NFT Consult Ltd is a Human Resource Management firm offering a variety of services with emphasis in Recruitment, Staff Outsourcing, Training and Personal Development.

Our client The Fred Hollows Foundation is a non-profit aid organization dedicated to overcoming blindness around the world.

It is based in Sydney, Australia with a Rwanda program country office located in Gisenyi-Rubavu and is seeking to recruit a Rwandan National who is results driven and self motivated for the vacancy below;

Position: Program Accountant

Location: Gisenyi-Rubavu, Rwanda.

Reporting to: Country Manager – Rwanda and Burundi.

Job objective: To manage all finances and financial systems for the Rwandan and Burundi Country Offices through effective implementation of financial policies, procedures, systems and practices as established in the Fred Hollows Foundation Finance Manual and any updates therein, plus accepted local practice, as well as oversee an Administration Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor program expenditure against approved budgets and propose appropriate corrective action to the Country Manager to address the effects of over or under-expenditure in good time.Assist the Country Manager and Area Program Mangers in the preparing and revising budgets and preparing all financial and annual reports and monthly expenditure reports with variance analysis as required.Assist with the preparation of monthly activity statements and quarterly activity statements.Ensure financial requirements of the Rwanda & Burundi Programs are met by processing accounts receivable and payable accurately and within the required timeframes.Ensure financial processes and systems are maintained and ensure timely upkeep, security and control.Ensure compliance to local regulations and governance requirements.Maintain monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts including receipts from Fred Hollows Foundation and advances to partners.Prepare all the necessary audit schedules and provide documents and information to internal and external auditors during audits.
Liaise with the external auditors and Australia, Sydney office in relation to audits when required.Process the countries monthly payroll for approval by the Country Manager.Maintain a fixed asset register for the country office.Oversee the Administration Officer position to ensure Administration for the Rwanda office is effective and efficient.Degree in a relevant field (Commerce, Business Accounting, Bachelors of Science – Accounting & Finance).Minimum of 5 years working experience, ideally in an NGO environment, health or private sector with experience in audit and foreign currency transactions.Demonstrated hands on experience of financial management, program and project management.Working knowledge of Financial Accounting Systems (experience using SUN is an advantage).Computer literate- Excel and Ms Word, Quick Books accounting software and emailing.Ability to guide and coach Administration Officer.High degree of integrity, good program financial skills and data analysis skills.Good planning, organizing and communication skills (oral and written).Ability to work with minimum supervision.How to Apply

Applications clearly indicating the vacancy with curriculum vitae’s and academic qualifications copies should be addressed and sent to the;

General Manager, NFT Consult,
Plot 8721, Golf Course Road, Nyarutarama,
Kigali, Rwanda,
P.O. Box 5595,

Tel: +250 (0) 785 119453

via email on fhfjob@nftconsult.com (Ensure you indicate the Job Title i.e. ‘FHF Program Accountant Rwanda’ in your subject line, only MS word applications or PDF files will be considered).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for submission: Wednesday 28th March 2012.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ref: 11/2011

Permanent position commencing January 2012

(Subject to Availability of Funding)

The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF), an international NGO committed to supporting Government Eye Health Programs in Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of Project Officer to support its Comprehensive Eye Care Program in Kenya.

Key responsibilities:

Support the implementation of program activities in accordance with agreed Project Design Documents, work plans and annual budgets.Facilitate timely submission of quality quarterly, annual and any other reports from Partners.Prepare and coordinate schedules for the supply and delivery of equipment and consumables from FHEA and identified service providers to the partners.Coordinate the agreements with service providers and goods (medication, consumables etc) with the partners and FHEA.Assist the Program Managers in organising and monitoring joint engagements with the DOS, relevant government ministries and other partners.Assist Partners prepare annual financial budgets and monitor expenditure against these.Work with the Programme Managers and Finance Manager to monitor project expenditure and to identify areas for capacity building.Work closely with the Finance & Administration Department to ensure proper partner accountability for FHEA funds.Ensure that partners submit timely monthly/or and quarterly financial returns.In collaboration with Finance team, build the capacity of Partners in effective financial management.Bachelors Degree in relevant field (Social sciences/Administration/Community Development).Minimum of 3 years working experience with reputable NGO’sKnowledge of project design, project management, budget development and monitoringProject management skillsAppreciation of Finance Management skillsExcellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English.Good ICT skillsHigh degree of integrityAbility to work with minimum supervision.Strong project management skills, particularly in program design, monitoring and evaluation;Capacity to build collaborative relationships and partnerships;Strong analytical skills;Ability to travel to field sites/remote areas as required.To apply submit a 1 page statement to support your candidature, a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and 2 referees, one of whom should have been/or is your line manager.

Applications deadline: COB 18th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

The Operations Officer
Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa
PO Box 8683-00200
Nairobi

Or Email address: fredhollows-ea@hollows.or.ke

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Trachoma Program Manager
Ref 07/2011

Permanent position commencing immediately

The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF) is seeking a high calibre NGO development or public health professional to develop and manage the FHF Trachoma Program in Kenya.

FHF is an international NGO working in partnership with the Ministries of Health and strategic partners throughout Southern and Eastern Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Australia. In Eastern Africa FHF is supporting government eye health programs in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi.

