reporting requirements.
    Supporting the project manager in preparing budget revisions compliant with SNV and donor procedures and guidelines.
    Monitoring project contracts and contributing to efficient planning and time management of the members of the project, including staff, LCB’s and consultants.
    Ensuring financial transactions are recorded according to the Project Administration Memo (PAM), project management procedures and SNV Financial procedures into the financial system.
    Reviewing and checking that data, time and costs booked to the project are according to the project management and financial procedures, checking periodically (weekly and monthly) together with the Project Manager and correcting errors where necessary.
    With the support of the Project Manager and other project staff, preparing timely, complete, and accurate financial reports to the donor according to donor guidelines and compliant with the project management and financial procedures.
    Providing monthly reports, including cash flow forecasts, budgetary controls and up to date overview of the financial project status to the Project Manager, Project Director, Country Finance Manager and Country Management, explaining deviations and proposing corrective measures.
    Providing the financials of the quarterly Project Review Report (PRR), explaining deviations and proposing corrective measures and supporting the Project Manager in completing the other topics of the PRR.
    With the support of the Project Manager and other project staff, preparing monthly financial planning and forecast for the current year and for the entire project duration.
    Organizing, documenting, and archiving relevant documentation, keeping files complete and up to date and maintaining quality and accessibility of archive and files while conforming to administrative and filing procedures.
    Ensuring all supporting documents for donor reporting are made available according to donor requirements and as per project management procedures.
    Supporting internal and external audit exercises.
    Timely prepare donor invoices in conjunction with Project Manager and Project Director.
    Funds disbursements to project grantees after written approval by the donor. Practical experience in grant management and result based financing will be an added advantage.
    Maintaining asset list at project level.

    Qualifications
    Basic Requirements

    Professional accounting qualifications e.g. CPA (K), ACCA up to the final level or similar level of knowledge and skills acquired in similar roles.
    A Master’s degree in the related field will be an added advantage.
    At least 5 years relevant working experience in an international project organization.
    At least 5 years relevant working experience in financial accounting of which 2-3 years in project accounting/control.
    Demonstrated work experience and knowledge of fund management, donor regulations and compliance issues related to management of donor funding and financial reporting.
    Experience with financial systems.
    Experience with SAP (SAP by Design; SAP R3) is an added advantage.
    Experience of working in a multicultural environment.

    Core Competencies

    High level of integrity.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Advanced Excel and analytical skills
    Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
    Proactive and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
    Excellent organizational skills
    Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities.
    Attention to detail.
    Able to meet tight deadlines under pressure.

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  • Stand-by Driver – Nanyuki 

Stand-by Driver – Nairobi

    Stand-by Driver – Nanyuki Stand-by Driver – Nairobi

    Job Description
    SNV Kenya is looking for suitable candidates to fill 3 vacancies for casual/stand-by drivers  with duty stations in Nairobi, and Nanyuki in Kenya to support project teams in field work and logistics. The driver will be assigned on need basis depending on field activities.
    Responsibilities

    The incumbent is responsible for undertaking extensive field travel in the SNV area of work and others as duty may require, ensuring safety of passengers on board.
    Maintaining the proper functioning of SNV vehicles
    Checking validity of statutory legal documents in the car
    He/she is also responsible for taking care of the assigned vehicle(s) by carrying out small (mechanical) repairs and servicing of the SNV transport fleet, which also includes fuelling, cleaning.
    Ensure that the vehicle is always safely parked, is only used for SNV duties, and ready for any duty assigned
    Keep an updated work ticket always
    Monitor vehicle performance and service schedule
    Record mileage of all journeys daily and in the monthly report
    Carry out messenger duties in and around town
    Any other task that they may be assigned

    Qualifications

    KCSE level certificate holder
    A clean, valid Kenyan Driver’s license with knowledge of Kenya Highway Code
    Certificate of good conduct
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    Knowledge of Microsoft Office
    Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

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  • Sub-Grants Finance Assistant – 2 Positions

    Sub-Grants Finance Assistant – 2 Positions

    Job Description
    The general objective of the assignments is to support the respective projects’ (SNV CRAFT & REALMS projects) finance function to review partner monthly/quarterly financial reports for consistency, completeness, and accuracy of documentation.
    To achieve this the consultant will:

    Compile documents and relevant information for maintenance of the subgrantee database
    Verify statutory compliance status for the sub-recipients
    Verify and compile regular summaries of partners financial status reports;
    Assisting in ensuring that accurate provisional reports are received for monthly accrual before actual verification and review starts
    Assist in performing monthly analysis of expenditure reports from the SNV accounting system;
    Assist in monitoring partners’ liquidation reports (progress and final), review and verify documentation and financial report;
    Provision of financial capacity building for the sub-recipients
    Review and updating finance report on the MIS system
    Asset verification for sub-recipients
    Milestone invoicing for sub-recipients
    Assist in monitoring funding status of each sub-recipient according to the agreements.
    When applicable, assist with budget preparation, reviews and reallocations;
    Provide short biweekly report on activities undertaken and emerging issues;
    Where applicable, assist in ensuring compliance to Donor regulations and award requirements;
    Perform any other duty assigned by the Project Finance Officer, Country Finance Manager, and the Project Managers

    Qualifications
    The desired candidates should posses the following; 

    At least Bachelor of Commerce, Finance, Banking or any relevant degree and CPA-K
    Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and especially Excel)
    2 to 3 Years’ experience with NGOs, specifically subgrantee management
    Experience using ERPs like SAPBD
    High ethical standards, Integrity, & professionalism
    Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment,
    Competence in common IT applications

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