For over 45 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered
people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global
economy.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 38
countries and revenues of over $140 million.
Receptionist
Receptionist
Nairobi, Kenya
We are currently seeking a Receptionist for the Resilience and
Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project, funded
by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Act
as representative of the REGAL-AG office by greeting and addressing
visitors in a polite and welcoming manner
- Maintain
reception area by ensuring REGAL-AG promotional materials and general area
is free of litter and orderly in appearance
- Receive
and respond to telephone communications
- Contribute
to event planning as requested, such as by preparing a list of
invitees/participants
- Maintain
the conference room reservation scheduling on behalf of the REGAL-AG
office
- Maintain
the daily sign-in sheet at the front desk; updating calendar to advise
staff on absences, field travel, and training participation
- Distribute
incoming mail and faxes to recipients promptly
- Ensure
that key newspapers/subscriptions are purchased and available based on
budget provided
- Provide
scanning, photocopying, and other overflow administrative support as
requested
- Ensure
appropriate coverage at the main desk to ensure the overall security within
the REGAL-AG office
- Perform
other duties as assigned/requested by the Office and Logistics Manager or
senior staff
- As
the “face” of ACDI/VOCA Kenya and the REGAL-AG project, the receptionist
is expected to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all
times.
Qualifications:
- Must
have a minimum of two years office work experience as receptionist or in a
similar administrative position
- Diploma
certificate in Information Technology (IT), secretarial or Public
relations is required
- Ability
to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other database software
- Excellent
writing and reporting skills in English required
- Can
effectively communicate in English
- Ability
to multi-task with minimal direction and or instructions
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 24, 2012.
Office and Logistics Manager
Nairobi, Kenya
We are currently seeking an Office and Logistics Manager for the
Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG)
project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Support
the COP in the daily management of office operations including but not
limited to, human resources, procurement, grants management, office
administration, and monitoring the timely submission of reports.
- Ensure
that administrative, operations and procurement functions are in
compliance with ACDI/VOCA’s Employee Personnel Manual (EPM), Procurement
Manual, USAID rules and regulations, and applicable Kenyan law; prepare
required documentation of such
- Ensure
effective coordination between administrative, operations support
and program staff
- Ensure
efficient organization and execution of events, conferences, workshops,
large general meetings, including preparation and dissemination of
background documents, arrangements for lodging, catering, minute-taking,
equipment use, etc.
- Contribute
to program reporting, monitoring, and support the COP in the coordination
of the REGAL-AG program and finance team
- Maintain
organized and accurate records including the submission of payment
requests for general invoices, publication payments, and expense reports
- Supervise
the receptionist and drivers
- Act
as liaison for outside vendors, including IT troubleshooting and office equipment
setup
- Assist
with setup for new staff members to ensure smooth orientation
- Address
general mail deliveries for the Kenya office, including invoices, requests
for information, etc.
- Monitor
office equipment and maintain supply levels, submit supply order requests
as needed
- Ensure
kitchen area is cleanly maintained and stocked
- Ensure
efficient management and maintenance of office assets, facilities, IT,
security, etc.
- Maintain
and reconcile timesheets
Qualifications:
- Minimum
of bachelor’s degree in management or related field is required
- Minimum
of 5 years of experience in managing office operations and demonstrated
understanding of and experience with USAID policy and procedures
- Strong
oral and written communication skills in English is required
- Good
problem solver, self-starter, creative and innovative, good communication,
leadership and reporting skills required
- Experience
working in Kenya agricultural development programs is highly preferred
- IT
compliant or training in IT is highly recommended.
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
toREGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please
apply by close of business, August 24, 2012.
Financial Services Specialist
Nairobi, Kenya
We are currently seeking a Financial Services Specialist for the
Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG)
project, funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design
and implement activities that support and improve the demand and supply
side of value chain finance to increase the competitiveness of
livestock-related value chains
- Design
and implement activities in the financial services sector that will
increase the competitiveness of livestock-related value chains, and actors
within those value chains
- Collaborate
with institutions in the financial sector engaged in agriculture
(particularly livestock) lending to strengthen existing programs and
provide support for new programs and products.
