A USAID contractor is recruiting the following positions to be
based in Mombasa, Kenya, for an ongoing project focused on civic education,
citizen engagement and community strengthening.
Procurement Specialist:
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for all procurement
functions, including procurement for goods and services for both operational
and programmatic requirements.
Requires at least three years of relevant experience in
procurement, including experience working with USAID or other donor-funded
programs in Kenya, preferably including Mombasa as a solid understanding of
local market conditions is essential.
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required, additional
coursework focused on procurement and logistics preferred.
All candidates must possess strong skills in basic computer
applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Procurement Assistant:
Procurement Assistant:
Requires at least one year relevant experience in
administration, procurement and/or logistics for USAID or other donor-funded
programs in Kenya, preferably in Mombasa or elsewhere along Kenya’s
Coast.
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent level of
education and experience, is required.
All candidates must possess strong skills in basic computer
applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Grants Manager:
Grants Manager:
The Grants Manager is responsible for assessing recipient
organizations’ grant worthiness, financial, administrative and management
capacities, as well as developing and administering budgets and financial
tracking for grants awarded to local partners.
Candidates must possess at least three years demonstrated
experience in the management and administration of grants or contracts funded
by USAID or other donors, in a role such as activity management, financial
management, procurement or sub-contracting.
Familiarity with USAID contract and grants management policies and
procedures is desirable, but experience with other donor funded projects will
be accepted.
Candidates must demonstrate superior management, budgeting and
administrative skills required for sound management of cash and in-kind
grants.
Position also requires strong writing and organizational skills,
proven knowledge of local and international NGOs, community based
organizations, key governmental and other stakeholders present in the
area.
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent level of
education and experience, is required.
All candidates must possess strong skills in basic computer
applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
To Apply:
To Apply:
Qualified applicants must include a cover letter highlighting
relevant experience, a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages,
including all language abilities and a list of 3 references with contact
information.
Applications must be willing to work and travel throughout
Kenya.
Applications should be sent via email to:
hr2012@kenyati.com no later than Friday, June 22, 2012.
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Only Finalists will be contacted.
