The Kenya Medical Women’s Association is a non-governmental organization that seeks to uplift the health status of women, adolescents and children in Kenya.
This is by enhancing the capacity and potential of medical women to respond through determined action involving advocacy, information and service provision.
Position: Programme Officer
Location: Nairobi
Main Job Purpose: Responsible for planning, structuring, leading and executing KMWA projects and activities. This includes mobilizing resources and managing the programme team consisting of project management staff.
Duties and Responsibilities- Manage the programme’s budget on behalf of the KMWA council, monitoring the expenditures and costs against delivered and realized benefits as the programme progresses.
- Plan the programme and monitor its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
- Management and analysis of issues.
- Build, manage and motivate the programme team.
- Ensure the delivery of new products or services from the projects is to the appropriate levels of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the programme plan.
- Be responsible for the quality assurance and overall integrity of the programme.
- Manage third party contributions to the programme as appropriate.
- Communicate with all stakeholders in a timely and reasonable manner.
- Manage both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects.
- Manage the risks to the programme’s successful outcome.
- Report progress of the programme at regular intervals to the KMWA council and the development partners.
Skills / Attributes Required
- A minimum of 3 years experience in Project / Programme Management using leading methodologies and processes.
- Experience of managing multiple parties and achieving desirable goals
- The ability to manage people
- Understand budgetary control and resource allocation procedures.
- Ability to create a sense of community amongst the disparate members of the programme teams.
Job Requirements
- Holder of a Master’s degree.
- At least 3 years working experience with programs.
- Good understanding of donor reporting, budgeting, program planning and reporting.
- Good advocacy, writing, organizational, fundraising and interpersonal skills
- Experience in working with health issues especially in a professional body/ organization
- Self starter with good initiative
- Experience with handling multiple relationships with donors and other stakeholders
Deadline:- 30th September, 2011
How to apply:-
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, email or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone numbers to:-
The Chairperson
Kenya Medical Womens Association
P.O. Box 49877 – 00100,
Nairobi - Kenya
E-mail: kenyamewa@gmail.com or info@kmwa.or.ke
Website: www.kmwa.or.ke
The Kenya Medical Women’s Association will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply
Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a national NGO with its head-quarter in Kisumu and mostly funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill the position of Data Manager to be based in Kisumu, Nyanza Province.
Key Responsibility: Overall management of all data and information generated by IRDO’s programs and research studies. Prepare large databases, supervise entry of data and collation, analyze data and write reports.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Statistics or Mathematics. Masters degree in Biostatistics or Epidemiology is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in large database implementation, data collection and collation, archiving, analysis and reporting involving large research studies and programs.
- Demonstrated competency in quantitative data analysis software a must, specifically SPSS, SAS, or STATA. Proficiency in Ms. Access and Ms. Excel compulsory.
- Excellent understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS research and interventions.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, letters from and telephone numbers of four professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 30th September 2011.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Those who had previously applied need not to apply again.
The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171-40141,
Kisumu.
Reli Sacco Society is looking for experienced & qualified persons to fill the following positions:-
1. Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary
Responsible for providing visionary leadership and direction in the realization of the SACCO’s Vision.
Specifically, he/she will be overseeing the daily management of operations to ensure excellent services to members, growth in a profitable and sustainable manner.
The job holder will report to the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities- Provide visionary leadership and direction to the Sacco to ensure the efficient management of staff and resources
- Provide leadership in formulation and implementation of best business practices, policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Promote an organizational culture that promotes high member service standards and ethical practices
- Continuously review the SACCO’s business strategy and recommend appropriate changes in line with the changing business environment.
- Oversee the preparation of annual business plans, operating budgets and management reports to facilitate decision making by the Board
- Develop and nurture business relationships with relevant stakeholders and institutions in promotion of our organizational goals.
- Create conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees.
- Guide the Board and management team in preparing the SACCO for the upcoming SACCO specific legislation.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field.
- Professional qualification in accounting, banking microfinance or marketing.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a managerial position in a financial institution operations including planning, budgeting, marketing and credit administration
- Excellent managerial and organizational development skills with the ability to provide focused leadership
- Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions in line with established policies and procedures
- Be a charismatic individual who commands presence, demonstrates sound decision making and judgement capabilities, integrity, resilience and self drive.
- Proficient with computers and use of technology to drive organizational goals
2. System Administrator
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the systems administrator will be responsible for the following key result areas:-- Performing systems administration functions across servers and desktops
- Providing first line technical support to users on the use of Sacco Systems and other office automation
- Maintaining systems backup, security and contingency plans to ensure continuity and availability of the business systems;
- Ensuring change management, system alterations and enhancements are controlled and in line with ICT best practice
- Playing an active role to ensure successful implementation of ICT projects, and
- Training end users on the various applications to maximize utilization of ICT resources
Knowledge & Skills requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in information Technology or other Computer Science discipline and
- Microsoft or equivalent ICT Certification
- Skills in administering robust database systems(oracle, SQL, etc) in mixed Windows and Unix /Linus platforms.
- Experience with Automated Sacco systems and helpdesk operations will be a distinct advantage.
