Caritas Isiolo Project Officer and Accountant Job

Catholic Diocese of Isiolo (Caritas Isiolo) has received a grant from DFID through CAFOD to mitigate the impact of the economic downturn of vulnerable communities in Isiolo and Garbatula Districts.

The Project will enable the target communities realise self reliance and take charge of decisions affecting their lives through delivery of socio-economic services and food security activities.

The Catholic Diocese of Isiolo is seeking to recruit highly and experienced persons to fill the following positions in Isiolo.

Project Officer - Food Security
(8 Months Contract)

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with team of staff (Caritas -Isiolo) to ensure compliance of supply chain management and project cycle to fulfill donor requirements.
• Contribute to the development of monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Provide technical assistance to the target communities including review of performance and quality service delivery & data assessment.
• Prepare timely narrative financial reports ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Maintain excellent relations with community members, donors, partners, government and other development agencies.

Qualifications:

• A Diploma or Degree in Agriculture Engineering or related qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with food security projects.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Good knowledge and understanding of facilitation and training and other process skills.
• Demonstrate strong report writing and computer literacy skills.

Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling Periodic accounts, budget and projections.
• Prepare and submit timely monthly Project Financial Reports.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
• Ensuring books of Accounts are updated all the time.
• Strengthening internal controls and administrative systems.

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Accounting or CPA (II) and 2 years’ experience in Project Financial Management.
• Able to meet deadlines in preparation of financial reports.
• Possess strong analytical, financial expertise and familiarity with management and accounting practices.
• Should be well versed with Accounting packages.

Interested candidates should post a letter of application, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of all relevant qualifications and testimonials, and provide names of at least 3 contactable referees and daytime telephone contact before closing date of 2nd March 2011 to:

The Administrator,
Isiolo Apostolic Vicariate,
P. O Box 162 -60300,
Isiolo