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KOMAZA Project Manager (Operations) Jobs vacancy in Kilifi County, Kenya 2012
Project Manager – Operations
Industry:
Social Business / International Development / Start-UpAbout KOMAZA
KOMAZA is a young social enterprise which works to lift rural families out of poverty by increasing income and generating permanent wealth through agro-forestry social business. Rural African families living on dry, semi-arid land are among the poorest, hardest-to-serve people on Earth. Low, erratic rainfall coupled with degraded, infertile land presents near-insurmountable challenges to families who try to survive as subsistence farmers.
Job Objective
Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with KOMAZA strategy, commitments and goals.
- Lead the planning and implementation of projects approved by the Country Director and management team
- Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
- Define project tasks and resource requirements
- Develop full scale project plans
- Assemble and coordinate project teams
- Manage project budget and resource allocation
- Plan and schedule project timelines
- Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
- Provide direction and support to project
- Quality assurance
- Continuously monitor and report on progress of the project to all internal stakeholders
- Present reports to the Country director defining project progress, problems and solutions
- Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
- Project evaluations and assessment of results
- Graduate level qualifications with good certifications and qualifications in project management or equivalent
- Knowledge of practical aspects of project management in forestry or agriculture sector
- Direct work experience working with farmers in dry land areas within a social enterprise setting
- Proven experience in people management, strategic planning, risk management, change management
- Proficient in MS Project Professional 2010 and other relevant software
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Good planning and organizing skills
- Capable at decision-making and implementing their decisions
- Good communication skills
- Able at influencing and leading diverse teams of both employees and farmers
- A proactive team member who understands and appreciates team work
- The person should be competent at conflict management
- Adaptability to diversity in the work environment
- Stress tolerance
Security World Technology limited, Jobs vacancies in Kenya 2012
- Offering technical advice to all i.e customers and staff
- Providing pre-sales support to customers
- Training customers on the operations of security products.
- Carrying out site surveys before installations commence
- Carrying out live demonstrations to customers on the applications of the various Security equipment.
- Provide user support on all IT related areas
- Diploma in Electronics engineering or related field
- Excellent IT skills
- Minimum 2years experience in related technical field
- Advanced knowledge in IP based technology systems
- Knowledge in security and safety systems an added advantage
- Analytical and keen to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Work with minimum supervision
- Competent Driving skills
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a customer database
- Plan and conduct direct sales and marketing activities with aim of meeting set targets
- Demonstrate company products to current and potential clients
- Negotiate with clients
- Maintain daily and weekly sales activity records and reports and follow up of the same
- Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, email or in person
- Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
- Prepare bid documents in response to tenders
- Inform customers of new products and timely respond to all product enquiries
- Advice / inform management on new products trends / technologies and competition and customer product training requirements
- Liaise with procurement to ensure that customer orders are supplied within customer and company expectations
- Liaise with accounts to ensure that products are sold at profitable margins
- Enforce product warranties and after sale support
- Bachelors Degree/ Diploma in Sales and Marketing or in Electronics
- Minimum 2years experience in Technical Sales
- Knowledge in security and safety systems an added advantage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Work with minimum supervision
- Analytical and keen to detail
- Competent Driving skills
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Jobs vacancies in Kenya 2012
In order to carry out this mandate effectively, the Authority is seeking for dedicated, passionate and highly- driven individuals, who are able to demonstrate strong analytical skills, are result oriented, excellent time managers and team players to fill the following vacant positions;
Job Title: Corporate Affairs Manager
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Job Role
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of the Authority’s corporate communications strategy in collaboration with other functions.
- Develop and implement appropriate communications, public relations and reputation strategies.
- Plan and conduct programs designed to create and maintain a positive corporate image to the external public.
- Properly plan and direct the communication strategies designed to keep internal public informed of the of the Authority’s programmes and policies.
- Manage the production of appropriate communication and dissemination of strategies through presentations, press releases, speeches, position papers with reference to the corporate mission and vision.
- Establish and maintain regular contact with media practitioners with a view to enhancing goodwill and positive coverage for the Authority.
- Plan and execute the Authority’s participation in key corporate events, including conferences, anniversaries, customer forums, agriculture shows, receptions and media events.
- Initiate and coordinate the production of in-house publications.
- Manage the implementation of corporate social responsibility programmes.
- Devise and implement internal communications campaign.
- Edit, review and provide support in design, production and distribution of newsletters, annual reports, speeches, publications, website contents, reports and outreach materials to ensure clarity in the communication of information.
- Ensure liaison with communications contacts throughout the Authority and monitor compliance with corporate citizenship policies.
