NGO Massive Recruitment in Kenya - AMREF (28 Positions)

AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa.

AMREF is seeking to fill the following positions for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID. 

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health. 

The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

Position: Finance Manager 

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/001/2012

The position report to the Chief of Party and the incumbent will be based in Nairobi.

Purpose of the Job: To provide financial management services for the project spearheading financial management, control and forward planning for finances in line with the set project and donor guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead person within the project team for all financial matters and will be expected to liaise with the project team and other members of the finance department concerning all project financial issues.
• Consistently review the project financial needs on a regular basis and make recommendations for changes to ensure best practice and provide regular capacity building of finance skills to all existing and newly recruited staff.
• Supervise the preparation of accurate and timely monthly floats ensure clear internal audit trails as well as the preparation/maintenance of accounts for external audits.
• Work with the entire team to develop and co-ordinate the annual work plan and budgeting process in compliance with donor regulations.
• Ensure that donor requirements, policies and procedures are met across the project as well as the timely preparation of cash top up requests to the project in collaboration with the relevant teams.
• Advise the project of any changes/developments in government policies, statutory and legal requirements in Kenya with regard to the finance function.
• Maintain an overview of AMREF policy, systems and procedures relevant to finance and ensure that developments are communicated and implemented appropriately through regular reviews.
• Ensure that the project effectively meets the financial planning, monitoring, and reporting needs of the donor.
• Advise project staff on donor contract requirements and provide training on financial management, record keeping, operational systems and policies.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of Masters Degree in Finance/Accounts or its equivalent. Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA finalist.
• Over ten (10) years of proven extensive, work experience in the field of finance.
• Financial experience in US Govt funded projects in an international non-governmental organization will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications. Experience in Sun Accounting System will be an added advantage.
• Posses well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Good negotiation, diplomacy, communication, planning and coaching skills will be a requirement for this role.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals. 

Position: Regional Team Leaders 

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/002/2012 

The positions report to the Deputy Chief of Party and the incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir.

Purpose of the Job:To provide technical and managerial leadership of project implementation at regional level and act as the key contact for the Project at the regional level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision of project activities.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical and financial reports as per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.
• Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders.
• Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices.
• Work with project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
• Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.
• Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including but not limited to donor, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and NGOs.
• Ensure project integration and growth by participating in Country Office and Program meetings.
• Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Represent AMREF in partners’ and collaborators’ consultative meetings.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or related discipline with at least five (5) years relevant work experience. 
• Must be ICT proficient. 
• Must be experienced in project management, capacity building, networking, operations research, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and people management. 
• Experience in HIV/AIDS and/or MNCH will be an added advantage. 
• In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals. 

Position: Country Health Co-ordinators 

8 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/003/2012

The positions reports to the Regional Team Leader and the incumbents will be based in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River respectively.

Purpose of the Job: To provide technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaison between the project and district/county health teams.
• Co-ordinate and participate in planning and implementation of project activities with regularly reviewed detailed work plan.
• Develop/adopt relevant materials to support field activities.
• Plan, implement and maintain records of field activities.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project activities and report on impact.
• Manage activity budgets including processing relevant financial transactions.
• Liaise with relevant partners, stakeholders and collaborators at activity level.
• Participate in operations research within the project.
• Participate in concept development and writing of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Participate in capacity building activities, field visits and meetings with relevant partners and stakeholders to strengthen networks and partnerships.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project; assist in preparation of annual work plans and progress reports as per donor requirements.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Public Health or its equivalent. 
• Must be ICT proficient. 
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience especially in a busy NGO in the field of health promotion. 
• Must be experienced in project management, capacity building, networking, operations research, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and people management. 
• Experience in HIV/AIDS and/or MNCH will be an added advantage 
• Should be a team player, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officers 

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/004/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir

Purpose of the Job: To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in strengthening M&E systems in the project, program and AMREF Kenya Country Office levels.
• Take lead in data capturing and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators.
• Provide technical input in the review of reports and participate in field assessments.
• Take lead in project surveys, organizing and facilitating quarterly, semi-annual and annual project review meetings with project staff and partners and giving feedback on M&E activities.
• Support project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices.
• Ensure project integration and growth by participating in meetings and conferences.
• Participate in operations research and documentation.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or its equivalent.
• Professional training in M&E and at least four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Experience in operations research will be an added advantage.
• Must have hands on experience in statistical analysis packages - STATA; SPSS, Epi info.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills.
• Must be a team player, good communicator and ability to work under minimum supervision.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

Position: Grant Officers

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/005/2012

The positions report to the Regional Team Leaders and the incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir

