General:
Winrock
International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United
States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural
resources, and protect the environment.
By linking
local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is
increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management
to benefit the poor and disadvantaged around the world.
Currently,
Winrock has over 150 projects underway in more than 65 countries around the
world and the United States.
Position
Title: Senior Accountant
Department:
Regional Operations
Reports
To: Regional Operations Manager
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Code
Reference: WI001
Effective
with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be
recruiting applicants for the position of Senior Accountant to support its
project located in Kenya and throughout Eastern Africa.
The position
will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Major
Responsibilities:
·
Review financial information submitted from field offices in the
East Africa region checking for completeness, accuracy, and the sufficiency of
supporting documentation.
·
Enter field office financial data into Winrock’s general ledger
system (Solomon Dynamics). Assist with project mobilization and training
efforts as needed.
·
Ensure field office financial information conforms to Winrock
policies and procedures and donor regulations.
·
Ensure field offices are actively tracking outstanding advances,
inventory, and other required schedules.
·
Assist HQ and Regional Operations staff with field compliance
reviews.
·
Provide in-house back-up to field offices in the event of extended absences of
accounting staff or during unusual periods of high volume of workloads.
Education
and Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration
(Finance or Accounting option): Qualified holder of CPA (K) with at least
three years post qualification experience;
·
A minimum of four years’ experience working on donor-funded
projects preferably proven experience in financial reporting on USAID, DOL,
DFID, World Bank grants
·
Skills:
·
Take charge, hands-on, independent performer, proficient with
spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software.
·
The successful candidate must possess strong workflow management
skills; flexibility; good interpersonal skills with ability to work
cooperative, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of
people; ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely;
presentation/training skills; strong organizational skills for managing and
coordinating a variety of consistently competing priorities; attention to
detail; team player.
·
Working knowledge of USAID regulations and some experience with
other USG funding agencies (DOL, USDA).
Willingness
to travel outside of Kenya.
Position
Title: Regional Grants & Contracts Manager
Department:
Regional Operations
Reports To:
Director, Contracts & Procurement or Designate (direct) / Regional
Operations Manager (dotted)
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Code
Reference: WI003
Effective
with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be
recruiting applicants for the position of Regional Grants & Contracts
Manager to support its project located throughout Eastern Africa.
The position
will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Major
Responsibilities:
·
Inform and guide staff regarding subaward management and
compliance strategies through training, coaching, technical assistance, and
presentations.
·
Develop subawards using Winrock standard templates in compliance
with Winrock’s institutional grants manual for subgrant programs.
·
Provide guidance and identify training needs to ensure subawards
are properly implemented.
·
Design, develop, and deliver compliance training sessions,
courses, and presentation for field based audience.
·
Coordinates the development of all project-specific grants
manuals in the East Africa Region.
·
Works with operations and project team to create a subgrant
process that fits project needs and Winrock policies.
·
Coordinates with contracts, operations, and project staff to
develop, analyze, amend, review and negotiate subawards.
·
Regularly visit field offices to review subgrant programs,
assess compliance and report finding back to the Director of Contracts. Provide
technical assistance and start-up support to projects and field-based subgrant
programs as requested.
·
Work with all support units within Winrock to ensure proper
setup of accounts, systems and tools to monitor subaward compliance with
agreement terms and conditions.
·
Remains current on changes within the industry through resource
sites, publications, and continuing education.
Qualifications:
·
Two-year university degree with 10 – 12 years relevant
experience;
·
or BS/BA in Business Administration, International Finance,
International Affairs,
·
or related field, with 8 – 10 years relevant experience in a
business setting or work in a regulatory environment;
·
or MS/MA/MBA with 6 – 8 years relevant experience;
·
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
·
Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred.
Skills:
·
Strong workflow management skills; flexibility; good
interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperative, tactfully, and
diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people; ability to write
clearly, accurately and concisely; presentation/training skills; strong organizational
skills for managing and coordinating a variety of consistently competing
priorities; attention to detail; team player.
·
Knowledge of USAID regulations and some experience with other
USG funding agencies (DOL, USDA).
Willingness
to travel outside of Kenya.
Position
Title: Junior Accountant
Department:
Regional Operations
Reports To:
Regional Operations Manager
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Code
Reference: WI002
Effective
with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be
recruiting applicants for the position of Junior Accountant to support its
project located in Kenya and throughout Eastern Africa.
The position
will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Major
Responsibilities:
·
Review financial information submitted from field offices in the
East Africa region checking for completeness, accuracy, and the sufficiency of
supporting documentation.
·
Follow-up with field offices for missing documentation,
clarification of transactions, and any coding discrepancies.
