AMREF Project Officer - Kajiado MFS II WASH Project and Assistant Programme Accountant Jobs in Kenya

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website http://www.amref.org/

We are looking for individuals who are organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team working towards better health for Africa to fill the following positions.

Project Officer - Kajiado MFS II WASH Project

Reports to the Project Manager and stationed in Kajiado

Purpose of Job:- To ensure the successful implementation of project activities in the project area.

Key Responsibilities:-

Participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project activities.Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders including the community.Participate in writing technical project reports for donors as well as for internal purposes.Carry out operations research, documentation and sharing of results to be used in advocacy for policy influence.Work with other project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.Promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including Government of Kenya Ministries, NGOs and the community.Promote project integration and contribute to project development and growth.Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fund raising.Qualifications and Competencies:-

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or equivalent.

S/he should have at least three (3) years hands on experience in implementation of WASH projects, experience in implementing Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) projects.

S/he should have strong interpersonal & communication skills, ability to work under minimum supervision and a team player.

Assistant Programme Accountant

Reporting to the Programme Accountant and based in Nairobi

Purpose of Job:-

The position will be responsible for providing general accounting support.

Key Responsibilities:-

Assisting in financial management and cash flow planning.Supporting the various projects in budget preparation, implementation and monitoring.Accurate coding of payment vouchers and files for data processing and/or payment.Reconciling control and balance sheet accounts and clearing all reconciling items periodically.Updating data in the SUN Accounting System.Preparation of financial reports to donorsMonthly reconciliation of suppliers’ statements against ledger balance and liaising with the respective suppliers in a bid to clear any reconciling items.Monthly preparation of internal recharges/recoveries.Qualifications and Competencies:-
The candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option) with at least CPA Part II or its equivalent.Two (2) years work experience in a large and busy NGO.In addition, the candidates must have sound ICT knowledge especially in the MS Office Suite.
Experience in SUN accounting system will be an added advantage.Furthermore, he/she must have a high level of confidentiality, honesty, integrity and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills and team playing ability are also essential to this position.These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and development-oriented professionals.

If you meet the qualifications specified, send your application letter that includes remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees and a detailed CV to the

Human Resources Manager,
AMREF in Kenya,
by email - recruitment@amref.org

Please quote the position in the subject matter.

The closing date for submitting applications is 19th August, 2011

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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