Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following open positions based in Lokichoggio in Turkana, Northern Kenya with contract duration of 1 year (with 3 months probation period)
1) Project Field Accountant
Reporting to the Project Manager with the following key responsibilities:
1) Project Field Accountant
Reporting to the Project Manager with the following key responsibilities:
- Oversee the financial and accounting management of the project at field level;
- Budgeting, accounting, cash control and cash bank transactions/reconciliation;
- In charge of all payments upon approval by the Project Manager;
- In charge of office and travel logistics;
- Responsible for the supervision of local support staff assigned to the office and field activities;
- Ensure application of Terra Nuova guidelines and procedures;
- Responsible for the project inventory;
- Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of financial plans and reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, accounting or equivalent from a recognized institution; minimum three years experience in accounting preferably with international NGOs.
- Essential: computer literacy in MS office (word, excel & outlook – this will be tested), willingness to reside in Turkana (Lokichoggio) and to travel to arid areas of Northern Kenya.
Mode of application: Submit your application letter together with your CV with 3 names of referees via email to the attention of the Regional Director, email: tn.nairobi @ tnea.or.ke so as to reach on or before 15th March 2010. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
2) Livestock Procurement Officer
Reporting to the General Manager, with the following key responsibilities:
2) Livestock Procurement Officer
Reporting to the General Manager, with the following key responsibilities:
- Procurement and delivery of quality livestock to the slaughterhouse;
- Development of a long term plan for continuous supply of good quality livestock;
- Monitoring the running of livestock marketing centres in consultation with the General Manager and the Cooperative Management;
- Networking with government veterinary services to ensure maintenance of healthy animals and quality livestock;
Qualifications:
- Diploma in animal health or production, OR equivalent from a recognized institution, must have knowledge of Turkana pastoral areas, age between 25 to 40 years; willingness to reside in Turkana (Lokichoggio) and to travel to arid areas of Northern Kenya.
- Knowledge of Turkana Language will be an added advantage.