- Manage the development and dissemination of Authority-generated media materials including quality control and compliance with the Authority’s corporate visual identity.
- Develop crisis management communication planning, readiness and response capabilities consistent with Authority corporate guidelines.
- Create and deliver media handling strategy for corporate issues to protect reputation.
- Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Director General from time to time.
- Bachelors’ degree in Mass Communication or related field with Post graduate training in Mass Communication/Journalism.
- Membership in relevant professional body.
- Masters degree in Social Sciences or related field will be an added advantage.
- A result driven and dynamic person with over 5 years experience in a related function in public relations or media and at senior management level.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Kiswahili languages.
- Team player and strong leadership skills.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills.
- Excellent computer use skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Purpose of the Job
- Supervises and implements ICT strategies
- Installs and operationalizes LANs, WANs and other systems
- Oversees and administers Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and data through-put
- Assesses ICT training needs and develops appropriate programmes for end users and technical staff
- Maintains an up-to-date ICT hardware, software and allied accessories inventory
- Administers the Information Resource Centre Unit within ICT section
- Performs troubleshooting and fixes malfunctions, faults and errors within the LAN and WAN and monitors inbound/outbound portals
- Undertakes repairs of computer hardware, telephony system and allied accessories
- Develops and installs relevant application and program software
- Maintains and ensures a secure ICT environment
- Monitors and ensures internet and LAN security to protect data and ICT resources
- Manages an on-line electronic library
- Organizes and maintains regular data and information backups
- Performs system analysis and ad-hoc programmes periodically
- Undertakes other duties as assigned
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent
- Certification from relevant professional bodies, e.g. MCSE and CCNA
- 7 years minimum working experience with LAN, Wi-Fi and WAN coverage
- Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS); MS SQL or Oracle DBA Architecture and Administration
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Purpose of the Job: To provide administrative support services.
- Maintains and safe-keeps records (insurance, repairs, maintenance, vehicle/equipment movement, accidents, and disposal)
- Supervises and assigns duties to support staff
- Monitors lease arrangements and ensures rents are paid
- Assists in allocating office space to staff
- Supervises and ensures office cleaning and sanitation services are as per the contract agreement with outsourced service providers
- allocates motor vehicle space
- Monitors and ensures provision of security on premises including; employee identification, screening of visitors and management of the entrance and reception area
- Facilitates repairs of Authority’s assets
- Ensures effective and efficient allocation of usage of vehicles
- Monitors and coordinates asset’s insurance
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- A degree in Social Sciences
- Higher Diploma in HR; Business Management and related studies
- Minimum of 6 years of experience
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer knowledge for HR and Admin Systems
- Full membership in the Institute of Human Resources Management.
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Purpose of the Job
- Organizes and maintains electronic and paper files database of records, contract documents and other legal and policy documents
- Maintains a Filing System for the section and ensures documents are sent off-site after recording into the Records Management Database
- Prepares and administers an effective Bring-Up System on communication on all legal matters and other related issues
- Establishes and maintains a Case Management System
- Monitors receipt of and tracks returned contracts
- Maintains and updates spread sheets covering all executed contracts and agreements
- Document and follow up payment of legal bills
- Assists in typing and editing all legal documents and correspondence
- Drafts letters and reports and performs related clerical tasks e.g. photocopying, faxing, mailing, sorting mail and scheduling conference rooms
- Facilitates registration of Contract and Lease Documents at the Lands Registry
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned.
- Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies; or Diploma in Business Administration
- 3 years minimum experience
- Computer literacy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Writing and proof reading skills
Purpose of the Job
- To ensure efficient running of the Authority’s Central Registry.
- To maintain indexes as per the file classification system.
- To label file appropriately.
- To sort materials that is to be filed according to their authority’s filing system.
- File materials in drawers/cabinets.
- To locate and remove materials from files when requested.
- To receive incoming mails and distribute to the relevant departments.
- To maintain mail register for both incoming and outgoing.
- To maintain file movement register and file tracking card for each file.
- Diploma in Records Management.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Good communication as well as interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of computer packages.
Applications without the relevant copies of documentation/details as sought for will not be considered and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification
The Director General
Kenya National Highways Authority
Blue Shield Towers, 9th floor, Hospital Hill Road
P.O. Box 49712-00100,
Security Group Kenya Limited Country Manager Job Vacancy 2012
Job Ref. MN 5407
Job Profile
- Identify, develop and direct implementation of business strategy.
- Plan and direct the organization s activities to achieve targets and standards for financial and trading performance, service quality, culture and compliance with standards.
- Plan, prepare and monitor the business plan and budget so as to maximize profitability.
