Jobs in Kisumu Kenya at NRHS for Head of Finance, Accountant, Human Resource Manager and IT Manager

The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit making organization based in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women. 

 

NRHS is recruiting the following positions:
 

Head of Finance 

(Kisumu-based)
 

Reporting to the director, the incumbent will be responsible for the administration of the financial aspects of the program, participate in budget preparation and implementation as well as providing accounting information for sound management decision making. 

 

The position holder will supervise accounting staff across all programme areas and should be an individual with integrity, good communication skills, self-motivated and committed to NRHS values.
 

Desired training and skills

• A master’s degree in relevant field with CPA(K) qualifications
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Experience in budget preparation and financial reporting
• At least two years’ experience in PEPFAR and other donor contracts, cooperative agreements and grant regulations

Accountant 

(Kisumu-based)
 

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the position-holder will ensure that the petty cash disbursements are duly approved in accordance with the financial policy guidelines; working with the stores manager, periodically update the asset registers; verify LPOs and payment vouchers to ensure adequate description, casting and support; conduct daily reconciliations of actual cash balances with the Quickbooks imprest ledgers and ensure that all transactions are posted in the cash book daily. 

 

He/she will also ensure that statutory returns are filed in a timely manner and will also be responsible for performing monthly bank reconciliations
 

Desired training and skills

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant field with CPA(K) qualifications
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• At least two years’ experience in USG and other donor contracts, cooperative agreements and grant regulations
• Should be an expert user of Quickbooks software

Human Resource Manager

(Kisumu-based)
 

Reporting to the director, the incumbent will be responsible for providing HR administrative support to the NRHS office as well as undertaking HR functions for the organization. 

 

He/she will maintain and update an accurate employee database; assist in recruitment and orientation of new

employees; and prepare and reconcile payrolls on a monthly basis in liaison with the finance team. 

 

He/she should be an individual with integrity, good communication skills, self motivated and committed to NRHS values

Desired training and skills

• Degree in Human Resource Management
• CPS-K qualifications
• At least three years’ experience in a multi-donor NGO set-up
• Excellent computer skills with commitment to high professional integrity and confidentiality

IT Manager
 

Reporting to the director, the incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the organizations IT platform. 

 

He will be in-charge of maintaining computers and servers, will perform routine audits of systems, perform backups, maintain system security and apply operating system updates. 

 

He/she will ensure that the network infrastructure runs smoothly.

Desired training and skills

• Degree in a related field: computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Management, etc.
• Industry certification such as MCSA, MCSE, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA’s A+ or Network+,
• Management of Windows Server 2003 or higher and Active Directory
• Expert knowledge in LAN and WAN technologies
• Working knowledge of MS SQL Server 2008
• Hardware and software troubleshooting
• At least two years’ experience in a similar position

Applications should include the following:

• A cover letter detailing the following: current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described In(small i) the sections above, telephone and e-mail contact of applicant
• A current CV and copies of official certificates
• Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees.

Qualified applicants may send their application letters and CVs by email to humanresources@unimkenya.org and copied to director@unimkenya.org with the job title as the subject heading on or before Wednesday 24th October 2012.
 

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
 

The Human Resource Manager (The Director),
Nyanza Reproductive Health Society,
P.O. Box 1764 – 40100 

Kisumu