Programme Assistant-Kishushe Local Rights Programme (LRP) Vacancy
(1 Position)
Based in Kishushe
ActionAid
International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation;
ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the
places where we can make the biggest impact. We tackle poverty and
denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes
behind them locally, nationally and globally.
In Kenya AAIK works in
solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion;
connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration,
campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate
poverty and ensure social justice.
We are present in at
least 16 counties across Kenya and link key international, national and
local institutions in favour of the right holders.
ActionAid
seeks to recruit a dynamic and innovative professional who will take up
the position of Programme and Finance Assistant; to implement programmes
designed to benefit the community in Kishushe
Programme and Finance Assistant – Kishushe LRP
This
position is based in Kishushe, which lies on the leeward side of Taita
hills in the Taita Taveta County, about 50 Km from Voi town.
The area boarders Tsavo
national park and is home to the famous Mzima springs that supplies
fresh water to the City of Mombasa and Voi town.
Reporting to
the Manager- Kishushe LRP; the Programme & Finance Assistant is
responsible for effective and efficient sponsorship, financial and
administrative support in the Local Rights Programme; the incumbent will
be responsible for and not limited to;
- Coordinating sponsorship activities(message collection and photo updates)
- Providing support to the LRP Manager to ensure effective and efficient management of LRP finances;
- Processing payments and assists the Community Development Facilitator in grant monitoring;
- Posting expenditure to the cashbook and petty cashbook;
- Preparing bank reconciliation & manages petty cash;
- Preparing case studies for inclusion in the reports;
- Participating in implementation of programmes at the LRP;
- Assisting the Community Development Facilitator in Capacity building of groups in areas such as finance and book keeping; and
- Assisting in the organization of events/workshops