Budget Officer Vacancy Announcement: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kenya Country Office

Budget Officer, NOA - Fixed Term

Date of Issue: 15 January 2010

Closing Date: 29 January 2010

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position on a Fixed Term Appointment in the Child Survival Development Section (CSD) of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Child Survival and Development, assist in the areas of budgeting, accounting control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income.

Monitor the appropriate disbursements of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with the rules, regulations and established budgetary limits, monitor Cash Advance to Government (CAG), allocation and flow of government budget through Health Sector Support Fund baskets especially for high impact child survival interventions including use of tools such as Managing Budgeting for Bottlenecks

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Certify the appropriate, accurate and timely processing and recording of disbursements and payments of advances to government, in accordance with established rules, regulations and systems and within budgetary limits.
2. Monitor allocation and expenditure of the government budget for the Ministries of Public Health and Sanitation and Medical Services with focus on high impact interventions. Monitor functioning of Health Sector Support Fund basket. Bring this to the attention of CSD team for advocacy and follow up action.
3. Monitor financial transactions and accounting reports and reconciliation of accounts to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information. Prepare required reports and statements for the Section.
4. Support integration of budgeting for high impact interventions using tools such as Managing Budgeting for Bottlenecks in Annual operation Plans from District level upwards.
5. In collaboration with the concerned project staff, support integration of performance based financing of voucher scheme into the Health Sector Support Fund for UNICEF supported Output Based Approach scheme into the government financial system for sustainability.
6. Under supervision of Chief CSD, participate in the meetings with development partners engaged in health financing such as World Bank, DANIDA to advocate for adequate allocation of budget for the scale up of high impact interventions for CSD.
7. Review budget expenditure by codes against approved allotments and verify compliance with reports received from the counterparts.
8. Prepares and analyzes financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.
9. Brief CSD team on government budget allocation, emerging issues and participate in identification and follow up on identified actions.
10. Undertake visits to sub-offices to provide accounting and finance training and support, establish and review systems and procedures for compliance with the rules and regulations and prepare reports and recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

* Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
* Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility and analytical and supervisory skills
* Ability to conduct training,
* Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications,.

Experience: Minimum two years of professional work experience in finance and accounting. Relevant work experience in an international organization desirable.

Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Competencies:

* Management;
* Communication;
* Negotiating and Training skills;
* Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility and organizational skills.

Interested and suitable candidates are requested to send their applications along with their curricula vitae indicting their full contact address, e-mail and telephone numbers.

Internal candidates should enclose copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports.

Apply to:

The Human Resources Specialist
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
P.O. Box 44145,
Nairobi

or kenyahrvacancies @ unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/CSD/2010-02” on email and on the envelope.

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”

Zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

Unite for Children

Procurement Officer Job Vacancy

Basic Requirements

1. Be in possession of a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Supplies Management option, or
2. Bachelors Degree in Business administration from a recognized Institution and postgraduate training in procurement/supplies management or
3. Have served for at least 3 years as a Procurement Officer II.
4. Have advanced computer skills.
5. Have shown merit and ability in work performance and results oriented

Salary Scale: Kshs.30,472 x1,524 – 31,996 x 1,599 – 33,595 x 1,680 – 35,275p.m

Applications should reach the address below on or before 5th February, 2010

DN.A/507
P.O. Box 49010,GPO-00100
Nairobi

Marketing Executive

Computech, a leading IT solutions company, with over 23 years experience in the market and a major player in East Africa seeks high calibre professionals to take up exciting career opportunities

Key Responsibilities

* Contribute to and develop marketing plans and strategies in liaison with managers
* Liaise and network with a range of stakeholders, e.g. Customers, marketing agent, colleagues, suppliers, vendors and partner organizations;
* Communicate with target audiences and manage customer relationships
* Manage the production of marketing materials
* Organize and attend events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions

Requirements

* University degree with a specialisation in Marketing
* 2 years experience within a marketing function of a busy company preferably an IT company
* Excellent presentation and written communication skills
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and deliver results

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application letter and detailed CV and certificates to

The HR Manager
Computech Group
P.O. Box 59789 - 00200,
Nairobi.