Key responsibilities:

Develop relationships with key partners and stakeholders;Undertake comprehensive consultations with partners to inform design process;Undertake scoping and research to inform the design of 3-5 yr National and District level Trachoma Program;Prepare Design Concept Brief and full Project Design Documentation;Manage all aspects of project management including budget preparation and oversight, project implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements for the Program;Represent FHF in meetings and negotiate agreements with respective government ministries and partner institutions;Identify new areas for program growth and development;Work with partner organisations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate linkages and networks to support avoidable blindness prevention programs.Bachelors or Masters degree in public health, International Development Studies or other related field;Min. 5 yrs NGO experience with development programs preferably in health. Eye health experience a definite advantage;Strong project management skills, particularly in program design, monitoring and evaluation;Capacity to build collaborative relationships and partnerships;Strong analytical skills;Ability to produce high quality program design documents and reports;Fluency in written and spoken English;Demonstrated ability to work independently;Ability to travel as required.To apply submit a 1 page statement to support your candidature, a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and 2 referees, one of whom should have been/or is your line manager.

Applications close COB 22nd July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

The Administrative Assistant
Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa
PO BOX 8683-00200
Nairobi

Or Email address: fredhollows-ea@hollows.or.ke

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

Ref PM 11/2010

The Fred Hollows Eastern Africa (FHEA) is an International non governmental organization working in partnership with the Ministries of Health and strategic partners in the Eastern African Countries.

FHEA is implementing a five year strategic plan aimed at improving eye health in Eastern Africa through Human Resource Development, Infrastructure Development, Improved Technology, Disease Control, Primary Health Care and Community Participation in eye health programs in the region.

FHEA is seeking to engage a high calibre, dynamic and results oriented professional of high integrity to join the team and grow with it as the Program Manager responsible for our programs in Kenya and Tanzania.

Reporting to the Regional Manager; Eastern Africa, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management and support of high quality and cost effective programs which will achieve the objectives of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.

Key responsibilities:

Overseeing the development of strong in country program partnerships, co-ordination and management of programs in Kenya and TanzaniaSupporting partners in the identification, development, monitoring and the evaluation of programsDeveloping and managing the respective country program budgetsRepresenting FHEA in meetings and negotiating agreements with respective government ministries and partner institutionsEnsuring that individual projects are planned and designed based on sound evidence and on principles of best practice, and implemented according to the approved budgetsIdentifying new areas for program growth and development.Working with partner organisations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate necessary linkages and networks to support avoidable blindness prevention programsThe Ideal candidate, a Kenyan national will hold a Masters Degree or equivalent in Social sciences, International development studies, Public Health or other related field.
A minimum of five years working experience in an NGO environment is required as are the basic skills in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.He/She will offer knowledge, skills and experience in the areas of primary health care, advocacy, partnerships, social research and impact assessment.
Be a person of high integrity who possess good interpersonal, planning, organisational, report writing, team building and computer skills.There will be frequent travels to the field and the position will attract a competitive package.

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit a one page statement to support your candidature, a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and at least two references, one of whom should have been/or is your line manager.

Due no later than close of business on the 19th November 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Apply to:

The Administrative Assistant
Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa
P.O Box 8683-00200
Nairobi

Or Email address: fredhollows-ea@hollows.or.ke

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Ref PM 11/2010
The Fred Hollows Eastern Africa (FHEA) is an International non governmental organization working in partnership with the Ministries of Health and strategic partners in the Eastern African Countries.

FHEA is implementing a five year strategic plan aimed at improving eye health in Eastern Africa through Human Resource Development, Infrastructure Development, Improved Technology, Disease Control, Primary Health Care and Community Participation in eye health programs in the region.

FHEA is seeking to engage a high calibre, dynamic and results oriented professional of high integrity to join the team and grow with it as the Program Manager responsible for our programs in Kenya and Tanzania.

Reporting to the Regional Manager; Eastern Africa, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management and support of high quality and cost effective programs which will achieve the objectives of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.

Key responsibilities:
* Overseeing the development of strong in country program partnerships, co-ordination and management of programs in Kenya and Tanzania
* Supporting partners in the identification, development, monitoring and the evaluation of programs
* Developing and managing the respective country program budgets
* Representing FHEA in meetings and negotiating agreements with respective government ministries and partner institutions
* Ensuring that individual projects are planned and designed based on sound evidence and on principles of best practice, and implemented according to the approved budgets
* Identifying new areas for program growth and development.
* Working with partner organizations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate necessary linkages and networks to support avoidable blindness prevention programs

Key requirements:
* The Ideal candidate, a Kenyan national will hold a Masters Degree or equivalent in Social sciences, International development studies, Public Health or other related field.
* A minimum of five years working experience in an NGO environment is required as are the basic skills in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
* He/She will offer knowledge, skills and experience in the areas of primary health care, advocacy, partnerships, social research and impact assessment.
* Be a person of high integrity who possess good interpersonal, planning, organizational, report writing, team building and computer skills.

There will be frequent travels to the field and the position will attract a competitive package.

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit a one page statement to support your candidature, a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and at least two references, one of whom should have been/or is your line manager.

Due no later than close of business on the 19th November 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Apply to:
The Administrative Assistant
Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa
P.O Box 8683-00200
Nairobi

Or Email address: fredhollows-ea@hollows.or.ke

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