AutoXpress Accounting Officer Job in Kenya

We are one of the largest and fastest growing companies dealing in motor vehicle parts with an existing countrywide network of 12 points of sale.

We represent world class brands and use state-of-the-art equipment to deliver to our clients fast, efficient and truly superior service with an identifiable difference.
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Position: Accounting Officer

Reports To: Head of Finance

Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accounting Officer will carry out accounting duties including but not limited to management of petty cash, insurance records, local authority licenses, statutory records, etc and inputting accounting data.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

Ensure that all supporting bank deposit slips and receipts are received, checked against the summaries and filed.
Process all purchases invoices and post them in the system.
Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare suppliers payment analysis on a monthly basis.
Maintain good relation with suppliers.
Oversee correct petty cash management at branch level in respect to daily balances.
Ensure that monthly statutory deductions are paid to the respective statutory bodies within the deadlines.
Co-ordinate with the office staff to ensure that cheque payments are sent to the payee in a timely manner.
Prepare documentation for foreign currency payments, forex currency purchase, banker’s cheque, bank guarantees and any other instructions to the bank as may be required.
Ensure that all licenses are renewed as and when required and that all branches comply with the legal requirements in this respect.
Ensure that all insurance policies have been renewed and are valid and that the files are updated with any changes.
Maintain all files in respect of company vehicles and company properties.

Education and Qualifications:

Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
At least 2 years working knowledge in a busy accounts department.
Computer literacy in MS office packages.
Knowledge of working with accounting software.
Working knowledge of SAP would be an added advantage.
Knowledge of Kenyan laws and regulations.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae (including salary history) to: hr@auxpke.com not to reach us later than Wednesday, December 27th, 2011.

HR & Admin Assistant Job in Kenya

HR & Admin Assistant

Do you enjoy meeting people?

Do you have a start-up mentality?

Do you enjoy working independently?

Can you start projects and see them to fruition with minimum supervision?

Are you detail oriented?

Do you have excellent presentation skills?

Do you have a background in Administration/HR?

Do you have a university degree? (A Diploma in HR would be a bonus!)

You might be the person our client is looking for!!!

Our client is a renowned professional human resource agency in the East African Market.

It aims to provide holistic human resource solutions through a unique blend of experience, skills and working methods.

Please send your CV and expected remuneration details to: therecexpert@gmail.com

Deadline for Application is: 6th January 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Internews Europe Project Director Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Project Director

Reports To: Internews Europe Director of Programmes

Deadline: January, 8th, 2012

Location: Nairobi (Kenya)

Duration: Nine (9) months, February 01 – September 30, 2012

Background

The purpose of Big Picture Digital Journalism is to strengthen African journalists’ capacities to use crowdsourcing approaches to leverage citizen participation and increase the representation of local voices and perspectives through both traditional and new media channels.

The participants in the action will be from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Central African Republic and Cote d’Ivoire. Trainings of trainers will target selected journalism trainers which will then help spread knowledge to local journalists.

In addition the action will support crowdsourced journalism projects through small grants and mentoring. This will support the use of participatory information gathering practices to promote transparency and accountability, social justice and participate in improving the delivery of basic services.

Big Picture Digital Journalism aims to support the use of ICTs, which empower journalists but also CSOs and communities themselves in the form of cheaper bottom up channels that enable peer-to-peer production and distribution of information.

Journalists will be supported in the realization of projects that leverage citizen participation through ICTs in order to enhance the information ecology across wide range of social issues.

The project will build skills among journalists’ trainers, support them in the delivery of in-country trainings and mentor the development of three crowdsourced journalism projects.

Scope of works:

The Project Director is responsible for the development, management, (programmatic and financial) and coordination of Internews Europe’s Big Picture Digital Journalism project.

