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.
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.