·
Provide back-up support in absence of senior accountant.
·
Prepare monthly allocation of regional office expenses to
individual projects.
·
Ensure regional office bills are paid in a timely manner.
Education
and Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration
(Finance or Accounting option);
·
CPA Level
two with a minimum of three years’ experience working with an INGO and good
knowledge of financial reporting systems in donor funded work will be an added
advantage.
·
Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred
Skills:
Proficient
with spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software.
The
successful candidate must possess strong workflow management skills;
flexibility; good interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperative,
tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people;
ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely; attention to detail; team
player.
Limited
travel outside of Kenya.
Position
Title: Deputy Project Director / Investments Manager
Location:
Kakamega, Kenya
Reports To:
Project Director
Position
Summary:
The Deputy
Project Director will act as the Project Director (PD) and serves as the
principal point of contact in Kenya for the project procedural and substantive
matters in the absence of the PD.
S/he
provides oversight of program planning, monitoring and evaluation, and quality;
program staff recruitment, deployment and development; and of the building and
maintenance of relations with government officials, USAID personnel, and civil
society leaders to ensure YYC-W program goals are met.
Essential
Responsibilities:
·
Assumes responsibility for representing the program to the
donor, all partners and all other actors in the absence of the PD
·
Mentors staff and finds ways to enhance staff development
·
Maintains close and regular contact with senior program staff
and partner organizations to ensure program activities are being implemented
effectively and efficiently
·
Successfully manages the project's relationship with local
governments/ministries and other stakeholders
·
Ensures that technical, programmatic and administrative
activities are carried out according to USAID and Winrock's policies and
procedures
·
Oversees creation and implementation of project monitoring and
evaluation activities
·
Engages in frequent communication with Project Director, through
regular updates of progress and potential issues. Solicits assistance and input
as needed to ensure that the project's performance meets or exceeds technical
and financial contractual requirements
·
Oversee day-to-day management of the project in conjunction with
the PD, including technical components in coordination with the COP/PD,
financial management, human resources and project implementation. Specifically,
provide oversight and guidance for SACCO Capitalization and grants that
distributed to local organizations;
·
Insure program staff is on track with tasks both technical and administrative ,
including on time implementation
of work plans, and budgets;
·
Responsible for oversight
and due diligence of SACCO performance prior to selection of potential
sub-grantees through pre-award surveys and risk assessments, financial reviews,
audits, and/or other forms of accountability assessments;
·
Ensure appropriate implementation of program strategy and strict
adherence to USAID rules and regulations;
·
Ensure financial management compliance among grantees and the
management and capacity-building elements of grants/grantees
·
Ensure financial management compliance among SACCOs and the
management and capacity-building elements of SACCO leaders;
·
Oversee grants for selected youth-led activities, including
awards, implementation, grant monitoring and evaluation, and grant close-outs;
·
Oversee SACCO activities, including capitalization, SACCO
operations, documentation practices and reporting;
·
Contribute to technical direction and activity implementation in
areas agreed upon with the COP/PD;
·
Work with the COP/PD and other team members to link investments
in SACCOs and grant disbursement and other project components to the overall
objectives;
·
Facilitate grant management by proposing and implementing
financial and administrative control systems and tools;
·
Monitor and supervise management of SACCOs, grant funds and
provide feedback to USAID on financial procedures and management;
·
Ensure that procedures are developed and all grant activities
are in compliance with WI standards and USAID regulations related to
contracting, procurement, travel, etc.;
·
Ensure adherence to SACCO policies, laws and international
standards and procedures;
·
Monitor, track and report related SACCO and grants fund
management and audit recommendations;
·
Serve as acting PD when the PD is away from post;
·
Travel as needed to represent the project and to provide
management and technical oversight;
·
Other duties as assigned by Winrock.
Qualifications
and Requirements:
Education:
Degree in
economics, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a
related field.
Experience:
The ideal
candidate will have the following experience:
·
At least seven years of experience working on donor-funded
projects in a related role with proven supervisory and management experience;
·
At least three years of experience in business
development, managing
and mentoring business/grantees for results;
·
International experience in developing countries, preferably in
Kenya
·
Well-versed in United States Government regulations and
procedures;
Skills:
·
Basic computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and
databases) are required;
·
Excellent interpersonal skills;
·
Strong analytical and report writing skills;
·
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is
required;
·
Willingness to travel;
·
Strong managerial skills, including well developed skills in
managing complex institutional relations and interactions among a variety of
entities.
Applications:
If qualified
and interested in any position, please send current CV and cover letter tokenya.jobs@field.winrock.org no later than November 22, 2013.
No telephone
inquiries please.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All
applicants will be treated with strict confidence.