Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Coastal Rural Support Programme Kenya

The Coastal Rural Support Programme Kenya, CRSP(K), is a project of the Aga Khan Foundation. The Programme works in Kinango, Kaloleni and Kilifi Districts. Its goal is to contribute to sustainable and equitable improvement in the livelihood of communities living in the three districts.

The programme invites applications for the following positions to be based in Mariakani:

Finance & Administration Manager

Reporting to the Programme Director and Regional Financial Analyst, s/he shall have overall policy and management responsibility for the financial management, human resources and administration functions for the programme.

S/he shall coordinate the preparation of budget and its tracking, cost allocation (iScala system), financial reporting, payroll management, risk management, audits, cash flow analysis, implementation of human resource management policies, office administration, management of HR records and IT.

Qualifications

The ideal person should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• CPA(K)/ACCA or other relevant professional qualification and preferably MBA
• Minimum 5 years of financial accounting and administration experience in a busy organisation, preferably in an international development organisation
• Experience in grants management - working with donor agencies and sub-grantees
  
• Good experience in human resources management practice
• Excellent computer literacy especially in MS Office suite.
  
• Knowledge of iScala will be an advantage
  
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train others in management of financial,and administration systems
• Must be innovative, organised, methodical with good attention to detail, ability to work under pressure on multiple task and deliver on deadlines
• Must be diligent, committed individual with high level of integrity and ability to work as a team and willing to work long hours often in difficult conditions.

Field Officer - Pro-poor Integrity (PPI)

Under its civil society programme (CSP), CRSP(K) is starting a project of Pro-Poor Integrity (PPI) in collaboration with TIRI.

Reporting to the Project Officer - CSP, the Field Officer will implement the planned activities and work closely with the community and stakeholders to achieve the goal of the project.

S/he shall make regular visits to the rural communities, usually with a motorbike.

Qualifications

The ideal person should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Diploma in community development or advocacy or any social sciences. Those with relevant degrees shall have an added advantage.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in community development/advocacy in an NGO/Civil society organisation.
  
• Good command of English and Swahili. Knowledge of local languages shall be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy especially in MS Office suite. Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
• Must be innovative, organised, ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks and willing to work long hours often in difficult conditions.
• Good knowledge and experience in working with rural communities. Working knowledge of the three districts is a distinct advantage.
• Holder of a valid Riding/Driving License "Class G" over three years old

Community Knowledge Centre Coordinator

CRSP-K is starting a Community Knowledge Centre (CKC) at its base in Mariakani. Reporting to Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, CKC Coordinator shall have overall management responsibility for the CKC.

S/he shall do the planning and budget control for the centre and carry out marketing to ensure the centre is self sustaining.

Qualifications

The ideal person should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Diploma in business field and advanced training in IT.
• Minimum 5 years of administration experience in a busy enterprise, preferably dealing with rural communities and information centre.
  
• Good command of English and Swahili
• Excellent knowledge and usage of internet especially information websites and search engines and tools
• Excellent computer literacy especially in MS Office suite.
  
• Good exposure to cameras and photo/video editing and internet is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train users of the services of the Centre
• Must be innovative, organised, ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks and willing to work long hours often in difficult conditions.

If you meet the stated criteria, send your application with a detailed CV, preferably by email, giving your reliable telephone contact and full contact details of three professional referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 23 September 2009.

The Program Director
Coastal Rural Support Programme (Kenya)
P.O. Box 355 - 80113, Mariakani
Email: admin @ crsp-k.org