NRC Somalia / Kenya - Procurement Assistant and Radio Operator Jobs in Dadaab

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter / Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Procurement Assistant

Reporting to: Logistics Officer

Duty Station: Dadaab

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

• In liaison with the Logistics Officer implement the procurement planned activities in line with NRC procurement policies and procedures.
• Receive purchase requests and verify all the relevant details and documents
• Develop a standard list of supplies for Dadaab and establish a database of quotes for various items
• Where necessary send requisitions to the Nairobi office for the required purchases
• Track all project materials requests, purchase orders and contracts
• Receive all incoming supplies; inspect and verify for conformity to the order specifications and delivery notes
• Register and maintain proper files of requisitions, quotations and purchase orders and other relevant documents.
• Prepare documentation for bids committee meetings
• Follow up with supplies and organize for delivery of materials and payment
• Follow up on repairs of equipment and machines from the field and ensure timely delivery
• Liaise with logistics assistant on the planned arrival of materials and equipment meant for warehousing and obtain the necessary documentation to facilitate payments to vendors
• Prepare periodic procurement status report and share as appropriate

Required skills and qualifications:

• Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• At least 3 years working experience in a busy Logistics department preferably with INGO or UN.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in the English, both oral and written
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent working knowledge in Microsoft Office.

Position Vacant: Radio Operator

Reporting to: Safety and Security Officer

Duty Station: Dadaab

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

• Personally operate and attend to radio equipment in order to communicate with NRC vehicles and staff in the field, other NRC offices, implementing partners, other NGOs and the UN radio room in order to receive and transmit instructions and messages
• Maintain clear and up to date station logs of messages transmitted and received through the radio
• Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching the information to the appropriate people in NRC management and elsewhere
• Frequently monitor on the radio all vehicles and staff on field trips and record on the Road Tracking Sheet, while keeping the appropriate supervisors updated
• Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are always met
• Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting staff that are missing or in distress
• Send, receive, and interpret coded messages
• Assist in receiving and personally searching visitors reliably and ensure that they are searched in compliance with NRC security procedures for checking visitors
• Immediately report any potential threat to NRC staff, assets and facilities to the management

Required skills and qualifications:

• Certificate in Security
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary level education
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant field experience
• Experience in radio communication and office reception
• Be conversant with alarms, HF/VHF radio and other technology-based security systems.
• Good investigative and reporting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, Proactive and reliable

Deadline for Applications: 11th December 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Or

Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P O Box 05, Dadaab

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) - Heartland Ecologist Job Vacancy in Kilimanjaro Heartland Offices in Namanga

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is the leading international conservation organization focused solely on the African continent. AWF’s mission is, together with the people of Africa, to ensure that the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.

AWF currently seeks to hire a Heartland Ecologist to be based in its Kilimanjaro Heartland Offices in Namanga who will be responsible for all conservation science in the heartland.

Reporting to the Kilimanjaro Heartland Director with matrix reporting to the AWF Chief Scientist, the Heartland Ecologist will be incharge of design, data collection, collation, storage, analyses and dissemination of information in ecological monitoring, integrated land-use zoning, climate change and applied species research and conservation in the Kilimanjaro Heartland.

S/he has an obligation to participate in fund-raising, policy, sharing knowledge about AWF work, managing program, partnerships, mentoring, monitoring and evaluation of ecological work embedded in the heartland.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all priority ecological monitoring in the AWF Heartland.
• Provide monthly briefings/ updates on species related activities.
• Ensure ecological data and information feeds into the integrated land use zoning on the AWF Heartland.
• Undertake species conservation action in the AWF Heartland.
• Ensure climate change science integration into the Heartland program.
• Represent AWF in strategic forums.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate (MSc. or PhD degree) in relevant field.
• At least 3 years post degree experience in the sector – any relevant area of ecology acceptable.
• Direct experience of conservation or field ecological work in Africa.
• Experience engaging partners and other stakeholder consultation in project development.
• Experience working under organizational and site-level strategies as member of teams.
• Demonstrable commitment to AWF mission and understanding of issues faced by AWF in delivering its mission.
• Have verified record participating in design, managing resources and running a project.
• Participant in several forums and published at least one peer-reviewed paper.
• Must have thorough knowledge of ecological and human issues relevant to AWF’s Heartlands Program approach.
• Has acceptable level of knowledge of local laws and regulations governing research and other ecological mwork in the country.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.

