ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact.

We tackle poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally.

In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.

We are present in at least 16 counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right holders.

We therefore seek to recruit dynamic and innovative person to fill the following vacancy at respective location.

Position: Accountant

Reports to: Project CoordinatorBased in Mwingi Kenya

Overall responsibilities:

To ensure the integrity and control of relief operation and provided finance and accounting support on cash and cheques payments and stocks for programme operations.
Specific roles and responsibilitiesOffer financial and accounting support to the programme on day to day basis.Offer and ensure control of cash flows within the programme.Process transporters invoices and its submission to AAIK N/E regional accountantPrepare e-notes for the purpose of WFP invoicing for the cost of EDP managementPrepare monthly expenditure and counter checking with the budget lineMake constant follow-ups on matters relating to finance with WFP and AAIK.Conduct realistic and possible approved cash reimbursements/claims and advances for the programme.In liaison with the project manager, take monthly warehouse stocks.Diligently perform any other assigned duties as prescribed by the immediate supervisor.1. As part of the Regional team participate in pursuing the implementation of the CSP
2. Prepare and share timely and accurate documentation of lessons learnt to promote best practise.
3. Work towards increased levels of transparency and Accountability.
 Analytical skills, Project management knowledge, Grants management, Monitoring & evaluation, Capacity development, Performance management, Budgeting & budgetary control, Resource mobilization and monitoring, Documentation, information management and reporting, Networking,Stakeholder management, Negotiating; influencing; persuasiveness; planning and organizing; problem analysis; oral communication; written communication; results orientation; self-development; teamplayer; pro-activeness; creativity; gender sensitive; group leadership; listening; judgement; coaching.Organisational learning and capacity developmentD. Job Requirement (Knowledge / Skills Competencies) Minimum Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a business related field, Professional accounting qualifications (CPA (K), ACCA or CA); Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experienceThis Position Profile will be updated at regular intervals to reflect changing work practices or priorities and especially following performance reviews.

You must be willing to reside in the designated station.

How to apply:

Kindly send a detailed CV to the email address hresources.kenya@actionaid.org

Closing date: 25 May 2012

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

The County Council of Mwingi wish to fill the following vacant positions in her establishment.

(1) Procurement Officer

Scale 10 – £11340 X 321 - £12,945 X £354 - £15,069 X £399 - £16,665P.A.

Qualification

Applicants should have C+ mean grade and above in their “O” level or Division II.A Diploma in procurement/Supplies acquired from a recognized institution.Registered with Kenya Institutes of Suppliers Management.Three years working experience in a related field.Computer proficiency is a must.To ensure procurement of works /services is done as per the public procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and Regulations 2006.Monitor the trends of stores and work out re-order levels.Undertake market surveillance on the procurement process of goods and services.Ensure efficient management and distribution of stores.Participate in receiving and opening of tender documents.Prepare tender documents in liaison with user departments.Participate in evolution of tenders, proposals and quotations.Prepare documents for the tender committee meetings.Prepare contracts documents in line with award decision.Identify unserviceable stores and recommend for disposal in line with procurement regulations.(2) Computer Programmer II

Scale 10 – £11340 X 321 - £12,945 X £354 - £15,069 X £399 - £16,665 P.A.

Education:

A minimum of a Diploma in Information Technology.Basic Computer programming.Experience in providing assistance to end users concerning the use of computers.Hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, operating systems, systems client software and specialized software that may be used by the council.Broad knowledge of PC hardware/software and peripherals to networking.Ability to provide PC hardware/software training individually and in group based setting.Diagnose the cause of personal computer operation problems and take or recommend appropriate action to take to solve those problems.Performs software basic network configuration procedures for the council.Ability to identify and resolve computer system operation problems.Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.Windows 2003 sever and Active DirectoryMicrosoft Office productsHardware environment (PC, Server)KCSE certificate would be a asset(3) Driver

Scale 17 – £4,713 X £147– £5,007 X £171–£ 6,375 X £288–£7,743 X £258 – £8,517 P.A.

Have K.C.S.E. certificate mean grade D (Plain)Have a valid driving license class BCEBe between 25 – 40 years oldMust have four (4) years experience in drivingCertificate of good conduct from Kenya Police is a must.Pass in occupational grade test (2) will be also an added advantageApplicant’s CVs and copies of testimonials should be submitted to:

The County Clerk
County Council off Mwingi
P.O. Box 350 – 90400, Mwingi

Or be hand delivered at the County Council of Mwingi Offices at Mwingi Town, opposite to the District Commissioner’s Offices Mwingi Central District on or before 8th July, 2011

Canvassing either directly or indirectly is strictly prohibited and any proof thereof will automatically disqualify the candidate.

E.M.A. Mutambuki
County Clerk
County Council of Mwingi

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