Catholic Relief Services, Uganda Program
Deputy Chief of Party – Food Security and Nutrition
Location: Uganda (based in Kampala, with extensive travel within the country)
CRS is seeking a strong team player and experienced Senior Program Manager with a proven record in managing integrated livelihoods and nutrition programs in to lead the day-to-day implementation of a largescale USAID food security and nutrition program.
Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:- The Program Director will be responsible for managing overall program implementation of an integrated livelihoods and nutrition program, including overseeing: program implementation, M&E and Finance management.
- Hiring, supervising and managing a multi-sectoral team located in twelve districts across the country.
- Leading project team in the development of household and community-level strategies for increasing food security, including improved agricultural techniques and quality food intake.
- Working through, and in close collaboration with government programs at the national, district and community level
- Working with M&E staff and key stakeholders to develop a robust food security and nutrition monitoring system
- Supervising a team which is responsible for behavior change and awareness-raising in nutritional intake
- Working closely with partners and M&E staff to ensure project targets are achieved and exceeded
- Ensuring that the program is implemented according to design, quality standards and schedule
- Producing timely, informative project reports, capturing project highlights and challenges
- Monitoring and manage expenses for the project on a monthly basis, ensuring adherence to budgets and compliance with donor requirements
Qualifications:- Masters degree in International Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Rural Development or related field.
- 8+ years professional experience, with at least 3 years experience managing large-scale multimillion-dollar donorfunded development programs,
- Proven track record in designing and implementing sustainable livelihood or nutrition programs, including programs serving people living with HIV
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with proven food security strategies, including increased productivity and yield
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability in proposal development, reporting, M&E and budgeting
- Strong budget management skills
- Proven ability to effectively manage people and build teams; able to build capacity in others
Please note that hire is contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract by USAID, and the candidate being accepted by the donor. Please submit a CV, cover letter and three work references (names and contact information only) to reliefugjobs@gmail.com by September 15, 2011
Only candidates meeting all the above qualifications will be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Careers at the leading media house in East and Central Africa
The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.
It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individuals to the following positions.
System and Process Improvement Accountant
Job Ref: HR-SPIA-09-201 1
Job Purpose
The job entails continuous SAP user support and training to ensure optimal use of the system at all times. The jobholder applies acquired accounting and IT skills to maintain and enhance the Accounting System performance in order to achieve accurate and timely reports.
Key result areas will include:- Coordinating and facilitating training of users and continuously provide support for FI/CO system users
- Identify areas of improvement on already implemented modules to enhance efficiency and adoption of best practice
- Provide parameters to programmers of SAP reports to enable timely preparation of user reports
- Identify and provide appropriate transaction codes that enables creation of access profiles for an approved system users
- Make recommendations to management on optimal use of the system
- Compile and facilitate documentations on usage of system
- Identify weaknesses in DTI system and develop mitigating controls.
- Develop appropriate DTI reports to enhance controls over revenue and debt
- Monitor and improve the SAP & DTI interface
Skills, knowledge and experience required- University Degree in an IT related field.
- CPA part III
- Certified SAP FI/CO.
- 3 to 5 years working experience ¡n a busy commercial environment.
- Excellent planning and execution skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent customer service & interpersonal skills.
- Proactive in developing solutions.
IS Audit Assistant
Job Ref: HR-IAA-08-201 1
Job Purpose
The job exists to provide value adding assurance and consultancy around the security and controls related to the financial reporting process, business process and IT management controls.
Key responsibilities and duties:- Planning and execution of scheduled and ad-hoc audit assignments;
- Assist management in identifying and mitigating control risks ¡n databases, operational processes and IT systems;
- Pre and post implementation assurance reviews on IT projects;
- Preparing assignment reports in accordance with professional code of ethics; and
- Providing workable solutions, guidance on process improvement and best practices.
Knowledge and skills required: - University degree in an IT related field;
- CISA qualification;
- 1-2 years of working experience in a commercial set up;
- CPA qualification will be an added advantage;
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before 14th September, 2011
N/B: We shall only contact the short-listed candidates.
Location: Juja, Kenya
Employment Type:Full Time
Salary: Kshs 15,000
The Company
A retail / wholesale hardware shop based in Juja & Thika is looking for a dedicated, honest and experienced accountant.
Job Description
An Accountant with at least CPA Part II book-keeping with industry and experience with accounting software (specifically Quickbooks) on data entry, closing day procedures, preparing financial statements. The main duties will include data entry and stocks management.
Responsibilities- Capture transactions into accounting software, specifically Quickbooks
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
- Stocks management
- Excellent MS office Skills with emphasis on excel
- Knowledge of Accounting and Book-Keeping
- Should have at least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping
- B.com – Accounting option Degree holders have an added advantage
Requirements- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) or at least CPA Part II book-keeping
- At least 3 years of book-keeping experience (do not apply if you do not have this experience)
- Knowledge of Kenyan taxes such as PAYE, NHIF and other statutory deductions
- Knowledge of Quickbooks is essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Team player, with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work under pressure
- Socially confident with good diplomacy and organisation skills
- Self starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Dedicated and hard-working
- Reside near Juja/Thika
- Should have extensive working knowledge of modern computer accounting software packages as well as MS Office
- An additional qualification in ICT will be advantageous
- Should be able to handle any other accounting task that may present itself
How to apply
Send your application to: info.topchoice@africaonline.co.ke
Your application should include a cover letter indicating your desire to work with us, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 16th September 2011.
Oxfam Novib (ON), a Dutch based INGO is a member of Oxfam International (OI), a world-wide confederation of more than 14 organizations working for change and development.
Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty. It believes that people are capable of building their own livelihood without poverty, provided they are given the chance to do so.
Oxfam responds to humanitarian needs in more than 120 countries and works with hundreds of thousands of supporters and volunteers who make up its international network of concern, action and solidarity.
Oxfam supports local projects in developing countries, and lobbies governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and to increase its impact on development and humanitarian issues.
Institutional Funding Officer - Somalia
Fulltime position
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
Purpose of the job
To identify and develop new sources of income in order to maximize external funding for programmers, by applying a strong entrepreneurial approach to spotting and maximizing funding opportunities for the region, through targeted donor relation building and through cooperation with ON HQ Marketing and Fundraising Unit.
Required knowledge- Completed an academic degree relevant to the position preferably in Economics.
- Experience in organizational analysis & partnership, grant management & project management.
- Ability to set measurable deadlines and standards, and monitors progress of the results
- Able argue from the interest of Oxfam Novib to reach creative solutions and agreements with donors and others.
- Act proactive in a complex international environment, where there is a case of political economic interest, contradictions, cultural differences, and strategic or policy decisions.
- Encourages others to express ideas and convert them into constructive contributions but maintains a right balance between understanding and acceptance.
- Ability to take into account the different opinions, (cultural) backgrounds and interest when underpinning own opinion.
- At least 5 year experience in the relevant field.
- Excellent social skills and a team-player.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral in English.
- Knowledge of Somalia context is an asset and willingness to travel to Somalia.
Application procedure
Applications (full curriculum vitae and motivation letter) to: vacancy@oxfamnovib.or.ke for full job description can be requested on the above mail address.
Application deadline: Friday the 16th September 2011 by COB.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
