1. Grants Officer
| Date Posted: 06/24/2010 Application Deadline: 07/02/2010 | | |
Job Type
Long-Term Employee
Long-Term Employee
Location
Garissa, Kenya
Garissa, Kenya
Summary
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Grants Manager.
Principal Responsibilities
·Develop an integrated grants management system and establish criteria for grant review and award, ensuring transparency in the application-award process, that implementation and outcomes are in accordance with program objectives and CNFA’s and USAIDs grant making policies.
·Participate in review of grant applications and assess local organization’s technical and administrative capacity to execute the programs funded by the grants; ensure solicitations meet USAID requirements for solicitation of sub-grants.
·Ensure timely receipt of sub-grantee reports and working with sub-grantees to ensure ability to comply with requirements of sub-award.
·Monitor grant implementation and grantee performance, and ensure that procedures are established and complied with for grant development, worthiness, implementation, management, monitoring, evaluation and closing.
·Other duties as assigned.
·Report to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Ideal Candidate
·BS degree or higher in business administration.
·5 years of experience managing grants for USAID or other international donor-funded projects.
·Excellent oral and written English and communications skills.
CNFA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating reference number of position applied for on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, names and contacts (telephone and email) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience to: jobs@cnfakenya.org or to the address listed below:
Human Resource Manager
CNFA/Kenya Drylands Livestock Development Program
P.O. Box 14184 00800
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@cnfakenya.org
Website: http://www.cnfa.org
Only qualified Candidates will be contacted.
Applying to CNFA
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2. Trade/Finance Specialist
| Date Posted: 06/24/2010 Application Deadline: 07/02/2010 | | |
Job Type
Long-Term Employee
Long-Term Employee
Location
Garissa, Kenya
Garissa, Kenya
Summary
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Trade/Finance Specialist.
Principal Responsibilities
·Supervise all activities related to the capacity development of pastoralist groups and activities of partner.
·Assist pastoralists and traders to identify market opportunities and trade constraints and develop solutions to improve trade.
·Collaborate with financial service providers to ensure the availability and development of appropriate financial products for targeted beneficiaries.
·Manage the use of the credit guarantee facility.
·Other duties as assigned.
·Report to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Ideal Candidate
·BS degree or higher in financial management.
·5 years of experience in finance management.
·Excellent oral and written English and communications skills.
CNFA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating reference number of position applied for on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, names and contacts (telephone and email) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience to: jobs@cnfakenya.org or to the address listed below:
Human Resource Manager
CNFA/Kenya Drylands Livestock Development Program
P.O. Box 14184 00800
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@cnfakenya.org
Website: http://www.cnfa.org
Only qualified Candidates will be contacted.
Applying to CNFA
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
3. Gender Specialist
| Date Posted: 06/24/2010 Application Deadline: 07/02/2010 | | |
Job Type
Long-Term Employee
Long-Term Employee
Location
Garissa, Kenya
Garissa, Kenya
Summary
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Gender Specialist.
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Gender Specialist.
Principal Responsibilities
·Work with technical staff to ensure project components are designed to include women and targeted training, technical assistance and project interventions that are designed specifically for women and women’s groups.
·Collect data on gender issues in livestock in the NEP, develop relationships with key women’s groups in project area.
·Target women dairy traders for training/technical assistance in hygiene and milk handling, cash flow management and opportunities for value-addition.
·Facilitate interventions for business planning, financial management and organizational skills training for women’s groups.
·Work with the team to ensure that funds from both the guarantee facility and grants fund are earmarked for women and women’s groups.
·Other duties as assigned.
·Report to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Ideal Candidate
·Degree in women’s gender issues
·5 years experience.
CNFA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating reference number of position applied for on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, names and contacts (telephone and email) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience to: jobs@cnfakenya.org or to the address listed below:
Human Resource Manager
CNFA/Kenya Drylands Livestock Development Program
P.O. Box 14184 00800
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@cnfakenya.org
Website: http://www.cnfa.org
Only qualified Candidates will be contacted.
Applying to CNFA
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4. Finance and Administration Manager
| Date Posted: 06/24/2010 Application Deadline: 07/02/2010 | | |
Job Type
Long-Term Employee
Long-Term Employee
Location
Garissa, Kenya
Garissa, Kenya
Summary
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Finance and Administration Manager.