- Identify and initiate strategies that will add growth to the business to ensure its long term profitability and survival.
- Recruitment, selection, and development of the management team and subordinate staff.
- Direct functions and performance via the management team in an inclusive environment.
- Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation.
- Maintain close contact with the workforce through key managers to ensure the maintenance of good morale and a high standard of staff integrity and honesty.
- Direct report to Board of Directors of Security Group Kenya Limited, through the Group Managing Director.
- Bachelor Degree or MBA level; preferably in a business, finance, or marketing discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in managing business of relevant size preferably within a seice industry of significant size and complexity.
- Customer-facing and sales-orientated, allied to strong operational discipline, with responsibility for driving and developing the business to take advantage of new markets and technology.
- An ability to develop long term strategic relationships with key account decision makers.
- Experience in designing and developing growth strategies and operating mechanisms for improved performance.
- Knowledge of the development of O&M structures.
- Strong commitment, leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, marketing and negotiation skills.
- Capable of working effectively and productively with team members.
- Ability to maintain strong ethical and professional values.
- Energetic and autonomous and self starting.
- Results driven, with a clear determination to succeed.
- Job Ref No
- Your Name
- Current/Past Salary
- Year 2012 Benefits: If house state market rent, if car state cc
Manpower Services(K) Ltd,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.
Micro Credit Officers Jobs at a Commercial Bank in Kenya 2012
- Bachelors degree in a business related field.
- A qualification in Marketing will be an added advantage.
- Computer literacy a must.
- Age – 28 years and below.
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi.
Sales Representative Job in Nairobi Kenya 2012
- Achieve Sales Targets – in terms of volume and revenue generation
- Develop Sales Strategy in close liaison with management
- Ensure growth in market share
- Ensure the effective sale and promotion of all Company products – which are to include but not limited to internal / external networking cables – fibre optics, copper cabling and “end to end solutions”.
- To ensure sales targets are achieved – 120 calls per week, 12 external meetings per week.
- Minimum of 4 new accounts per month.
- To ensure the Company’s Products are adequately communicated to the market through efficient and cost effective use of marketing tools available.
- Minimum Revenue Generation of 4 times monthly gross salary
- Ensure orders are communicated to the primary producer / supplier in a timely fashion – no later than 4 hrs after receipt of the purchase order.
- To ensure that external / 3rd party services are procured in a cost effective and efficient manner, and that the most competitive prices in the market are obtained through effective negotiations with the service suppliers.
- To ensure efficient and cost effective delivery of all products to the end user.
- Ensure 100% customer satisfaction – effective communication with all customers is the key
- To ensure sufficient inventory to meet common customer requirements – require recommending, maintaining and managing the stock profile. Forecasting is paramount
- To ensure all outstanding invoices are paid within the agreed time frames.
- Sales activities covering East and Central Africa, but initially focusing on the Kenyan market
- Increasing the Company’s market share
- Improving contribution and yield management
- Outstanding revenue and credit management
- Improving Inventory Control – forecasting
- Be a University Graduate
- Have a minimum 2 years experience in a highly competitive sales environment
- Possess industry knowledge ( IT, Telecoms, Structural cabling )
- By dynamic individual
- Have the ability to use own Initiative / have a proactive personality
- Posses very good Communication skills
- Have Team Leadership skills
- Be analytical with good Computer skills
University of Nairobi Research Jobs 2012
Centre for Hiv Prevention And Research
Site Coordinator, Central Province – MARPS Project- 1 Postad/2/73/12- (CHS)
Qualifications:
- Candidates must have a B,Sc. Degree in Nursing
- They must be Computer proficient
- They must have at least three years in a similar position
- In addition candidates must demonstrate knowledgeable in STI/HIV/AIDS issues
- Responsible, in conjunction with the program coordinator and project doctor for the day to day management of the clinics
- Support the site mobilization activities, community engagement issues and overall staff performance evaluation
- Draw and maintain a duty roster that encompasses extended working roles to the extent possible and keeping track of the set targets
- Scheduling the sharing of best practices with partners and stakeholders on site
- Quality assurance: data capture and maintenance of clean source documents and supervision
- Ensure availability and proper use of supplies at the site
- Ensure proper use of resources: financial, human and transportation and other assets
Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual
agreement.
Institute Of Tropical & Infectious Dieases(UNITID)
Field Study Coordinator (Based In Nyando District) – Hapi Study,Unitid- 1 POST-AD/2/74/12-(CHS)
Applicants should be holders of at least a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences or its
equivalent. They must have at least three (3) years relevant experience on HIV/AIDS issues. They must be computer proficient and show proof of good leadership, management and communication skills. They must have knowledge in Quantitative Research Methods. They should also be able to communicate effectively in Luo language.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:-
- Supervision of field staff, ensuring appropriate data is collected and uploaded, leadership of field activities.
