Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) Board Jobs in Kenya

The Constituencies Development Fund Board is mandated by the Constituencies Development Fund Act, 2003 and Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Act 2007 to ensure timely and efficient disbursement of funds to constituencies.T

he Constituencies Development Fund Board seeks to recruit qualified, experienced, dynamic and highly motivated candidates to fill the following positions in our Projects and Audit departments.

Advert No CDFB/008/2009

Regional Auditor(2 Posts)

The Regional Auditor will be responsible to the Chief Internal Auditor for the following:-

Key Responsibilities

· Implementing the organizations internal audit plans
· Conducting exposure assessment and advising on the strategies to mitigate against the risks.
· Advising management on the extent of compliance with government laws and regulations with respect to the CDF Board operations.
· Conducting systems review to determine the effectiveness of Risk Management and adequacy of the internal control systems.
· Following-up reviews and assessing the implementation of management action plans to address internal control deficiencies
· Reporting and communicating audit findings to the management and the Board Audit Committee through the Chief Internal Auditor.
· Conducting investigations on irregularities reported.
· Timely preparation and submission of audit reports.

Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this position, the candidate must be in possession of:-

· Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent.
· Master of Business Administration (MBA) or its equivalent will be an added advantage
· Professional qualifications such as CPA (K), ACCA,or its equivalent
· Be a member of the ICPAK or its equivalent from a recognized accountancy professional body.
· Knowledge of computerized financial management systems.
· Have three (3) years working experience as an Auditor in the public service or a large private sector organization.
· High integrity, innovation and self discipline,
· Be a team player.

Advert No CDFB/007/2009

Fund Account Manager (8 posts)

The CDF Board wishes to invite suitably qualified candidates for the posts of Fund Account Managers from the following constituencies: - Kieni, South Imenti, Ijara, Kajiado North, Kipipiri, Turkana North, Bumula and Lamu West.
Candidates are hereby requested to indicate the specific constituencies of their origin.

Key Responsibilities

· Serve as an ex-officio member of the Constituency Development Fund Committee.
· Preparation and submission of books of accounts and other operational and financial reports on a monthly basis.
· Maintenance of minutes, records and information relating to CDF projects implemented in the constituency.
· Maintain a register of assets and liabilities of the Constituency Development Fund Committee (CDFC).
· Liaise with District Departmental Heads in the management of CDF projects.
· Offer technical advice to Project Management Committees on project management.
· Prepare and maintain a list of all constituencies projects for submission to the CDF Board in accordance with the Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Act, 2007.
· Prepare Community Action Plans, Annual work plans, Budgets and Strategic Plans through participatory approaches.
· Guide the Constituency Development Fund Committee and communities on project management.
· Network and collaborate with development partners operating in the constituencies to avoid duplications and overlaps.

Qualifications and Experience

For appointment to this position, the candidate must be in possession of:-
· Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics or business related field from a recognized University
· At least CPA II or equivalent.
· Have proficiency in computer applications.
· Have experience in accounting for at least three (3)years
· Be of high integrity and with no criminal record.
· Good in oral and written presentation both in English and Kiswahili.
· Post-graduate diploma in Project Management or skills in Community development will be an added advantage.
· Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Be below 45 years.

Terms and Conditions of Service

A competitive salary package will be offered to successful candidates on a three (3) year renewable contract subject to performance.Applications should be in writing, detailing academic and professional qualifications, current salary, working experience, age, telephone, email and postal contact and names & addresses of three referees.

Certified copies of relevant certificates and testimonials MUST be attached.If you believe you have the relevant qualifications, experience and abilities to fill the above positions, please submit your application and detailed CV so as to reach the undersigned by 5th March, 2010.Applications clearly indicating position reference, daytime telephone number, current salary, names and contact addresses of three (3) referees should be addressed to

The Chief Executive Officer
Constituencies Development Fund - Board
P. O. Box 46682 - 00100
Nairobi