Project Coordinators, Accountant, CCCD Project Officer, M&E Specialist, Training Centre Principal and Office Administrator Jobs at AIC Childrens Homes
Africa Inland Church – Kenya Children’s Homes Department is a department of AIC- Kenya whose mission is to support the vulnerable children through Child Centered Community Development initiatives seeks to recruit dynamic and experienced persons to the positions below.
Food Security Project Coordinator
Food Security Project Coordinator
1 Post
The holder of this position is responsible for the facilitation andimplementation of food security interventions in children rescue centers and at the community level as well as provide leadership in the
program.
program.
Specific key tasks include:
- Ensuring the project is conducted according to pre-set Work Plans
- Effective management of employees in the section
- Preparing timely reports as per specific donor guidelines
- Assisting in the development of long-term strategies for the rescue centers including identification of markets for their produce and development long-term partnerships
- Document the most significant change stories and pictures of various activities
- Liaise with other NGOs and Government bodies for support to the project
Person specification:
- Diploma in General Agriculture, Conservation/Organic Agriculture or related field
- A minimum of 5 years work experience in Rural /Community Development projects
- Excellent computer knowledge (MS Office is a MUST)
- Good community mobilization skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Project Accountant
Reporting to the Senior Program Accountant, the holder of this position is responsible for accounting tasks associated with CCCD program for the organization.
Specific key tasks include:
- Reviewing field finance reports
- Preparing monthly project financial reports and interpreting them to program and field staff
- Effective management of financial systems and providing field financial support
- Preparing annual audit schedules
Person specification
- Bachelors of Commerce with accounting option
- CPA Part 2 with minimum 3 years’ experience
- Proficient in use of QuickBooks and MS Office applications (MS Excel very important)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Possession of certificate of good conduct
CCCD Project Coordinator
1 Post
Based in Matuu
The holder of this position is responsible for the project overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Specific key tasks include:
- Managing and co-coordinating community-based projects
- Liaising with stakeholders to ensure full participation and optimumutilization of resources
- Project budget management
- Providing follow up and ensuring strategic audit procedures
- Management of employees in the section
- Ensuring high levels of health and safety
Person specification:
- Degree in social sciences preferably in community development or sociology
- A minimum of 5 years in community development project in a rural set up
- Good understanding of project cycles including logical frame work
- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word-processing, email, Excel)
CCCD Project Officer
1 Post
Matuu
The holder of this position is responsible for providing logistical support for the project.
Specific key tasks include:
- Designing and implementing project supervision management tools
- Ensuring that the SHGs approach is integrated in children related activities
- Capacity building
- Liaising with stakeholders in lobbying and advocating for children’s rights
- Budget preparation and management and ensuring efficient use of resources
- Organize and carry out field research on the efficiency of the programmes
Person specification:
- Diploma in social work or community development or other relevant field
- At least 3 years of experience in Case Management and Community Development
- Excellent oral and written Communication skills in both English and Swahili
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word-processing, email, Excel)
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
1 Post
Reports to the Director, the holder of this position is responsible for the development and implementation of quality assurance policy.
Specific key tasks include:
- In liaison with the project team, planning for and conducting monitoring activities
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to donors
- Provide technical assistance in the preparation of routine and adhoc project reports
- Participate in operation research
Person specification:
- Bachelor Degree in M&E, Project Management or a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience and skills in monitoring and evaluation of development projects
- Demonstrated practical skills in data analysis and report writing
- Capacity to manage large data bases and manage online data management systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Training Centre Principal
1 Post
KIMA
- Must be a graduate with B.Ed (Hons) or other relevant field
- minimum experience of 5 years in top level institutional management
- conversant with National Education Policies and objectives as well as National Development and implementation practices
- conversant with the current trends in Education and training/teaching
- able to supervise, guide, assess trainees as well as setting and moderating examinations
- able to initiate, source and execute new courses and programs
- excellent in interpersonal relationships as well as good team leader
- have knowledge of basic accounting, excellent report writing skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft office
- resource mobilization skills is an added advantage
- minimum age of 35 years
Main Responsibilities includes:
- provide overall college administration including staff
- supervision and linkages with other relevant stakeholders
- management of financial and human resource in conjunction with the head office
- initiating new teaching and learning programs in the institution
- provide overall leadership for vulnerable youth through empowerment initiatives in the centre
Personal Assistant / Office Administrator
1 Post
Nairobi
Personal Assistant/Office Administrator reports to the Director andsupervises General Support Staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operational and administrative activities:
- Organize travel arrangements
- Organize job-related meetings and appointments, including booking venues
- Be the first point of contact as for breach of code of conduct, especially office cleanliness.
Qualifications:
- At least a Diploma in Administration, Bachelor Degree from a recognized university – preferred
- At least 3 years experience as secretary with executives and high level/senior management and experience in operational aspects of external relations.
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely with various parties
- Able to establish and maintain good working relationships, to work as part of a team and to work under pressure.
- Able to make complete travel arrangements.
- Very well-organized with a strong sense responsibility.
- Tact and discretion are essential.
- Knowledge of various software, i.e.: Word for Windows, Excel, Internet Application, Power Point
Those who meet the above requirements should send/submit an application letter and detailed CV including 3 referees by 28th March 2013.
This should be addressed to the
Human Resource,
AIC Childrens Homes,
P. O. Box 45019 – 00100,
Nairobi
No hand deliveries
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted