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Summary: Cesvi, established in 1985, is a secular, independent association, working for global solidarity.
In the values which guide Cesvi, the moral principle of human solidarity and the ideal of social justice are transformed into humanitarian aid and development, reinforcing an affirmation of universal human rights.
It is for this reason that Cesvi is strongly committed to making sure that international aid does not become mere charity, and nor is it influenced by the donors’ self-interest.
CESVI is now seeking to fill the following positions on a rolling basis for its Wajir /Mandera Office with possible missions to Nairobi. (As soon as the right candidate is identified, the position closes automatically)
Position: Child Protection Officers
2 Positions
Location: Wajir /Mandera
Duration: 6 months (2 months’ trial period)
Reports to: Project Manager
Under the general supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent provides oversight of the monitoring of and reporting on Cesvi’s programmes; identify gaps in children services; and strengthening coordination of the emergency child protection programmes in the Mandera/Wajir area.
Duties and responsibilities:
The staff will be responsible for administering and monitoring Cesvi- child protection activities in the Wajir and Mandera area in the following manner:
- Identify
gaps in children services and alternative courses of action to
accelerate/improve programme delivery in line with UNICEF overall strategy
in the Turkana area.
- Ensure
effective implementation of programme support for Cesvi child protection
activities in the project area and manage and monitor the designate
project.
- Facilitate
and support strengthening of child protection coordination in the project
area.
- Supervise
the establishment and operations of child friendly spaces
- Ensure
timely reporting of the project activities and financial management an
asset.
Requirements
Desirable Qualifications:
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Law, or related technical field specifically pertaining to protection issues affecting children and women.
Experience:
Desirable Qualifications:
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Law, or related technical field specifically pertaining to protection issues affecting children and women.
Experience:
- 3-5
years of emergency experience, preferably with exposure to child
protection.
- Knowledge
of the project areas and dialect highly desirable.
- Advanced
knowledge of programming for IDTR, psycho social support, GBV prevention
and response and other child protection interventions.
Position: Social Workers / Counselor
40 Positions
Location: Wajir/Mandera
Duration: 6 months (2 months’ trial period)
Reports to: Project Manager
Requirements
40 Positions
Location: Wajir/Mandera
Duration: 6 months (2 months’ trial period)
Reports to: Project Manager
Requirements
- Minimum
Diploma in social work from a reputable institution with counselling
skills by way of certification and or experience
- 2
years working experience with children and child related duties
- Willingness
to live in the project area,
- Qualified
locals highly encouraged to apply
Position: Project Accountant /Logistician
2 Positions
Location: Wajir / Mandera
Duration: 6 months (2 months’ trial period)
Reports to: Project Manager
Job Description
The Accountant, to be based in Wajir/Mandera and working within the framework of a Cesvi-managed project there, will have be responsible for the following as his/her primary duties:
2 Positions
Location: Wajir / Mandera
Duration: 6 months (2 months’ trial period)
Reports to: Project Manager
Job Description
The Accountant, to be based in Wajir/Mandera and working within the framework of a Cesvi-managed project there, will have be responsible for the following as his/her primary duties:
- Carrying
out accounting and administration duties and assignments.
- Being
in charge of keeping cashbooks and drafting financial reports.
- Receiving
and filing project correspondence/documents (especially financial
correspondence/documents) and circulating them – if so required – only to
CESVI staff.
- Facilitating,
supporting and assisting in all internal control mechanisms and
audit-related activities.
- Facilitating,
supporting and assisting in processing project-related payments.
- Facilitating,
supporting and properly checking any documentation justifying
project-related payments.
- Proceeding
to periodic cash counts to be certified by a line manager.
- Providing
support to the Project Manager in the management of human resources within
the project.
- Keeping
and updating an HR-related database including leave files, sick leave,
salary payment, etc.
- Assisting
in calculating and submitting local tax returns.
- Assisting
in maintaining payroll support, accounting reconciliation and documenting
all financial administration.
- Providing
support to the logistics officer for small procurement procedures.
- The
accountant might be asked to assist in duties that are not directly in
line with finance matters, but do relate to project management.
- It
is expected that Cesvi staff support and assist one another as much as
possible with their tasks and responsibilities, within their capacity and
abilities, in order to maintain and improve operations, output and the
image of Cesvi related to the project.
Requirements
- Administrative,
accounting or finance-related degree or higher certificate.
- Minimum
2 years’ related work experience with NGOs, INGOs or 3 years within the
private sector.
- Good
understanding of accounting.
- Good
written and oral command of English.
- Good
IT skills, ranging from proficiency with the MS Office suite to other
computer-related knowledge and skills.
- Flexibility
and readiness to work in an international and multi-cultural environment.
- Ability
to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
- Strong
humanitarian commitment and ethic values.
- Locals
encouraged to apply
Position: Project Cashier
2 Positions
Location: Wajir /Mandera
Duration: 6 months (2 months’ trial period)
Reports to: Project Manager
Duties
2 Positions
Location: Wajir /Mandera
Duration: 6 months (2 months’ trial period)
Reports to: Project Manager
Duties
- Manager
the project petty cash;
- Making
project payments on time and accurately;
- Record
keeping including filing receipts and any other accountable documents;
- Work
in consultation with the project accountant;
- Any
other administrative duties assigned by the Project Manager.
Requirements
- Administrative,
accounting or finance-related diploma or certificate like CPA or KATC.
- Minimum
1 years’ related work experience with NGOs, INGOs or 2years within the
private sector.
- Good
understanding of accounting.
- Good
written and oral command of English.
- Good
IT skills, ranging from proficiency with the MS Office suite to other
computer-related knowledge and skills.
- Flexibility
and readiness to work in an international and multi-cultural environment.
- Ability
to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
- Strong
humanitarian commitment and ethic values.
- Locals
strongly encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter with three references to
recruitment.nairobi@cesvioverseas.org
The subject line must include: “Position being applied for”.
Closing date for applications is 21st April 2012.
Please include an indication of expected salary.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted those who had applied earlier need not apply.
Please submit your CV and cover letter with three references to
recruitment.nairobi@cesvioverseas.org
The subject line must include: “Position being applied for”.
Closing date for applications is 21st April 2012.
Please include an indication of expected salary.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted those who had applied earlier need not apply.