- Handling petty cash and making month reports of project activities and expenses.
- Ordering of supplies and ensuring appropriate custody.
- Ensuring study vehicle is in working order and overseeing its use.
- Liaising with relevant offices of the local administration, Ministry of Health and university of Nairobi to facilitate study administration and implementation among other duties.
agreement.
Clinical Research Assistant- UNITID / University of Washington,Ganjoni- 1 Post- AD/2/75/12- (CHS)
- Applicants should be holders of at least a Kenya registered Community Health Nursing Diploma from a recognized institution.
- They must also have training and Certificate in Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practices.
- They must have at least two (2) years work experience in nursing.
- Those who have experience in conducting research with high risk populations, including counseling and collection of clinical specimen will be preferred;
- Those with a Certificate of training in Clinical management of HIV will have an added advantage.
agreement.
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
Only Shortlisted Applicants Will Be Contacted.
Closing Date: Friday, 9th March 2012.
MNM/
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University of Nairobi Jobs vacancies 2012
Applications Are Invited For The Following Positions:-
(For More Details, Please Visit Our Website at http://jobs.uonbi.ac.ke)
Lecturer (Prosthodontist), Department Of Conservative & Prosthetic Dentistry-1 Post–AC/2/62/12-(CHS)
Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Prosthodontics from a recognized University.
They must have at least three (3) years experience at university level. They must have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two (2) chapters in scholarly books. They should show evidence of continuing research activity.
Successful candidate will be required to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise their research projects, carry out research and to register for their PhD degree in their areas of specialty.
Lecturer, School Of Economics -1 Post -AC/2/63/12–(CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Economics from a recognized university. Candidates with a Masters degree in relevant field and at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level and have registered for a PhD degree will also be considered. In both cases, they should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books. They should show evidence of continuing research activity.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students in at least one specialized area in addition to core areas (Theory and Quantitative) of Economics.
Tutorial Fellow, School Of Economics – 1 Post –AC/2/64/12 – (CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of at least a Masters degree in Economics and must be registered for
PhD degree in Economics at the University of Nairobi.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach in at least one (1) specialized area in addition to core areas (Theory & Quantitative) of Economics.
Tutorial Fellow, Department Of Business Administration In The Following Units:-
Nairobi Campus- 2 Posts -AC/2/65/12 – (CHSS)
Kisumu Campus- 2 Posts- AC/2/66/12 – (CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of at least a Master of Arts in Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized university and must show evidence of having registered for a PhD degree.
The successful candidate wishing to teach in Kisumu Campus will be expected to teach Marketing, Insurance and Human Resource Management while those wishing to teach in Nairobi will be expected to teach Insurance, Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship.
Please indicate clearly the campus you wish to teach in.
Tutorial Fellow, Department Of Human Anatomy-2 Posts – AC/2/67/12-(CHS)
Applicants must be holders of MB. Ch B or BDS degree with exemplary performance in undergraduate Human Anatomy. Applicants should be registered for MSc. Degree in Human Anatomy. Those with demonstratable interest in research and teaching will have an added advantage. They should be proficient in English and be computer literate.
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate to undergraduate students and participate actively in research. They will also be expected to participate in Departmental, School and College activities.
Tutorial Fellow, Department Of Geospatial & Space Technology- 1 Post-AC/2/68/12- (CAE)
Applicants should be holders of M.Sc. Degree in Geospatial Sciences. They are expected to have registered for PhD. Degree or demonstrate clear evidence of progress towards PhD. registration.
Those registered with relevant professional bodies will have an added advantage.
Estates Officer Grade Ef, Estates Department- 2 Posts-AD/2/69/12-(R&T)
Applicants should be holders of at least a BA (Land Economics) from a recognized university. They must be Associate Members of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (Valuation & Estates Management, Land Management or Building Surveyors’ Chapter). They should have at least three (3) years experience in a professional office or a large organization and be computer literate.
The successful candidates will be expected to handle issues pertaining to allocation and lease management of university housing, lease administration of university leased properties, land management, management of utilities: water and electricity including connections, monthly billing and payments, valuation for rent, insurance sale/purchase among other duties.
Cartographer Grade B, Department Of Geography& Environmental Studies – 1 Post –AD/2/70/12 – (CHSS)
Applicants should be holders of an Ordinary Diploma in Cartography from Kenya Polytechnic
University College, Kenya Institute of Surveying & Mapping (KISM) or equivalent recognized institutes. They must have at least a KCSE C Grade or its equivalent and at least three (3) years relevant experience preferably in a teaching or research. Candidates with experience and knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will have an added advantage.
