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  • Director of Research, Contracts and Grants

    Job Summary

    Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Transformative Teaching Learning and Research, this is a 3-year Fixed Term Contract. The Director of Research Contracts and Grants is a crucial role responsible for overseeing the university’s research administration. This includes managing the pre-award processes, ensuring compliance with grant regulations and supporting the University’s research strategy. The Director will work closely with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders to grow the research culture.

    Key Responsibilities

    Research Administration and Leadership
    Grants and Contracts Management
    Compliance and Risk Management
    Strategic Planning and Collaboration
    Financial Oversight and Resource Mobilization

    Qualifications and Experience

    A doctorate in a discipline that is currently being offered at USIU-Africa
    Certification in Research Administration
    Minimum of 5 years of experience in research administration (including electronic research administration systems and tools), with a proven record of managing research contracts and grants in a higher education setting or research institution.
    Proven record of raising high-value research contracts and grants implementing the activities to completion and contributing to publications in high-impact journals and policy briefs.
    Proven record of planning for research events – conferences, colloquia, policy dialogues, stakeholder forums, and community engagement activities for research.
    Knowledge of regulations about research, including IREC and acquisition of the relevant research permits.

    If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply directly on our website or via email indicating in the subject line of the email address the position you are applying for. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts in PDF format to: recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke to be received not later than Thursday 5th December 2024.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke

  • Senior Manager, Finance

    The Senior Manager, Finance, at Generation Programme Kenya oversees the organization’s financial operations and ensures its financial health. This role requires technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. The Senior Manager will lead the finance team, providing guidance and collaborating with other departments to align financial goals with organizational objectives. Key responsibilities include analyzing financial performance, offering strategic insights to senior management, and implementing internal controls to effectively manage risks.

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Strategic Support

    Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to develop long-term financial plans and projections that align with GPK’s strategic goals.
    Ensure GPK’s long-term financial sustainability by identifying potential revenue streams, diversification opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
    Lead collaborative budgeting processes to align financial resources with program priorities, ensure an accurate reflection of work plans, and analyze budget utilization to address variances with actionable solutions.
    Oversee and manage all aspects of cash flow, ensuring efficient handling of cash inflows and outflows to meet organizational financial obligations.
    Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support the organization’s goals and objectives.
    Develop, implement, and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
    Direct and cultivate a high-performing team by promoting a collaborative atmosphere that encourages motivation and continuous growth.

    Financial Planning and Analysis

    Manage the development and implementation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial strategies to ensure alignment with the GPK’s objectives.
    Evaluate financial data to uncover trends, discrepancies, and areas for enhancement, delivering actionable recommendations to the Senior Management Team.
    Design and maintain intricate financial models that facilitate informed decision-making across different business units.
    Produce precise and timely management reports that analyze operational costs.
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that aid in strategic planning, including evaluations of funds and potential acquisitions.
    Continuously refine GPK’s financial processes and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

    Financial Reporting

    Donor Reporting

    Ensure compliance with donor financial requirements, reporting obligations, and audits for grant-funded projects to uphold financial integrity and accountability.
    Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including Generation Global, to create customized reporting templates in the finance system that meet donor-specific needs while adhering to organizational standards.
    Prepare accurate and timely donor financial reports as per specific requirements outlined by GPK’s donors.
    Conduct training sessions with the finance team to ensure an understanding of donor financial requirements and the customization process for reporting templates.

    Internal Reporting

    Implement regular financial reporting schedules to provide the Senior Management Team (SMT) with up-to-date financial summaries, including budget vs. actuals, cash flow, and key financial metrics.
    Develop standardized financial report formats for consistency and ease of interpretation, enabling SMT to track trends and variances effectively.
    Incorporate forward-looking financial projections into reports to provide insights into future financial scenarios, potential challenges, and funding needs.

    Month-end close (MEC) procedures

    Create a standardized and adhere to a month-end closing checklist outlining all required tasks (e.g., account reconciliations, accruals, and expense verification).
    Utilize real-time data tracking and analytics to monitor account balances, expense entries, and other financial metrics throughout the month for a reduced workload at month-end.

    Audit and Statutory Compliance

    Ensure proper administration of payroll and all statutory obligations
    Oversee annual statutory audits
    Prepare checks and balances to ensure statutory compliance across the organization
    Work with accounts to prepare data for internal and external audits
    Provide up-to-date tax and statutory changes and updates in policy

    Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

    Person Specification

    Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in either Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Strategy, or any other business-related field from a recognized institution.
    Minimum 10 years experience in finance
    Must be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA with a valid certificate.
    Professional risk manager (PRM/PMI) certification is an added advantage

    Skills, Abilities, and Personal Qualities

    Strategic Thinking: Ensures financial goals are strongly aligned with organizational objectives.
    Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrates the ability to lead teams effectively and foster a collaborative environment.
    Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with teams across functions, enhancing teamwork in achieving common goals.
    Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Capable of making informed decisions based on thorough analysis of data and stakeholder input. Additionally, strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (such as MS Excel and PowerBI).
    Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
    Results-Oriented: Focused on delivering the desired outcomes efficiently.#
    Time Management Skills: Proficient in prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.

