Volunteer and NGO Jobs in Kenya - VSO Jitolee


vso Jitolee is a member of the VSO federation based in Nairobi with an East African regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from Kenya and Uganda to serve as volunteers in VSO programmes in over 40 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific .In addition we contribute to Kenya’s national development working with local partners ¡n the areas of disability, secure livelihoods and health.

vso Jitolee is recruiting for the following positions:

Logistics and Administration Officer
  • In this role, you will be responsible for providing staff and volunteers efficient access to cost effective supplies, services and equipment in compliance with VSO Jitolee’s systems and procedures. 
  • Working with the IT Systems Administrator, you will ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure and operational as required and that management information is easily accessible and satisfies staff needs. 
  • This role will also be responsible for ensuring that facilities management, logistics and general office administration systems and procedures are efficient and effective.
  • You are a Bachelor’s degree holder in a related field and have professional qualification ¡n purchasing and supplies management. 
  • You have at least three years relevant experience with evidence of ability to implement set up systems of procurement and supplies of goods and services and management to achieve cost effectiveness. 
  • You are proficient the use of Microsoft applications. 
  • You have excellent communication, problems solving and organizational skills. 
  • You are open to learning to improve your own performance and are a person of high integrity.
Applications

If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application- composed of a CV and a statement (of not more than two pages) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ¡deal candidate for the job. 

Please include telephone and email contact and details of three referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

Please quote the job reference number VSOJ-LAO/0513

Information Technology Systems Administrator

As the Information Technology Systems Administrator, your role will involve providing proper maintenance and update of IT software and equipment and liaising with VSO IT staff internationally to provide optimum solutions and support. 

In addition to supporting staff in developing databases for various purposes including donor reporting, you will provide IT training, advice and support to staff and volunteers as appropriate to optimize the use of information systems at VSO Jitolee. 

You will also maintain office security at a high level ensuring that the security systems are routinely maintained and serviced.

A competent Information Technology Systems Administrator, you will have at least three years experience with adequate knowledge in developing and managing databases and global communication systems as well as an awareness of new technology that may improve delivery of services. 

You will have knowledge and experience ¡n using Windows server 2003 and 2008 and demonstrated skills in developing and managing systems, software applications and information systems administration. 

Excellent ability in the use of Microsoft Office applications, capacity to manage knowledge and resources, team working and ability to influence others will also be key to this role.

Applications

If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application- composed of a CV and a statement (of not more than two pages) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ¡deal candidate for the job. 

Please include telephone and email contact and details of three referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

Please quote the job reference number VSOJ-ITA/0513

Assistant Accountant

The successful candidate will assist the Accountants at VSO Jitolee in performing day to day financial accounting tasks including, processing payments, filing and document retrieval, providing data for report preparation and data input.

You will have a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, CPA 11 or equivalent professional level. You will have a minimum of three years experience ¡n a busy accounts department. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and SUN accounts.

Applications

If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application- composed of a CV and a statement (of not more than two pages) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ideal candidate for the job. 

Please include telephone and email contact and details of three referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

Please quote the job reference number VSOJ-AA/0513

Applications for the above positions should be sent to:

The Human Resources Manager, recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org

Application deadline: Friday, 17th May 2013 Interviews: 27th to 31st May 2013

Expected Start date: ASAP

Due to anticipated interest in these posts, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

vso, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.