Farm Africa Project Coordinator, Accountant and Health Officer Jobs in Kenya

Our client, FARM-Africa, have just started a new project in Kitale and wish to fill the following positions urgently

Project Co-ordinator
Job Ref. MN 4671

Job Profile

* To manage the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the FARM-Africa Youth Empowerment in Sustainable Agriculture (YESA) Project.
* To manage the project in accordance with project documents, work plans and budgets and ensure that work is consistent with FARM-Africa’s strategies and the conditions of donor contracts.
* To line manage the project staff.
* To manage and nurture mutually beneficial partnerships with other stakeholders.
* To keep abreast of relevant changes in government policy that could affect the project.
* To play an active role as a member of the FARM-Africa Regional team.

Person Profile

* Bachelors degree in a relevant subject.
* At least 3 years senior management experience.
* Knowledge & practical experience of working with young people/schools/youth groups.
* Previous NGO work experience.
* Knowledge of the development & policy environment in Kenya.

Project Accountant/Administrator
Job Ref. MN 4672

Job Profile

* To ensure a high standard of financial management in the FARM-Africa Youth Empowerment in Sustainable Agriculture (YESA) Project and to provide administrative support to the project staff team.
* To ensure compliance with the basic standards contained in the FARM-Africa finance procedures manual.
* To maintain comprehensive and up-to-date project financial records.
* To assist the Project Coordinator with budgeting and reporting.
* To perform routine administrative and logistical tasks.
* To ensure safe custody of Kitale Office assets.
* To play an active role as a member of the FARM-Africa Kenya finance team.

Person Profile

* CPA (Part 2 Section 4) qualification
* Project accounting
* Computer literacy in MS-Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Quickbooks
* Budget monitoring and planning

Sexual and Reproductive Health Officer
Job Ref. MN 4673

Job Profile

* To be responsible for the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) activities of the FARM-Africa Youth Empowerment in Sustainable Agriculture (YESA) Project.
* In liaison with other project staff, to develop an effective and coherent plan for the SRH components of the YESA Project.
* To ensure the effective and successful planning, budgeting, management and implementation of SRH work aimed at building the capacity of the target group in sustainable agriculture.
* To monitor and evaluate the implementation of the SRH component.
* To play an active role as a member of the YESA Project team.

Person Profile

* Relevant diploma level qualification e.g. community health.
* Knowledge of the development & policy environment in Kenya.
* At least 3 years relevant work experience.

Attractive salary offered. Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number. You MUST disclose your current or past salary. Failure to disclose may disqualify your application.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 9th February 2011.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selections Division,
Manpower Service (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com