    INTERESTED candidates please submit your applications to genkcareers@generation.org attaching your latest resume and cover letter. The deadline for submissions is 16th December 2024. Kindly indicate in the Email subject: Senior Manager, Finance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
     

    Apply via :

    genkcareers@generation.org

  • Industrial Attachment

    The Media Council of Kenya in partnership with recognized media outlets runs an industrial attach- ment programme that is geared towards providing journalism/communication students with practical work experience before graduation and preparing them for the job market.

    Duration of the Industrial Attachment
    The attachment will last Three Months (3) Januray – March 2025. The Council will provide a monthly stipend for the trainees’ upkeep.
    Eligibility

    Students pursuing a degree or diploma in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, Digital and corpo- rate communication, who meet the above require- ments are eligible to apply.

    Eligibility Requirements

    Final year students from a recognized university or college.
    Recommendation letter from the university or college stating the period when the placement is required.
    Valid registration for Industrial attachment unit at College or University.
    Academic transcripts for the current academic year.
    Valid Student Identification Card.
    Valid MCK Student Press Card 2025.
    Sample of journalistic work done before including online content, school project etc.

    Apply via :

    docs.google.com

  • Social and Behavior Change Officer, NOB

    Summary of key functions/accountabilities

    Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in climate change and emergency areas of work and to build the evidence base for SBC.  

    In collaboration with sectoral and cross-sectoral specialists, relevant government officers, and other UN/NGO partners, design, implement, and/or participate in SBC situation analyses and formative research that identify social and behavioral drivers. 
    Initiate, commission, manage, and/or utilize qualitative and quantitative research on social and behavioral drivers that include behavioral analysis, human-centered design, social listening, behavioral insights, participatory research, and/or RCT.  
    Support data collection, tracking, monitoring, and reporting SBC results and prepare syntheses of results. 
    Collate and summarize data, evidence, and trends for social and behavioral issues to inform evidence-based SBC strategies, plans, and activities. 
    Assist in the establishment of community feedback mechanisms and use feedback to inform community engagement and SBC actions for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience. Generate and use SBC evidence, data, and assessments for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience.  
    Contribute to terms of reference, research tools, frameworks, and protocols for generating evidence to inform SBC initiatives and apply tools, methodologies, and frameworks for data collection, tracking, monitoring reporting, and disseminating SBC results. 
    Conduct and/or participate in country programme monitoring and evaluation exercises and make recommendations on workplan revisions based on the results.

    Design, plan, and implement SBC activities that are backed by social and behavioral evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts. 

    In collaboration/consultation with UNICEF sectoral and cross-sectoral specialists, relevant government officers, and other UN/NGO partners, provide technical and administrative support for the development, implementation, and monitoring of evidence-based SBC strategies and activities, in line with global standards and UNICEF priorities and approaches. 
    In collaboration/consultation with UNICEF sectoral and cross-sectoral colleagues and implementing partners, select appropriate SBC activities and platforms for engagement, ensuring quality and integration of the latest evidence and science-backed approaches. In this process, oversee coordination with SBC stakeholders and partners to align plans and activities. 
    Identify/propose actional evidence-based programme/strategy recommendations from current data, evidence, and trends for priority social and behavioral issues and ensure the integration of the latest innovative approaches and technology in SBC in programme approaches and advocate for their adoption among internal and external stakeholders. 
    Apply the above skills of designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring community engagement and SBC interventions in the context of humanitarian emergencies. 

    Support the operationalization of SBC by advocating for SBC, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors, and teams, and building alliances and partnerships.

    Represent UNICEF’s interests in partnerships and manage the development of and progress against joint project agreements with relevant partners; represent the UNICEF CO and SBC Section in national and international level fora and among partners as relevant and necessary. 
    Collaborate with national, regional, and/or global partners to link and coordinate SBC approaches. 
    Cultivate resource mobilization opportunities and contribute to proposals, reports, and other materials to support resource mobilization. Contribute to mobilizing human resources for SBC, including staff, consultants, and external vendors.  
    Identify, recruit, and collaborate with consultants, vendors, and other technical experts to support the delivery of SBC activities. Plan, use, and track the use of resources and verify compliance with organizational guidelines and standards. 
    Contribute to financial planning, budget planning tracking, and financial management for SBC.  
    Advocate for the inclusion of community engagement and social and behavioral approaches in sectoral work plans based on active participation in sectoral programme planning and reviews and viable recommendations for the integration of SBC. Advocate internally and externally for integration of SBC in national systems, in the country programme, and sectoral plans. 
    Identify, disseminate, and adopt best practices and innovative approaches and technology in SBC, integrate them into programme approaches, and support SBC and sectoral teams in implementing them. 
    Coordinate with stakeholders and partners for the implementation of community engagement and SBC in humanitarian actions.

    Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in SBC for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff, partners, and implementers. 

