Job Vacancy: Finance Intern
Reporting to the Finance & Procurement Officer, the
Finance Intern will offer support to the Finance & Investments Department
in line with the overall departmental objectives of TI- Kenya’s strategic
goals. This includes timely and accurate accounts handling, sorting and filing
of finance and accounting documents, processing of financial and accounting
information and any other general support as may be delegated from time to
time.
Department: Finance
& Investments
Reports to: Finance
& Procurement Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract duration: 3
months
Job Summary: Transparency
International Kenya (TI-Kenya) is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency
International movement, a non-partisan global coalition of like-. minded
individuals and organizations against corruption with which we share knowledge
and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Ensure proper filing of all copies of approved purchase
orders, payment and journal vouchers in respective files;
2. Scanning of documents to the SharePoint folders;
3. Provide support in procurement processes such as physical
asset count, tagging, verification of TI-Kenya assets;
4. Assist in retrieving, photocopying and preparation of
audit files for donor specific audits;
5. Assist in end of financial year close out procedures and
audit working papers;
6. Assist in monthly reconciliations for all banks, petty cash,
staff debtors and creditors accounts
7. Assist in processing of vouchers/documents of original
entry-booking i.e. generation of payments, Local purchase orders, journal
entries; while ensuring accuracy and that all supporting documents are attached
and appropriately approved;
8. Contribute to team effort buy performing any other tasks
as assigned by supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
·
Bachelor of Commerce from a
recognized University, with a major in accounts or finance;
·
Minimum of CPA II;
·
At least 1-year experience in finance
and accounts gained in a busy environment, preferably in an NGO or private
sector.
·
Enhanced computer literacy, with a
good exposure to related financial modules and systems;
·
Exposure in financial reporting
·
Exposure in cash management
·
Strong analytical and statistical
skills
·
Honest, diligent and trustworthy
·
Ability to work under pressure with
minimum supervision.
·
A sense of urgency and prioritization
of tasks
·
Problem solving skills
Transparency International Kenya
(TI-Kenya)
Vacancy: Volunteer,
Coastal Regional Office
Reports to: Senior Regional Officer, Coast
Duty Station: Mombasa Office, with regular travel to the field
Duration: 3 Months with possible extension to a further 3 months.
Application deadline: 16th September 2019.
Job Summary: Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) is an autonomous
chapter in the Transparency International movement, a non-partisan global
coalition of like-minded individuals and organizations against corruption with
which we share knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
TI-Kenya has established Regional
Offices in Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa and Nairobi to enhance its presence and
impact in these regions. The Regional Offices incorporate the Advocacy and
Legal Advice Centres (ALACs) established in collaboration with partners as a
strategic initiative aimed at empowering citizens to actively participate in
the fight against corruption and demand for accountability.
TI-Kenya seeks to recruit an intern
in the ALAC Mombasa office to strengthen the operations of the office. The
Volunteer will offer support to the Senior Regional Officer-Coast, to ensure
successful implementation of the projects, providing programme support and
assisting in logistical tasks, monitoring and documentation. This is in line
with the overall programme objectives of TI- Kenya’s strategic goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support in undertaking legal aid
at the ALAC office and at the field;
2. Ensure update of the Client Data
base and proper keeping of Clients records;
3. Support ALAC work on land and
corruption project;
4. Assist in preparation of reports
and minutes of programme activities, including pictorial documentation;
5. Assist in logistical and
administrative preparation of assigned project activities including advocacy
meetings, workshops and public forums.
6. Assist in project documentation
for the projects including proper filing of documents, recording and updating
of TI-Kenya’s database, SharePoint and resource centre;
7. Assist in mobilizing community
groups in developing democratic structures of governance and strategic plans
for effective service delivery;
8. Assist in establishing and
maintaining networks of both partners and collaborators and representing the
ALAC office in meetings when required;
9. Contribute to team effort by
accomplishing related tasks as allocated from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Competencies Required
1. Bachelor’s degree in Law from a
recognized University;
2. Knowledge of Kenya’s governance
systems, institutions and their decision making procedures;
3. Proven exposure in Participatory
community based approaches, dissemination strategies, research and advocacy
skills, legal aid, community mobilization and organization;
4. Excellent communication skills
(oral and written);
5. Proficiency in using Ms Office
applications.
6. Honest, diligent and trustworthy
7. Ability to work under
pressure with minimum supervision.
8. Problem solving skills
9. Demonstrated effective organizational
skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner.
10. Demonstrated ability to
coordinate several tasks to meet deadlines
Vacancy: Volunteer,
Western Regional Office
Reports to: Regional
Officer, Western
Duty Station: Western
Office, with regular travel to the field
Duration: 3
Months with possible extension to a further 3 months.
Application deadline: 16th September 2019.
Job Summary: Transparency
International Kenya (TI-Kenya) is an autonomous chapter in the Transparency
International movement, a non-partisan global coalition of like-minded
individuals and organizations against corruption with which we share knowledge
and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya.
TI-Kenya has established Regional Offices in Kisumu,
Eldoret, Mombasa and Nairobi to enhance its presence and impact in these
regions. The Regional Offices incorporate the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres
(ALACs) established in collaboration with partners as a strategic initiative
aimed at empowering citizens to actively participate in the fight against
corruption and demand for accountability.
TI-Kenya seeks to recruit an intern in the Western
Regional Office to strengthen the operations of the office. The Volunteer will
offer support to the Regional Officer-Western, to ensure successful
implementation of the projects, providing programme support and assisting in
logistical tasks, monitoring and documentation. This is in line with the
overall programme objectives of TI-Kenya’s strategic goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support in undertaking legal aid at the ALAC office and
at the field.
2. Ensure update of the Client Data base and proper
keeping of Clients records
3. Assist in preparation of reports and minutes of
programme activities, including pictorial documentation;
4. Assist in logistical and administrative preparation of
assigned project activities including advocacy meetings, workshops and public
forums.
5. Assist in project documentation for the project
6. Represent the ALAC office in meetings when required;
7. Assist in mobilizing community groups in developing
democratic structures of governance and strategic plans for effective service
delivery;
8. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related
tasks as allocated from time to time.
Qualifications and Skills Required
1. Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University;
2. Proficiency in using Ms Office applications.
3. Knowledge of Kenya’s governance systems, institutions
and their decision making procedures;
4. Proven exposure in Participatory community based approaches,
dissemination strategies, research and advocacy skills, legal aid, community
mobilization and organization;
5. Excellent communication skills (oral and written);
6. Honest, diligent and trustworthy
7. Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
8. Problem solving skills
9. Demonstrated effective organizational skills and
ability to handle work in a timely manner.
10. Demonstrated ability to coordinate several tasks to
meet deadlines
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to
submit one PDF document as an attachment (combining the application letter and
CV with at least three professional referees) via email to hr@tikenya.org by
close of business, 16th September 2019.
Please include the reference Volunteer, Western Regional
Office as the subject of your email applications.
Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: Please
note that TI-Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment
process and we do not recruit through recruitment agents.