May 31, 2016
The Legal Resources Foundation Trust (LRF) is an independent, not for profit Kenyan civil society organization that promotes access to justice through human rights education, research and policy advocacy.
We seek to recruit for the following position
Finance Officer
Key Responsibilities / Duties
- Managing payment processes
- Assets management
- Data entry in financial systems
- Processing of payroll
- Bank reconciliations
- Safe custody of finance documents
- Developing budgets and forecasts
- Budgets tracking, monitoring and reporting.
Key Qualifications / Requirements
- University degree in finance, accounting, business administration or economics.
- CPA (K).
- Four (4) years’ experience in financial accountancy. Experience in Civil Society sector or development sector will be an added advantage.
- Professional in accounting software’s (qualification in pastel evolution will be an added advantage).
- Integrity and strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent in communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Application procedure:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications and Curriculum Vitae to,
Executive Director
P.O Box 34720-00100,
Hurlingham, Lenana Road, Nairobi.
Or on email to: careers@lrf-kenya.or.ke
All applications should include day time telephone number, details of current remuneration and benefits, a maximum of up to 3 referees and copies of academic certificates.
The deadline for submission is on or before 3rd June 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
LRF offers equal employment opportunities.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Title: Accounts Assistant
Kazini
Africa Trust is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for one of our clients.
Due to
continuous growth and demands, our client is seeking a self-driven, target
oriented, energetic, ambitious, self-motivated individual; keen on a career
enhancing opportunity to fill the Accounts Assistant Position.
- Preparation
of asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and
analyzing account information. - Documentation
of financial transactions by entering account information. - Reconciling
financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. - Securing
financial information by completing data base backups. - Maintaining
financial security by following internal controls. - Preparing
payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements. - Answers
accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting
policy and regulations. - Preparation
and submission of VAT and withholding tax payment. - Ensuring
all subsidiary ledgers are reconciled to Control Accounts in General
ledger.
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting. - At
least CPA 2. - High
degree of proficiency in computer applications for accounting and finance
knowledge. - 1-2
years’ experience in an accounting position. - Strong
consolidation knowledge and experience. - Statutory
understanding (companies act and Tax). - Financial
Accounting packages would be advantageous.
If you
are motivated and energetic, possessing the necessary qualification and
experience, please send your CV quoting the job title on the email subject to
hr@kaziniafrica.org before 2nd June, 2016.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 10 Jun 2016
Objective of the Programme:
DAI is implementing the DFID-funded Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia Programme (PIMS). The programme addresses constraints to private sector development across the Regions of Somalia. Target value chains include livestock production, dairy, cash crops and fisheries. A second component of the programme complementing this is cash for work (CFW). The CFW component will contribute to providing/upgrading market infrastructure for the PIMS target market development sectors while maximizing job creation and cash injections into weak local economies. The programme is employing the Making Markets Work Better for the Poor (M4P) approach to market development.
Reporting to the team Leader, this position will be responsible for media relations, proactively pitching stories on Private Sector involvement in Somalia and by providing media kits and briefs on key investment issues relevant to DAI PIMS project and the wider DAI, helping profile the project’s work while positioning as a trusted source of information and opinion on what is happening on the ground. The person will oversee the development and implementation of knowledge management and the information and communication strategy for the project.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage engagements, meetings and various stakeholder forums and effectively prepare and disseminate materials for these engagements.
- Build and sustain relationships with members of the national and international press and other professional communications networks in the Somalia and maintain a database of national and international journalists and media contacts; ensure they receive approved releases.
- Develop and coordinate the project’s publications including situation reports, quarterly newsletter for both Internal and external audience, annual reports, policy briefs, key messages, case studies and any other communication materials as required.
- Monitor media trends in Somalia with a view of guiding the PIMS management on the appropriate media to use in given times and circumstances. To get important info for the PIMS programme;
- Pitch stories and identify media needs and offer adequate options for media tours for the project and the donor where necessary.
- Provide support to DAI PIMS Project team in the production of media plans and budgets.
- Use innovative methods and new communication technologies to deliver a multimedia strategy that communicates on the project’s work and impacts while giving the beneficiaries and target market a voice
- Design and create high quality communications materials that result in visibility of the program in line with the donor and DAI’s policies and procedures.
- Advice on communication channels that reach out to a wide audience, especially the target business communities, through the use of the latest communication technologies such as web communications, social media and virtual communities.
- Develop and coordinate the project’s publications including situation reports, quarterly newsletter for both Internal and external audience, annual reports, policy briefs, key messages, impact stories, case studies and any other communication materials as required.
- Maintain a database on key stakeholders, communications and advocacy working groups, donors and decisions makers in Somalia and ensure key messages are communicated in the right forums as per DAI and donor requirements
- Support the project management team in matters of official communication, speeches, and communication material for meeting with key stakeholders and donors
- Develop a communication calendar with key regional and national dates and events
- Write articles for internal and external Project publications, including, online DAI channels, or other corporate/internal platforms.
- Ensure that all key and publicity Project documents and material are translated professionally in Somali language for use by stakeholders.
- During field trips write case studies and take photographs to document the Project’s Programmes and share these with the relevant stakeholders in line with DAI policies.
- Work closely with programme teams, secure and use their resources efficiently to ensure that quality promotional/marketing materials are produced to highlight our actions and impacts to partners and the general public.
- Maintain a database of publishers, designers, videographers, photographers and other specialist technical communications contacts. When appropriate propose the services of these freelancers to the Project and DAI as a whole.
