Save the Children - Child Centred Risk Reduction and Adaptation Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Child Centred Risk Reduction and Adaptation Advisor 

Contract Period: 12 months
 

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to the field
 

Grade: 4
 

Reporting to: Livelihood and Food Security Technical Manager
 

General: Save the Children International fights for children’s rights. We influence public opinion and support and work with children at risk.

Our vision is a world in which all children’s rights are fulfilled – a world that respects and values each child, a world where all children participate and have influence, a world where all children have hope and opportunity.
 

Background:  

The world is faced with increasing number of emergencies in which children are often the most affected and most vulnerable. They constitute the highest number, as much as 1/3rd in an affected population. 

Save the Children has learned from its experience that children need to be at the forefront of our emergencies planning while integrating them in to long-term development strategies. 

Child-Centred Disaster Risk Reduction (CCDRR) as a strategic approach has emerged out of Save the Children’s work with children in a number of recent emergencies across the world. Child-Centred Disaster Risk Reduction (CCDRR) has been recently established by Save the Children primarily in response to the severe drought conditions that prevail across Somalia/Somaliland. 

There is an opportunity in developing relevant and appropriate involvement of children in integrated DRR programmes and include activities which also consider Climate Change Adaptation (CCA). 

The integrated programme will focus on child resilience and education.
 

This position will be currently based in the Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland Country Office in Nairobi.
 

Key Responsibilities: 

S/he will have the responsibility for developing and advising Save the Children Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation work in line with the global Save the Children DRR/CCA strategy and in particular the Horn of Africa Emergency Response Strategy. The role will be supported by the Regional Risk Reduction and Adaptation Programme Manager:

Child Safeguarding Policy
 

Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SC UK must sign the Child Safeguarding - Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SC UK’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SC UK’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
 

This extends not only to children with whom SC and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SC UK believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit: www.somaliangoconsortium.org
 

Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org. 

Application Closing Date: Friday 18th May 2012.  

Plan International - Communications Specialist Job in Kenya

Internal Communications Specialist

REF: RESA002/2012

Purpose of the Job

This is a hands-on position that deals with the regular dissemination of accurate, timely, regular and consistent information to all employees across the Eastern and Southern African Region (RESA) and internal audiences globally. 

The job holder sources organizational news and writes for a range of internal contexts as s/he also provides advice and coordination of internal communication initiatives concerning countries, the region, and the global organization.

Key result areas

Ensure that:

1. Plan RESA has a communication strategy that is monitored and aligned to global standards in order to support global networking and facilitate organizational change.
2. Plan RESA has a sufficient number of stories published every month, through various internal platforms in order to keep internal stakeholders informed.
3. Plan RESA has a regional information kit comprising print and image materials on RESA that is available for use in branding and other uses and is updated regularly
4. Plan RESA countries employ a consistent and correct use of corporate identity and branding on all their materials and communication tools.

Competencies/Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Communication/Journalism, Public Relations or equivalent
• Excellent writing, editing and reviewing skills
• Fluent in English
• Proven skills in event management and production of internal communications materials, ideally in the development sector.

Desirable skills and competencies

• At least three years working in corporate or internal communications, press and PR department of a voluntary sector organization (in the development sector would be particularly advantageous),
• Substantial experience in communications and public relations
• Good skills in creating compelling visual materials for online and print use
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Able to make judgments and execute work autonomously
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and budgets
• Ability to understand different cultural contexts and marketing / PR realities

Please submit a full CV and two names of referees to plan.resajob@plan-international.org Closing date will be Friday May 18th 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Reference and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy. 

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Kimisitu Sacco Accountant Job in Kenya

 Kimisitu Sacco invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of an Accountant.

The primary responsibility for this position is to maintain the society’s financial records and provide accurate, timely and reliable information for decision making.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate postings of financial transactions into the Navision Sacco Software
• Oversee the preparation of bank reconciliations and other general ledger control accounts
• Preparation of payroll and ensuring that statutory payments are made on due dates.
• Preparing the monthly financial reports of the society.
• Preparation of annual budgets and ability to use the budget as monitoring tool
• Ensure compliance with all tax matters.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance or Business Administration
• Must have CPA (K) and be registered with ICPAK.

Skills and Desired Qualities:

• Sound ICT skills, 
• Interpersonal skills, 
• A good team player, 
• Able to work with minimum supervision, 
• Attention to detail with exceptional problem analysis/solving skills.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in busy accounting office
• Superior knowledge and proficiency in computerized accounting operations
• Must have worked in a SACCO in similar capacity for at least 1 year

How to apply
 

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications/competencies/skills and a detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address). 

All correspondence should be addressed to The Chairman and sent via email to manager@kimisitusacco.or.ke by Wednesday 16th May 2012.

Applications with multiple attachments or from job agencies will not be accepted.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about KIMISITU Sacco by accessing our web site: www.kimisitusacco.or.ke

Accountant and Marketing Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

 We are a Medium sized Sacco Society centered in Nairobi with membership all over the country seeking to fill the following positions:

1: Accountant
 

Qualifications.

• A Kenyan citizen aged at least 35years.
• B. com or any relevant degree and CPAK or ACCA.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Sacco Society.
• Must be computer literate.

Or

• Diploma in Cooperative management and CPA 2.
• Minimum 5years experience in a Sacco environment.
• Must be computer literate.

2: Marketing Officer 

Qualifications

• A Kenyan citizen aged at least 35 years.
• B. Com marketing or any other relevant degree.
• Professional qualification preferably with MSK.
• Minimum 5 years experience in related field.
• Strong inter personal skills and ability to work in a team oriented and collaborative environment
• Customer focus oriented

Interested applicants should send their applications, c.v and testimonials to:
 

DN/A 1279
P.O.Box 49010 00100
Nairobi
 

Applications should be received before or on 23rd May 2012.