We are a leading installer of Security technology Solutions in Kenya.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, focused and results oriented Accountant to drive the Accounting function.
Job Responsibilities- Responsible for the day to day operations of the Accounts department at Sharp Alarms
- Preparation of all managerial reports
- Issuing daily cash flow analysis and advising the Director on the same.
- Posting of accounting data into the system & verification and maintenance of the same.
- Preparation of final books of accounts and closing of the same after the external audit
- Overseeing all company receivables i.e debt collection.
- Verifying service quotations and approval of the same
- Product/job costing and pricing
- Payroll administration – preparing pay slips, employee advances and handling of payroll by-products supporting taxation and compliance issues, VAT computations
- Reconciliation of cash and bank accounts.
- Petty cash Management
- Filing of all accounting records
- Administrative role – co-ordination of the various departments of the company.
Person Specifications- CPA Part III
- QuickBooks application Knowledge
- Minimum 2 -3 years experience in similar field.
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Analytical and keen to detail
All applicants should address their application & CV’s to the Director, Sharp Alarms Ltd
Please send all applications by 24th September 2011 to info@sharpalarmsltd.com
Programme Funding Officer - Health
Contract: Open ended
Salary range: Kes 3,130,666 pa, National contract
Entry Level: Start step
Based: Nairobi, with regular travel within the region
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 28 September 2011
Job reference: PFD/046/JG
We are working with partners across Africa on programmes that are addressing a range of issues, from conflict and governance to food insecurity and HIV. You’ll lead the funding work for all of these sectors with a specific focus on community health and HIV.
This will involve getting a real grassroots understanding of our work, identifying potential donors, preparing funding applications and managing a range of complex technical and financial reporting.
You’ll spend time with programme teams across the region to develop your knowledge of priority areas, which will mean travelling regularly across the region for up to 30 days a year.
It will then be down to you to translate that into successful proposals that improve the funding capacity of our NGO partners and country offices.
We’ll expect you to identify funding opportunities for this region with institutional donors and governments and build the kind of positive relationships that will enable you to leverage those opportunities.
It’s essential that you are fluent in written and spoken English and have experience of preparing reports and proposals for donors such as the EC, ECHO, DFID and the UN.
We’ll expect you to demonstrate a proven success at securing funds as well as experience of narrative and financial reporting. Additionally, we are looking for an individual with a strong health experience / qualifications.
Your background will have given you a real understanding of development issues and chances are you’ll also have a relevant degree and some field experience in high-risk, high-security contexts.
On top of your excellent communication and presentation skills, you’ll be highly numerate and have a real analytical ability. You’ll be the kind of person who has the knowledge, qualities and skills to be a real influence on this area and someone who’s a great addition to any team.
More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion.
If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the questions below.
When responding to these questions, please use the STAR principle i.e. give a brief summary of the Situation, then outline the Task that was required, describe the Action that you undertook and finally, give an indication of the Result of your action.
Concentrate on experiences that directly relate to you and please note that the result need not have been positive as we appreciate that our best intentions do not always result in positive results.
Writing skills: Please describe a time when you had to adapt your writing style to communicate ideas and ensure that information and messages were understood by a particular audience
Initiative: Please describe a time when you had to deal with a situation or issue proactively and persistently, and how you dealt with that situation
Decision making: Please describe the last time you had to make an important decision when delivering a project or assignment, and how you made that decision.
Planning and organizing: Describe a specific project or activity in which you had to identify tasks and set priorities for others. Tell us how you went about planning and organizing so that the group would reach the goal.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation, so you can expect a range of rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
This post will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and is a national position without expatriate benefits.
Also, kindly note that you might be required to obtain a work permit if you are not a Kenyan national.
To apply for this position you need to access the full advertisement on Christian Aid website on www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs and follow the links to download the international application form and role profile. Please email your completed application forms to: nairobi@christian-aid.org; (quoting the reference number)
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Interview date: 11 to 12 October 2011
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company Limited (KIWASCO), a fast growing Company providing water and sewerage services within Kisumu is seeking to recruit competent and qualified personnel in the following positions.
