Accountant/ Project Finance & Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage is implementing the program on Combating Poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trafficking (IWT) in Kenya that is financed through United Nations Development Program (UNDP) by the Global Environment Fund (GEF).

Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for the post of Project Finance/ Accountant Officer, Landscape Officer and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Project Steering Committee on Combating Poaching and illegal Wildlife Trafficking in Kenya through an Integrated Approach (IWT) in the State Department for Wildlife

ADVERT NO. 1/2023 – ONE (1) POST

Post- Project Finance and Procurement Officer/ Accountant

Terms of Service:- One (1) Year Contract

The remuneration attached to this position will be a gross taxable monthly salary of Ksh. 200,000 payables as follows:

Monthly Basic Salary- Ksh. 150,000

Monthly Allowances- Ksh. 50,000

The Project Finance and Procurement Officer/Accountant will report to and work under the guidance and supervision of the Technical Project Manager/Coordinator.

Responsibilities

 Keep records of project funds and expenditures, and ensure all project-related financial documentation are well maintained and readily available when required by the Technical Coordinator; Review project expenditures and ensure that project funds are used in compliance with the Project Document and GOK financial rules and procedures; Validate and certify FACE forms before submission to UNDP; Provide necessary financial information as and when required for project management decisions; Liaise and follow up with the Project partners for implementation of project activities in matters related to project funds and financial progress reports.

Qualifications


The successful candidate must meet the following requirements: –

  • A Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Finance, Economics degree and/or CPA(K)
  • Knowledge on Supply Chain Management
  • At least five years of relevant work experience preferably in a project management setting involving multi-lateral/ international funding agency. Previous experience with UN project will be a definite asset.

How to Apply

All Interested and qualified persons should fill in the PSC2 form and send to:

Principal Secretary,

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, State Department for Wildlife,

P.O. Box 41394-00100,

NAIROBI

OR

Hand delivered to National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Building, 21st Floor Main Registry

OR

Email a scanned copy of duly filled PSC2 form topswildlife2018@gmail.com

NOTE: Female candidates and Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD’s) are encouraged to apply.

The PSC2 forms can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission. Website: www.publicservice.go.ke

The applications should be received on or before 19th May, 2023 at 1600hrs.