ACTION AID GRANTS ACCOUNTANTS JOBS IN KENYA

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more
than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact. We tackle
poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally,
nationally and globally. In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and
exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and
formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice. We are present in at least 16
counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right
holders.


GRANTS ACCOUNTANTS
We therefore seek to recruit dynamic and innovative persons to fill the following vacancies at the
respective locations:
• Grants Accountants - Centre based in Nairobi
• Grants Accountant - North East Region based in Isiolo
• Grants Accountant - Coast Region based in Mombasa

You must be willing to reside in the designated station.
For more job description on grants accountants – centre, please follow the link below:
http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/grants_accountants-_center_job_description_0.doc
For more job description on grants accountant – region, please follow the link below:
http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/grants_accountants-region_job_description.doc
Application forms can be found by following the link below

ACTION AID PROJECT OFFICERS JOBS IN KENYA

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more
than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact. We tackle
poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally,
nationally and globally. In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and
exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and
formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice. We are present in at least 16
counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right
holders.


PROJECT OFFICERS 
We therefore seek to recruit dynamic and innovative persons to fill the following vacancies at the
respective region and Local Rights Programme (LRP).
• Project Officer- AUSAID - based in Makima LRP in Embu County
• Project Officer - AUSAID - based in Isiolo at the Protracted Relief Resilience Operations
programme
• Project Officer- AUSAID - based in Mwingi at the Protracted Relief Resilience Operations
programme
• Project Officer - NIZA - West Region office based in Kisumu
You must be willing to reside in the designated station.
For more job description on AUSAID, please follow the link below:
http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/project_officer_ausaid-_job_description_0.doc
For more job description on NIZA, please follow the link below:
http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/project_officer_niza-_job_description_0.doc
Application forms can be obtained by following the link below:
http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/application_form_-project_officer_1.docx
The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and
dynamic staff working alongside women and people living in poverty and exclusion. Only electronically
completed application forms will be accepted and should be mailed to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org.
Kindly specify the position applied for on the application form. The closing date for receipt of application
forms is September 30, 2011.
Kindly do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the information in the application form will be used
for initial selection. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

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ACTION AID COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITATORS JOBS IN KENYA

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more
than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact. We tackle
poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally,
nationally and globally. In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and
exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and
formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice. We are present in at least 16
counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right
holders.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITATORS
We therefore seek to recruit dynamic and innovative persons to fill the following vacancies at the
respective Local Rights Programmes (LRP).
• Community Development Facilitator- Usigu LRP
• Community Development Facilitator- Kongelai LRP
• Community Development Facilitator- Tangulbei LRP
• Community Development Facilitator- Makima LRP
• Community Development Facilitator- Wenje LRP
• Community Development Facilitator- Marafa LRP
For more details on the job description, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/community_development_facilitator-_job_description.doc
You must be willing to reside in the designated station.
Application forms can be found by following the link below:
http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/application_form_-
_community_development_facilitator_0.docx
The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and
dynamic staff working alongside women and people living in poverty and exclusion. Only electronically
completed application forms will be accepted and should be mailed to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org.
Kindly specify the position applied for on the application form. The closing date for receipt of application
forms is September 30, 2011.

Kindly do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the information in the application form will be used
for initial selection. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

ISS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT JOB IN NAIROBI - EAST AFRICA JOBS

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research
organization with a focus on human security in Africa. Its mission is to conceptualize, inform and
enhance the human security debate on the continent.
The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Dakar, Nairobi and Pretoria

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT 
Nairobi Office
The ISS Nairobi seeks to appoint a Financial Accountant with multitasking skills, who works well under
pressure and with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will need:-
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the field of accounting
• An appropriate Degree in Accounting, CPA/ ACCA is preferable
• Proven competence in MS Office and database experience
• Experience working under pressure in a multi cultural and currency environment
• Experience in ACCPAC and related accounting software

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility of the accounting function and perform
administrative duties to ensure efficient record keeping, as well as the following: –
• Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets and control expenditure within
approved parameters;
• Apply and ensure the application of financial policy and financial and internal control procedures
• Assist with the implementation of statutory legislation and regulations and ensure compliance
• Monitor the maintenance of information, processing and distribution of information according to
financial procedure
• Closing and balancing of financial records at period end according to organization procedure *
Manage the cash flow process
• Maintain efficient and effective translations processes
• Provide support to programme managers
• Prepare financial statements and donor financial reports
• Coordination of the external audit
• Prepare management reports for Head Office
• Supervision of support staff
Closing date: September 29, 2011
Assumption of duties: Flexible November 2011
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply with a detailed CV including three references and certified copies of their qualifications to Human
Resources on email at nairobijobs@issafrica.org
The ISS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving employment equity in the
workplace.

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ISS SENIOR RESEARCHER JOB IN NAIROBI - EAST AFRICA JOBS

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research
organization with a focus on human security in Africa.
Its mission is to conceptualize, inform and enhance the security debate on the continent.

The ACPP Nairobi Office aims to undertakes conflict analysis and early warning in Africa with the
primary aim of providing timely and in depth analysis as well as developing policy options in support of
African and international conflict prevention, management and resolution activities.