1. Head of Technical Services
This is a senior position reporting to the Managing Director.
The overall purpose of this position is to oversee KIWASCO technical operations for water and waste water; ensure that the technical assets of the Company are acquired, maintained and operated accordingly.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and technical leadership in the technical department to ensure provision of high quality services to customers
- Steer the development of departmental policies, procedures and actions plans in line with company mission and objectives
- Ensure that all water and sewerage services infrastructure is operated and maintained to the required standards.
- Advise the Company on the acquisition of capital assets and on all technical matters
- Participate in setting performance targets for technical staff in the Company
- Oversee the planning and co-ordination of quality, maintenance and engineering (capacity works) related issues
- Ensure good quality of water to customers
Qualifications
- Masters in Engineering /MBA
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
- Registered Engineer
- 8 years experience with at least 4 years at management level
- More than 30 years of age.
2. Head of Commercial and Finance
This is a senior position reporting to the Managing Director.
The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that the strategy for service delivery, revenue generation and collections is put in place and effectively implemented.
To ensure that the company’s financial resources are managed in accordance with sound financial management principles and ensure timely production of financial reports.
Duties and responsibilities
- Formulate the company’s financial strategy and ensure it is properly implemented
- Formulate and implement sound financial and accounting policies, procedures and systems which are compliant with acceptable accounting policies and legal requirements
- Manage all finance relationships with external agencies and compliance with standards
- Prepare budgets and periodic financial performance reports for presentation to the Managing Director and Board of Directors
- Develop long-term business strategies and operating plans for the department which are in line with the longer-term goals and priorities
- Ensure provision of timely and high quality client services that meets or exceed their expectations
- Develop and implement systems for positive customer relations management
- Manage and supervise commercial aspects of the Company’s operations, particularly as they relate to revenue generation
- Promote new ideas and business solutions that result in extended service to the existing and new clients
- Develop departmental policies, procedures, actions plans and budgets in line with overall company mission and objectives.
Qualifications
- Master in Business Administration
- Degree in Business or Finance
- CPA-K or ACCA
- 8 years working experience in both financial management and commercial services with at least 4 years at management level
- Knowledge and experience of working with accounting packages
- Strong decision making ability
- Strong analytical and planning skills
- More than 30 years of age.
3. Head of Finance
This is a senior position reporting to the Head of Commercial and Finance.
The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that the company’s financial resources are managed in accordance with sound financial management principles and ensure timely production of financial reports to the stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop systems for the effective and efficient management of financial resources
- Ensure timely and accurate accounting, reporting and analysis in order to aid management decision making
- Establish the necessary systems and procedures to safeguard fixed assets including the maintenance of complete accurate and up to date fixed assets register/records.
- Ensure financial reports are prepared and submitted in compliance with the company requirements
- Provide timely and accurate financial reports
- Manage, lead and develop staff
Qualifications
- A degree in Accounting/ Finance or other related subject
- CPA-K, ACCA
- Knowledge and experience of working with accounting packages
- 7-10 years of experience in financial management and planning at a senior level
- Strong decision making ability
- Strong planning and analytical skills
- More than 30 years of age
Attractive terms of service will be offered to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates to submit their applications with detailed CVs and names of three referees by 30/9/2011 to the
Managing Director
Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company Limited
P.O. Box 3210 – 40100,
Kisumu
UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development.
UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe.
In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
Post Title: Information Analyst – Risk Management Unit
Vacancy Code: UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/21
Post Level: ICA - Level 2 (International Individual Contractor Agreement)
Org Unit: Kenya Operations Centre
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 1 year
Closing Date: 19 September 2011
Background
The Risk Management Unit supports the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia through the development and implementation of a risk management regime for the United Nations Country Team (UNCT – Somalia).
