NGO Jobs in Kenya – YWCA

Young Women Christian Association

(YWCA) is a National Organization founded in 1912 whose purpose is to develop

the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and

economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice

and peace for all humanity.

Job Vacancy: Programme Officer – Kisii Branch
 

The Association invites application

for the position of a Programme Officer for its Branch in Kisii. 

The successful candidate will be

based in Kisii and will report to the Branch Manager
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Programme design, implementation, Monitoring
  
  and Evaluation at the Branch.


• Fundraise through proposal writing to partners
  
  for programmes and projects that address the needs of women and girls in
  
  line with the YWCA’s Vision and Mission.


• Maintain linkages with existing partners
  
  supporting the Branch programme focus areas through compilation and
  
  disseminating of progress reports and renewing of proposals to upscale
  
  existing programmes and projects.


• Undertake research to inform programme design
  
  and implementation.


• Develop reporting, monitoring and evaluation
  
  tools for specific projects.


• Write reports and document best practices for
  
  dissemination to the programme stake holders such as the Executive
  
  Committee, Partners and Management team.


• Develop training and IEC Materials based on
  
  the needs of the stakeholders.


• Organize and carry out capacity building
  
  workshops and seminars for staff, volunteers and various stakeholders.


• Develop strategies for recruitment and
  
  retention of young women within YWCA Programmes.


• Undertake to fundraise for young women’s
  
  programmes that will build their leadership skills and promote their
  
  active participation in key decision making bodies of the Association.


• Prepare Programme reports to the Branch
  
  Programmes Committee.


• Maintain and update membership data base.


• Represent the Branch in External Partnership
  
  and Stakeholders meeting as advised by the Management.


• Undertake any other responsibility as may be
  
  assigned by the Branch Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

• BA Sociology/ BA Community Development/ BA
  
  Social Sciences



• 2 Years practical experience in working with
  
  women, young women and     communities


• Computer Literate


• Excellent proposal writing and resource
  
  mobilization skills


• Good oral, written and presentation skills


• Ability to work in a team


• Self Motivated/Honest/Reliable


• Must be a Christian

Job Vacancy: Accountant – Kisii Branch

The Association invites application for the position of an Accountant for its

Branch in Kisii. 

The successful candidate will be

based in Kisii and will report to the Branch Manager.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• In-charge of the accounts department in the
  
  Branch


• Timely reporting including project financial
  
  reports as well as management reports


• Preparation of the payroll on a monthly basis


• Create project accounts in the accounting
  
  system


• Review cashbooks and cashbook reconciliations
  
  weekly.


• Maintain project-related records, including
  
  contracts and change orders


• Report on project profitability to management


• Report to management regarding the remaining
  
  funding available for projects


• Close out project accounts upon project
  
  completion


• Preparation of year-end schedules for
  
  corporate income tax returns and annual audit.


• Compile information for internal and external
  
  auditors, as required


• Preparation and processing of various journal
  
  entries related to general accounting.


• Compile and review subsidiary ledgers and
  
  financial statements.


• Assist in the development, implementation and
  
  maintenance of accounting systems and controls in conjunction with the
  
  National Chief Accountant.


• Preparation of annual budgets


• Perform special projects as directed by the
  
  Branch Manager and the National Chief Accountant.

• Degree in Finance/Accounts or an Advanced CPA


• At least three (3) years of relevant
  
  accounting experience.


• Computer literacy and the ability to apply
  
  accounting principles.


• Knowledge of pastel will be an added advantage

Candidates that are interested and

meet the above qualifications are invited to apply. 

An application with a detailed CV to

reach the under mentioned on or before 25th February 2016

Human Resource Officer
YWCA-Kenya

 
Email:  hr@ywcakenya.org

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted