The PMI AIRS Kenya Project
seeks candidates for the USAID - funded PMI AIRS (Africa Indoor Residual
Spraying 2) Project to be implemented in six sub counties (Rongo, Awendo,
Uriri, Suna East, Suna West and Nyatike) in Migori, Kenya in the following
positions:
Position: Finance Clerk
Supervisor: Finance and Administration Manager
Location: Migori County, Kenya
The PMI AIRS Project is led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
Role Profile
Major purpose of the position: The major purpose is to support the County coordinator in collecting the required information from county sites for processing payment of sub-county spraying staff besides observing proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls in sub county field stations.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in
developing a database of all field staff involved in the county spraying
- Ensuring that
the daily work logs are completed and submitted by team leaders and supervisors.
- Obtains and
maintains personal information from all county spray teams which is used
in administering their pay e.g. ID number, telephone numbers etc.
- Assist in
review of the financial data from field stations by verifying the accuracy
of information/support documentations and reasonableness of costs.
- Organize the
financial document filing system for county.
- Assist in
verifying and processing of payments
Required minimum
qualifications, skills and abilities
- Training in
accounting/finance or its equivalent preferably CPA (K)
- Additional 1
year experience working as an account clerk in a busy professional
environment
- At least two
(2) years of professional experience in Accounting and Program Financial
Management.
- Experience
working at international development programs, with experience at
USAID-funded programs highly desirable.
- Experience in
inventory management is desirable.
- A self-starter
that is able to perform under pressure is preferred.
- A strong
command of financial and other computer applications such as MS Word,
Excel, Quicken, Access, etc.
- English
language capability.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
- Proficiency in
English and Kiswahili.
- Strong
presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to use
spreadsheets and other accounting software
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and CV to airskenyainfo@africairs.net with the title of the position being applied in e-mail subject line e.g. “Community Mobilization/IEC Assistant” and specify location/ward preferred of by COB Friday, December 12th, 2016.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and CV to airskenyainfo@africairs.net with the title of the position being applied in e-mail subject line e.g. “Community Mobilization/IEC Assistant” and specify location/ward preferred of by COB Friday, December 12th, 2016.
Equal Opportunity Employer: As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm's values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.