Christian Aid - Programme Officer Health Job in Kenya

Programme Officer - Health

Based: Nairobi, Kenya

Terms: 2 years Fixed Term Contract

Closing date: 15th February 2012

Job reference: EAP/051/JG

With 140 partners working on Health in 40 countries, we are brilliantly placed to tackle the broad ranging challenges of Community Health and HIV impacting vulnerable groups and communities in these countries.

We are a vibrant team, carrying out highly innovative work on HIV and Community health. For you that means the chance to build on your existing knowledge of Community Health, HIV, Malaria and other poverty related health issues, and really get to grips with the issues.

About the Role

The role will be responsible to support the effective delivery of a newly initiated health intervention within Community Health and HIV programme in Kenya.

This will entail advancement of a comprehensive and integrated community health strategy and ensuring harmonization of different projects including HIV, TB, Malaria, Maternal health and primary health care for collective accountability of targets and outcomes delivery.

The role will bring particular strengths and experiences in health advocacy to help CA accomplish our health advocacy objectives.

To qualify for this position you will need to demonstrate knowledge and experience in community health work.

A good understanding of poverty related diseases and community participation and involvement processes in promoting health are critical to this role.

Experience in HIV and TB programming, and work on issues of Maternal and Child Health will be of utmost value.

About You

The role requires motivated, dynamic and innovative person able to deliver results from a wide spectrum of projects.

Team working and coordination skills will therefore be pertinent to this position.

You will demonstrate high levels of reliability and ability to deliver program reports on time.

You will accompany implementing partners in monitoring and evaluation of the health intervention and ensure they have relevant capacity to deliver results.

Ability to monitor budget implementation and ensuring programme-budget compliance is paramount to this role.

Experience working in international development organizations and managing partnerships and integrated health projects will be an added advantage.

To be able to execute this role effectively you will have a degree in Public Health, Community Development, Social Work or another relevant field.

About Christian Aid

More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the structures and rules that keep people poor. And we work with local organizations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion.

If you are as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to
make change happen.

About the Rewards

We value the input of everyone who works for us. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards that helps you enjoy a good work/life balance.

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)

You will require current and valid permission to work in Kenya.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

Davis & Shirtliff - Sales Engineers Jobs in Kenya

Vacancies exist ¡n the Davis & Shirtliff group for Sales Engineers in the Rwanda and Southern Sudan subsidiary branches.

The principal job tasks being as follows: -

• Sales of specialised technical equipment.
• Customer development and retention.
• Frequent travel to customer sites.

The successful candidates will have the following attributes: -

• Be nationals of Rwanda and Southern Sudan respectively.
• Be graduate engineers with honours degree from a recognised university.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Applicants with additional professional qualifications including fluency in French (Rwanda) or Arabic (Southern Sudan) will have a competitive advantage.

A competitive salary and usual large company benefits including medical and pension schemes are offered.

The job will provide successful candidates with challenging opportunities to join a dedicated team of specialists ¡n the water sector which has significant potential for future growth.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@dayliff.com and hard copies to be posted or delivered to the address below.

The hard copy applications should be hand written and include a CV that indicates email, daytime phone number, current salary, if employed, and how soon, if selected, the applicant would be available to begin work.

Deadline: 17th Feb 2012
Human Resources Manager
P.O Box 41762-OO100
Nairobi, Kenya

PwC Graduate Associate Jobs in Kenya

PwC firms help organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for.

We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Tell us what matters to you and find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com

If you are looking for a great start to your career, a place where you can speak up and confidently express your views and an opportunity to create value for your CV, you have found it with us.

We are recruiting new university graduates from different disciplines.

You must have graduated late last year or are in your final year, graduating in 2012.

For your application to be successful you need:

• A Bachelors degree with a minimum of upper second class honours or its equivalent
• To be an all rounded person with other life interests
• To demonstrate innovation and creativity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Come join us for our graduate recruitment road show at Bomas of Kenya, Auditorium Hall on Friday 10 February 2012 at 2pm.

If you are keen to start a career less ordinary apply online www.pwc.com/ke/careers between 10 February and 9 March 2012

WWF Kenya Country Office - Assistant Accountant Job in Kenya

WWF- The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office (KCO), is seeking to recruit:

Assistant Accountant

To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Under the supervision of the Programme Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will give support in the general ledger reconciliation, bank reconciliation, data entries into Oracle, processing of payables and receivables and the handling of petty cash.

Major duties will include but not limited to:

• processing all disbursements emanating from KCO, reviewing requests and writing cheques and dispatch of signed cheques to payee;
• ensuring that all entries relating to disbursements, receipts or adjustments are posted into relevant ledgers in ORACLE and preparation of monthly financial report;
• production of monthly bank reconciliation statements;
• analysis and reconciliation of organization’s telephone accounts and charging accordingly;
• custody and disbursement of petty cash according to established policy guidelines;
• checking and coding suppliers’ invoices, preparing vouchers for payment;
• filing of all the finance related documents and maintaining the filing system in an orderly manner;
• monthly reconciliation of the core office staff advances;
• super-user for cash management and accounts receivable modules in ORACLE;
• accurate and timely capture and processing of project data from the sub-regional office as well as from all project locations;
• maintaining project standing data such as project, award and budget information and provide relevant information for maintenance of common data such as supplier information.

The incumbent must possess:

• at least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or related financial field;
• professional CPA/ACCA qualification at least the second level;
• minimum of 1 year experience in financial/project administration and management within an international organization, multinational company or government service with a bias to contract preparation and administration, database management, multi-currency financial reporting and multiple donor liaison;
• good working knowledge of ORACLE;
• demonstrable skills in the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems in the context of an international NGO;
• good knowledge of fund accounting including reporting requirements of major bi-lateral Aid Agencies;
• hands-on knowledge of ORACLE accounting softwares would be a distinct advantage;
• exceptionally strong analytical skills with ability to set priorities, complete work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines; advanced computer skills, particularly knowledge of MS Excel software;
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency (spoken and written) in English;
• ability to promote team synergy in a multicultural environment;
• adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable;

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 15 February 2012