SENIOR RESEARCHER, ACPP NAIROBI (EASTERN AFRICA) 
The senior researcher will be responsible for all aspects of primary and secondary research, publish and
disseminate output and support ISS partners according to the ISS requirements, reporting, and fulfillment
of project deliverables, through publications, briefings presentations and media interaction, etc.
The successful candidate will also assist in guiding and coaching junior researchers and interns, ad hoc
assistance to the Programme Head and Office Director in developing project proposals, continuously
identify new information or maintain existing information providers to create an information network.

Requirements:
• Discipline such as international relations, political science, conflict analysis and resolution, peace
studies, diplomacy, strategic and security studies, and or related qualification
• A minimum of five years relevant applied research experience in the field of peace, conflict and
security particularly at the national, sub-regional or regional levels and international organizations
• Competency in English, French and /or other African Union Languages will be an added
advantage.
• A keen understanding of Africa political dynamics and issues related to human security
particularly in the East African region
• Excellent record of publications and proven written work
• Excellent analytical research, editing and writing skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic team environment, and
The successful candidate will be required to undertake considerable travel.

The position will be based at the ISS Nairobi Office and the length of the contract will be for two years
renewable subject to availability of funding and performance.
Salary: Salary commensurate with ISS internal salary structure.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Closing date: September 29, 2011
Assumption of duties: Flexible but preferably in early October 2011
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email their application including:
• a cover letter
• a detailed CV
• copies of three published articles; and a list of up to 3 contactable referees to
nairobijobs@issafrica.org.
Indicate the position applied for in the subject headline.
For further details and additional opportunities see www.issafrica.org

KENYAN JOBS

KENYA MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION PROGRAMME OFFICER JOB IN NAIROBI,KENYA

The Kenya Medical Women’s Association is a non-governmental organization that seeks to uplift the health
status of women, adolescents and children in Kenya.
This is by enhancing the capacity and potential of medical women to respond through determined action
involving advocacy, information and service provision.
PROGRAMME OFFICER 
Location: Nairobi

Main Job Purpose:
Responsible for planning, structuring, leading and executing KMWA projects and activities
This includes mobilizing resources and managing the programme team consisting of project management
staff.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage the programme’s budget on behalf of the KMWA council, monitoring the expenditures and
costs against delivered and realized benefits as the programme progresses.
• Plan the programme and monitor its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action
as appropriate.
• Management and analysis of issues
• Build, manage and motivate the programme team.
• Ensure the delivery of new products or services from the projects is to the appropriate levels of quality,
on time and within budget, in accordance with the programme plan.
• Be responsible for the quality assurance and overall integrity of the programme.
• Manage third party contributions to the programme as appropriate.
• Communicate with all stakeholders in a timely and reasonable manner.
• Manage both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects.
• Manage the risks to the programme’s successful outcome.

• Report progress of the programme at regular intervals to the KMWA council and the development
partners.

Skills/ Attributes Required
• A minimum of 3 years experience in Project/ Programme Management using leading methodologies
and processes
• Experience of managing multiple parties and achieving desirable goals
• The ability to manage people
• Understand budgetary control and resource allocation procedures.
• Ability to create a sense of community amongst the disparate members of the programme teams

Job Requirements
• Holder of a Master’s degree.
• At least 3 years working experience with programs.
• Good understanding of donor reporting, budgeting, program planning and reporting.
• Good advocacy, writing, organizational, fundraising and interpersonal skills
• Experience in working with health issues especially in a professional body/ organization
• Self starter with good initiative
• Experience with handling multiple relationships with donors and other stakeholders
Deadline: - 30th September, 2011

How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, email or dispatch
together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names
and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/ cell phone numbers to:-

The Chairperson
Kenya Medical Women’s Association
P.O. Box 49877 – 00100,
Nairobi
Kenya
E-mail: kenyamewa@gmail.com or info@kmwa.or.ke



Website: www.kmwa.or.ke
The Kenya Medical Women’s Association will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set
requirements.
Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION DATA MANAGER JOB IN KISUMU KENYA

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
DATA MANAGER 
Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a national NGO with its head-quarter in Kisumu and
mostly funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill the position of Data Manager to be based in
Kisumu, Nyanza Province.
Key Responsibility: Overall management of all data and information generated by IRDO’s programs and
research studies. Prepare large databases, supervise entry of data and collation, analyze data and write
reports.

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Statistics or Mathematics. Masters degree in Biostatistics or Epidemiology is an
added advantage.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in large database implementation, data collection and collation,
archiving, analysis and reporting involving large research studies and programs.
• Demonstrated competency in quantitative data analysis software a must, specifically SPSS, SAS, or
STATA. Proficiency in Ms. Access and Ms. Excel compulsory.
• Excellent understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS research and interventions.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, letters from and telephone
numbers of four professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than
30th September 2011.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Those who had previously applied need not to apply again.

The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171-40141,
Kisumu.

