RTI International
Vacant Positions
TUSOME Project
RTI is an independent organization
dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves
the human condition.
Founded as a centerpiece of the
Research Triangle Park in North Carolina in 1958, RTI offers innovative
research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. It
has a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people.
RTI anticipates staffing the
following job positions for TUSOME, a donor funded Project.
TUSOME Project is a national literacy
intervention focused on curriculum support, teacher training and teaching
material development to improve the quality of early grade instruction in
formal and non-formal schools through a reading intervention.
Finance Assistant (Nairobi): will be responsible for providing support in overseeing smooth
accounting, and tax operations of project efforts including field activities,
linking with administrative and logistical teams on key procurement tasks for
implementation of project activities within TUSOME Programme.
S/he works with the Finance
Specialist in ensuring effective and efficient preparation of activity budget,
processing of allowances through MPESA system, staff Advance tracking and
liquidations.
Required qualifications and
experience:
·
Bachelor Degree in Finance related
field, CPA part II or equivalent and 2 years of experience in the finance
department of a donor funded project,
·
knowledge of general finance and
accounting procedures and advance skills in use of MS Excel.
·
Experience in use of MPESA systems
for bulk payment and in use of Quick Books (QB) will be an added advantage.
·
The suitable candidate should have
good problem solving skills and good interpersonal communication skills.
·
She /he needs to be a detailed
oriented person and demonstrated ability to work in a team and to learn complex
procedures.
·
The potential candidate needs to have
the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and to take initiative.
·
In-depth understanding of USAID rules
and regulations a plus.
Administrative
Assistant (Garissa): The Administrative Assistant ensures that administrative systems
in the Garissa office are conducted according to all RTI policies, client
regulations, standard operating procedures and good business practice.
In addition, the person provides
reception, secretarial, administrative, logistics support management and basic
procurement support to the Garissa based staff.
The person will facilitate effective
communication between the Garissa’s’ Office and its key clients and partners.
Required qualifications
and experience:
·
A minimum of three (3) years relevant
experience and a Bachelor’s Degree or a Higher Diploma in Administration or
Secretarial studies;
·
Additional qualification in office
management, business management or accounting preferred.
·
Experience in logistics management,
organizing workshops and training courses, preparing, monitoring budgets and
petty cash management in an international organization preferred.
·
Experience within the Not for Profit
sector and familiarity with donor reporting requirements is preferred.
How to Apply
To apply, email your cover letter and
CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 21st April, 2017.
Applicants must include POSITION and
LOCATION in the subject line of the email.
Please do not attach copies of
certificates.
We regret that only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
Please note: RTI International does not use agents or require any form of
payment in the recruitment process.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer
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