Overall Project Management: provide leadership and direction for the implementation of all project activities ensuring that the project’s goals are achieved while improving effectiveness and maximizing impact;
Team Management: Direct the efforts of a team of crowdsourcing experts, new information technologies experts and trainers in order to assure that high quality standards of professional training and project support are delivered according to project commitments;
Manage relations with project partners and beneficiaries: negotiate and manage contracts, supervise and monitor the implementation of activities, ensure smooth communication with all parties involved ;
ToT and Trainings: Manage the selection process to identify partner organisations and participants in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Francophone Central African Republic and Cote d’Ivoire. Design, organize and conduct trainings of trainers. Help design, organise and supervise trainings for journalists and bloggers in the target countries.
Project Contest/Support/Mentoring: Manage the contest, identify jury members, follow-up and support selected projects through all phases of their implementation and help establish sustainability of projects by targeted capacity building, network building and project promotion.
Community platform management: Manage implementation, animate and editorially contribute to online platform in order to capitalize on knowledge created during the project and allow participants and other interested parties to continue sharing knowledge beyond the life time of the project;
Content Monitoring: ensure that on-line content is in line with professional standards of journalism and editorial guidelines;
Financial Oversight: ensure that financial and administrative processes are controlled and compliant with organisational and donor requirements; assist partners as needed in financial reporting;
Coordination of project activities and partners: work closely with Internews Europe project directors working in the same field and Internews Network regional management, media partners and institutions, and relevant organisations to collaborate and leverage resources where possible;
Official Correspondence: prepare or oversee the production of all official communications, briefings and reports to donors and partners as required;
Representation: represent Internews Europe at all external events including meetings, roundtables and conferences with government officials, partner organizations and other stakeholders.
Communications: work closely with Internews Europe’s Headquarters staff including the Direction of Programmes, the Financial and Administration Departments and the dedicated Project Associate
Other logistics and administration tasks to be determined in the inception phase.

Qualifications Required (must have all):

Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
Proven track record in managing and producing crowdsourced news and citizen journalism projects.
Track record in implementing Ushahidi, FrontlineSMS, mobile technology and familiarity with ways to leverage social media.
Experience of innovative media and communication platforms.
Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Very good working knowledge of the key sector leaders in the field of crowdsourced journalism.
Proven interpersonal and networking skills to liaise authoritatively with figures from the media and donor communities and host governments.
Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a challenging and a highly fluid environment.
An understanding of the vision/mission, core values and objectives of Internews.
Understanding of and passion for the area of innovative journalism approaches.
Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and oral.
Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload under pressure.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
Willingness to work in demanding, stressful, and, at times, dangerous situations under difficult living conditions with respect for basic security rules.
Psychological resilience and a sense of humor.
Relevant university degree.

Desirable:

Prior experience working in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Central African Republic and/or Ivory Coast
Practical skills in web design, information visualization and information architecture.
Practical skills in web integration, web development, mobile platforms.

To Apply: Please send your application file (resume in English of no more than 3 pages, motivation letter and the names and contacts of three referees) to jobs@internews.eu

Reference to mention: PD-KY+(name)

Deadline for applications: January 8th, 2012

CAFOD Programme Development and Funding Officer (East Africa) Job in Kenya

CAFOD works with partner organisations to combat poverty and injustice and to build a strong and dynamic civil society.

We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Development and Funding Officer to work in partnership with local organisations to bring about real change in the lives of poor people and translate our plans for development and justice into reality.

Working as part of the East Africa team you will support CAFOD programme staff and partners in developing high quality programmes and projects, ensuring CAFOD and its partners obtain significant institutional donor funding for its development and humanitarian work, and maintaining and strengthening our relationship with key donors.

You will be fluent in Kiswahili as well as English with excellent spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills, inter-cultural sensitivity and confidence in dealing with a wide range of Church and NGO partners.

You should have experience of developing successful funding applications for institutional donors as well as participatory project design with the use of analytical tools.

We also expect you to be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of developing and implementing monitoring systems to track the effectiveness of programmes and an ability to build cooperative, professional relationships with donors.

To read more and to apply please visit cafod.org.uk/jobs by 15 January.

The post is based in Nairobi but will involve travel to the programme partners in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Please note that this is a national post, which is only open to applicants with current right to work in Kenya

How to apply:

To read more and to apply please visit cafod.org.uk/jobs by 15 January.

FACES Nyanza Deputy Country Director (Clinical) Job Re-Advertisement

Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES: www.faces-kenya.org) is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

FACES is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Kenya. Due to its continued growth, FACES seeks a motivated, pro-active individual to fill the role of Deputy Country Director-Clinical.

