Thursday, September 29, 2011

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT JOB IN NAIROBI - ISS JOBS


The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research
organization with a focus on human security in Africa. Its mission is to conceptualize, inform and
enhance the human security debate on the continent.
The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Dakar, Nairobi and Pretoria

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT 
Nairobi Office
The ISS Nairobi seeks to appoint a Financial Accountant with multitasking skills, who works well under
pressure and with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will need:-
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the field of accounting
• An appropriate Degree in Accounting, CPA/ ACCA is preferable
• Proven competence in MS Office and database experience
• Experience working under pressure in a multi cultural and currency environment
• Experience in ACCPAC and related accounting software
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility of the accounting function and perform
administrative duties to ensure efficient record keeping, as well as the following: –
• Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets and control expenditure within
approved parameters;
• Apply and ensure the application of financial policy and financial and internal control procedures

SENIOR RESEARCHER JOB IN NAIROBI - ISS JOBS


The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research
organization with a focus on human security in Africa.
Its mission is to conceptualize, inform and enhance the security debate on the continent.
The ACPP Nairobi Office aims to undertakes conflict analysis and early warning in Africa with the
primary aim of providing timely and in depth analysis as well as developing policy options in support of
African and international conflict prevention, management and resolution activities.

SENIOR RESEARCHER, ACPP NAIROBI (EASTERN AFRICA)
The senior researcher will be responsible for all aspects of primary and secondary research, publish and
disseminate output and support ISS partners according to the ISS requirements, reporting, and fulfillment
of project deliverables, through publications, briefings presentations and media interaction, etc.
The successful candidate will also assist in guiding and coaching junior researchers and interns, ad hoc
assistance to the Programme Head and Office Director in developing project proposals, continuously
identify new information or maintain existing information providers to create an information network.
Requirements:
• Discipline such as international relations, political science, conflict analysis and resolution, peace
studies, diplomacy, strategic and security studies, and or related qualification
• A minimum of five years relevant applied research experience in the field of peace, conflict and
security particularly at the national, sub-regional or regional levels and international organizations
• Competency in English, French and /or other African Union Languages will be an added
advantage.
• A keen understanding of Africa political dynamics and issues related to human security
particularly in the East African region
• Excellent record of publications and proven written work
• Excellent analytical research, editing and writing skills

KENYA SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND PROJECT OFFICER JOB IN NAIROBI - NGO JOBS


PROJECT OFFICER
Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a National non-governmental organization established by an Act of
Parliament in 1956. The Society’s mandate is prevention of avoidable blindness, education and
rehabilitation of the irreversibly blind. The organization is seeking to recruit a Project Officer based in
Kericho, with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Reporting to the Programme Manager, the
PO will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of three projects of
Education, Eye Care and Community based rehabilitation in line with the Society’s mandate.

Responsibilities:
• Contribute towards program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
programs
• Work closely with the relevant government departments and community based organizations to
deliver eye care, education and rehabilitation services to persons with visual impairment.
• Strengthen the existing partnerships and networks and identification of new ones.
• Support program reporting and proposal development
• Coordinate awareness and sensitization activities in the community
• Capacity building of CBOs to take lead in community programmes.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, special education or any other related field.
• At least 3 – 5 years working experience in a community based project