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Job: Religious Education Secretary – Nairobi Region

Reporting to: Director, Christian Education

Job Summary: Coordinating Christian Education activities in Nairobi Region.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To deal with Christian Education issues in the Region
• Deal with issues of Church sponsored Schools at Regional level
• Liaise with the Director – Christian Education on all matters of education and PCEA sponsored Schools
• Liaise with Kirksessions, Presbyteries and Regional Councils and Church groups in your area of operation on matters of Education/Training

Qualifications

• Should have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following areas:- Divinity, Theology, Christian Education, Education, Psychology or Sociology.
• Must be a committed Presbyterian
• Must be fluent in English and Kiswahili languages
• Must be computer literate
• Must have a valid driving license
• Should have an experience of at least three years of Church service or related organizations
• Should have served at Presbyterial level – Christian Education Committee
• Should be self-driven, committed and ready to work under minimum supervision.
• Must be between the age of 35 – 45 years.

Pensions Accountant

Reporting to: Finance Officer

Job Summary: In charge of the Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme Accounts

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining the books of accounts for the Pension Scheme.
• Bank reconciliation for the Pension Scheme
• Funds statements reconciliations
• Individual members accounts reconcilitations
• Liaise with Presbyteries for their monthly payroll for pension purposes
• To collect pension debts outstanding at the Presbytery level
• Preparation of audited funds statements for the Annual General meeting.
• Advising on any changes with RBA rules
• Ensuring efficient disbursements of pensions to the retirees.
• Keeping track on the investments at CFC life vis-à-vis other investors.
• Recording of the SRBS Board meetings and arrangements of the same.

Qualifications

• Should have a degree in Finance/B.Com/Business Administration in Finance or Accounting.
• Should have at least CPA II Section 3 or 4.
• Masters degree would be an added advantage
• 5 years experience in a busy accounting/pension/insurance/banking institution.
• Should be a committed Christian.
• Must be a person of unquestionable integrity.
• Should be 35 – 40 years old.

Projects Coordinator

Reporting to: Secretary General

Job Summary: The Executive Officer of the Board for Social Responsibility Board.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To identify and recommend to the General Assembly or the General Administration Committee new areas for research into community needs and the contribution the Church could made towards to meet social needs.
• To evaluate the contribution of projects to the changing needs of the community.
• To create awareness of development in the remote areas, to improve the standards of living and to advise the community on programs concerning social and material needs.
• To present to the General Assembly or General Administration Committee a written report on any matter to which it may wish to draw particular attention.
• To initiate where necessary, new projects in consultation with relevant bodies of the Church
• To liaise with Presbyteries, Parish Session individuals and other organizations who have ideals in the field of development and to make recommendations to them about initiating new projects and assist them to come with project proposals for funding.
• To analyse new projects, preparing them for funding, writing up descriptions, objectives, costing and, showing how the projects can become self reliant.
• To keep the public informed through newspapers and other media for general publicity, concerning the activities of the projects and invite visitors to see them.
• To supervise and oversee all Church projects and receive reports from them.
• To receive, administer and raise funds for Church projects.

Qualifications

• Should have a Bachelors Degree in Projects Management. A Diploma in Business Management/Human Resource and a Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Should have hand on experience in Project Management and fundraising
• Should have an experience of three and more years in a reputable NGO.
• Should be a committed Christian.
• Should be 35 – 45 years old.

Only qualified candidates should apply to:

Secretary General
Presbyterian Church of East Africa
P.O. Box 27573 – 00506
Nairobi

A recommendation letter from one’s religious leader should accompany the application to reach him not later than 15th October, 2011.

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