Position: Deputy Country Director - Clinical

Vacancy No FN: 018-11

Location: To be based in Kisumu and responsible for all the districts of operation, namely, Kisumu East, Rongo, Migori, Nyatike, Nairobi and Suba Districts

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and registration with the Kenya Medical and Dentists Practitioners Board
Minimum 3 years experience managing a multi-site health program
Minimum 4 years experience in HIV service provision
Excellent written and verbal communication
Demonstrated leadership experience

Desirable

Masters in Public Health or a minimum of 2 years public health experience, or MMed Internal Medicine or Pediatrics
Additional postgraduate training in infectious diseases, public health or any medicine discipline
Formal training in management is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as Deputy Country Director for a large HIV prevention, care and treatment program serving 5 districts in Nyanza Province and 2 sites in Nairobi
Lead strategic planning, program implementation, supervision of technical teams, and budget development
Oversee all clinical related programs including: PMTCT, PITC, Adult and Paediatric HIV care and treatment, VMMC, and TB services
Work closely with Ministry of Health, partners and donors to foster collaboration, sustainability and capacity building for HIV services
Provide clinical consultations, training, and mentorship to technical teams

Applications should include the following:

A cover letter and a current CV with names, telephone and email contacts of at least 3 referees
Your e-mail address and telephone numbers
At least two letters of recommendation from previous supervisors of relevant work experience (HIV care and/or management)
Copies of official certificates, testimonials and latest pay slip

All applications should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 28th January 2012.

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P.O. Box 614-40100
Kisumu.

HRFACES@kemri-ucsf.org

Those who had applied earlier need not to re-apply.

Oxfam Finance Manager, Assistant Accountant, EFSL Coordinator and Programme & Information Assistant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.

Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.

Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.

Finance Manager

Ref: FIN 001

National Level C2; Open ended contract

Location: Nairobi

Closing date: 9th January 2012

This role reports to the Business Support Manager (BSM). You will manage and support sound financial management practices across the country as well as provide strategic direction on financial management, policies and procedures, ensuring that the programme is informed of all developments in financial policies laid down by the HQ, the Regional Office, or the Country Programme.

You will lead in the annual budgeting process and provide support to the field programmes in the process, as well as in proposal writing. The postholder will ensure that donor requirements, policies and procedures are met across the programme.

The role takes a lead in preparing for audits, sourcing external auditors and support programme staff in preparing for external and internal audits.

S/he will review the finance strategy and implementation plan; developing finance strategic objectives that responds to programme delivery needs.

The incumbent is expected to report monthly on Finance activities /objectives and produce monthly reports in line with organisational requirements as well as finance objectives.

The person will lead, motivate and support Finance staff in direct line management to work effectively together in their jobs according to Oxfam standards.

To be successful in this role you will have a university degree coupled with Accountancy professional qualification i.e completed ACCA or CPA (K).

You need to have extensive experience in finance, donor contract management and in-depth experience in a finance managerial role as well as proven experience in finance management and/or coordination in an international NGO.

Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities, including good training and coaching skills and a willingness to support development of others is essential. Good communication and interpersonal skills are key for this role coupled with familiarity with Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel.

Assistant Accountant

Ref: FIN 002

National Level E1; Open ended contract

Location: Nairobi

Closing date: 9th January 2012

You will prepare the payroll on a monthly basis and make all the recoveries (floats, salary advances) necessary in the payroll on advice from the Programme Accountant.

The post holder will ensure that all petty cash requests are properly supported and authorised by the Finance Manager or the person he has delegated that authority to before payment is made and ensure that petty cash top up is done at appropriate levels in consultation with the Programme Accountant.

S/he will prepare bank reconciliation statements for all Nairobi bank accounts and reconcile supplier accounts. You will prepare cheques for payment, maintain and keep all finance files, making sure that on daily basis all the relevant accounts documents are filed correctly. The incumbent will update the Nairobi fixed assets register, prepare and upload the depreciation journal on a monthly basis.

To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree and recognised accounting qualification or intermediate accountancy qualification (CPA, ACCA level two or its equivalent). In-depth accounting experience preferably in a non-governmental organisation is essential.

You will need to have knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, monitoring and reporting coupled with demonstrable numeracy and computer skills.