- Establish
linkages with relevant institutions in Kenya’s financial sector and pursue
opportunities where project support can improve their investments and
operations in the agricultural and particularly livestock sector
- Provide
technical assistance to value chain actors to enhance existing, and launch
new financial products and services
- Form
strategic partnerships that expand the outreach of financial institutions
to underserved markets in the target areas
- Assess
the impact of financial products, strategic partnerships and pilot efforts
and make adjustments as needed
- Address
obstacles to credit faced by women
Qualifications:
- Solid
understanding of best practices in MSME finance, including agricultural
finance and credit delivered by value chain actors
- At
least seven years’ experience working in or consulting in the commercial
financial services sector with experience in agribusiness (and
particularly livestock) lending a plus
- Experience
in developing and implementing new rural financial products, including
experience with market research techniques, piloting new products,
promoting strategic alliances and monitoring results
- Experience
with financial education, informal finance, understanding saving groups,
microinsurance and mobile banking preferred.
- Minimum
of a Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics or a related field, and MA
preferred.
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 24, 2012.
Driver
Nairobi, Kenya
We are currently seeking a driver for the Resilience and
Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project, funded
by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Determine
safe and efficient driving routes for transportation of personnel and
goods
- Assist
with daily business errands and the photocopying of office documents
- Maintain
accurate vehicle logs
- Ensure
cleanliness and maintenance of program vehicles
- Assist
with the delivery of documents and receipt of procurements into the office
- Perform
other duties as assigned by the Office and Logistics Manager and senior
staff
- Strict
compliance with ACDI/VOCA Employee Policy Manual, particularly regarding:
- Security
Procedures
- Use
of a Cell Phone/PDA while Driving
- Vehicle
usage policy
Qualifications:
- Driver’s
license and clean driving record
- At
least two (2) years of experience in a similar occupation
- Experience
with USAID project procedures, policies and compliance requirements are
highly preferred
- Fluency
in English required
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 24, 2012.
Accountant
Nairobi, Kenya
We are currently seeking an accountant for the Resilience and
Economic Growth in the Arid Lands - Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project,
funded by USAID.
This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian
investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and
reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these
investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value
chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in
several Kenyan counties and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee
financial transactions and activities including the accounting of funds,
disbursements and expenditures
- Prepare
accounting vouchers (payment and journal) and ensure that all supporting
documentation (invoices and receipts) are attached
- Review
payments and verify that every release of funds is backed-up by supporting
documents (e.g. pro-format invoices, bills) and has been authorized before
submitting to Chief of Party (COP) or other authorized signatory
- Record
journal entries in the QuickBooks accounting system and ensure that all
financial transactions are properly coded according to the ACDI/VOCA chart
of accounts
- Process
fund requests and internally control fund use and amounts paid using
appropriate checks and controls
- Verify
timesheets collected, filled out and checked by human
resources/administrative manager in terms of leave records, updating
accrued leave and travel advances
- Review
and verify cash disbursements from petty cash
- Prepare
payroll payments for local employees, including calculating, withholding
and recording all applicable income taxes and other social payments based
on Kenyan tax rules and other ACDI/VOCA discretionary benefits
- Coordinate
closely with the Finance/Office Managers in the Marsabit and Garissa
offices, compiling their monthly financial statements with the Nairobi
office, and facilitating bank advances, if necessary
- Monitor
financial compliance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID requirements
- Notify
the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and/or COP in writing about any
concerns, risks or misuse of resources and report any illegitimate
expenses, misuse of funds or other false financial claims
- Keep
all sensitive REGAL-AG program financial information confidential
- Perform
other duties as assigned by the CFO
Qualifications:
- CPA
(K) and Master’s degree in accounting or related field is an added
advantage.
- Minimum
five (5) years of experience in financial management or equivalent
- Sufficient
knowledge of accounting standards and government of Kenya tax laws and
regulations
- Good
administrative and organizational skills; record keeping and filing
systems.
- Good
problem solver, self-starter, creative and innovative, good communication,
leadership and reporting skills
- Experience
with USAID project procedures, policies and compliance requirements are
highly preferred
- A
strong command of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, QuickBooks and other
relevant computer applications
- Fluency
in English required
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
Please apply by close of business, August 24, 2012.