Vacancy Notice No: IOM/084/11
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Title: Finance Assistant I
Classification: G5/1 based on the UN salary scale for employees in Kenya
Duration: 6 months special all inclusive contract
General Functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Resource Management Officer and the National Finance Officer and under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for performing accounting duties such as but not limited to preparation of monthly financial reports and verification of payments in connection with the financial activities in MRF Nairobi:
Essential Functions:
§ Reviews all payment requests in order to certify correctness and ensures that all appropriate supporting documents have been provided and the correct project codes and GL codes have been used.
§ Extracts monthly financial reports of all active projects from the accounting/financial system.
§ Periodically (monthly or as scheduled) reviews all commitments (including open Good receipt notes) and follows up finalization with relevant units.
§ Assists in preparation of monthly projectization schedules by collecting relevant information and data from financial reports.
§ Regularly (monthly or as scheduled) collects statistics/reports from Operations and Medical Departments and assist in the computation of income generated for service fee based projects.
§ Reviews and computes travel claims and imprest accounts, and verifies authenticity of the supporting documents provided.
§ Posts accounting transactions in SAP accounting system and process payments through electronic banking systems
§ Conducts receipt audits on a monthly basis.
§ Prepares bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
§ Reviews on regular basis the relevant Debtors/Creditors accounts, initiate follow up messages for outstanding cases and provide timely feedback to the Sr. Finance Assistant.
§ Assists in the preparation of documentation for lodging new project code requests and in the creation of the project structures in SAP, including preparation of project budgets.
§ Assists in monitoring expenditure in line with budgets and in coordination with the NFO and RMO initiate follow up action in instances where budget lines have been exceeded.
§ Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Desirable Qualifications (Education, experience and competencies)
§ Holder of a CPA II certificate.
§ Three years experience in a busy Accounts office.
§ Knowledge of computerized accounting packages. Prior experience in usage of SAP an added advantage.
§ Previous work experience with an International Organization or NGOs an advantage.
§ Proficiency in computer skills, specifically hands on experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
§ IOM functional competencies required: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative analytical thinker, active learner, strong team player and cross cultural facilitator.
§ Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
§ Excellent command of spoken and written English.
Mode of Application:
Submit a cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to:
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 55040-00200 Nairobi
or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int
Closing Date: 24 August 2011Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Friday, 12 August 2011
Nomination to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (COTU)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Article 230 (b) and the salaries and Remuneration Commission Act 2011 Section 5 (2), the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to be nominated to represent COTU (K) in the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Such a person should:
1. a) be a holder of a degree from a University recognized in Kenya
b) has knowledge and at least (10) ten years experience in either:-
Industrial Relations Practice
Labour Laws
Economics
Finance and Administration
Public Management
Human Resource Management; or
Labour Laws
2. Meets the requirement of Chapter (6) of the Constitution and has had a distinguished career in their respective fields.
3. A person shall not be qualified for nomination if the person:
Is a member of parliament or country assembly
A member of a governing body of a political party
Is a member of a local authority
Is an un-discharged bankrupt; or
Has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of any law
Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae should be sent by electronic mail to recruitment (info@cotu-kenya.org or delivered to the COTU (K) Headquarters, Solidarity Building, Digo Road, Gikomba Nairobi in a sealed envelope clearly marked in capital letters "NOMINATION FOR SALARIES AND REMUNERATION COMMISSION" and be address to:
Secretary General
P.O. Box 13000-00200
Nairobi
Application should be received by Wednesday 17th August 2011.
Such a person should:
1. a) be a holder of a degree from a University recognized in Kenya
b) has knowledge and at least (10) ten years experience in either:-
Industrial Relations Practice
Labour Laws
Economics
Finance and Administration
Public Management
Human Resource Management; or
Labour Laws
2. Meets the requirement of Chapter (6) of the Constitution and has had a distinguished career in their respective fields.