3. FOSA Supervisor
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the FOSA Supervisor will be responsible for the following areas:-- Ensure efficient management of FOSA activities in line with the organization’s policies
- Day to day running of the FOSA
- Manage Treasury Operations and working capital management
- Ensuring adequate cash reserves are maintained
- Prepare Daily Cash flow projections
- Maintain accurate records of customer accounts
- Prepare monthly amortization schedules and disbursement reports to the management
- Prepare FOSA monthly and annual performance reports
- Carry out periodical reviews, monitor and advise management on business investment matters
- Supervision of FOSA Staff
Knowledge & Skills requirements:-
- Holder of CPA Part II
- Diploma in Banking/Credit Management/Cooperative management,
- Minimum of Four(4) years working experience in FOSA or related field
- Good knowledge of FOSA Operations
- Good interpersonal, marketing and communication skills
- A person of unquestionable integrity
- Must have worked with recognized financial software
- A degree in a business related field will be an added advantage.
4. Loans Officer
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Loans Officer will have the following duties- Ensure all loan application forms are properly received, recorded, appraised, filed, analysed and forwarded to credit committee for action.
- Maintain proper Loans Register both manually and electronically.
- Prepare and provide credit reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Circulate loans granted data to the Heads of Departments.
- Advice members whose loans have been deferred/ rejected for various reasons.
Qualifications:
- Be a graduate with a degree or diploma in business administration/management/co-operative development
- Have a proven 3-5 years experience in a Sacco or financial institution
- Computer literate especially in accounting packages and spreadsheets
- A team player
- Excellent interpersonal & Communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision
5. Internal Auditor
Reporting functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer, the Internal Auditor will have the following duties and responsibilities:-- Working with the management to asses institutional risks and developing audit plan that considers the results of the risk assessment.
- Evaluating institutional controls to determine their effectiveness and efficiency (systems audit)
- Recommending improvement to institutional controls, operations and risk mitigation solutions
- Determining the level of compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory and regulatory requirements
- Evaluation and verification of final accounts together with the audit committee before presentation to the Board of Directors
- Special audits on specific operational areas out of management request
- Periodic reports to the audit committee and management
- Evaluating the budget and assess its overall effectiveness to the organization
- Co-ordinating with the external auditors
- In charge of daily examination of all the Society’s payments and receipts.
- Performing management advisory services.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree preferably in Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent
- Must hold CPA(K) and registered with ICPAK
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in a busy auditing environment with demonstrated outstanding professional competence
- Applicants should be of age 30 to 45 years
- Those with a CISA qualification will have an added advantage
- Hands on experience with MS Office and accounting packages
- Basic understanding of recognized quality system
- Good analytical and reporting skills
- High integrity and honesty
Applicants who meet the above requirements are requested to send their applications, CV & relevant copies of certificates not later than Friday 30th September, 2011 to:-
The Chairman,
Board of Directors
Reli Sacco Society Ltd
P. O. Box 55541-00200,
Nairobi
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Recruiting an Accounts Clerk
Supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) is a non-profit organization that conducts socially and environmentally progressive research aimed at reducing hunger and poverty and preserving natural resources in developing countries.
The Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility research area of CIAT (CIAT-TSBF) operates as an integral part of the CIAT research areas and is housed at the ICRAF Campus, Nairobi, Kenya.
The goal of CIAT-TSBF is to contribute to human welfare and environmental conservation in the tropics by developing adoptable and suitable soil management practices that integrate the biological, chemical and socioeconomic processes that regulate soil fertility and optimize the use of organic and inorganic resources.
Position Summary
The International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) is recruiting for the position of Accounts Clerk to be based at its site office in Maseno, Western Kenya.
The position will report to the Site Coordinator in Maseno.
The Accounts Clerk will have the responsibility of providing timely and efficient accounting support to staff of the CIAT-TSBF office in Maseno, Western Kenya.
The Accounts Clerk will work very closely with the Project Accountant assigned to the Maseno office to ensure that accounting processes flow in a smooth manner; ensure timely reporting of expenditures to the Nairobi office and proper filing and retrieval of accounting documents.
Main Responsibilities
1. Payment Processing: Maintain an efficient and effective payment processing schedule; scrutinize incoming invoices and demand notes for legitimacy, analyze and journalize invoices as appropriate; prepare payment vouchers and ensure proper filing of financial and accounting records for easy retrieval.
2. Monthly Analysis of Accounts Payable and Receivables: Conduct a monthly review of balances; follow up to clear overdue payments by initiating payment process; track receivables, raise invoices and manage billings as necessary.
3. Cash and Accountable Documents Management: Ensure safe custody of CIAT’s cash and accountable documents; ensure legitimacy of petty cash payments within the context of CIAT accounting policies and procedures; receive bank deposit slips and notifications for all payments deposited to the bank and issuance of official receipt to acknowledge.
4. Monthly analysis of Expense accounts: Ensure adjustments are made whenever inconsistencies are noticed.
5. Travel legalisation: Track the process of accounting for travel advances according to the CIAT Travel Policy .
6. Web Journals Data entry: Capture data from payment and adjustment vouchers into the Web Journals system on a daily basis.
Requirements
- Should have attained a minimum of CPA II
- At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international organization
- Demonstrate high level of integrity and respect for confidentiality
- Strong ability to prioritise and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
- Good oral and communication skills
- Good computer skills, including knowledge of one of the accounting software and ability to learn new applications quickly
CIAT is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.
The position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of one (1) year, renewable subject to three (3) months probation period, assessment of performance and availability of resources.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees.
All correspondence should be addressed to the
Human Resources Unit, CIAT-TSBF,
P.O. Box 823-00621,
Nairobi, Kenya
Or via email: tsbfinfo@cgiar.org
Applications will be considered until 30th September 2011 and should indicate “Application for Accounts Clerk” on their application letters and email submissions.
Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about us at: www.ciat.cgiar.org/ourprograms/tropicalsoil