The Information Analyst is responsible for assisting the Risk Management Officer in implementing the risk management regime with the UNCT – Somalia agencies, funds and programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Risk Management Officer, in collaboration with the Resident Coordinators Office, the Information Analyst will have the following responsibilities:
- Identification, assessment and management of operational or business risk. This includes the ability to interpret complex information, accurately identify issues and trends, make appropriate judgments, and provide relevant recommendations;
- Quality Relationship Management with key internal and external stakeholders. This includes working with Risk Focal Points to facilitate and track the implementation of risk management strategies and actions;
- Provide Risk reporting to meet client needs. This includes understanding and implementing the ISO31000 Risk Management standard and using media most appropriate to the situation and the client’s needs within appropriate timeframes;
- Monitor the effectiveness of risk management practices, and report findings and recommendations related to residual risks to the Risk Management Officer and UNCT – Somalia Risk Committee;
- Champion risk management and facilitate the use of risk management processes, methodologies and tools. This also includes supporting the development, and delivery, of risk management training modules for the UNCT – Somalia;
- Entity management and analysis, including creation of profiles and database development to further support and enhance the Contractor Information Management System.
Required Selection Criteria
Competencies
- Professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands;
- A broad knowledge of a wide range of legislation applicable to the United Nations including UNSCR 1844, UNSCR 1267 and UNSCR 1373;
- Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated approach to practical problem solving;
- Ability to motivate and build a team working environment to support organizational goals;
- Self motivated with an ability to accept responsibility and accountability for decisions and actions.
- Ability to work long hours in fast-paced, often stressful environment;
- Ability to work in demanding cultural context with transitional government partners, under challenging physical conditions and poor national infrastructure;
- Knowledge – a demonstrated ability to understand and apply the ISO31000 Enterprise Risk Management Standard;
- An understanding or knowledge of the UNCT – Somalia operations;
- Knowledge of Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, and Financial Analysis/Reporting;
- Ability to professionally and competently deliver training, seminars and impart knowledge on Risk Management;
- A proven track record of building and sustaining a range of strong relationships and providing a high quality service;
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude and problem-solving approach;
- Knowledge of UN core values, rules and regulations.
Education/Experience, Language
- Master’s degree in international relations, politics, law, defense, security or related field. (Additional 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in combination with a relevant bachelor’s degree or diploma/certificate, may substitute for the requirement for a master’s degree). Candidate holding a diploma or a certificate in one of the above mentioned will need to have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience to qualify.
- Minimum of 5 years related experience.
- Professional experience in an international organization and/or in post-conflict environments/developing countries is desirable.
- Knowledge of the principles of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis, project management, business planning and reporting, and the ability to apply analytical and strategic thinking;
- Experience in problem solving and decision making in a fast paced environment adopting a flexible and proactive approach and the ability to pre-empt and achieve solution based outcomes;
- Risk Management – the ability to identify and manage risks at an operational level and identify and communicate in a timely manner, any risk management issues;
- Stakeholder Collaboration – a proven track record of building and sustaining a range of strong relationships and providing high quality service delivery;
- Teamwork – an ability to foster a spirit of cooperation and collaboration across the Risk Management Unit, Resident Coordinators Office and the UNCT – Somalia; and
- The candidate must be thoroughly proficient in written and spoken English.
Submission of Applications
Candidates are strongly requested to carefully review the application guidelines below, incomplete documents and/or submissions not meeting the application guidelines will not be considered.
Interested candidates must submit their applications, including
- Letter of interest
- Complete Curriculum Vitae
- Complete, updated and signed United Nations P.11 form
All of the above required documents must be sent via e-mail to vacancieskeoc@unops.org
Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
The body of the email must include the table below with responses in the exact format.
- Last name:
- First name:
- Highest completed educational qualification:
- Exact years of experience relevant to the assignment
- Experience with the United Nations (Yes/No). If yes, specify name of agency, Fund or Programme and exact years of relevant experience:
- Professional qualification and/or experience
UNOPS reserve the right to reject any application without the above format in the submission email.
Additional Considerations
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.
For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org.
