NGO Jobs in Kenya - Lutheran World Federation

The Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service, Kakuma Project hereby invites applications from suitably qualified citizens for the following vacant position:



Designation: Logistics Assistant– Compound Management

Section:
 Compound Management

Responsible To: The incumbent will administratively report to Compound Management committee and functionally to the Logistics Officer
 
The main role of this position is to oversee management of agencies in compound I in Kakuma, ensuring that generators are serviced and fuel use is monitored.
·                     Logistical management of  compound premises:
·                     Supervise maintenance and repairs of premises;
·                     Ensure there is a good level of cooperation between the compound management and the program team.
·                      Ensure that logistics fuel use and spares usage procedures are strictly adhered to as per the LWF standards.
·                     Responsible for generator management, co-ordinate generator management reporting on monthly basis.
·                     Ensure proper accounting of the Generator and fuel usage and spare parts.
·                     Prepares weekly/monthly Generator usage records- fuel records, spares, monitors utilization, maintenance and fuel consumption;
·                     Manage compound related budgets and ensure proper spending at all times.
·                     Carries out monthly physical verifications of inventory related to generator usage within the compound
·                     Work with compound staff to ensure that facilities are properly maintained.
Minimum Qualifications
·                     A University degree or Diploma in logistics/ Supply chain Management / Mechanics or a related field.
·                      Experience in logistics for the support of humanitarian and recovery contexts, as well as development programmes.
·                     Work experience: 2 years professional experience in a logistics or supply function, preferably in an NGO
·                     Good Computer skills: Internet, Email,Very good knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
·                     Understanding of budget development and monitoring is an added advantage

Job Title: Accountant – Compound Management

Section: Compound Management

Responsible To: The incumbent will administratively report to Compound Management committee and functionally to the Finance Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
·                     Payment of incentives and casual wages on a monthly basis.
·                     Maintain Petty cash book (daily basis) and mark “Posted” in the voucher after entry in ACCPAC compatible spread sheet.
·                     Maintain the Incentive cash book and mark “Posted” in the voucher after entry in ACCPAC compatible spread sheet.
·                     Reconciliations of balance sheet account (debtors, creditors and others as decided by team).
·                     Proper filling of petty cash & incentives/ mark ‘Paid” after payment. Stick clear identification label on each folder.
·                     Writing of cheques and remittance advices, ensuring that all relevant documents are attached and duly approved.
·                     Disbursement of cheques and maintain cheque issued register.
·                     Custody of cheques and bank payments.
·                     Cash withdrawals from the bank.
·                     Tracking of multi installments cash payments.
·                     Tracking of multi installments bank payments
·                     Take back up every day of Excel cash, bank book & JV before close down computer and store out of premise.
·                     Initiate to maintain professional look of finance room and filing system. Priorities always to maintain finance room tidy.
·                     Update travel expenses & per diem into monitoring report on monthly basis.
·                     Under take any other tasks delegated by Finance Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
·                     A University degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution plus a professional accounting qualification ( CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent)
·                     Good knowledge of computer applications in accounting is essential
·                     Work experience: 2 years professional experience preferably in an INGO
·                     Understanding of budget development and monitoring
How to Apply

Please email your application letter and attach updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer addressed by close of business on 2nd January 2015, to

The Human Resources Officer
Lutheran World Federation
Kenya-Djibouti
P.O Box 40870 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

or Email to: lwfkak@gmail.com

LWF is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. 
 


Female candidates are encouraged to apply.