    Identify, design, and/or organize SBC training materials and opportunities for staff and partners, including new approaches such as behavioural analysis, behavioural insights, human-centered design, social listening, and social accountability
    mechanisms.
    Use and adapt existing UNICEF learning resources, guidelines, and training materials to build SBC capacity among staff, implementing partners, and relevant government and non-government counterparts. 
    Contribute to the development and institutionalization of best practices, facilitate the exchange of experiences, and provide technical assistance for the uptake of new SBC methods and knowledge internally and externally. 
    Coordinate and provide inputs into SBC capacity assessments. 
    Identify and mobilize resources to support capacity development internally and externally and provide SBC technical support and capacity building to government counterparts.  
    Identify and contribute to the development of mechanisms to strengthen systems for community engagement in humanitarian contexts.  
    Develop and/or adapt capacity development tools and activities for humanitarian programming with a focus on preparedness, response, and recovery. 

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

    Education: A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in a social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology, public health and/or related field is required. Master’s degree in public health is a strong asset.
    Work Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, communication for development or social and behaviour change, public advocacy or another related area. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Accounts Assistant

    Responsibilities

    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;
    Filling and records management;
    Generating reports on unregistered members;
    MPESA postings and reconciliation;
    Petty cash Management;
    Posting checkoff remittances to individual member accounts;
    Reconciliation of unit control accounts;

    Key Responsibilities

    Reconciliation of unit control accounts.
    Petty cash management.
    MPESA postings and reconciliation.
    Posting checkoff remittances to individual member accounts. Generating reports on unregistered members.
    Filling and records management.
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Education and Professional Qualifications

    Degree in Finance/Accounting
    CPA Part II
    Certificate of Good Conduct
    2 years of relevant experience
    Good analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
    High degree of integrity
    Track record of good management and development skills

    Apply via :

    erecruitment.wauminisacco.com

  • Accounts Assistant

    Responsibilities

    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;
    Filling and records management;
    Generating reports on unregistered members;
    MPESA postings and reconciliation;
    Petty cash Management;
    Posting checkoff remittances to individual member accounts;
    Reconciliation of unit control accounts;

    Key Responsibilities

    Reconciliation of unit control accounts.
    Petty cash management.
    MPESA postings and reconciliation.
    Posting checkoff remittances to individual member accounts. Generating reports on unregistered members.
    Filling and records management.
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Education and Professional Qualifications

    Degree in Finance/Accounting
    CPA Part II
    Certificate of Good Conduct
    2 years of relevant experience
    Good analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
    High degree of integrity
    Track record of good management and development skills

    Apply via :

    erecruitment.wauminisacco.com

  • Accounts Assistant

    Responsibilities

    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;
    Filling and records management;
    Generating reports on unregistered members;
    MPESA postings and reconciliation;
    Petty cash Management;
    Posting checkoff remittances to individual member accounts;
    Reconciliation of unit control accounts;

    Key Responsibilities

    Reconciliation of unit control accounts.
    Petty cash management.
    MPESA postings and reconciliation.
    Posting checkoff remittances to individual member accounts. Generating reports on unregistered members.
    Filling and records management.
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Education and Professional Qualifications

    Degree in Finance/Accounting
    CPA Part II
    Certificate of Good Conduct
    2 years of relevant experience
    Good analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
    High degree of integrity
    Track record of good management and development skills

    Apply via :

    erecruitment.wauminisacco.com

  • Accounts Assistant

    Responsibilities

    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;
    Filling and records management;
    Generating reports on unregistered members;
    MPESA postings and reconciliation;
    Petty cash Management;
    Posting checkoff remittances to individual member accounts;
    Reconciliation of unit control accounts;

    Key Responsibilities

    Reconciliation of unit control accounts.
    Petty cash management.
    MPESA postings and reconciliation.
    Posting checkoff remittances to individual member accounts. Generating reports on unregistered members.
    Filling and records management.
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Education and Professional Qualifications

    Degree in Finance/Accounting
    CPA Part II
    Certificate of Good Conduct
    2 years of relevant experience
    Good analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
    High degree of integrity
    Track record of good management and development skills

    Apply via :

    erecruitment.wauminisacco.com

  • Actuarial Associate (Fixed Term Contract)

    Job Purpose:
    The role holder is responsible for executing the day-to-day tasks/projects of the Actuarial unit by performing data checks and analysis, experience investigations, business projections and valuation of technical liabilities for the assigned LOB.

    Key responsibilities:

    Coordinate with the assigned Segment in the preparation of valuation data.
    Timely calculation of accurate insurance technical liabilities provided for monthly financial reporting as well as carrying out Reserve Adequacy Tests. This includes preparation of reports on valuation results.
    Timely calculation of solvency on monthly basis.
    Carry out experience investigations as directed e.g. on expenses, product portfolio experience, intermediary loss ratio reports, etc.
    Prepare input data for the annual business planning exercise, strategy reviews and for capital management/solvency purposes as well as Stress and Scenario testing on the projections.
    Coordinate with the assigned Segment in the preparation of data for the management and board reports.
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

    University Degree in actuarial science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, physics, economics or related field with strong emphasis on mathematical proficiency.
    Entry level.
    Progress in Institute of Actuaries examinations (2 paper).

    Apply via :

    britam.taleo.net