Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Programme Financial Controller jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&EO), Programme Financial Controller (PFC)

Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT) - GOK/IFAD Funded Programme

The government of the Republic of Kenya has entered into a financial agreement with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards financing a six year Programme For Rural Outreach Of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT).

The overall goal of the programme is to contribute to the reduction of poverty in rural Kenya. Its development objective is enhanced access of poor rural households to a broad range of financial services. The Programme is National In coverage with initial roll-out In Mount Kenya Region, Southern Nyanza and North Eastern areas of Kenya.

The programme Management Unit (PMU) is based in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance - Nairobi.

The Programme therefore wishes to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following Positions:

1. Monitoring and Evaluation officer
2. Programme Financial Controller

To be considered for these Positions one has to meet the following requirements

General Qualifications:

• be a Kenyan Citizen;
• have knowledge of programme management cycle with emphasis on work planning and budgeting;
• be Computer literate (able to apply basic software);
• be motivated and have the ability to work with minimal supervision;
• be fluent in English - written and oral and good report writing skills;
• have good advocacy, communication and negotiation skills and ability to work as a team member;
• have a commitment to rural poverty reduction and gender equity; and
• have a working knowledge of GOK policies, operations and reforms.

Specific Qualifications

A. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer(M&EO)

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for implementing a sound monitoring and Evaluation system in line with the programmes objectives and approach and compliant with IFADs Results and Impact Management System (RIMS) and GOK information Management system

In addition to the general qualifications detailed above, the following specific qualifications are required:

• A Bachelors Degree in a relevant Social Science field from a recognised University.
• Msc. in Computer Based Information Systems
• A minimum of six years experience of working in the field of M&E.
• Sound knowledge of participatory M&E approaches and techniques.
• Sound knowledge in the development of performance based indicators.
• Previous work experience in IFAD funded project will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributing to the finalisation of the Programme Implementation and Financial Manuals.
• Liaising with implementing partners and MFU technical staff to coordinate the development of the programme’s M&E guidelines and indicators.
• In consultation with the Programme Coordinator, will be responsible for compiling and distributing the programme’s periodic progress reports.
• In consultation with the Programme Coordinator, will be responsible for organising and facilitating the Annual Review Workshops, AWPB Workshops, supervision missions and other technical backstopping missions.
• In collaboration with the implementing partners and MFU technical staff, will coordinate PROFIT’s Poverty Score Card exercise and any special studies, as may be deemed necessary.
• Liaising with the Nairobi-based IFAD Knowledge Management Officer and the management of the different implementing partners for effective linkages and information exchange.
• Providing technical backstopping to implementing partners when preparing, reviewing and revising the activity-based annual work plans and budgets and ensuring compliance with the Programme’s implementation approach and objectives.
• Providing technical input for the recruitment of external technical assistance (i.e. consultants, civil society and private sector) and ensuring their inputs comply with contractual arrangements.
• Undertaking any other assignment (related to the Programme’s activities) as may be assigned by the Programme Coordinator.

B. Programme Financial Controller (PFC)

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, the Programme Financial Controller would have responsibility for overseeing the management and administration of the programme’s finances.

Qualifications

In addition to general qualifications detailed above, the following specific qualifications are required:

• A Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting option) from a recognised university and CPA Examination Part II.
• A minimum of 4 years experience in managing donor funded programmes and
• must have strong working knowledge of the Government of Kenya’s accounting procedures.
• Strong computer skills, spreadsheets, Tom-Pro, and other relevant accounting packages.
• Working knowledge of banking and financial control procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Programme Financial controller’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the Programme’s financial procedures as detailed in the Programme Implementation and Financial Manuals are strictly adhered to by all programme staff and implementing partners at the national and local levels.
• Facilitating the timely disbursement of programme funds to the various accounting Units.
• Compiling the SOEs for the MFU, and other implementing partners for submission to the Ministry of Finance.
• Preparing financial reports and advising the Programme Coordinator on the Programme’s financial status and trends.
• Ensuring adherence to Government of Kenya’s financial practices and circulars as issued from time to time.
• Facilitating and ensuring that external auditors are availed all necessary documents during the audit as detailed in the Loan Agreement.
• Undertaking any other duties (related to the Programme’s activities) as may be assigned by the Programme Coordinator.

Remuneration

Successful candidates will be offered competitive package commensurate with their qualifications and experience.

Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their applications with copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae.

They should also state their current employer position and remuneration, names and addresses of two referees and a day time telephone/mobile phone contacts.

Applicants who are public servants should channel their applications through their heads of Department.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are encouraged to apply.

Interested persons should send their Applications to be received by Friday 15th April, 2011 and be addressed to:-

The Financial Secretary
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance
P. O. Box 30007- 00100
Nairobi

Tel: + 254 20 2252299

Website: www.treasury.go.ke

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