Dispenser for Safe Water Programme
Vacancy Positions: Associate Coordinators, Accounts Assistants,
Community Service Assistants
Dispensers
for Safe Water (DSW ) is a growing entrepreneurial program within IPA working
to reduce the 1.6 million childhood deaths each year from diarrhoea, a leading
cause of child mortality in Kenya and globally.
Chlorine
Dispensers have been recognised by a wide network of supporters, including the
Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Education, Ministry of
Local Government, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board and major
international foundations and implementers.
Kenya is
DSW’s flagship programme that has transitioned from a proof-of-concept stage to
large-scale implementation with a team of about 100 field staff in Kenya,
serving around 600,000 people with access to safe water.
For these
positions, we are seeking people who are motivated by the opportunity to offer
their services to a programme with proven impact, potential to improve the
health of millions and save thousands of lives.
All
eligible candidates from the private, public and non-profit sectors who are
interested in making a long-term commitment to a truly influential programme
are encouraged to apply.
More
information on Chlorine Dispensers can be found at:
http://poverty-action.org/safewater
Associate Coordinator
2 Positions
(Western / Nyanza Regions in Kenya)
The Role:-
Reporting
to the Area coordinator, the Associate coordinator position is a key leadership
role based in the field.
An
Associate coordinator will be part of the program leadership team playing an
important role in leading program management at the field level, in delivering
the chlorine dispenser safe water intervention to the target communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deputize the Area Coordinator in managing the dispenser program.
- Take delegated responsibilities in logistical and field operation planning, supervision and reporting
- Lead a team of Field Associates to deliver high quality community sensitization and education meetings
- Lead a team of Field Associates to deliver high quality community leaders meetings and local Govt sensitization meetings
- Lead the field teams in the execution of dispenser related activities e.g. Water Point Nominations, water point verification Water point dispenser installations, Chlorine service/ dispenser maintenance and field surveys administration
- Supervise, mentor, and coach , community service assistants in the execution of their duties
- Develop weekly work plans and reports for field activities
- Support field teams on Field data administration for various activities through smart phone technology
- Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Area Coordinator.
Required Competencies and Attributes
- High level of integrity and stewardship
- Good conceptual skills with an analytical mind and problem solving skills
- Good People Management & leadership skills. Associate Coordinator, is a key position in the field management teams that has enormous responsibility in supporting the coordinator role in nurturing and developing a high performing team.
- Team work. Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
- Passion to work in a rural community setting
- Flexible mindset and willingness to take challenging assignments not within the scope of this position
- Self driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
- Excellent computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
- Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
- Attitude. A ‘’Can do attitude’’ to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment
Qualifications
- Minimum Diploma in Management, community work, project management or equivalent.
- Good language skills in English and Kiswahili both spoken and written
- 2-3 yrs experience in management and or working with communities or social enterprises / NGOs.
- At least one year in middle management position.
Position: Accounts
Assistant
2 Positions
Work Stations:- Vihiga/Siaya
Reporting to: Accountant, Area
Coordinator
The Role:-
An Accounts
Assistant does the Accounting /Admn tasks at a DSW field office and reports to
the Area Coordinator with a dotted line reporting relationship with the
Accountant based at Kisumu.
Responsibilities
- Accounting
- Under the general guidance of the Accountant, assist in the following tasks:
- Handle cash, cheque and airtime disbursements
- Receive and check imprest requests and returns, ensuring that proper documentation is filed for each transaction, relevant approvals have been obtained, etc.
- Conduct cash counts on regular basis, including after withdrawals
- Prepare cheques to be signed by appropriate managers
- Maintain and file financial records and post accounts data into Quickbooks
- Update accounting records as and when transactions take place, and assist Accountant to ensure that proper documentation is filed for each transaction
- Maintain fixed assets register and ensure that assets inventory records are updated regularly
- Liaise with Accountant in preparation and review of staff imprest accounts on a regular basis
- Assist Accountant /Coordinator in overall: Budgeting, Reporting, Payroll, Procurement
- Management of Office Store / Inventory/Office management
- Distribute supplies from store as needed
- Maintain accurate records of all office supplies purchased and distributed
- Conduct periodic stock counts
- Compile a list of stock-in-hand at the store, so as to facilitate new orders
- Submit requests, in a timely manner, to relevant managers when re-stocking is needed
- Filing of important documents at the field office
- Support Coordinator in managing annual leave schedules, applications ,and filing
- Support Coordinator in managing staff allocation and submission to the Accountant
- Other tasks as assigned/delegated by supervisors
Required Competencies and Attributes
- High level of integrity and stewardship
- Team work. Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
- Passion to work in a rural community setting
- Flexible mindset and willingness to relocate on a short notice to other field based assignments in other regions.
- Self driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills. Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
- Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
- Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
- Attitude. Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment
Qualifications
- Minimum CPA PART 1 KATC Final, Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
- Good language skills in English and Kiswahili both spoken and written
- 1-2 yrs experience working in a busy computerized accounting office
- Motor cycle riding skills or willingness to learn and ride a motorcycle.
Salary
attached to this position is within the range of Kes 18000-23000 per month
gross
Position: Community
Service Assistant
Location of work: Ugunja
The Role:- The community Service Assistant is
a Field based position with an important responsibility of offering an
excellent service in chlorine dispenser maintenance and chlorine solution
delivery to chlorine dispensers located at various water points at
Ugunja/Ugenya districts.
The
position requires use of a motorcycle for field work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation of chlorine dispensers and hardware maintenance
- Chlorine dispensers maintenance through regular spot checks to ensure proper functioning
- Chlorine Solution (in jericans) delivery to various chlorine dispensers located at water points by use of motorcycles.
- Ensure safe handling and accountability for chlorine solution stocks between the store/office and the destination - promoter at the dispenser site.
- Record Keeping. Complete relevant forms and records that are important in the performance of this job.
- Create and maintain productive working relationships with community members and community leaders
Required Skills
- Motorcycle riding experience with a valid driving license from a recognized driving school.
- Ability and knowledge of tips to balance heavy loads on the motorcycle
- A good understanding of motorcycle service and maintenance
- Relevant knowledge of masonry work
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Critical thinking and judgment ; be able to make good decisions in field and office situations
- Interpersonal and public relations; Ability to interact well with different personalities
Qualifications
- The candidates are required to have a minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- The applicants must have at least one year of relevant experience in masonry work.
- The applicants should be able to communicate in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo
- Must be from/around Ugenya/Ugunja districts
Starting
salary attached to this position is Kes 10,000/Month Gross
For this
position Applications can also be hand delivered to Ugunja Office (Between
Savana Hotel and Ambira Hospital).
Employment
Terms for all Positions: - Successful candidates will start on a 6 months
contract renewable based on good performance.
To apply:
Please send
a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and
email address.
Your CV
should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic
achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
Applications
can be submitted to any of our branch offices,
or by email
to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org
or by post
office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya.
If you
submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “Associate
Coordinators or Accounts Assistants or Community Service Assistants” REF NO.
DSW-2013-09-02:
The
deadline for application is on 10th October 2013.
Disclaimer: The above statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.
The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible
duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and
change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note
that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants
are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to
releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct
questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.