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Finance and Administration Manager.
Principal Responsibilities
·In consultation with the KDLDP management team, manage and coordinate the finance, administration, and human resources functions.
·Perform internal reviews of financial and administrative functions.
·Manage all financial activities ensuring that transactions are within the companies policies and procedures and within the laws of Kenya.
·Manage payment to staff and vendors, ensuring all records of transactions are maintained.
·Manage banking activities, bank reconciliation and proper maintenance procedures of bank accounts.
·Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
·Advise the Deputy Chief of Party on finance and administrative issues.
·Manage CNFA assets register, ensuring that it is updated.
·Prepare monthly financial reports and forward to Nairobi within the stipulated time period, and prepare other reports as required.
·Manage administration and human resources functions of KDLDP in Garissa, ensuring procedures relating to procurement and travel are adhered to and within the laws of Kenya.
·Maintain personnel files and records related to administration of Garissa office.
·Perform staff evaluation and supervise staff.
·Other duties as assigned.
·Report to DCOP and Finance Specialist in Nairobi.
Ideal Candidate
·5+ years experience.
·Associate or Undergraduate degree in business management/Administrative Management.
CNFA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating reference number of position applied for on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, names and contacts (telephone and email) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience to: jobs@cnfakenya.org or to the address listed below:
Human Resource Manager
CNFA/Kenya Drylands Livestock Development Program
P.O. Box 14184 00800
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@cnfakenya.org
Website: http://www.cnfa.org
Only qualified Candidates will be contacted.
Applying to CNFA
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
5. Animal Health/Ag-Inputs/Business Services Specialist
| Date Posted: 06/24/2010 Application Deadline: 07/02/2010 | | |
Job Type
Long-Term Employee
Long-Term Employee
Location
Garissa, Kenya
Garissa, Kenya
Summary
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Animal Health/Ag-Inputs/Business Services Specialist.
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Animal Health/Ag-Inputs/Business Services Specialist.
Principal Responsibilities
·Manage activities related to productivity, support, trade, marketing and value-addition activities.
·Serve as primary liaison with implementing partner, supervising their activities and identifying ways to improve access to inputs, health and business services.
·Facilitate capacity development through training sessions and direct monitoring of business service providers.
·Participate in topics related to health surveillance and free disease zones. Support the establishment of business relations between wholesaler providers and input retailers while working with retailers to develop improved access to forage, feed and drugs.
·Other duties as assigned.
·Report to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Ideal Candidate
·BS in animal health.
·5 years experience.
CNFA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating reference number of position applied for on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, names and contacts (telephone and email) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience to: jobs@cnfakenya.org or to the address listed below:
Human Resource Manager
CNFA/Kenya Drylands Livestock Development Program
P.O. Box 14184 00800
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@cnfakenya.org
Website: http://www.cnfa.org
Only qualified Candidates will be contacted.
Applying to CNFA
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in a position with CNFA. If your candidate profile matches an available opportunity, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview. No phone calls, please. CNFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
6. Accounts Assistant
| Date Posted: 06/24/2010 Application Deadline: 07/02/2010 | | |
Job Type
Long-Term Employee
Long-Term Employee
Location
Garissa, Kenya
Garissa, Kenya
Summary
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Accounts Assistant.
CNFA, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, international development organization dedicated to increasing and sustaining rural incomes by empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs, is recruiting qualified candidates for a 3-year USAID-funded Kenya Dry Lands Livestock Development Program, for the position of Accounts Assistant.
Principal Responsibilities
·Maintain and update petty cash, disbursements of cash to staff, check writing and preparation of petty cash schedule.
·Other duties as assigned.
·Report to Finance and Administration Manager.
Ideal Candidate
·High school certificate and minimum of KATC qualification.
·Two years professional experience in donor-funded projects, USAID preferred.
·Good interpersonal and communications skills.
·Fluency in English.
CNFA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment. Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter indicating reference number of position applied for on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary, names and contacts (telephone and email) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience to: jobs@cnfakenya.org or to the address listed below:
Human Resource Manager
CNFA/Kenya Drylands Livestock Development Program
P.O. Box 14184 00800
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@cnfakenya.org
Website: http://www.cnfa.org
