Give
Us Wings is a registered non-governmental organization in Kenya and Uganda, as
well as a registered non-profit organization in the USA where it is
based.
We
endeavor to partner with community based organizations and self-help groups to
help fulfill their visions of reducing poverty.
In
this process we find willing partners, help determine a joint project that will
have the greatest impact on the community, draft proposals, and partner in
planning of the project.
We
assist in mobilizing local and international resources and assets, build local
capacity to implement, maintain, and develop the project, and once the
community has proven self-sustainability, then Give Us wings exits.
Give Us Wings is seeking a highly efficient, ethical, motivated, intelligent,
and motivated person to fill the position of Administrative
Assistant / Accounts
Clerk.
Start Date: Immediately
Primary Role: To give administrative, financial, and clerical support to
both Give Us Wings Kenya and Give Us Wings Uganda in the Africa Office located
in Kisumu.
Reports to: Programme Director
Compensation: Dependent on qualifications and experience, 20,000 KES
Withholdings: Kenya Revenue Authority, National Hospital Insurance Fund,
and National Social Security Fund
Allowances: Work related airtime, internet, and transport
Equipment: All available in the office, not to be removed from office
without prior authorization
Schedule: 9 AM – 6 PM, 1 hour for lunch from 1-2 PM, primarily in office
in Kisumu, though some travel may be required.
Length of Position: Orientation will occur during the first two weeks on
the job. At the end of the orientation period, there will be a three
month period of probation.
At
the end of the three month period of probation, an appraisal will be given and
if the appraisal is successful the staff member would be offered a performance
contract for full employment for two years, renewable.
Qualifications:
- Have
served for at least two (2) years in accounting/administrative related
field;
- Have
a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:
Commerce(Accounting/ Finance option) Business Management/Administration or
relevant social science from a recognized institution;
- Have
Professional qualifications in accounting such as CPA or ACCA or its
equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Have
excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills;
- Excellent
Computer Skills typing 35 WPM, excel in all MS Office Applications,
internet.
- Be
a person of high integrity and ethical in both professional and personal
life.
- Excellent
writing and verbal communication skills in English, Kiswahili, and
preferably Dholuo.
- Skills
in maintaining accounting or bookkeeping records;
- Team
player;
- Leadership
skills;
- Prior
NGO experience; and
- Sound
knowledge of relevant laws, government regulations and policies pertaining
to NGOs.
Responsibilities
/ Duties:
Administrative Assistant Duties:
- Manage
Kisumu Office for Give Us Wings Africa (Kenya and Uganda);
- Welcome
guests, visitors, offer assistance and hospitality;
- Manage
all organizational correspondence;
- Oversee/implement
human resources policies;
- Assists
in meeting of legal/regulatory requirements of the organization;
- Be
primary liaison to and assist the Board of Directors;
- Assist
in preparation of program/project grants, proposals, and reports;
- Assist
related and supported institutions and community based organizations in
improving their clerical, administrative, and financial reporting
requirements;
- Assist
in meeting/event planning, implementation, and follow-up;
- Assist
in volunteer coordination;
- Assist
in volunteer trip planning, preparation, implementation, and follow-up;
and
- Manage
and organize organizational information (both physical files and
electronic information).
Accounts Clerk Duties:
- Oversee/Implement
Financial Policies;
- Complete
accurate and timely monthly expense reports, balance sheets, financial
statements, and bank reconciliation;
- Administer
petty cash;
- Assist
in collection or revenue and making payments;
- Manage
and process payroll and withholdings;
- Assist
in procurement, purchasing, inventory, asset control, and tendering
processes;
- Assist in
preparation and submission of statutory payments;
- Assist
in processing the payroll;
- Maintain
ledgers;
- Prepare
and maintain the cash book and other subsidiary books; and
- Assist
in processing payments to creditors.
Application
Process:
If
you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges,
please write quoting the job title on both the cover letter and envelope or
subject line accompanied by a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae,
indicating your current remuneration, academic and professional qualifications,
work experience, home county, your e-mail and telephone contacts.
Your
CV must clearly indicate three names of referees who must be familiar with your
previous academic/work experience and indicate their telephone, postal and
email addresses.
Attach
copies of your educational, professional certificates, Identity Card and
testimonials.
In
your cover letter please write why you are interested in working with our NGO
and you specific interest in community development.
Applications
should be submitted by email or mail addressed to the
Programme
Director,
Give
Us Wings,
P.O
Box 615-40100,
Kisumu
or
giveuswingskenya@gmail.com
Give
Us Wings is an equal opportunity employer.
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