ACTED
is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable
population worldwide and to accompany them in building a better future.
Department:
Administration
Position:
Receptionist
Contract
duration:
3 months
Duty
Station:
Nairobi
Starting
Date:
16/05/2013
ACTED Kenya is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the post of a short term Receptionist;
Reporting to the Administration/HR Officer, her/his specific duties will include:
ACTED Kenya is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the post of a short term Receptionist;
Reporting to the Administration/HR Officer, her/his specific duties will include:
- Welcoming,
greeting and directing visitors to their destinations.
- Receiving phone
calls, determining the nature of the calls and directing callers to the
appropriate departments
- Arranging
appointments and meetings when requested
- Filing, records
keeping and performing a variety of other office tasks
- Tidying and
maintaining the reception area
- Performing other
relevant duties.
Required
profile
- A diploma in
secretarial, front office operations , Business management or any relevant
field is desirable
- At least one
year of experience in a similar position - receptionist, customer service
- Should be
computer literate; IT proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and
other database applications
- Must have
knowledge of office record keeping practices and methods
- Must be very
pleasant with a warm and outgoing personality
- Good written and
spoken communications and interpersonal skills
- A high level of
organizational skills;
- Precise
attention to detail;
- Ability to multi
task
Department:
GIS
Position:
GIS Intern
Internship
duration:
3 Months
Duty
Station:
Nairobi
Starting
Date:
June 2013
ACTED Kenya is looking for an intern in the GIS Department.
Reporting to the GIS Officer, her/his specific duties will include:
ACTED Kenya is looking for an intern in the GIS Department.
Reporting to the GIS Officer, her/his specific duties will include:
- Identify map
information needs and GIS data sources;
- Conceptualize
and prepare maps and other cartographic products; ensure that the products
meet the requirements of concerned ACTED departments;
- Work closely
with the data Management Officer to ensure an accurate and dynamic linkage
between GIS Unit and ACTED databases;
- Aid in data
collection, entry, and analysis as needed, ;
- Prepare metadata
for all spatial information;
- Manage spatial
datasets, and verify and update collected data; maintain the strictest
confidentiality of sensitive data; ensure protocols for usage and
licensing of procured GIS datasets are carefully followed;
- Co-develop GIS
components in proposals and supervise implementation of approved projects;
and
- Perform any
other duties as assigned by your line manager.
Qualifications/Skills
Required
- Master degree in
GIS- experience in GIS work will be an added advantage
- Good knowledge
of general computer software, experience in database and programming
language will be an asset
- Experience with
industry standard mapping tools (especially ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS for
Server will be an asset)
- Ability to think
creatively in terms of tool and process development
- Ability to
travel to the field
- Good
organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and
adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities
Department: Finance
Position:
Base Cashier
Contract
duration:
Open Ended
Duty
Station:
Chemolingot
Starting
Date:
ASAP
ACTED Kenya is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the post of a cashier in Chemolingot-East Pokot.
Reporting to the Base Finance Officer, he/she will be responsible for:
ACTED Kenya is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the post of a cashier in Chemolingot-East Pokot.
Reporting to the Base Finance Officer, he/she will be responsible for:
- Advance/loan
follow up and procedure compliance at Base Level
- Excel Book
entries according to ACTED Standard entry grid
- Cross check of
allocation as per purchase order signed by Base Finance Officer
- Accounting codes
accuracy in cash/bank books and payment vouchers according to ACTED
Standard entry grid
- Cash flow level
at base level (safe)
- Cash transfer
confirmation at Base Level according to ACTED procedures.
- Daily Cash
Counts
- Preparation of
weekly cash counts for Base Finance Officer approval (cash checking
statement)
- Preparation of
monthly cash counts for Base Finance Officer and Coordination approval
(cash checking statement)
- Payment
execution at Base Level (according to ACTED payment procedures)
- Linking with
Logistics on suppliers relation (payment oriented)
- 1St check
of Base office vouchers (monthly basis)
- Organizing
photocopying of financial documentation and sending to relevant area
office.
- Assist in
HR/Administration work when requested.
- Perform other
relevant duties.
Qualifications/Skills
Required
- Diploma in
Business Management, finance option from a recognized Institution
- CPA section 3
holder
- Strong team
player of high integrity, pleasant personality, ability to work under
least supervision and meet strict deadlines.
- Computer
literate.
- Two years work
experience preferably in an NGO.
- Demonstrated
experience in overall responsibility and accountability for the financial
management of an organization;
- Good public
Relations with strong negotiation skills.
Application
Procedures
Qualified
candidates are invited to send their CV, cover letter, academic documents,
expected salary and telephone numbers of three professional referees to:
kenya.jobs@acted .org or drop them to
ACTED Kenya Office in Chemolingot and Maralal offices before 5.00PM on 28/05/2013.
Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
ACTED Kenya Office in Chemolingot and Maralal offices before 5.00PM on 28/05/2013.
Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
