Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come.
We are seeking results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the following two positions:
1. Project Officer - Enterprise Development, based in Nairobi with frequent travel throughout Eastern Africa
Reporting to the Practical Action Consulting Manager, the successful candidate will take the lead in developing winning project proposals, implementing and managing contracts, and growing the profile and reputation of Practical Action in enterprise development in the Eastern Africa region.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the following two positions:
1. Project Officer - Enterprise Development, based in Nairobi with frequent travel throughout Eastern Africa
Reporting to the Practical Action Consulting Manager, the successful candidate will take the lead in developing winning project proposals, implementing and managing contracts, and growing the profile and reputation of Practical Action in enterprise development in the Eastern Africa region.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of project proposals in the area of enterprise /market system development
- Management, monitoring and implementation of contracts secured
- Production of quality and timely reports in conformity with Practical Action and client requirements
- Budgeting and financial management of contracts
Qualifications and skills
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics or related field
- Minimum 3 years work experience in enterprise development projects and hands-on experience in market development approaches such as value chain development
- Proven track record of successful delivery of consultancy assignments
2. Grants Officer, based in Nairobi
(Re-advertisement - those who submitted applications for this post in July 2009 need not apply)
Reporting to the Financial Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing processes related to efficient and transparent grants/contracts management.
Key Responsibilities
(Re-advertisement - those who submitted applications for this post in July 2009 need not apply)
Reporting to the Financial Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing processes related to efficient and transparent grants/contracts management.
Key Responsibilities
- Design grants/contracts database to manage all budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions
- Perform various accounting responsibilities including budgeting, preparation of financial reports, monitoring of grant expenditures/budgets, ensuring that expenses are correctly coded to budgets
- Ensure appropriate internal controls related to grants management function are maintained
- Maintain a constant state of audit readiness and prepare audit workpapers related to grants
Qualifications and skills
- Minimum Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting option) or a related field; CPA II
- Minimum 3 years work experience in management of donor funds and reporting
- Knowledge of computer accounting packages; Experience in Sun System desirable
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer
