The Africa Platform for Social Protection
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsible To: Programme Coordinator
Duration of contract: 3 years, renewable annually
Overall purpose of the Job: To provide support for the delivery of APSP’s targets by working with staff in the following departments program, communication, Research, and administration in accordance with the APSP Strategic Plan.
Job content and Key Tasks
* With other program team members, to develop proposal and compile regular internal and external (donor) reports
* To work with the programs coordinator and finance officer who maintains internal program monitoring systems to ensure due dates for internal and external reporting are met by relevant departments.
* To be involved in the organization of training and other events organized by APSP.
* With the communications officer and other team members, to develop and disseminate information within and beyond the APSP network in Africa.
* To undertake any other duties as assigned by the executive director or her appointee.
Person Specification
* Degree level of education in social sciences (A master of Arts degree is an added advantage)
* Working and written Knowledge of French
* At least 5 years work experience with an NGO
* Knowledge and understanding of social protection policies and programmes
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Experience in compiling, producing and disseminating information
* Familiarity with writing proposals and reports of major international donors with different needs and time frames.
* Fluent spoken and written English
Admin Officer
Department: Finance & Administration
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Responsible To: Finance & Administration Officer
Relations with Others: Support to program and administration staff in all administrative, procurement, inventory and IT issues
Job purpose: The Admin Officer is responsible for administrative, procurement, stores and inventory management functions and also provides ICT support to staff in close liaison with the ICT consultant
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Good working knowledge of computer packages including word processing and spreadsheets packages.
* IT technical support certificate and / or skills
* Good command of English and Kiswahili
* Familiarity with major donor procurement regulations and restrictions
* Good finance management background – internal controls, foreign exchange, banking and international commerce.
* Previous experience in an NGO setting is important
Experience :
* Minimum of 3 years experience in procurement and financial management.
* Experience in people management
Knowledge/Skills:
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to communicate fluently both written and oral in English and Kiswahili
* Good negotiation skills
* Team player
* Leadership skills
Education Criteria:
* A degree or Diploma in Business Administration and/or CPA foundation course.
Applicants must submit 1 detailed CV with the following
* Cover letter demonstrating why you qualify for this position
* Contact information for 3 referees
* Current and expected remuneration package.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you meet the requirements for the above position please send your application to jobs@africacsp.org
(indicate the job you are applying for in the subject box) to be received by 9th November 2010.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Programme Officer and Admin Officer Jobs in Kenya
