Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) is a
non profit umbrella organisation of twenty Seven (27) community conservancies
in Northern Kenya and whose mission is to develop resilient community
conservancies which transform people’s lives, secure peace and conserve natural
resources.
We are seeking to invite applications
from exceptional, self-motivated, and energetic individuals for the following
positions within our newly created NRT North Rift Cluster, to support the
establishment and development of community conservancies in Turkana and West
Pokot Counties;
Office Assistant
Job Ref. 1035
Reporting to the HR admin officer,
the Office Assistant will be responsible for (support services like delivery of
correspondence, maintaining office and compound, cooking tea/lunch for staff
etc):
- Clean all offices and meeting rooms: floors,
desks, shelves, glass doors, windows (from inside) and surface of office
equipment;
- Tea service includes preparing tea and coffee
and serving them as required, clearing and collecting used cups and
washing them, keeping kitchens clean and in order, and other related
duties.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Holder of a KSCE or a certificate course;
- Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft
Office Word;
- Accuracy/Attention to detail and controls.
Drivers (3)
Job Ref. 1036
The driver will have the overall responsibility
of offering both administrative and logistical support to
the NRT team to help in achieving set targets and objectives.
the NRT team to help in achieving set targets and objectives.
Reporting to the HR &
Administration Officer.
Specifically the driver will be required to:
- Ensuring proper maintenance of vehicles and
tools assigned to them;
- Ensuring safety of passengers/property in the
vehicle;
- Ensuring full compliance to the traffic
regulations and code;
- Promoting positive corporate image of the
company.
The ideal candidate should be:
- Holder of a “BCE” class driving licence with
PSV certificate;
- Possess over five years post training
experience;
- Minimum of KCPE and Candidates with KSCE
(grade C) will have an added advantage;
- Willing to work longer hours and in NRT areas
of operation;
- Minimum Grade Test III Mechanical training.
HR and Administration Officer
Job Ref. 1034
Reporting to the Chief Operations
Officer and with a close working relationship with the NRT Hqs Senior HR and
Admin Officer, the North Rift HR and Admin Officer will provide adequate operational
support to meet planned activities and among other duties provide sufficient
administrative information necessary to make informed decisions.
Main Activities
- General Administration;
- Employee records management- Ensure that all
staff have all statutory documents and all employee files have all the
required documents PIN, NSSF, NHIF;
- Timely provision of resources (stationery,
supplies, equipment, records, etc);
- Maintain an updated Fixed Assets Register;
- Maintain an updated stores inventory book;
- Maintain a well managed procurement system
with well documented processes that follow donor regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The incumbent must have proficient
knowledge in the following areas:
- A strong drive for results with demonstrated
ability to work both independently and as a member of team; to work with a
diversity of stakeholders and communities; and to effectively coordinate,
lead and motivate a multidisciplinary staff;
- Ability to work effectively in remote areas,
in cross-cultural situations, with diverse economic and professional
background.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Business
Administration / Human Resource Management;
- At least 3 years relevant experience;
- Membership of relevant professional bodies is
a must i.e. IHRM and KIM;
- Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft
Office Word, Email, Excel and Power Point.
Conservancies Coordinator - Turkana
Job Ref. 1033
Reporting to the Chief Operations
Officer and with a close working relationship with the NRT team and Conservancy
Managers in Turkana County, the Conservancies Coordinator will be responsible
for;
- Effective implementation of the agreed field
activities with community conservancies;
- To attend and represent NRT at conservancy
board meetings, sub-committee meetings of conservancies and community
meetings over conservancy issues and if need be convene and facilitate the
same;
- To assist conservancy managers in developing
quarterly work plans and reports
- To provide training to conservancy management
staff and board/committee representatives on relevant aspects of
management, administration and governance.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social science
or any other related faculties;
- 3 years experiences in community based
development and project management;
- Be a team player and have strong interpersonal
skills;
- Willingness to travel to hardship areas and
knowledge of basic computer applications.
Conservancies Accountant
Job Ref.1032
Reporting to the Senior Accountant
and with a close working relationship with the NRT team and
Conservancy Managers , the Conservancies Accountant will be responsible for:-
Conservancy Managers , the Conservancies Accountant will be responsible for:-
- Working closely and Reporting to the
Conservancy Manager to ensure the effective operation of the Conservancy;
- Ensuring timely and accurate processing of all
financial transactions;
- Tracking expenditure from funds granted by or
disbursed via Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT);
- Leading annual budgeting process & cash
projections;
- Assisting the Conservancy Manager in formulating
grant proposals, negotiating contracts and preparing financial reports to
donors and the board.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
The ideal candidate should have the
following qualifications:
- At least a Bachelors Degree in Accounting /
Finance. Possession of a CPA (K) will be an added advantage;
- A minimum of three years relevant post
qualification work experience;
- Hands-on knowledge and experience in
computerised accounting preferably Quick Books;
- Good financial management skills;
- Excellent people management skills and
experience;
- Good report writing skills;
- Excellent public speaking and presentation
skills.
Senior Accountant
Job Ref. 1027
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer and with a close working relationship with the NRT Hqs’ Chief Finance Officer, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for:-
- Coordination of the day to day activities of
the finance department;
- Leading and guiding the reporting process;
- Ensuring compliance with the conservancy
financial policy as well as statutory financial requirements;
- Ensuring prudent management of donor funds;
- Ensuring conservancy operations are running
smoothly and effectively.
Detailed Responsibilities include
- Supervision of the Conservancy banking
arrangements to ensure adequate liaison with principal bankers;
- Preparation of monthly income and expenditure
account and respective bank reconciliations;
- Establishing and maintaining effective
financial and accounting policies, procedures and systems for the
Conservancy;
- Providing oversight and guiding Conservancy
Board;
- Tracking expenditure from funds granted by or
disbursed via Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT).
Minimum Qualification Requirements
The ideal candidate should have the
following qualifications:
- At least a Bachelors Degree in Accounting /
Finance and CPA (K);
- A minimum of Five years relevant work
experience;
- Hands-on knowledge and experience in
computerised accounting preferably Quick Books;
- Good financial management skills;
- Excellent people management skills and
experience;
- Good report writing skills;
- Excellent public speaking and presentation
skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates and
particularly those from the target areas who meet the minimum qualifications
are requested to send their detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a
daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional
referees to info@nrt-kenya.org by close of business 25th December, 2014.
If you do not hear from us within 30 days, consider yourself unsuccessful.
Senior HR & Admin Officer
Northern Rangelands Trust
Private Bag Isiolo
Website: www.nrt-kenya.org
Or Registered mails to:
NRT North Rift Office,
P.O Box 521 Lodwar-30500