If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications please send a cover letter, your detailed CV indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees to Human Resources Manager at Humanresources@awfke.org.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Closing Date: December 16, 2011

PDM (Kenya) Limited - Internal Auditor - Nairobi, Kenya

PDM (Kenya) Limited is a property development and management company, with interests around East Africa.

The company is seeking to fill the position of Internal Auditor, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reporting to the Board Audit Committee, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for reviewing internal systems and ensuring compliance and effectiveness of controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing internal controls to improve processes, procedures and reduce risks
• Continuously identifying new areas of risk and re-defining scope of audit
• Preparing an annual audit plan for approval by the Board Audit Committee,
• Preparing an annual internal audit budget and ensuring expenditure is within approved limits
• Confirming that accepted accounting and auditing principles, standards, policies and generally accepted management practices (GAMP) are followed and comply with set regulations
• Providing internal audit reports to external auditors to facilitate external audit planning
• Monitoring implementation of internal and external audit recommendations
• Conducting ad hoc audits and submitting reports for decision making

Qualifications:

• Business degree
• CPA /ACCA/CIA certification
• ICPAK membership
• CISA qualification would be an added advantage
• 3 years audit experience
• Analytical, communication, organisational, investigative and interpersonal skills
• High degree of integrity
• Computer literacy

For confidential consideration please send your detailed curriculum vitae and copies of your certificates by Friday, December 9, 2011 to:-

The Chief Operating Officer
PDM (Kenya) Limited
IPS Building, 12th Floor, Kimathi Street
P.O Box 58470 – 00200, Nairobi

Or E-mail: hr@pdmkenya.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

One Acre Fund - Finance Manager - Western Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture / Microfinance

Function: Finance & Management

Employer: One Acre Fund

Job Location: Western Kenya

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In five years, we have grown to serve 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description

We are seeking a Finance Manager to play a key role in our organization, by developing our financial tracking, analysis, and decision-making abilities to improve the financial sustainability of One Acre Fund Kenya.

The Finance Manager must be a quick learner that will be able to train, motivate, and lead a group of bookkeepers and treasurers (currently 12 staff, and increasing), who account for our revenues, expenses, inventory, and cash flow.

The Finance Manager must proactively diagnose problems, brainstorm improvements and solutions, and lead and manage the implementation of those solutions.

Primary Duties of a Finance Manager

Train and Manage Finance Staff: You will train and manage the performance of 12+ members comprising of the OAF Finance Team. You will host monthly trainings, provide individualized feedback, and improve OAF Finance Team’s capacities and capabilities.

Execute Monthly Books Closing: Each month, district bookkeepers and treasurers submit monthly revenues and expenses to HQ, for compilation. You will conduct organization-wide revenue and cash reconciliations each month, check expense descriptions and coding, and close monthly books in a timely manner.

Assist with Budget vs Actual (BVA) Analysis: You will work with the Finance Associate, and Finance Director to analyze and compare actual revenues and expenses compared to budget, and determine areas where we can improve operational efficiencies to reduce costs, and improve financial sustainability.

Create and Deliver Reports – You will be responsible for preparing and submitting timely and relevant internal financial documents, external financial documents, and all applications and submissions to relevant external authorities, as required.

Set and Achieve Targets – You will be given a number of projects intended to improve the Finance Team, or One Acre Fund’s financial sustainability. You will manage and execute these projects from start to finish, by working with other staff.

Collaborate with Other Managers and Teams – To achieve and improve financial health for One Acre Fund, the Finance Manager must work with District Field Directors, HQ Managers, the Internal Auditors, and international staff. The ability to be a team player is crucial in this role.

Lead by Example, Solve Problems – One Acre Fund needs decisive leadership on their finance team. You will lead by example by setting high standards of performance, integrity, and teamwork. You will continually improve systems, policies and procedures, and identify existing problems, and anticipate future ones.

If you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with minimum of five years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa.

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:

• Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience in financial institutions, or in finance departments of companies, or NGOs.
• Leadership experience: Experience managing people and teams in or outside of work.
• Proactively diagnose and solve problems
• Strong comfort with numerical analysis
• Strong computer skills: Ability to create reports and tools in Word and Excel; fast typing speed (20+ wpm); quick to learn and operate other software (i.e., Access)
• Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
• Clear communicator/mentor
• Top-performing undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
• Integrity and a Positive Attitude
• Demonstrates high quality work with a strong attention to detail
• A willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza for a long term position
• Language: Fluent in Kiswahili and English Required.
• Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

Preferred Start Date: January 8, 2012

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline for receiving applications is on or before the 21/12/2011

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Finance Manager + the place you heard of the position)