Sales Executive - Data Centre

Computech, a leading IT solutions company, with over 23 years experience in the market and a major player in East Africa seeks high calibre professionals to take up exciting career opportunities

Key Responsibilities

* Responsible for cultivating and sustaining relationships with corporate, individual, and government clients, and selling data center solutions.
* Create a well-qualified and rich pipeline of prospective opportunities, negotiate and close profitable business, and work with partners to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and recurring revenue.
* Manage the process from initial opportunity to ensuring successful service delivery i.e. deliver successful projects on time whilst meeting client expectations
* Deliver maximum sales from targeted prospects and hit the monthly target
* Attend and contribute to sales meetings, training courses and presentations

Requirements

* University Graduate in computer science.
* Must have 2/3 years experience in the data centre field,
* A good understanding and experience in all aspects of Data Centre (especially Physical infrastructure, network infrastructure and data centre applications, including storage, virtualization, clustering, and backup/security software)
* Must have some understanding of BCDR (Business continuity and Disaster recovery
* Must be sales focussed and be target drive

Computech Sales and Marketing Vacancies - Sales Manager - Data Centre

Computech, a leading IT solutions company, with over 23 years experience in the market and a major player in East Africa seeks high calibre professionals to take up exciting career opportunities

Sales Manager - Data Centre

Key responsibilities

* Aggressively identify and develop new business opportunities in the data center arena including physical infrastructure, network infrastructure and date centre applications that include storage, virtualisation, clustering and backup, security software that suit clients' individual business requirements.
* Come up with the Data center sales and services strategy, business plan and ensure implementation of the same
* Form and manage the data center division that will consist of sales, pre sales and technical personnel

Qualifications

* University Graduate (preferably, Computer Science and Physics)
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a Senior Management position preferably in the data center handling solution architecture will be an added advantage.
* Good understanding and experience of the Telco industry in East Africa
* Excellent understanding of BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster recovery)

Internal Auditor Job at Jhpiego

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families.

Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Baltimore and the Country Director, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance to the Senior Management Team on the adequacy and effectiveness of key internal controls in the Kenya offices.

Responsibilities:

* Review the current policies, procedures and systems in place to ensure effective internal controls
* Conduct regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws and the industry best practices
* Evaluate and advise on the reliability and integrity of information and the efficient and effective use of resources
* Ensure that the organization’s assets are properly managed and safeguarded against loss
* Follow-up on the progress of implementation of recommendations of management
* Assist the Senior Management Team in determining of key institutional strategic risks and making recommendations on how these should be managed
* Participate in process and internal control improvement initiatives
* Maintain a working relationship with external auditors and ensure prompt implementation of their recommendations
* Conduct special reviews and investigations as and when requested.

Qualifications:

* A Bachelors of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance
* Qualified accountant with CPAK, ACCA or equivalent. CIA and/or CISA qualification will be an added advantage
* A minimum of 5 years experience as auditor in an audit firm and experience in auditing NGOs
* Good understanding of internal audit including international trends and best practices
* Excellent analytical and report- writing skills
* Experience working on USAID and other donor-funded projects an asset
* Highly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with strong communication skills
* Demonstrate proficiency in IT particularly computer assisted audit techniques.

Interested applicants should send a CV and detailed cover letter to the following email address by 29th January 2010: HR-Kenya @ jhpiego.net indicating how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

A competitive remuneration will be offered according to qualifications and experience.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Branch Manager

Real People is a rapidly growing Financial Institution with over 150 retail branches over Sub - Saharan Africa, looking for an Energetic, Dynamic & Highly Organized individual to fill the position of Branch Manager, to be based in Nairobi & Sales Consultants - Revolving Credit, to be based in Kisumu and Mombasa, Kenya.

Branch Manager

Job Purpose:

* Supervise and control all resources within the branch to required standards, within budgetary limits, company policy and parameters of the law.
* Ensure standards pertaining to marketing and customer service are maintained and contributes to the profitability of the branches.
* Consistently meet and maintain production targets as set by the company.

Minimum Requirements:

* Degree in Sales & Marketing / Business Administration / equivalent qualification
* 4 Years Managerial experience
* 2 years Sales/marketing experience in a financial institution

Key Competencies:

* Customer service focused
* Strong mathematical ability
* Innovative
* Strong interpersonal/communication skills
* Computer literate
* Self motivated with good knowledge of superior sales techniques

Key Functional Areas:

i) Human Resources

* Ensure that all Company policies and procedures are adhered to.
* To supervise, maintain and improve, where necessary, the performance of all branch personnel.
* Ensure that all staff in your branch is informed and kept up to date with the Company, Branch as well as
* Individual goals regarding different products.

ii) Profitability

* Ensure the profitability of the branch.
* Ensure that targets as set by management for all products, are met and that all staff is informed and kept up to date in regard to Branch and individual targets regarding the different products.

iii) Corporate Image

* Ensure the neatness of the branch at all times.

iv) Company Assets

* Ensure that equipment are used for the purpose intended.
* Ensure that all branch assets/equipment are accounted for at all times.

v) Admin Management

* Responsible for overseeing all the administrative functions in the branch

Salary:

* Negotiable Basic Salary + Incentives