Republic of Kenya
Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme
Recruitment of Programme
Coordination Unit Staff
Background: The Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock & Fisheries, State Department of Agriculture, is rolling out the
Kenya Cereals Enhancement Programme (KCEP) whose objective is to contribute to
National Food Security.
The
Ministry wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to the following
position:
Accountant
(ACC)
2 Posts – Nakuru or Siakago Town
Ref. ACC15N OR ACC15S
Reporting
to the Senior Accountant (SAC), there will be two Accountants, one (1) in
Nakuru and one (1) in Siakago Town.
The
accountant will have similar duties to the SAC at the subunit office.
Duties and Responsibilities
include:-
a)
Preparing of accounts;
b)
Preparing and submitting periodical financial reports;
c)
Verifying invoices for payment, and ensuring service providers requests for
funds are met and adhering to payment procedures;
d) Timely
posting of all project accounting vouchers on the accounting software;
e)
Exercising proper custody of all posted vouchers and other accounting
documents;
f)
Preparing of withdrawal applications;
g)
Replenishing of operational account with programme bank account.
h)
Facilitating financial audits and implementation support missions;
i)
Forwarding account printouts to the heads of components for analysis and
comments;
j) Advising
management on accounting and administration matters; and
k)
Supervising the Accountant in the sub unit.
For
appointment to this position, applicants must have:-
a)
Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce (Accounting option) or (CPA-K) or any
other relevant / equivalent field from a
recognized institution;
b) Five (5)
years experience in a project financial management unit and exposure with
accounting procedures in the public sector or with internationally financed
projects;
c) Previous
experience with IFAD and/or EU procedures and financial regulations will be an
added advantage;
d) Good
knowledge of computer applications in accounting such as TOMPRO, PASTEL, SUN;
e) Ability
to work under pressure and meet crucial deadlines; and
f) Fluency
in reading, writing and speaking English and in Kiswahili.
Application Process
i. Female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
ii. Each
application should have a CV and covering letter indicating the Reference
Number for the position.
Applicants
for positions in the Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate
the preference (N or S) as in the reference numbers.
Photocopies of relevant credentials
should be enclosed.
iii. Each
application in a sealed envelope should be submitted to:
Principal
Secretary
Ministry of
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State
Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box
30028-00100
Nairobi
Not later
than 10.00 a.m. on 11th April 2014.
iv. Only
shortlisted candidates shall be invited for the interview
