Thursday, November 24, 2011

BBC MONITORING ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA

BBC Monitoring Nairobi office is responsible for gathering news and information from the mass
media across Africa and the Middle East, around the clock.

ACCOUNTANT
Job Profile
We are seeking to engage an experienced accountant to join our team.
The successful candidate will be the central point of contact for all financial queries, will manage
relations with internal and external parties, deal with financial and accountancy matters and be
expected to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
The post involves working with the business and administration departments of BBC Monitoring.
An excellent knowledge of English and the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and
written) is essential.
Duties include but are not confined to:
• Annual budget preparation and management
• Preparation of monthly accounts and reports
• Payment processing
• Updating and maintaining day to day accounts of the organization
• Payroll administration and handling payments to contractors
• Management of risks confronting the business
• Ensuring compliance with the statutory and taxation issues
• Ensuring internal controls systems are adequate
• Dealing with audit queries
• Ensuring that all financial transactions are in compliance with established polices and
practices

Job Requirements
• University degree from a reputable university in finance or accounting
• Professional accounting qualifications of CPA III or AACA level III
• At least three years professional experience

NAIROBI JAVA HOUSE JOBS - CASHIERS, STEWARDS, WAITERS, BUSSERS, BRANCH MANAGERS, HOSTESS, BARISTAS, LINE CHEFS AND COOKS, BRANCH CHEFS


Restaurant Positions

At Nairobi Java House we are always looking for the best people to join our team. We are a fun, passionate and energetic company and may just be the perfect fit for you!

As part of Nairobi Java House you can be part of a pioneering brand with extraordinary potential for growth.

Company Benefits Include:
• Pension
• Medical cover (In and Out patient)
• Annual Leave
• On the job training
• Opportunities for growth

If you'd like to join our family please apply below for any of the positions for which you have appropriate training and/or experience.

Stewards & Bussers
We look for stewards and bussers who are diligent, hands-on, and trustworthy when it comes to all tasks. This is a vital role in the Nairobi Java House set up. Stewards and Bussers are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant, dishwashing, stocking dishes, glassware and food items for the cooks and servers, bussing tables and responding quickly to situations that arise. Many of our Managers started in this department and it is an honorable entry point for those developing careers in the hospitality industry.
No prior experience required, only secondary school education and a positive attitude.To apply click on the link below:-

JAVA HOUSE STEWARDS AND BUSSERS JOBS

Waitstaff
We are looking for all rounded people to join our family. While experience is important, a great attitude is the first thing we look for. Our management team believes strongly that the key to keeping great people is treating them with respect.
We endeavor to offer the best training possible to ensure that you know all you need to know about our menu, procedures and philosophy before you serve your first guest.

 JAVA HOUSE WAITSTAFF JOBS

Hostess
We are looking for friendly, outgoing men and women who can greet every one of our guests with a sincere smile and welcome. Our hosts are the first point of contact or experience that our guests encounter as they walk into our restaurants.
At Nairobi Java House we offer a fun, fast-paced environment where friendly, hardworking hosts are a vital part of the team. We offer flexible work schedules and the opportunity for advancement for our hardworking and proactive hosts.

WFP PROGRAMME OFFICER , REPORTING, AND HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER JOBS IN KENYA

PROGRAMME OFFICER, REPORTING
Vacancy Announcement: WFP/52/2011
Date of issue: 18th November 2011
Deadline for application: 2nd December 2011
This vacancy is open to males and females.
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duty Station: Nairobi
Post Grade: Fixed Term - NOB