3. A person shall not be qualified for nomination if the person:
Is a member of parliament or country assembly
A member of a governing body of a political party
Is a member of a local authority
Is an un-discharged bankrupt; or
Has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of any law
Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae should be sent by electronic mail to recruitment (info@cotu-kenya.org or delivered to the COTU (K) Headquarters, Solidarity Building, Digo Road, Gikomba Nairobi in a sealed envelope clearly marked in capital letters "NOMINATION FOR SALARIES AND REMUNERATION COMMISSION" and be address to:
Secretary General
P.O. Box 13000-00200
Nairobi
Application should be received by Wednesday 17th August 2011.
Jobs - MEDA
MEDA is currently seeking Technical Experts for proposed positions within the Voucher Management Agency for an upcoming KfW-funded proposal bid in Kenya.
We are a recognized leader for establishing best practices in financial services, investment fund development, market development and solving poverty by responding to each population’s unique needs.
MEDA’s competitive edge is to solve issues of poverty through business solutions that integrate all of our areas of strength.
Please visit www.meda.org for more information.
Project Description
The Program “Development of the Health Sector, Support for Health Financing” comprises the implementation of an OBA-Voucher component (Out-put-based Aid) in 4 districts and 2 poor urban areas in Nairobi.
The component involves the identification of beneficiaries through established criteria, issuing a voucher at a highly subsidized price and the beneficiary using the voucher to access reproductive health services.
Services for voucher clients are provided across a network of approximately 100 accredited private, public or faith-based health facilities which in turn are reimbursed for the services provided on the basis of the vouchers redeemed, at predetermined rates per service.
The implementation of the OBA -Voucher program is administered through a third-party Voucher Management Agency (VMA).
The VMA is responsible for voucher design, marketing and distribution, recruitment and management of providers’ network, claims processing and payments and, service quality monitoring on behalf of the Program Executing Agency (Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation).
Project Title: Development of the Health Sector, Support for Health Financing - Voucher Management Agency, Phase 3
Duty Stations: Nairobi, Kenya
Durations: 36 months (11.2011 -10.2014)
Position: National Program and IT Manager (Team Leader)
Job description
Is responsible for the overall management and oversight of all programmatic aspects of the OBA voucher program. Provides Strategic leadership of all program and IT components for the Voucher Management Agency.
Will liaise with the Program Executing Agency (Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation) programme unit to ensure program implementation meets requirements and to transfer programme management knowledge to PEA.
For full details and qualifications please visitwww.meda.org/web/careers-at-meda
National Senior Finance Manager
Job description
Responsible for the strategic leadership of all financial and compliance components of the Voucher Management Agency role within the larger project context.
Will set up and implement systems for all financial and voucher claims processing and payments to network of approx. 100 Voucher Service Providers (Public and Private health care providers).
For full details and qualifications please visitwww.meda.org/web/careers-at-meda
Position: National Field Operations and Marketing Manager
Job description
Responsible for the Strategic planning and oversight of all programme field work completed by Field Managers and by voucher distributors.
Will report regularly to program management on all operational matters and also lead the recruitment and thereafter management of a sufficient network of voucher distributors to ensure equitable voucher distribution to target groups meets program goals.
For full details and qualifications please visit www.meda.org/web/careers-at-meda
Application Deadline: 20th August 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply, please visit www.meda.org/web/careers-at-meda
(Note : Offers of employment are contingent upon award of donor contract)
We are a recognized leader for establishing best practices in financial services, investment fund development, market development and solving poverty by responding to each population’s unique needs.
MEDA’s competitive edge is to solve issues of poverty through business solutions that integrate all of our areas of strength.
Please visit www.meda.org for more information.
Project Description
The Program “Development of the Health Sector, Support for Health Financing” comprises the implementation of an OBA-Voucher component (Out-put-based Aid) in 4 districts and 2 poor urban areas in Nairobi.
The component involves the identification of beneficiaries through established criteria, issuing a voucher at a highly subsidized price and the beneficiary using the voucher to access reproductive health services.
