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  • Secretary Housekeeper

    Secretary Housekeeper

    Applicants must be holders of K.C.S.E. academic certificate mean grade C+ (plus) or above with the following attainments:-

    Typewriting 50 words per minute
    Shorthand 80 words per minute
    Business English II
    Office management III
    Office practice II
    Commerce II
    Applicants must have served as a secretary for at least 2 years in a reputable and busy organization
    Must be computer literate (i.e. able to type and produce documents on a computer and must be able to access, download or upload documents in the internet)

     

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  • Marketing Officer

    Marketing Officer

    Job Responsibilities

    Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer
    Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup
    Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss
    Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services.
    Negotiate contracts with vendors and distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks and developing distribution
    Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market
    Advise business and shareholders on local, national, and international factors affecting the buying and selling of products.

  • Sales Engineer Intern Internship

    Sales Engineer Intern Internship

    Requirements

    Graduate Engineer in any engineering discipline from a recognised University, with a minimum of Upper Second Honours degree.
    Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite.
    Valid driving license and having AutoCAD skills is an added advantage.
    The successful candidates will join the company’s internship programme details of which are on the company website and will be posted to any of the company’s many branches across the country. This provides an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of dynamic experts who derive satisfaction from “Improving Peoples Lives’ through Providing Water and Energy Solutions for Africa”.

  • Office & Project manager Account Executive Design Structural Engineer

    Office & Project manager Account Executive Design Structural Engineer

    Our client is a social enterprise company whose mission is to enhance access to affordable, quality books for children in low-income countries. They are seeking an Office and Project Manager to join their Nairobi team
     Our client is looking for an office and project manager with experience in and affection for development cooperation. Experience in the book value chain or International education is preferred.
    The manager will be responsible for management of the team in Kenya, project management of various reading projects across the world, research and innovations in the company’s products and services, and client reporting on university level.
    Job Responsibilities

    Proposal development
     Internal and external communication
     Monitoring the quality, timeliness, cost-efficiency and progress of the technical assistance provided to the client
     Reporting to HQ and the client, including country assessments, trip reports and other deliverables

     Qualifications

    Minimum 5 years of work experience in project management
    University degree with experience in research and reporting
    Work experience in the book value chain, a publishing company or a NGO is preferred.
    Excellent mastery of English
    French mastery is a preferred
    Management of intercultural teams with enthusiasm and passion, which
    motivates your team to achieve its objectives
    Hands-on approach, willingness to learn
    Results-oriented and meticulous planning
    Willingness and availability to travel to other countries
    Punctual
    Disciplined, takes initiative
    Excellent communication skills

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  • Field Accountant

    Field Accountant

    To ensure that the EGPAF Field Office financial and accounting operations are in strict compliance with EGPAF policies and procedures and specific donor rules and regulations. Also strive to ensure efficient and accountable use of donor funds across the Kenya program.
    Duties
    Accounts Payables

    Timely processing of staff advances for travel and activities
    Timely processing of activities participant’s mobile payments
    Processing of supplier invoices within agreed timelines
    Reconciliation of supplier statements
    Ensures that all hard copy vouchers are duly authorized before payment and filing
    Manages a systematic financial filing system that is sequential, complete and up to date at all times both scanned and hard copies

    Accounts Receivables

    Reviews and signs off on all submitted Field Expense Reports, ensuring the validity and accuracy of all submitted receipts. Periodically samples receipts and clarifies sampled expenses with vendors
    Accurately posts the advances liquidating expenses to QuickBooks

    Cash/Bank Management

    Reviews and signs off on all submitted Field Expense Reports, ensuring the validity and accuracy of all submitted receipts. Periodically samples receipts and clarifies sampled expenses with vendors
    Accurately posts the advances liquidating expenses to QuickBooks

    Statutory Requirements

    Ensure all statutory remittances are paid on time, and that accurate amounts are paid
    Maintain and update statutory remittances file, conducting period audits of the files to ensure ability to satisfy any statutory scrutiny
    Monthly Reporting activities
    Timely posting of all transactions as well as ensuring consistency, accuracy and completeness of such transactions.
    Ensure EGPAF –K finance office meets all Nairobi reporting deadlines for Quick Books end of the month Reports