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN JOB IN UNILEVER KENYA

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Reference: SC00
Level of experience: Diploma
Area of interest: Supply Chain
Location: Nairobi
Company: Unilever K Ltd
Country: Kenya
Salary: N/A
JOB DESCRIPTION
The main goal of the job:
Provide periodic and emergency electrical maintenance of equipment, machinery and factory buildings.
Specific objectives:
• Ensure the efficiency of electrical repairs.
• Rapid response to emergency electrical failures.
Tasks and responsibilities:
• Daily inspections in the factory to ensure the safety and integrity of electrical installations
• Carry out electrical maintenance by periodic maintenance requests issued from maintenance
planning
• Carry out emergency maintenance on breakdowns as required
• Check and ensure only quality electrical components are used in repairs
• Observe and adhere to electrical safety codes and statutory requirements
• Coordinate with other maintenance personnel to deliver efficient and timely equipment
maintenance
• Suggest and participate in improvement programmers for the department

KENYAN SAFARICOM NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR JOB

 NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

REF:TIT-NA-SEPTEMBER-2011

Reporting to the Principal Network Administrator the holder of the position will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support to the business in the field of local and wide are network administration and design.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to support calls on telephone, data and call centre issues;

Monitor, administer and maintain voice network security and countermeasures for availability and safety;

Review with users and various stakeholders voice network traffic, performance and quality of service provided by network;

Install, configure and upgrade the internal network and data centre infrastructure for effective use;

Advice on the voice communication requirements of installed and planned voice network (Nortel) information systems;

Carry out surveys to establish voice network  (PABX) connection requirements;

Maintain systems standards and procedures on the network;

Provide input and expertise in project that require IT network infrastructure;

Use network management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve voice network  problems within service Level agreement with different stakeholders;

ILRI executive assistant to director general Vacancy Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy Number: EA/DG/09/11

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year contract renewable

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia (principal site), with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI seeks to recruit an Executive Assistant to the Director General. The purpose of this job is to provide professional support and assistance to the Director General by coordinating the day to day management of the Office of the Director General (DG) and proactively support the DG in management of his work plan and time.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the DG’s annual work plan: assist with monitoring and updating;
• Manage the DG’s diary: allocate times for meetings and specific tasks.
• Handle the DG’s email inbox and other correspondence: draft and prepare responses, provide feedback and forward requests to relevant people;
• Oversee the DG’s travel schedule: plan and coordinate logistics for local, regional and international visits and meetings;
• Organize internal meetings, take minutes and track progress on action points;
• Assist the DG in meeting preparation: review agendas and minutes, highlight areas for attention and search for background information;
• Support the DG in following up on priority issues and actions;
• Maintain up-to-date database of the Director General’s contacts (institutional and personal);
• Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure proper and efficient information flows to and from appropriate parties;

ILRI research technician Vacancy – agriculture economist in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy Number: RT/AE/PGI/09/11
Department: Poverty Gender and Impact
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year term with possibility of renewal

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

The position: ILRI requires a research technician specialised in economic analysis to work as a member of the Poverty Gender and Impact Team. The Poverty, Gender and Impact team is an institute wide program of ILRI specialising in poverty analysis, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment and gender analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects to evaluate the impacts of livestock interventions on poverty, gender and equity;

• Contribute to the design of evaluation frameworks,  survey instruments and sampling strategies;

• Use empirical micro-econometric and other methods to analyse the impacts of interventions,  integrating both household and intra household analysis;

• Implement, supervise and monitor field data collection and data management;

KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK HEAD OF FACILITIES

HEAD OF FACILITIES 
Job Ref. LOG 02/2011
The Position:
Reporting to the Director Logistics, the Head of Facilities is responsible for the management and
maintenance of all KCB Group facilities and properties; including head office and branch infrastructure as
well as managing new construction project contracts.
In addition the role holder will co-ordinate functions of Transport, Mailing, Tea and Water services
provision across the business.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement an organization wide facilities and properties management strategy.
• Develop facilities and properties maintenance and monitoring plans for managing the high quality
standards and appearance of Banks facilities and properties.
• Manage and supervise construction projects.
• Co-ordinate /Manage contracting of services.
• Maintains and enforces all applicable OSHA and relevant regulatory requirements.

vsf germany accountant job in Nairobi Kenya

ACCOUNTANT 
Background
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and
development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of
importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of
communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food
security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities. We are looking for a motivated and
committed person to fill the above position. This is a Regional Office position based in Nairobi with
occasional field visits.
Key Responsibilities
• The incumbent will provide financial support to the Projects in the region.
• Review vouchers and invoices in order to verify that the commitments are properly incurred; items
claimed are in accordance with an agreements, actually delivered or performed before
processing payments.
• Receive and review expenditure reports from field offices for accuracy and completeness. Ensure
that advances to field offices are liquidated and reconciled on time
• Supervise the management and handling of petty cash accounts, including field petty cash
management.
• Posting of transactions (LPOs, invoices, receipts, payments) into the computerized accounting system
(Navision)
• Monthly reconciliation of ledger accounts, creditor statements and bank accounts
• Inventory management in collaboration with logistics department.
• Monitor multi donor budgets.
• Facilitate & participate in audit processes.
• Any other job related duty as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills required
• University Degree in Finance or Business studies and CPA K