Sense International Financial Job in Kenya

Sense International is a non-governmental organisation working in East Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, with the headquarters in UK.

The East Africa programme operates in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Our purpose is to build the capacity of local partner organisations to provide services for deafblind people and to strengthen organisations of deafblind people for self advocacy, in these three countries.

Sense International (East Africa) is recruiting to fill the position of Regional Finance Manager.

Reporting to the Director, the Regional Finance Manager will be responsible for two broad areas: Financial Management and Capacity Building of partners.

1. Financial Management

 

• Development of financial policies and systems for the organisation
• Ensuring adherence to accounting procedures and systems, and that internal controls are observed for compliance with donor contracts.
• Preparation of budgets and monitoring of budget expenditure
• Preparation of periodic management accounts and financial reports to Sense International (UK) and donors including the European Union
• Analysis of Country offices monthly cash requests and processing of funds transfer.
• General office book-keeping
• Management of petty cash
• Bank and ledger reconciliations
• Maintenance of Fixed Assets records
• Liaising with external auditors.

2. Capacity Building

• Assessment of potential partners’ financial management capacity.
• Developing and implementing a financial capacity building plan for all organisations of deaf blind people
• Ensuring timely disbursement of approved grants to partners.
• Monitoring the accounting by partner organisations of grants extended to them by Sense International (East Africa) and its donors.
• Maintenance of grants procedures.
• Strengthening accounting skills amongst organisations of deafblind people

Qualifications, Competencies, Skills and Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification of CPA (K), a Bachelor of Commerce degree or its equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
• Knowledge of the Enabler accounting package or proven experience with relevant accounting packages.
• Training and facilitation skills for building the financial management capability of partner organisations.
• Strong analytical skills and innovative to provide practical solutions.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computer skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, accounting applications and email / Internet applications.
• Demonstration of the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

This post will be located in Nairobi, and local terms will apply.

The applicant must be a Kenyan citizen.

The person should be able to work with minimum supervision, and must be willing to travel frequently and widely throughout the East Africa region.

Applications should be in the form of a detailed CV (including current remuneration, e-mail address, and day time telephone contact) and a cover letter only, and should be sent via email, latest by Friday 24th June 2011 to info@senseint-ea.org.

No other documents are required at this stage.

Only short listed candidates will be notified the dates for interviews.

For further information about Sense International, please visit our website at
www.senseinternational.org.uk

Sense International is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Kenya Episcopal Conference Cook / Housekeeper Job in Kenya

The Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat wishes to announce a vacant post

Cook / Housekeeper

Purpose of the Post

To provide catering and housekeeping services

Duties

 

• Provides catering to resident Clergy /Priests and visitors approved to be fed at the residence and according to laid down policies.
• Is responsible for menu planning, costing and purchases of food items, and for cooking and serving under the guidance of the designated in charge.
• Manages the cleaning and care of the catering facilities.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the Residence.
• Maintains the Kitchen Stores and the Housekeeping Stores at the Fathers’ Residence.
• Maintains household inventory.
• Ensures cost-effective usage of supplies in both cooking and Housekeeping.
• Maintains records for Kitchen and Housekeeping.
• Security and order in and around the house.
• Carries out any other essential tasks related to the Fathers residence that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Catering and House Keeping from an approved institution
• Must demonstrate creativity and consistency in catering
• Must be enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Must demonstrate high level of initiative , honesty, dynamic strategic thinking
• Have a clean medical report
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• A person of attested integrity
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Performance Indicators

Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility above.

Personal Traits

• Is a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own Parish Priest
• Is a person of attested integrity, with high degree of stewardship of resources
• Is innovative and assertive
• Is able to work under little supervision
• Is able to serve people of all types of temperament.

Our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Applications must reach us on or before 20th June 2011

hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

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Oxfam GB Job in Kenya

Oxfam GB Regional SMS Change Manager (Horn, East and Central Africa)

Location: Nairobi

Contract type & level: B2 Global (fixed term for 1 year)

Salary: £25,565 – £34,957 net per annum plus competitive benefits.

Background

Oxfam GB as one of the affiliates of Oxfam International works with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering, in more than seventy countries across the world including nine countries in the Horn, East and Central Africa region.

We’re currently working on being even more efficient through our Single Management Structure
(SMS) project, which, over three to five years, aims to streamline and improve how Oxfam affiliates work together around the world and to increase the impact, cost effectiveness and coherence of our programmes.

This is a major change process for Oxfam International and will have impact on the way that Oxfam GB operates.

The Role

Working with the Regional Leadership Team you will support Country Directors in all aspects of planning, implementing and managing the Single Management Structure (SMS) within the region.

As part of the SMS Change management team, and aligning closely with Oxfam International you will advise and support managers throughout the change period, giving them the tools and strategies to address people issues and follow best practices in change management.

With a strong understanding of the SMS deliverables and ways of working you will also ensure change management capability is developed and retained at country level as part of the implementation process and will create awareness and ‘space’ for individuals and team in managing their response to change.

As the OGB figurehead for SMS, and working closely with the Regional HR Manager, you will engage with Oxfam affiliates and provide support to affiliate teams as will be required.

The Person

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs.

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience of managing complex change processes involving internal and external multicultural stakeholders.

You will have clear communication abilities and strong influencing skills to facilitate discussion, planning and organisational decision-making.

Human Resources and Organizational Development skills, insights into various legalities of change and project management skills to see things through to completion will be essential for the right candidate.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job description and apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using REF: INT4615.

The closing date is: 22 June 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

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InterContinental Hotel Jobs in Kenya

We are the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). We own, operate and franchise more than 6,500 hotels, offering more than half a million guest rooms in over 100 countries.

Be part of the world’s most global hotels group

Our core purpose: Great Hotels Guests Love

What’s your passion?

Whether you’re into playing the guitar, singing or soccer at IHG we’re interested in YOU.

At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do.

And we’re looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

InterContinental Nairobi is currently looking for the below roles:

Sales & Marketing Department

Director of Sales & Marketing (International work experience will be an added advantage)

Food & Beverage

Executive Chef (International work experience will be an added advantage)

Pastry Chef (International work experience will be an added advantage)

Banquets & Catering Manager

In return we’ll give you a generous financial and benefits package including healthcare support, pension scheme, hotel discounts worldwide and the chance to work with a great team of people.

Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself.

To view and apply current career opportunities, visit www.ihg.com/careers for the details and upload your application and CV by 17th June 2011.

Only online applications will be accepted.

 

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Deloitte SAP Resources Jobs in Kenya

Deloitte is currently implementing an SAP project for one of our clients and we are looking for people to join the SAP team for three months with a possible extension.

To qualify, you must have a University degree and at least one (1) year demonstrated work experience in any of the SAP Modules below.

 

• SAP Financials and Controlling (FICO)
• SAP Materials Management (MM)
• SAP Sales and Distribution (SD)
• SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)

SAP Certification will be an added advantage.

You must also have had a valid passport for at least one (1) year and vaccination against Yellow Fever.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, kindly post your application together with your CV at www.deloitte.com/careers (Careers tab> Experienced Hire> Kenya > Job search>SAP Resources).

Please indicate current remuneration, email and daytime telephone contacts.

Closing date: Friday 17 June 2011

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