    Other Responsibilities

    Support the Audit/Compliance Review Exercises
    In liaison with HR, orientation of new staff on finance policies and procedures
    Any other work related duties as may be assigned

    Job Qualifications

    Minimum Degree in related Business Field and CPA II or equivalent
    Experience working in a donor funded project will be an advantage
    Excellent communication skills
    Well-developed interpersonal skills
    Strong work ethic and ability and willingness to work long hours
    Able to work in team settings and willingness to learn
    Cross-cultural competence as demonstrated by confidence and ability to make relevant presentations to diverse audiences
    IT Savvy, including accounting soft wares
    Willingness to travel

  • Program Officer (PO) – Value Chain Development and Youth Empowerment – DCA Kenya Office.

    Program Officer (PO) – Value Chain Development and Youth Empowerment – DCA Kenya Office.

    The PO is to serve for a period of one year (renewable) starting as soon as possible. The position is mainly field based (Turkana County – Kakuma) with occasional consultations meetings in the DCA Nairobi Office. The PO will report to the DCA Head of Program – Kenya with the DCA Country Director having the overall responsibility.
    The main responsibilities of the PO are:

    Manage the assigned DCA direct/self-implemented aspects of projects at the field level.
    Ensure high quality management of projects. This includes designing, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, as well as capacity building of partners including documentation of project results and learning.
    Lead the development of value chain and youth empowerment component of the DCA country program through new initiatives and field based technical support to partner staff.
    Manage and facilitate DCA initiated and managed innovation initiatives at the field level in close consultations with the HoP and DCA implementing partner staff. These will include private sector, universities partnerships and related innovation incubation and prototyping.
    Network & coordinate with relevant field operational I/NGOs, UN Agencies and LGAs and explore/advise on possible areas of collaboration/partnerships to enhance program synergy.
    Facilitate concept paper development with partners at the field level as part of DCA fundraising efforts.
    Facilitate/support collaboration and cross learning among partners through information sharing, exposure visits and active partner participation in DCA platforms/forums.
    Facilitate logistical arrangements for DCA staff, consultant field visits and donor visits together with implementing partners.
    Produce regular progress reports in accordance with internal DCA procedures.

    The PO has a technical backstopping responsibility over the DCA partners implementing youth development , livelihoods and resilience building project/s in Turkana County. The PO will works close consultation the DCA HoP – Kenya. The DCA PO is also expected to have a proactive accompanying role with DCA partners that enable a sector integrated approach in relief, rehabilitation and development as well as facilitate institutionalized communication between stakeholders and promote a rights based approach in all DCA programming.
    Professional Qualifications:

    University level education in any of the following fields: Economics/Business, Social Science or Rural /Community development or equivalent.
    At least 5 years experiences in market based livelihoods & value chain development and youth empowerment.
    Working knowledge of Turkana County is an added advantage.
    Proven project cycle management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
    Knowledge of the rights based approach & the international standards for working with humanitarian response such as SPHERE, Code of Conduct, & Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) is an added advantage.
    Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven and results orientated in challenging rural working environments.
    Experience in training at field/community level and excellent reporting skills. Excellence in English, oral and written.

  • Interior Design Internship

    Interior Design Internship

    Job Responsibilities

    Creating Design Concepts
    Strong 3D Rendering Skills, 3d Architecture renderings, Detail drawings, Sections, Elevations, Keynotes and Index pages
    Drawing/sketching: Create floor plans, furniture plans by hand drafting and AutoCAD; Hand sketching/colouring 3-dimensional images of interiors and furniture
    Work specifically in Revit Architecture to create 3D interior architecture drawings
    Conduct research for materials, furniture and photographic images, through hardcopy and on-line website searches.
    Download and edit images and files from websites, catalogs and websites for use in Photoshop, In Design and/or Revit.
    Ability to meet deadlines.

    Requirements

    Computer aided design, mechanical drawings, architectural planning and design, CAD and technical drawing
    Creativity-Are you constantly deviating from the course and create your own ideas or is your strength in following instructions in detail?
    Stress tolerance- Do you enjoy being busy with a multitude of changing tasks, or do you feel more comfortable in a more predictable, routine setting?
    Persistence-Do you stubbornly keep going towards your target or are you more easy-going in your working style?
    Good communication skills with advanced knowledge in English
    A team worker
    Must have completed at least four years of education pursuing a bachelor of architecture or specialized in interior design from a reputable university.