Accountabilities:
Under the supervision of Head of Programme Unit, the National Programme Officer (Reporting)
will be responsible for the following duties:
• Coordinate overall reporting activities within the PRRO and act as a source of data
outgoing from PRRO;
• Responsible to manage programme information such that quality assurance and factual
content are not in doubt;
• Ensure that the information flow from WFP field and satellite offices to Nairobi is
mainstreamed and timely;
• Compile and synthesize field level information required for operational reports to donors,
collate and packasuch information into a comprehensive whole for internal and external
consumption.
• Follow up with CP regarding their regular report to ensure completeness, accuracy and
timeliness.
• Provide PRRO and CO management and also CO’s relevant reporting staff with quality
statistical data related to the ongoing operation and particularly, on beneficiary numbers
and food distribution per activity;
• Prepare various regular and ad hoc reports for recovery PRRO and act as a focal point
for the Standard Project Report for the Annual Reporting Exercise;
• Assist the PRRO management in meeting requirements of some selected donors with
specific reporting requirements going beyond the annual SPR;
• Assist the PRRO management in preparing donor appeals and proposals;
• Monitor and review regular sources of information and data required for preparation of
reports, e.g. information from NGOs, surveys, information from field monitors, food
statistics reports, etc.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc briefs and talking points for the management as required on
the major operational matters;
• Prepare donor visibility materials as needed.
• Liaise as needed with donors, NGOs and other UN agencies to obtain the most accurate
and up to date information related to the PRRO’s ongoing activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education:
• University degree with relevant experience and advanced training/courses in journalism,
English, social sciences, international relations, communications, or other related fields.
• An advanced degree in these areas would be an added advantage.

Experience:

MERU FARMERS SACCO INTERNAL AUDITOR JOB IN MERU KENYA

Meru South Farmers Sacco Ltd is a fast growing SACCO with four branches and three service
outlets in Tharaka Nithi County.
In order to realize its growth plans the Sacco wishes to recruit suitably qualified and experienced
individuals in the following positions.

INTERNAL AUDITOR
Ref No. 01/11/IAD
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Internal Auditor will have the following duties:
• Carry out risk analysis of Society’s operations
• Appraise Society’s compliance to laid down internal controls and procedures, statutory
requirements and stakeholder regulations
• Assess adequacy of internal operational procedures and advise the management
accordingly
• Verify payment vouchers and schedules to determine their authenticity
• Required to operate within the laid down policy
• Prepare quarterly annual audit reports for management appraisal
• Document internal audit assignments
• Present signed, rated audit reports to the Board of Management

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION OFFICER JOB IN KENYA - INSTITUTE OF POLICY ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH KENYA

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION OFFICER
Job Purpose:
IPAR wishes to recruit a Resource Mobilization Officer who will take a lead role in identifying and
sourcing for funding from multiple sources, including but not limited to, development partners,
foundations and corporates at the national, regional and international levels.
She/he is expected to coordinate and manage the resource mobilization portfolio.
 
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide strategic Leadership in Designing, Planning, Implementation and review of
Resource Mobilization Strategy and Funding Plans of IPAR, i.e., identification of: the main
resource mobilization challenges IPAR faces; set targets; action plans with timelines;
organizational structure and financial/human resources required to implement the
Resource Mobilization Strategy.
• Support development and implementation of grant-management system and processes at
the organization level.
• Work hand in hand with IPAR Management to prescribe, lead and research on donor
environment and marketing initiatives to assess donor priorities and identify opportunities
for resource mobilization.
• Act as an institutional contact point for resource mobilization issues including providing
input into day to day communications with donors regarding grants and institutional
fundraising.
• Develop reporting procedures and guidelines to ensure quality and timely submission of
donor reports.
• Maintain close contact and pursue a focused dialogue with all decentralized multilateral
and bilateral donor agencies in Kenya with the aim of raising the profile of IPAR.
• Develop and maintain database of donors, project concept notes and project proposals.
• Develop, implement and regularly update strategies for resource mobilization with a focus
on expanding the available resource base, and provide regular reporting on the progress
of the funding plan.
• Provide training and building capacity for professional-quality proposal development and
fundraising.

Academic Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Personality Desired
• At least a masters’ degree in development, management, or a related development field
is desirable.