AMREF NGO ACCOUNTANT JOBS

AMREF Kenya is the largest indigenous
health development non-
governmental organization based in
Africa.
Working with and through African
communities, health systems and
governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that
prevents people from accessing their
basic right to health.
AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi ,
and has programmes in Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania , Ethiopia, Southern
Sudan and South Africa.
Employing over 800 staff and with an
annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a
knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
For more information visit our
website www.amref.org
We are looking for individuals who
are organized, highly motivated and
results- oriented to join a dynamic
team working towards better health
for Africa to fill the following positions .
Project Officer - Kajiado MFS II
WASH Project
Reports to the Project Manager and
stationed in Kajiado

PURPOSE OF JOB :- To ensure the
successful implementation of project
activities in the project area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:-
* Participate in planning ,
implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of project activities.
* Facilitate capacity building activities
for the project implementation team
and other stakeholders including the
community .
* Participate in writing technical
project reports for donors as well as
for internal purposes.
* Carry out operations research ,
documentation and sharing of results
to be used in advocacy for policy
influence .
* Work with other project staff to
document and disseminate best
practices and lessons learnt.
* Promote partnerships and
networking with relevant stakeholders
including Government of Kenya
Ministries, NGOs and the community .
* Promote project integration and
contribute to project development and
growth.
* Participate in the development of
new concepts and proposals for fund
raising.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:-
The ideal candidate should have a first
degree in Environmental Health , Public
Health or equivalent.
S/ he should have at least three (3 )
years hands on experience in
implementation of WASH projects,
experience in implementing
Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS )
projects.
S/ he should have strong
interpersonal & communication skills,
ability to work under minimum
supervision and a team player .
Assistant Programme Accountant
Reporting to the Programme
Accountant and based in Nairobi

PURPOSE OF JOB :-
The position will be responsible for
providing general accounting support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:-
* Assisting in financial management
and cash flow planning .
* Supporting the various projects in
budget preparation, implementation
and monitoring .
* Accurate coding of payment
vouchers and files for data processing
and/or payment.
* Reconciling control and balance
sheet accounts and clearing all
reconciling items periodically.
* Updating data in the SUN
Accounting System .
* Preparation of financial reports to
donors
* Monthly reconciliation of suppliers ’
statements against ledger balance and
liaising with the respective suppliers in
a bid to clear any reconciling items .
* Monthly preparation of internal
recharges/recoveries .

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:-
* The candidate should have a
minimum of a Bachelors Degree in
Commerce (Accounting/ Finance
Option) with at least CPA Part II or its
equivalent.
* Two ( 2) years work experience in a
large and busy NGO.
* In addition , the candidates must
have sound ICT knowledge especially
in the MS Office Suite .
* Experience in SUN accounting
system will be an added advantage.
* Furthermore, he/ she must have a
high level of confidentiality , honesty ,
integrity and the ability to work under
minimal supervision.
* Excellent communication skills and
team playing ability are also essential
to this position .

These are challenging
opportunities for dedicated and
development- oriented
professionals.

If you meet the qualifications
specified, send your application letter
that includes remuneration
requirements and contact details of
three work- related referees and a
detailed CV to the

Human Resources Manager ,
AMREF in Kenya,
by email-recruitment@amref. org
Please quote the position in the
subject matter.

The closing date for submitting
applications is 19th August , 2011
We regret that only short -listed
candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity
employer and has a non-smoking
environment policy.