Services for voucher clients are provided across a network of approximately 100 accredited private, public or faith-based health facilities which in turn are reimbursed for the services provided on the basis of the vouchers redeemed, at predetermined rates per service.
The implementation of the OBA -Voucher program is administered through a third-party Voucher Management Agency (VMA).
The VMA is responsible for voucher design, marketing and distribution, recruitment and management of providers’ network, claims processing and payments and, service quality monitoring on behalf of the Program Executing Agency (Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation).
Project Title: Development of the Health Sector, Support for Health Financing - Voucher Management Agency, Phase 3
Duty Stations: Nairobi, Kenya
Durations: 36 months (11.2011 -10.2014)
Position: National Program and IT Manager (Team Leader)
Job description
Is responsible for the overall management and oversight of all programmatic aspects of the OBA voucher program. Provides Strategic leadership of all program and IT components for the Voucher Management Agency.
Will liaise with the Program Executing Agency (Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation) programme unit to ensure program implementation meets requirements and to transfer programme management knowledge to PEA.
For full details and qualifications please visitwww.meda.org/web/careers-at-meda
National Senior Finance Manager
Job description
Responsible for the strategic leadership of all financial and compliance components of the Voucher Management Agency role within the larger project context.
Will set up and implement systems for all financial and voucher claims processing and payments to network of approx. 100 Voucher Service Providers (Public and Private health care providers).
For full details and qualifications please visitwww.meda.org/web/careers-at-meda
Position: National Field Operations and Marketing Manager
Job description
Responsible for the Strategic planning and oversight of all programme field work completed by Field Managers and by voucher distributors.
Will report regularly to program management on all operational matters and also lead the recruitment and thereafter management of a sufficient network of voucher distributors to ensure equitable voucher distribution to target groups meets program goals.
For full details and qualifications please visit www.meda.org/web/careers-at-meda
Application Deadline: 20th August 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply, please visit www.meda.org/web/careers-at-meda
(Note : Offers of employment are contingent upon award of donor contract)
Brand Kenya
Brand Kenya Board (BKB) is a state corporation established through Legal Notice number 38 of 2008 under the State Corporation Act (Cap. 446).
The establishment of the Board demonstrates the Government's commitment to put in place an integrated mechanism for building and enhancing the Country's image, national identity, and rally its citizens behind it.
The Board's Mandate is to manage the country's image by ensuring that a Kenya Brand is created, harnessed and sustained as a platform for communicating the Country's competitive advantage both internally and externally.
The Board now seeks to strengthen its management team by hiring valued talent to fill the following positions:
1. ICT Manager
Ref: BKB/HR/ITM/03/05-11
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the ICT Manager will head the ICT Department and will be in charge of all computerization of the Board's systems and projects to optimize organizational efficiency and outputs to deliver set objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulate and implement ICT policies, standards and procedures in line with the Board's objectives;
Plan and manage the acquisition, upgrading, repair and/or replacement and maintenance of computer systems, electronic equipment and peripherals
Initiate, plan, manage specific computerization projects and technological innovations
Preparation of technical specifications to be used in the procurement of computer products and services;
Development and implementation of the information security management system to ensure high level of systems resilience and security;
Ensure that inventory of all computing equipment, software, hardware and ICT documents and records are properly maintained.
Management of the website, internet and Local Area Network.
Position requirements:
A Bachelors degree in Information Management Systems or its equivalent
Professional post graduate diploma qualification in information systems management or equivalent
Fully qualified member of relevant professional body e.g. ICDL, etc.