  • Finance Director Programme Director Executive Director

    Finance Director Programme Director Executive Director

    ACTS is currently recruiting for the position of Finance Director (FD). The FD is responsible for the financial and administrative aspects of the Centre, reporting to the Executive Director, with an ex-officio post on the Executive Committee of the Governing Council.
    The FD’s main responsibilities are to: be accountable for the financial probity and financial security of the Centre; deliver operational and strategic reporting regarding the Centre’s finances; ensure the Centre has adequate levels of income and that its resources are suitably matched to such income; manage an administrative team within the Centre to deliver operational excellence within an organization with typical annual spend of US$ 3-10 million.
    The candidate will be joining a team and global network of excellent / award winning researchers in the area of science, technology and innovation policies. ACTS was in 2016 rated among the top three global think tanks in Climate Change, and number one in Africa.
    Job Responsibilities

    Overall leadership of the finance and administrative activities at ACTS, setting the policies and procedures to ensure proper and effective financial management.
    Develop and implement an overall funding strategy for the Centre that delivers short and long term financial security and lead resource mobilization efforts that grow and diversify the Center’s funding.
    Overall responsibility for ensuring ACTS income is sufficient for its needs in both the short and long term and that operational costs are aligned with the income.
    Deliver fast and accurate reporting throughout the ACTS organization and ensure that financial processes are well defined, appropriate and adhered to across the Centre.
    Be responsible for the financial probity of the Centre and ensure a culture of zero tolerance for corrupt or illicit practices is maintained throughout the organization.
    Establish and nurture close links with partner/donor organizations and support the ED in contractual discussions regarding both existing and new programs of work.
    Build and promote the Center’s reputation amongst donors and customers and develop a strategy for financial endowment to provide the Centre with long-term financial stability.
    Support the ED to ensure sustained progress towards achieving ACTS purpose and mission.
    Represent the ACTS Secretariat as an ex-officio member in its dealings with the Executive Committee of the
    Governing Council on financial and administrative matters.
    Represent the ACTS Secretariat by invitation in its dealings with the Governing Council (alongside the
    Executive Director) on financial and administrative matters.

    Requirements

    The preferred candidate for this position is a fully qualified accountant with CPA(K)/ ACCA, with good quality degree from a well-respected university;
    The preferred candidate should have a minimum 5 years’ experience of running the finance and administration department of an organization with US$ 3-10M turnover;
    The preferred candidate should have the ability to self-start and run a finance operation in a hands-on way, without a large team of supporting staff.
    The candidate should have the ability to analyze and report financial data and to communicate this clearly within the organization and to the Governing Council; has the experience of contract negotiation, contract management and associated procedures.
    The candidate should be detail-oriented and have the ability to put in place the required processes for cost control and management; have experience of employment law and employment contracts; a collaborative worker, operating closely alongside the Executive Director and Programme Director to acquire new finance and to oversee existing programs.
    Complete familiarity with conventional accounting tools (e.g SAGE) and the ability to drive appropriate financial IT solutions for the organization are required.
    Experience with working with financial donors / NGO sector would be a distinct advantage but not mandatory.

    This is a 3 years contract, renewable.

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  • Accountant Legal Clerks

    Accountant Legal Clerks

    Job Group ‘CPSB 09’.
    Job Responsibilities

    Verification of vouchers, and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
    Data capture, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers, and preparation of management reports e.g. imprests and expenditure returns etc.
    Responsible for safe custody of Government records and assets under the office. Analysis of below the line accounts.
    Entail receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers;
    Writing cheques and posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash book;
    Balancing and ruling of the cash books on daily basis;
    Arranging withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times;
    Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis;
    Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books;
    Preparation of expenditure and Authority to Incur Expenditure(AIE) funding returns on quarterly basis;
    Preparation of Appropriation In Aid (AIA) returns on quarterly basis ;
    Paying personal and merchants claims guided by cash balances in the cash book and treasury regulations;
    Receipting money due and payable to Government.

    Requirements
    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

    Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination.
    Certificate in Computer Applications

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