Emergency Food Security & Livelihoods (EFSL) Coordinator

Ref: PROG 001

Global Level C2; 6 months Fixed Term contract

Location: Nairobi

Closing date: 4th January 2012

You will take an active role in assessing impact, advising on appropriate interventions and implementation where necessary.

In close collaboration with the Emergency Coordinator, partners and the regional EFSL Advisor, the incumbent is accountable for the coordination and quality implementation of the EFSL element for the Kenya Program’s current emergency drought response.

The post holder will advise when and if Oxfam should be scaling up program activities further in the face of food or livelihoods crises in the ASAL regions.

He/she will support the establishment of the common analytical framework and strengthening of livelihood baselines, ensuring increased utility and robustness of livelihood information and the predictive analytical skills of program managers and decision makers.

You will build capacity of partners and Oxfam GB staff in cash transfer programming as necessary.

To be successful in this role, you will require a minimum of a Masters degree qualification or equivalent in related area (rural development, livelihoods or agriculture) sciences from a recognised university, with in-depth experience of technical leadership on food security and livelihoods issues in Horn and East Africa, including working with pastoral populations, practical experience of delivering quality cash and market support programmes.

Demonstrable experience in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian programme, as well as ability to demonstrate excellent analytical thinking is essential.

He/she will need intense experience of EFSL program design and successful proposal writing as well as experience in writing policy briefs and providing inputs to media and campaign materials.

You will be required to have excellent communication and multicultural team working skills. You will need proven ability of understanding and applying issues related to gender in development and humanitarian contexts.

Programme & Information Assistant - Drought Response

Ref: PROG 002

National Level E1; 6 months Fixed Term contract

Location: Nairobi

Closing date: 4th January 2012

You will provide support to the ECHO consortium by efficiently arranging for meetings/workshops, collating documentation and information to support these meetings through liaising with the administration department.

S/he will be responsible for setting up appropriate systems and procedures for gathering response data, in coordination and consultation with field offices.

The post holder will be collecting and disseminating data on the progress of the response on a regular basis; in liaison with the relevant program managers support the programme to develop accurate and timely figures for reporting, accountability, and communications purposes, with a particular focus on beneficiary numbers.

You will provide necessary clerical and secretarial support including maintaining effective filing, scanning, photocopying, archiving and record keeping systems, both paper and electronic of reports and other materials for all drought related information.

In liaison with the logistics department, you will coordinate internal visits to the Kenya program make flight bookings and efficient travel arrangements for drought related visitors and follow up paper work (e.g. Expenses).

To be successful in this role, you will require a diploma in Business Administration and secretarial studies coupled with intense experience as a program/administrative assistant.

You will have excellent communication skills, ability to convey complex information in a straightforward way coupled with strong attention to detail.

He/she will need strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with people with different priorities, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic sensitivity and ability to work in a diverse team.

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is required.

To apply

If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting the title and reference number of the position you are applying for

Oserian Development Company Human Resource Assistant Job in Naivasha Kenya

Oserian Development Company Ltd is one of Kenya’s leading growers and exporters of fresh cut-flowers.

Based in Naivasha, we are seeking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual with exceptional talent to join our professional team in the Human Resources Department and experience quality career nurturing and hands on exposure.

Human Resources Assistant

Reporting to the Human Resources Officer, the successful candidate shall perform the following among other tasks.

Ensure proper maintenance of HR records
Administration of employee benefits as per Company policy and the CBA
Processing of employee claims
Ensure employees’ queries are attended promptly and appropriate advice and guidance given on HR issues
Ensure recruitment and induction of new employees is done as per approved Company procedures
Implement approved disciplinary policy
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

We would like to discuss this position with candidates who possess the following qualifications and attributes:-

Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management from a reputable institution
At least two (2) years work experience exposure in a busy HR Department
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages. User Knowledge of relevant HRMIS is an added advantage.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Highly effective planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills with a positive attitude

Interested but qualified employees should apply attaching a CV and supporting documents as to be received not later than 4th January, 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

Human Resources Manager
Oserian Development Company Limited
P. O. Box 2010, 20117,
Naivasha

Or Email to: jobs@oserian.com

Oserian is an Equal Opportunity Employer