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Oxfam’s
Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow
onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.
Oxfam
Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities
that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for
long lasting change in poverty reduction.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.
To
this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
Grants Accountant
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Open Ended; National
Level D1
Closing
date
6th July 2012
This
position reports to the Finance Manager, your role is to monitor and manage
expenditure and budgets for the Kenya programme, especially donor-funded
projects as well as transactions posted by offices in Nairobi, Lodwar, Wajir
and Dadaab.
You
will ensure proper use and maintenance of computerised financial systems for
all financial matters relating specifically to the Kenya programmes (including
the accounts package designed for Oxfam GB purposes - peoplesoft).
You will support contract managers in the compilation of timely, quality financial reports for a range of donors.
In
liaison with the budget holders, you will compile and review all donor
financial reports as required ensuring they are accurate, of high quality and
meet donor requirements and submit the same to the Finance Manager for onward
submission to the Country Director.
To
be successful in this role, you will need to have a university degree coupled
with accountancy professional qualification i.e completed ACCA or CPA
(K).
You
will have in-depth working experience in accounts, with thorough knowledge of
book keeping and an understanding of the project cycle.
You
will manage resources and deadlines with minimum supervision and also be a
strategic thinker with high level of initiative.
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
You
will also have excellent team work skills and the ability to build good
relations both internally and externally.
Ability
to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs will be an added
advantage.
Assistant Accountant
Location: Nairobi
Contract:
Open
ended contract; National Level E1
Closing
date 13th
July 2012
You
will prepare the payroll on a monthly basis and make all the recoveries
(floats, salary advances) necessary in the payroll on advice from the Programme
Accountant.
The
post holder will ensure that all petty cash requests are properly supported and
authorised by the Finance Manager or the person he has delegated that authority
to before payment is made and ensure that petty cash top up is done at
appropriate levels in consultation with the Programme Accountant.
S/he
will prepare bank reconciliation statements for all Nairobi bank accounts and
reconcile supplier accounts.
You
will prepare cheques for payment, maintain and keep all finance files, making
sure that on daily basis all the relevant accounts documents are filed
correctly.
The
incumbent will update the Nairobi fixed assets register, prepare and upload the
depreciation journal on a monthly basis.
To
be successful in this role, you will have a first degree and recognised
accounting qualification or intermediate accountancy qualification (CPA, ACCA
level two or its equivalent).
In-depth
accounting experience preferably in a non-governmental organisation is
essential.
You
will need to have knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, monitoring
and reporting coupled with demonstrable numeracy and computer skills.
Urban Governance Programme Officer
Location: Nairobi
Contract: Open ended contract;
National Level D1
Closing
date
13th July 2012
As
the Urban Governance Programme Officer you will strengthen collaboration and
coordination of relevant stakeholders on urban governance issues and create
awareness on principles and practice of good urban governance.
He/she
will implement urban programme governance initiatives and deliver on agreed
plans and strategies as well as capacity build partners in the urban governance
arena and urban programme partners in embracing the principles of good
governance.
You will support research, good governance analysis and lobbying on good governance and practice issues, particularly on socio-economic issues within the urban programme.
He/she
will provide technical support to transition processes related to the new constitutional
dispensation, particularly women in leadership, the formation of citizens’
forums, formation of devolved governance institutions and related policies and
laws.
You
will lead on the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of the
urban governance interventions amongst other responsibilities.
To
be successful in this role, you will be expected to hold a degree in social
sciences or other development related field and have intense experience of
working on good governance and advocacy programmes within urban contexts.
Proven
experience in governance mainstreaming within partner programmes is
essential.
You
will have excellent networking and interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent
communication skills both written and verbal English and Kiswahili that inform
and influence others, commitment and understanding of the values of Oxfam and
the principles of equal opportunity.
To apply
If
you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV
detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and
two referees, preferably your current line managers and send your application
to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk indicating the position you are applying for on the
subject line.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We
are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization
