Magazine Editor ICT - Nairobi, Kenya (Salary Ksh80,000)

Position – Magazine Editor ICT

Location – Nairobi

Skills / Requirements

• “Top notch” early/mid 30’s, dynamic University Graduate with a bias in IT, Communications, Journalism
• credible Journalist with minimum of 8 years experience 3 of which must be an editor or sub-editor ideally business related
• in-depth knowledge of ICT sector an advantage but familiar with both print and online publications. Strong knowledge of JOOMLA and WORDPRESS a must!
• Social Media skills.

Salary Ksh80,000

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in

UNICEF - Programme Specialist NOC - Lodwar, Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Kenya Country Office

Vacancy Announcement – Temporary Appointment

Programme Specialist NOC - Lodwar Duty Station

Date of Issue: 21 December 2011

Closing Date: 03 January 2012

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates to fill the above temporary position in Lodwar Office under the Field Operations and Emergency Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of the Post:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Field Operations and Emergency, provide ongoing support to Government and partners to formulate locally owned strategies that emphasize recovery and disaster risk and disparity reduction and to effectively mobilize Government and partner resources to support these initiatives.

Support will also be provided to the Government in coordination with partners in critical sectors such as Nutrition, Education, WASH and Protection to ensure that the humanitarian response and recovery programmes are as efficient and effective as possible.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Carry out regular assessments of the situation in relation to women and children. Ensure the preparation of the situation analysis of areas under the purview of the field office and undertake its periodic updating. Participate in the formulation of Country Programme recommendations, related documents, programme result areas, strategies and approaches for UNICEF intervention and effective monitoring.

2) Plan, coordinate and monitor implementation of both humanitarian and regular programmes. Prepare regular analytical reports to keep the country management team updated. Participate with UNICEF, the Government and Non Governmental Organizations, private enterprise and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for programme delivery that incorporate recovery and Disaster Risk and Disparity Reduction. Undertake field visits and organize review meetings periodically to assess the progress of the implementation strategies.

3) Advocate with local partners on issues relating to children and women and ensure resource allocations and policy applications are child sensitive and rights-based at the local levels. Assist in the development of new approaches and practices in managing implementation and in monitoring and evaluation.

4) Ensure inter-sectoral collaboration at field level as appropriate. Facilitate development of a strategy for the field office on media and external relations and communication for behaviour and social change.

5) Manage and coordinate the operations of the field office. Enforce staff safety and security procedures within the field office jurisdiction. Coordinate with operations/supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance related activities. Prepare field office operational budget. Undertake assessment of risks and establish risk mitigating measures. Approve disbursement of funds and ensure proper utilization as per accountabilities and established plan of actions.

6) Guide, supervise and manage the performance of staff. Provide on the job coaching. Ensure their training and staff development need are addressed.

Required Qualifications: Advanced degree in social science or other technically related fields.

Experience: 5 years of progressively responsible experience at national and international levels in Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Policy or in related fields.

Language: Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of local language of duty station is desirable.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of Government of Kenya planning and budgeting systems;
• Disaster Risk Reduction strategies and social budgeting methodologies;
• Strong analytical, planning, negotiation, communications, and advocacy skills;
• Strong supervisory and managerial skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and in hardship duty stations.

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications (Download P11 Form Here) along with their curricula vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Specialist
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/EMERG/2011-33” in the email subject.

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

Mercy Corps - Business Officers (5 Positions)

Business Officer

5 Positions

Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central province, Western province, Nairobi

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations.

Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.

Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya: Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.

The core of this program is The Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (18–34 years) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The TYF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.

General Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Grant Coordinator, the Business Officer will ensure field-level and institutional compliance with the TYF grant operations manual and any other additional guiding policy under this program..

This position will work with other Business Officers and other stakeholders in a designated geographical area of operations, in order to engage directly with qualifying Youth Bunges (which are mobilized by the Yes Youth Can-Regional projects) to provide Community Development Grants The Business Officer will execute a standardized grant application process and procedure in a transparent, client friendly manner.

The Business Officer is a key function in fraud prevention and grant management at the field level.

Essential Job Functions

• Engage directly with qualifying Youth Bunges in an efficient, transparent, client-friendly manner in order to provide Community Development Grants to Youth Bunges.
• Provide qualifying Youth Groups with all information regarding the processes, policies and procedures of applying for a TYF Community Development Grant. Specifically highlighting the role and responsibility of the Youth Group.
• Work in a respectful, transparent manner with the Youth Groups by creating an environment in which the Youth Groups are provided an equal space and opportunity to lead the grant application process in conjunction with the TYF Business Officer.
• Drive a client-friendly “front office” service delivery process to all Youth Bunges that are engaged.
• Work with the field Finance Officer to ensure smooth disbursement of funds to the Youth Bunges.
• Ability to provide minimal technical assistance across a variety of areas such as: agriculture, light manufacturing, horticulture, technology etc. etc.
• Work with the TYF team to gradually and effectively utilize information from the data base for future strategic planning of the fund from the 3rd year of operation.
• Ensure proper filing of all hard copy documents and correspondences of clients.
• Maintain a client file for all Youth Groups who apply for a TYF Grant.
• Oversee effective communication and conduct outreach to all TYF potential clients on procedures for accessing funds, including time frames.
• Present monthly fund updates to TYF management team.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Accountability Reports Directly To: Grant Coordinator

