GVEP International Jobs in Kenya: Finance Officer and SME Business Mentors Jobs

Finance Officer
Ref. No. GVEP-FO

To support the Regional Finance and Procurement Manager for East Africa. The Finance Officer will be expected to maintain the accounts for all regional programmes and assist in implementing the financial procedures.

In particular the officer will:
  • Maintain the accounting system and ensure sound internal control processes are followed.
  • Support the Regional Finance Manager in reviewing and implementing the accounting and financial systems.
  • Assist in the production of financial management reports and donor reports.
Qualifications


  • Strong experience and background in financial administration and financial systems.
  • A degree in relevant field with relevant field experience
  • Knowledge of SAGE accounting system would be an advantage
  • Must be a team player
SME Business Mentors
Ref. No.
 GVEP-Mentors

Job Description:
 To work closely with enterprises in the energy sector to assist them in improving their business opportunities and growth. The entrepreneurs require mentoring in areas such as: business planning/forecasting, operations, access to markets for energy products and services, establishing internal systems and controls and financing opportunities.

Qualifications:
  • Certificate, diploma, degree, etc. in finance, economics, commerce, entrepreneurship, marketing or related business studies.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related fields, e.g. creation of market linkages, financial analysis and modeling, business management, forecasting, investment appraisal / analysis, SME finance or business development services among others.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize numerous tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to create time, share and impart business skills with struggling SMEs.
  • Applicants must be willing to provide services in rural areas.
  • Ability to guide an enterprise to achieve the desired success.
NB: applicants for mentors must indicate the rural regions and towns in which they can provide the services

Qualified and interested candidates should send in their application letter together with Curriculum Vitae to: Acting Regional Manager, GVEP International, East Africa Regional Office, Kiganjo House, 1st Floor, Rose Avenue, Off Lenana Road, Nairobi.

E-mail address:
 recruitment @ gvepinternational.org to reach on or before 30th April close of business 17.00 hours.

Candidates must write the relevant reference numbers as per the positions above on the subject line of the email. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.