Purpose of the Job: Provide technical support for the effective management of the grant scheme of the project including the demand creation, development of grant management systems, review of grant proposals/grant applications, mentoring & monitoring, compliance and reporting on grants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the resources for grant component in the region, ensuring equitable distribution and CSOs’ compliance as per set guidelines.
• Receive and review proposals/grant applications to assess compliance with relevant guidelines and carry out technical reviews.
• Assist in reviewing and finalizing budgets with the partners, prepare contracts/agreements for the CSOs and follow up on compliance.
• Provide feedback to all applicants and handle correspondences and matters regarding grant application in consultation with the Finance Manager and team.
• Participate in pre-funding capacity assessment of potential grantees.
• Mentor partners and provide technical advice and capacity development to partners to plan, implement, monitor and report on grants awarded.
• Receive and review grants reports for all funded partners and recommend any measures that may be appropriate for the success of the project.
• Work with the Finance Manager and Project Implementation Teams to harmonize and foster consistency in communication with all partners on issues that relate to grant component within the region.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option) with at least CPA (K) or its equivalent. 
• Must be ICT proficient.
• At least three (3) years hands on experience in Grants Management in a busy NGO. 
• The candidate should have experience in managing CSOs grants, capacity building and mentoring of grass-root CSOs, pre-funding assessment of CSOs, contract design and compliance management, data analysis, budget and report review for CSOs. 
• The candidate should have high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. 
• Must be a good communicator and team player.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

Position: Community Strategy Specialist

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/006/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Wajir

Purpose of the Job: To provide technical support to ensure effective implementation of the Community Health Strategy in collaboration with the Ministry of Health

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the DHMT in conducting a rapid assessment of community units in the counties.
• Advise on the implementation of the Community Health Strategy and Community Systems Strengthening.
• Develop and implement work plans, monitor and evaluate performance.
• Disseminates project information by preparing and disseminating project reports on a regular basis
• Coordinate the functions of a Community Unit
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Community Health and Development. 
• Must be ICT proficient. 
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in a health promotion field. 
• Experience in community mobilization and implementation of Community Health Units at Level One. 
• Ability to build strong networks with key stakeholders are essential. 
• Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and good communicator.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

Position: Behaviour Change & Communication Specialist

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/007/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Turkana

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical support in the implementation of Behavour Change and Communication activities, identify and design appropriate strategies to address barriers to BCC change.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide technical support to the Community Health Workers (CHWs), Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) and District/County health teams to design BCC services in line with each county needs.
• Provide capacity building for various teams to enable them design and implement effective HIV/AIDS prevention activities.
• Work with partners to mainstream/address underlying issues including GIPA, gender, human and legal rights, stigma and discrimination, harmful traditional practices among others.
• Support the Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) and District/County Health Teams in translation of key IEC materials into the local languages.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Social Sciences its equivalent. 
• Must be ICT proficient. 
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in a health promotion field. 
• The candidate should have proven abilities in mainstreaming gender, human and legal rights.
• Experience in community mobilization, advocacy and collaboration with key stakeholders are essential. 
• Should be a team player, work under minimum supervision and a good communicator.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

Position: Water & Sanitation Officer

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/008/2012

The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Garissa.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical support to the WASH Team in the planning and implementation of WASH and environmental management activities within the Project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support planning, implementation and management of WASH activities in the entire project sites.
• Spearhead environmental impact assessments and audit assessments and monitor respective mitigation measures.
• Conduct operations research in WASH, document and share best practices and new lessons related to WASH.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure timely reporting as per project work plans.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in WASH Engineering or Environmental Health.
• Must be ICT proficient. 
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience especially in a busy NGO. 
• Basic training and registration as NEMA registered and approved will be an added advantage. 
• Should be a team player, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

Position: Assistant Project Accountant 

4 Positions

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/009/2012

The positions report to the Project Finance Manager and are based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir

Purpose of the Job: To provide management, financial and accounting support for the project in line with policies and procedures and donor grant agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of proposal and operational budgets.
• Assist in treasury management and cash flow planning.
• Support Managers in budget implementation and monitoring.
• Ensure accurate coding of payment vouchers and files for data processing and/or payment.
• Reconcile all control and balance sheet accounts under own management and clear all reconciling items periodically.
• Prepare relevant invoices to various clients for payments and maintain debtors’ accounts.
• Reconcile suppliers’ statements against ledger statements monthly and liaise with the respective suppliers in a bid to clear any reconciling items.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls through adherence to the accounting policies and procedures.
• Review field returns to ensure that they are in line with the budgets as well as policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a first Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) with at least CPA (K) or its equivalent. 

Must be ICT proficient, experience in SUN System will be an added advantage. 

At least three (3) years relevant work experience in busy NGO. 

The candidate should have high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. 

Be an excellent communicator and a team player.

This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/009/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.

The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.