Seven (7) years relevant working experience and good understanding of the public procurement rules and regulations
Professional integrity, results oriented and self drive, with ability to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
2. Internal Audit Officer
1 Post
Ref: BKB/HR/IAO/05/01-11
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Officer will carry out Internal Audit assignments that will enable the Internal Audit department deliver on set objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate risk management reports presented by operational processes;
Conducting regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with policies, procedures and best practice;
Receiving, analyzing and evaluating evidence to support assertion being tested;
Organizing the evidence obtained in a logical manner to ensure proper conclusions are arrived at;
Conducting special reviews and investigations as and when requested by the Internal Audit Manager;
Conducting follow up of Internal and External auditors' recommendations to ensure they are promptly implemented;
Position requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field.
Be a fully qualified accountant CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
At least three (3) years auditing experience in a busy audit office.
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters
A working knowledge of computer operations and systems.
CISA certification is an added advantage.
If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the relevant criteria for any of the above positions, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and attach copies of your professional and academic certificates, national identity card, and any other testimonials and quote the relevant position and reference number on both the application letter and envelope.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
The successful candidate will work on permanent and pensionable terms subject to satisfactory performance of the roles and responsibilities.
To be considered, your application MUST be received by close of business on 24th August 2011 addressed to:-
The Chief Executive Officer
Brand Kenya Board
NHIF Building 4th Floor
P.O. Box 40500 - 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Brand Kenya Board is an equal opportunity employer and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The establishment of the Board demonstrates the Government's commitment to put in place an integrated mechanism for building and enhancing the Country's image, national identity, and rally its citizens behind it.
The Board's Mandate is to manage the country's image by ensuring that a Kenya Brand is created, harnessed and sustained as a platform for communicating the Country's competitive advantage both internally and externally.
The Board now seeks to strengthen its management team by hiring valued talent to fill the following positions:
1. ICT Manager
Ref: BKB/HR/ITM/03/05-11
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the ICT Manager will head the ICT Department and will be in charge of all computerization of the Board's systems and projects to optimize organizational efficiency and outputs to deliver set objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulate and implement ICT policies, standards and procedures in line with the Board's objectives;
Plan and manage the acquisition, upgrading, repair and/or replacement and maintenance of computer systems, electronic equipment and peripherals
Initiate, plan, manage specific computerization projects and technological innovations
Preparation of technical specifications to be used in the procurement of computer products and services;
Development and implementation of the information security management system to ensure high level of systems resilience and security;
Ensure that inventory of all computing equipment, software, hardware and ICT documents and records are properly maintained.
Management of the website, internet and Local Area Network.
Position requirements:
A Bachelors degree in Information Management Systems or its equivalent
Professional post graduate diploma qualification in information systems management or equivalent
Fully qualified member of relevant professional body e.g. ICDL, etc.
Seven (7) years relevant working experience and good understanding of the public procurement rules and regulations
Professional integrity, results oriented and self drive, with ability to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
2. Internal Audit Officer
1 Post
Ref: BKB/HR/IAO/05/01-11
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Officer will carry out Internal Audit assignments that will enable the Internal Audit department deliver on set objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate risk management reports presented by operational processes;
Conducting regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with policies, procedures and best practice;
Receiving, analyzing and evaluating evidence to support assertion being tested;
Organizing the evidence obtained in a logical manner to ensure proper conclusions are arrived at;
Conducting special reviews and investigations as and when requested by the Internal Audit Manager;
Conducting follow up of Internal and External auditors' recommendations to ensure they are promptly implemented;
Position requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field.
Be a fully qualified accountant CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
At least three (3) years auditing experience in a busy audit office.
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters
A working knowledge of computer operations and systems.
CISA certification is an added advantage.
If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the relevant criteria for any of the above positions, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and attach copies of your professional and academic certificates, national identity card, and any other testimonials and quote the relevant position and reference number on both the application letter and envelope.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
The successful candidate will work on permanent and pensionable terms subject to satisfactory performance of the roles and responsibilities.
To be considered, your application MUST be received by close of business on 24th August 2011 addressed to:-
The Chief Executive Officer
Brand Kenya Board
NHIF Building 4th Floor
P.O. Box 40500 - 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Brand Kenya Board is an equal opportunity employer and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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