Works Directly With: Relevant Field Level Colleagues and Mercy Corps Kenya Head Office Team

Knowledge and Experience:

• Five or more years of work experience with increasing responsibilities. Solid experience from the private sector preferred
• Experience implementing, monitoring and managing Community Development projects at the field-level
• Bachelor's degree in economic development, or development related filed is preferred. A professional grant making training is desirable
• 2 years’ experience in grants making and management especially under a USAID grant.
• Experience in identifying and managing fraud within the NGO, public or private sector preferred
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Previous hands-on experience implementing a program of a large community projects portfolio
• Thorough understanding of project management cycle
• Proven project management experience

Success Factors

• Zero tolerance for fraud
• Demonstrated understanding of multiple business environments
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with team members to ensure achievement of overall program objectives
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with target clients to ensure achievement of overall program objectives
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results
• Even temperament and a good sense of humor are appreciated
• Commitment to transparency, accountability and compliance with donor, organizational and national policies and regulations
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and characteristic to the position

Living/Environmental Conditions:

The position will be based in one of the five regions in Kenya: Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, or Nairobi with 75% field travel.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before January 6, 2012, 10:00 AM a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject “Application for the position of Business officer”.

Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified.

Please do not attach any certificates.

(Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)

Africa Society for Blood Transfusion Kenya (AfSBTK) - Finance Assistant - Nairobi, Kenya

Africa Society for Blood Transfusion Kenya (AfSBTK) is an indigenous professional nonprofit making organization, dedicated to supporting and advancing the highest ethical and professional standards in blood transfusion medicine in order to achieve adequate, safe and cost effective national blood supply.

Drawing on its extensive technical and clinical expertise, AfSBT-K is actively involved in supporting safe blood transfusion practices, adequate supply of blood and blood products and appropriate utilization to the existing healthcare systems in Kenya.

AfSBTK has received a financial grant from CDC to provide Technical Assistance to NBTS aimed at the Implementation and Expansion of Blood Safety Activities in Kenya.

AFSBT-K seeks to recruit competent and qualified Finance Assistant as stated below.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Reports To: Finance and Administration Officer

Location: Nairobi

Job Summary

The Finance Assistant is responsible for providing overall support to the Finance and Administrative office. Key responsibilities include supporting general ledger, accounts payable, cash receipts, preparation of supporting documents, filing and processing, consolidation and analysis of financial data.

The Finance Assistant shares responsibility with Finance and Administrative Officer for maintaining accounting systems bookkeeping, financial reporting, and cash and bank accounts and for providing support to the CHF field offices and any other partner/donor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to policies and procedures in the AfSBT-K finance and administrative manuals as well as donor requirements.
• Prepare cheques and vouchers in accordance with the finance manual and donor requirements
• Prepare journal entries, accounts reconciliations, processing of financial transactions and analysis of financial information.
• Work closely with the finance and administration officer in timely response to financial queries by donors and/or other relevant authorities
• Review invoices, expense reports and credit memos for ledger distribution and disbursement.
• Review invoices and expenses for legitimacy and appropriate approval and present any concerns to Finance and Administration Officer, program manager and/or Director.
• Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements with accounts payable schedules; process checks; and update the paid invoice logs for the office.
• Respond to vendor inquiries including research on outstanding balances
• Ensure the organization and security of the vendor files, bank reconciliations and journal entries, payment vouchers and other finance files.
• Assist with the annual audit by preparing worksheets, preparing and providing supportive documentation as needed.
• Conduct end of month petty cash reconciliations and spot checks.
• Post journals, payment vouchers and receipts to QuickBooks.
• Ensure timely disbursement of monies to the HTCs for program activities
• Assist in the documentation of office and accounting procedures and any other manuals.
• Assist Finance and Administration Officer in ensuring appropriate planning and utilization of AfSBT-K’s resources.
• Maintain the leave schedule database.
• Receive and review staff time sheets for completion and proper allocation and file in personnel files.
• Receive and file all staff pay slips in personnel files.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all privileged information regarding both human resources and fiscal matters.
• Carry out additional tasks as requested by the Finance and Administrative Officer, the program manager and the Director.

Education and Qualifications

• Possess a BA or Bcom in finance, accounting or related field
• Minimum holder of CPA II in addition to the above qualifications. Possession of CPA III will be an added advantage.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in budget preparation and analysis, grants management
• Knowledge of donor regulations (preferably CDC or USAID) a plus
• Minimum of 2 years in Audit and QuickBooks experience is mandatory
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated analytical and reporting skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A team player.
• Ability to interact clearly and effectively with donors and other organizations
• Excellent command of English and Kiswahili language including written and spoken
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Word and Excel computer programs
• A person of proven integrity
• Promote AFSBT-K interests at all times.

Working Conditions

• Based in Nairobi
• Long hours and weekend work sometimes required
• Travel outside of Nairobi may be required

To apply email your application including a cover letter indicating expected salary, detailed CV with three referees and copies of educational certificates to info@afsbt-kenya.org

Applications can also be hand delivered at our offices.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Director
Africa Society for Blood Transfusion Kenya
P.O Box 2584 - 00202,
Nairobi - Kenya

Physical Address: Navigators Kenya Complex Second floor Block D, Kindaruma Rd off Ngong Road

Only short listed candidates will be contacted