- Inform the project staff of their responsibilities in relation to the media, corporate communication and disseminate guidance on this
- Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
Required Qualifications
- University degree, preferably in media studies, public relations and/or communication related.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience of working in communication in a similar position
- Professional experience in knowledge management and evidence based dissemination
- Sound knowledge and proven experience in office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), web based management systems
- Proven experience with web communications, social media and virtual communities
- Experience of working in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
- Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing communications strategies
- Ability to manage and deliver communication strategies in a challenging environment.
- Excellent communication skills, writing skills and ability to provide authoritative advice
- Sensitivity to challenging political contexts
- Knowledge of video gathering and editing, an asset
Language
- Fluency in both spoken and written English
- Knowledge of Somali an is desirable
Location:
Based in Nairobi, Kenya with extensive travel to Somaliland, Puntland and South-Central Regions as required.
Interested applicants should attach a cover letter showing how their qualification and experience match the positions and a detailed resume with 3 professional referees to their application by 10th June 2016.
How to apply:
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=2646
Unique Opportunities in Hospitality Industry (East Africa)
Marasa Africa, a subsidiary of the Madhvani Group Uganda, operates 7 upscale Safari lodges in East Africa (www.marasa.net)
We are looking for highly qualified, experienced and motivated employees for our properties.
The positions would suit individuals who are looking for growth and a fresh challenge in the fast growing tourism sector in East Africa.
All our lodges are located within National Parks, each with over 50 to 60 guest rooms, swimming pool, health club, conference facilities, business centre, etc.
01) General Manager – Safari Lodge
The incumbent will be responsible for management of day to day operations of the lodge, for achieving guest satisfaction, setting targets for HODS and help them in achieving the same, prepare budgets and carry reviews, achieve agreed P&L targets, assist the marketing department in developing strategies, improve operational efficiency, cost reduction, sustain the current good practices and bring in innovations to assist in achieving guest delight.
The candidate should be a graduate in hotel management with minimum 15 years of similar experience out of which five years should be as Head of the hotel.
02) Head of Sales and Marketing
The incumbent will be responsible for preparation of sales budgets / targets and achieving them, travelling locally to promote the hotels / lodges to travel agents, Corporate Clients, managing and loading inventory and rates for all properties in the GDS via the CRS, manage and load inventory on all OTA’s and extranets, on the CRS or individually, manage consortia rates and relationships via the GDS through the CRS and offline, prepare and analyze weekly productivity sales reports to present to management, source new tour operators, represent hotels / Lodges at Road shows / trade shows and at various events, arranging for advertising by print, Online and Media.
The candidate would be a graduate with additional qualifications in Sales Management with a minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in similar position in selling Hotels / Lodge products out of which 5 years as Head of Sales in hospitality industry.
The above positions carry attractive compensation package and good working atmosphere with excellent savings potential, local living expenses, family housing, travel for self & family, gratuity, medical benefits, etc.
Applications may be submitted to ghrm@madhvani.org in seven days i.e. 3rd June 2016.
Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 10 Jun 2016
Objective of Programme:
DAI is implementing the DFID-funded Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia Programme (PIMS). The programme addresses constraints to private sector development across the Regions of Somalia. Target value chains include livestock production, dairy, cash crops and fisheries. A second component of the programme complementing this is cash for work (CFW). The CFW component will contribute to providing/upgrading market infrastructure for the PIMS target market development sectors while maximizing job creation and cash injections into weak local economies. The programme is employing the Making Markets Work Better for the Poor (M4P) approach to market development.
Reporting to: Director, Market Systems Development
Main Responsibilities
Overall Supervision for the delivery of the Cash for Work activities to ensure that PIMS achieves its target of 500,000 labor days in CfW undertakings;
Oversee and ensure that all infrastructure support activities and investment promotions are linked with and complementary to MSD activities, by working closely with the MSD team;
Ensure that all infrastructure support activities of PIMS are done in consultation and with the consent of the relevant communities, using a structured and transparent approach;
Lead on identification of investment promotion opportunities and support market and supporting market actors to link with private sector financing options;
Lead on the CfW and Investment promotion work planning are well synchronized with the MSD activities that they complement;
Staff supervision and guidance for the CfW Manager and the CfW Site Engineers, consultants in the infrastructure and investment promotion activity support, as well as Regional Intervention Coordinators and Intervention Officers (as assigned by the MSD Director).
Ensure that staff working in CfW activities are engage with MSD staff on identifying complementarity and working as a team.
Oversee and ensure that systems are developed and adhered to with regards to:
Ensuring that infrastructure projects identified through community consultation;
Developing a CfW equitable employment selection criteria;
CfW sub-projects are prepared and presented to the Project Steering Committee for approval;
Labor for CfW activities are identified in a transparent and participatory manner;
putting in place a credible works completion verification systems are in place;
CfW labor payment is done in a transparent and accountable way (Work with Finance and Admin Staff and M&E staff on this);
CfW activities are done while adhering to strict do-no-harm principles;
Engage and consult with the with MSD team to identify IP opportunities;
Lead in drafting investment opportunity profiles;
Lead in organizing investment promotion events in-country as support the MSD Director in organizing investment promotion activities outside of the country;
Coordinate with the Finance and Ops Manager and the MSD to ensure CfW works are selected diligently to optimize on budget allocation for the same.
Support other MSD activity implementation as assigned by the MSD Director
Qualifications:
- Post graduate degree in Economics, Markets and Finance, or related field;
- 10 years post qualification experience in relevant areas, such as with the private sector, value chains, cash for work, investment promotion, capacity building, etc.
- Experience working in Somalia;
- Excellent writing and presentation skills as well as negotiation and community mobilization skills;
Location:
- Based in Nairobi, Kenya with extensive travel to Somaliland, Puntland and South-Central Regions Somalia
Interested applicants should attach a cover letter showing how their qualification and experience match the positions and a detailed resume with 3 professional referees to their application by 10th June 2016.
How to apply:
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=2644