The successful candidate will be expected to prepare and draw teaching materials for both teaching and research.
Assistant Housekeeper Grade A/B, Estates Department- 1 Post -AD/2/71/12-(R&T)
Applicants should be holders of a Diploma in Institutional Management /Housekeeping from reputable organization. They should have at least three (3) years experience in a busy environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to clean and maintain the guest house, launder clothing and household linens, maintain an inventory of household items and equipments and communicate effectively with guests. Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.
Messenger Grade Ii, School of The Built Environment- 1 Post – AD/2/72/12 – (CAE)
Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE certificate with at least five years working experience in a busy office. They must have a good school leaving certificate and a good reference letter from current Section Head. They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages. They must have served as Messenger / Cleaner grade I or equivalent position for at least three (3) years. They must have good public relations. They must be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work.
The successful candidate will be expected to handle highly classified information and work with minimum supervision. They will also be expected to work during odd hours and also during weekends if need be. Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHSS The Principal, College of Humanities& Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
Only Shortlisted Applicants Will Be Contacted.
Closing Date: Friday, 9th March 2012.
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Research Writing Vacancies in Nairobi 2012
Basically, the work entails doing research and preparing high – quality and plagiarism – free academic projects for international students.
The range of projects to be undertaken include: dissertations, theses, research papers, research proposals, term papers, book/article/movie reviews, annotated bibliographies, essays (all types), resumes, etc.
We offer very competitive compensation packages ranging from Kshs. 150 to 300 per 275-word page.
Suitable candidates should possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Should be holders of at least a degree or any other equivalent academic qualification.
- Professionals in finance/accounting/economics fields will be given preference.
- Professionals in other academic fields will be given the same preferences as long he/she commands English strongly.
- Should demonstrate high levels of analytical skills.
- Should demonstrate high levels of communication skills.
- Should demonstrate a deeper understanding of what academic research-writing entails.
- Should be flexible and ready to work for long hours and at odd times of the day.
- Should demonstrate a deeper understanding of the common referencing styles, i.e., APA, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago/Turabian.
- Should demonstrate a deeper understanding (in practical terms) of what plagiarism entails.
- Should have a serviceable computer in their homes.
- Should have AMPLE access to RELIABLE internet from their homes.
- Should have uninterrupted power connection in their homes.
- Should be ready to begin work immediately upon validation of the details
Performance rating will be based on the following indicators:
- Efficiency and commitment.
- Reliability (available all the time).
- High quality Papers
- Plagiarism-free papers
- Large volume of papers successfully completed on a weekly and monthly basis.
Before commencement of work writers will be required to willingly agree to abide by the set terms and conditions throughout the lifespan of the employment engagement.
For example, candidates who masquerade as having experience in academic research-writing will be easily detected and disqualified/discontinued.
Qualified candidates should send their resumes and at least four sample works, one for each referencing style to the following email: montpress@gmail.com
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Norwegian Refugee Council Finance Coordinator Job in Dadaab Kenya 2012
Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations.
NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine.
The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Molo) and Ethiopia (Addis Abeba and Dolo Ado).
Position Vacant: Finance Coordinator – Dadaab
Reporting to: Area Manager
Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)
Main Responsibilities include:
- Ensure financial management systems and procedures are in place and that NRC’s and donors’ accounting practices and standards are adhered to
- Oversee the financial accounting, management, monitoring and reporting
- Assist in preparing cash forecasts, maintaining overall budget control and monitoring cash flows and expenditures
- Ensure that all the accounts are reconciled on monthly basis
- Oversee all financial requests made by the projects, and ensure that NRC’s external financial obligations are met
- Ensure accurate maintenance of all NRC financial and accounting files and transactions
- Monitor and disburse program budgets as per approved expenditures and budget lines
- Provide up-to-date analysis and regular reports of the financial status
- Support Project Managers in budget preparation, revision as well as proposals development
- Ensure proper management of accounting documents and records
- Prepare and submit periodic financial reports as required by NRC, donors or local authorities
- Assign duties, supervise, train and appraise Finance Officers
- Degree in Accounting/Financial Management
- A minimum of 5 years experience (experience working in an NGO is desirable)
- Strong computer skills (good knowledge of Excel) and Report writing skills
- Ability and willingness to work under pressure as part of a professional team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
- Significant understanding of complex emergencies.
- Proven communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Experience with multi-donor programmes.
- Experience in personnel management.
Deadline for Applications: 9th March 2012
Applications should be submitted to:
Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
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.
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