Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) Job Vacancies

Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO), a national grassroots women’s organization, seeks to recruit the following staff to be based at the Head Office, Nairobi:

1. Function Title: Public Relations Officer

Public Relations Officer will plan, develop, put into place and evaluate information and communication strategies that present the organization to the public, members, donors etc.

He/She will also promote good information flows within the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Implement critical areas of the organization’s Public Relations.
• Provide guidance on Public Relation matters.
• Keep an eye on public opinion about the issues that concern the Organization.
• Write, edit and arrange production of newsletters, in-house magazines, pamphlets, press statements, brochures, speeches etc.
• Organize special events as per MYWO’s requirements.
• Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Attributes Required

• Must have a degree from a recognized university in the following disciplines: Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
• Outstanding communication skills both oral and written
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in Public Relations at a senior level
• Demonstrated competence in interpersonal relationships and team building
• Excellent computer skills
• Age between 28 – 40years

2. Function Title: Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant will be responsible for the application of the organization’s financial policies and ensure efficient use of the organization’s resources. He/She shall also be responsible for all the technical financial matters of the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision, allocation of duties and appraisal of staff in the Accounts Department
• Preparation of budgets
• Ensuring timely and accurate monthly management and quarterly donor financial reports are prepared and submitted in the correct formats
• Preparing annual financial reports and coordinate annual external audit
• Ensuring monthly statutory deductions are paid to the appropriate authorities on time
• Maintaining Fixed assets Register
• Management of payroll
• Management of petty cash
• Perform any duties assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications and attributes required

• Degree (B. Com or equivalent)
• CPA (K) or equivalent
• Five (5) years experience as an accountant
• Excellent analytical and computer skills
• Knowledge of accounting for donor funded projects
• Team player, leadership skills and communication skills.
• Previous experience in working for an NGO desirable.
• Kenyan citizens aged 28 – 40 years.

3. Function Title: Project Officer – SGBV(FGM/C)

The Project Officer will contribute to the project design and implementation, evaluation of project activities and progress reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Day to day management of projects activities
• Proposal writing
• Providing technical advice on the project to the management
• Preparing monthly/quarterly and annual project reports
• Preparation of project work plans and budgets.
• Project monitoring and evaluation
• Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications and attributes required

• A degree in Social Sciences (preferably communication, anthropology, psychology or sociology) and a background in reproductive health
• Minimum of 5 years experience in similar field
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Possess excellent computer, communication and advocacy skills
• Previous experience working for an NGO desirable.
• Kenyan citizens aged 28-40 years

Write to:

The Executive Director
Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization
P.O. Box 44412-00100, Nairobi.

The closing date is Friday, 9th October 2009 and only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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