Practical Action Eastern
Africa, an international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in
developing countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable KENYAN NATIONAL to fill
the following position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Finance and Administration Project Assistant
Finance and Administration Project Assistant
Salary: KSh.981,612
p.a. – KSh.1,252,812 p.a.
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Full/Part time: Full Time
Employment status: Fixed
Term
Job Summary: Under the overall supervision and guidance of the PAC Manager - Eastern Africa, the Finance and Administration Project Assistant will be responsible for all transactional and administration duties relating to the Practical Action Consulting operations in Eastern Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Job Summary: Under the overall supervision and guidance of the PAC Manager - Eastern Africa, the Finance and Administration Project Assistant will be responsible for all transactional and administration duties relating to the Practical Action Consulting operations in Eastern Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Among others, the key duties
and responsibilities include:
- Ensures all
financial reports are accurately and timely prepared and submitted as
required by Practical Action EA finance/Head Office timetables
- Ensure
procurement of PAC project materials, supplies and equipment are conducted
in accordance with Practical Action policies and procedures.
- Provide
financial support to the PAC staff in Nairobi as they design
project proposal budgets and negotiate donor contracts
- Office Admin
and correspondence including general correspondences, reports, manuals and
memos as well as minutes of meetings
- Handles
training and workshops logistics.
- In line with
Practical Action’s procurement policy and practice, coordinate all
international and domestic travel arrangements for PAC staff and PAC
consultants including domestic airline tickets, office vehicles and taxis.
This extends to working with relevant departments on the procurement of
accommodation and local travel where needed.
- Coordinate PAC
events and workshops including booking venues and ensuring availability of
all materials and equipment required.
The prospective candidate should
possess:
- At least an
undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or
related field.
- At least three
(3) years experience in a similar position
- Qualifications
in accounting i.e. CPA or ACCA
- High level of
proficiency in MS Office packages as well as accounting packages
- Excellent
administrative skills
- Good
inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team
- Ability to
organise multiple tasks and prioritise appropriately
- Ability to
handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
How to Apply
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the above position and who meet the requirements should submit their application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to Practical Action, Eastern Africa Regional Office via email: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke no later than 30th August, 2017.
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the above position and who meet the requirements should submit their application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to Practical Action, Eastern Africa Regional Office via email: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke no later than 30th August, 2017.