Africa Inland Church – Kenya Children’s Homes Department is a
department of AIC- Kenya whose mission is to support the vulnerable children
through Child Centered Community Development initiatives seeks to recruit
dynamic and experienced persons to the positions below.
Food Security Project Coordinator
1 Post
The holder of this position is responsible for the facilitation
andimplementation of food security interventions in children rescue centers and
at the community level as well as provide leadership in the
program.
program.
Specific key tasks include:
- Ensuring
the project is conducted according to pre-set Work Plans
- Effective
management of employees in the section
- Preparing
timely reports as per specific donor guidelines
- Assisting
in the development of long-term strategies for the rescue centers
including identification of markets for their produce and development
long-term partnerships
- Document
the most significant change stories and pictures of various activities
- Liaise
with other NGOs and Government bodies for support to the project
Person specification:
- Diploma
in General Agriculture, Conservation/Organic Agriculture or related field
- A
minimum of 5 years work experience in Rural /Community Development
projects
- Excellent
computer knowledge (MS Office is a MUST)
- Good
community mobilization skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
Project Accountant
1 Post
Reporting to the Senior Program Accountant, the holder of this
position is responsible for accounting tasks associated with CCCD
program for the organization.
Specific key tasks include:
- Reviewing
field finance reports
- Preparing
monthly project financial reports and interpreting them to program and
field staff
- Effective
management of financial systems and providing field financial support
- Preparing
annual audit schedules
Person specification
- Bachelors
of Commerce with accounting option
- CPA
Part 2 with minimum 3 years’ experience
- Proficient
in use of QuickBooks and MS Office applications (MS Excel very important)
- Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills
- Possession
of certificate of good conduct
CCCD Project Coordinator
1 Post
Based in Matuu
The holder of this position is responsible for the project
overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Specific key tasks include:
- Managing
and co-coordinating community-based projects
- Liaising
with stakeholders to ensure full participation and optimumutilization of
resources
- Project
budget management
- Providing
follow up and ensuring strategic audit procedures
- Management
of employees in the section
- Ensuring
high levels of health and safety
Person specification:
- Degree
in social sciences preferably in community development or sociology
- A
minimum of 5 years in community development project in a rural set up
- Good
understanding of project cycles including logical frame work
- Excellent
analytical, oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office applications (Word-processing, email, Excel)
CCCD Project Officer
1 Post
Matuu
The holder of this position is responsible for providing logistical support for the project.
Specific key tasks include:
- Designing
and implementing project supervision management tools
- Ensuring
that the SHGs approach is integrated in children related activities
- Capacity
building
- Liaising
with stakeholders in lobbying and advocating for children’s rights
- Budget
preparation and management and ensuring efficient use of resources
- Organize
and carry out field research on the efficiency of the programmes
Person specification:
- Diploma
in social work or community development or other relevant field
- At
least 3 years of experience in Case Management and Community Development
- Excellent
oral and written Communication skills in both English and Swahili
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office applications (Word-processing, email, Excel)
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
1 Post
Reports to the Director, the holder of this position is
responsible for the development and implementation of quality
assurance policy.
Specific key tasks include:
- In
liaison with the project team, planning for and conducting monitoring
activities
- Ensure
accurate and timely reporting to donors
- Provide
technical assistance in the preparation of routine and adhoc project
reports
- Participate
in operation research
Person specification:
- Bachelor
Degree in M&E, Project Management or a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated
experience and skills in monitoring and evaluation of development projects
- Demonstrated
practical skills in data analysis and report writing
- Capacity
to manage large data bases and manage online data management systems
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
Training Centre Principal
1 Post
KIMA
- Must
be a graduate with B.Ed (Hons) or other relevant field
- minimum
experience of 5 years in top level institutional management
- conversant
with National Education Policies and objectives as well as National
Development and implementation practices
- conversant
with the current trends in Education and training/teaching
- able
to supervise, guide, assess trainees as well as setting and moderating
examinations
- able
to initiate, source and execute new courses and programs
- excellent
in interpersonal relationships as well as good team leader
- have
knowledge of basic accounting, excellent report writing skills and
proficiency in the use of Microsoft office
- resource
mobilization skills is an added advantage
- minimum
age of 35 years
Main Responsibilities includes:
- provide
overall college administration including staff
- supervision
and linkages with other relevant stakeholders
- management
of financial and human resource in conjunction with the head office
- initiating
new teaching and learning programs in the institution
- provide
overall leadership for vulnerable youth through empowerment initiatives in
the centre
Personal Assistant / Office Administrator
1 Post
Nairobi
Personal Assistant/Office Administrator reports to the Director andsupervises General Support Staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage
day-to-day operational and administrative activities:
- Organize
travel arrangements
- Organize
job-related meetings and appointments, including booking venues
- Be
the first point of contact as for breach of code of conduct, especially
office cleanliness.
Qualifications:
- At
least a Diploma in Administration, Bachelor Degree from a recognized
university - preferred
- At
least 3 years experience as secretary with executives and high
level/senior management and experience in operational aspects of external relations.
- Able
to communicate clearly and concisely with various parties
- Able
to establish and maintain good working relationships, to work as part of a
team and to work under pressure.
- Able
to make complete travel arrangements.
- Very
well-organized with a strong sense responsibility.
- Tact
and discretion are essential.
- Knowledge
of various software, i.e.: Word for Windows, Excel, Internet Application,
Power Point
Those who meet the above requirements should send/submit an
application letter and detailed CV including 3 referees by 28th March 2013.
This should be addressed to the
Human Resource,
AIC Childrens Homes,
P. O. Box 45019 – 00100,
Nairobi
No hand deliveries
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted