Introduction: The
African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental
Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly
increasing access to quality higher education and training through the
innovative use of information communication technologies.
The AVU has its headquarters in
Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country
Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.
The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has
two main thrusts:
(a) Educational and support services
provided on a fee basis; and
(b) Not-for-profit development
services.
The, Not-for-profit development
services, aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with
an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following
activities: updating and developing content; Open Educational Resources (OER)
Development; AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); set up/upgrade ODeL
centers; developing professional networks through Communities of Practices;
Research and Development; and Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.
Vacancy: Finance Intern
Scope of Work
The Intern will be responsible for:
- Assist in posting transactions to Apogee
accounting software.
- Assist in reconciliations of the cash books to
the bank statements and GL
- Assist in processing of payments;
- Assist in Filing all Finance and
Administration documents
- From time to time provide support to AVU
projects including bulk photocopying, scanning and binding of documents
and any other logistical support;
- The intern shall perform any other duties that
may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance or
accounting option
- Qualified CPA part II or equivalent in ACCA;
- Exposure to Apogee accounting software will be
an added advantage;
- Keen and pays attention to detail;
- Ability to work well within a team
- Possess Excel spread sheet and word-processing
programs at a highly proficient level;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to
determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines;
- Detail-oriented with good multi-tasking
abilities and communication skills, both oral and written;
- Must be numerate;
- The candidate must maintain strict
confidentiality in performing the duties of a Finance Intern;
- Flexibility and a can-do approach to tasks and
the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment;
Modalities of Work: The intern is expected to work from Monday to
Friday 9am to 5.30pm
Duration: The
internship is for an initial period of 3 months with possibility of extension
Reporting: The
intern will report to the Manager, Finance and Administration.
Vacancy: Procurement Intern
Scope of Work
Scope of Work
The Intern will be responsible for:
- Assist in preparing documents for procurement
of goods and services
- Assist in updating the procurement tracking
sheet on a day to day basis
- Assist in processing of payment requests
- Assist in Filing all procurement documents
- Coordinate and schedule procurement meetings
including recording of meeting’s proceedings
- The intern shall perform any other duties that
may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in procurement/ supply chain
management;
- Skill in the use of Microsoft office;
- Keen and pays attention to detail;
- Ability to work well within a team
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to
determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines;
- Detail-oriented with good multi-tasking
abilities and communication skills, both oral and written;
- Must be numerate;
- The candidate must maintain strict
confidentiality in performing the duties of a Procurement Intern;
- Flexibility and a can-do approach to tasks and
the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment;
Modalities of Work: The intern is expected to work from Monday to
Friday 9am to 5.30pm
Duration: The internship is for an initial period of 3 months
with possibility of extension
Reporting: The intern will report to the AVU Multinational
Project II Project Manager
How to Apply
The African Virtual University (AVU) is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
The African Virtual University (AVU) is an equal opportunity employer.
The successful candidate will be
appointed for an initial period of 3 months.
Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with a telephone number and email address; and names with contact addresses of three professional references.
Applications should be sent to
job@avu.org and must have Procurement Intern as the email subject
The successful candidate will be
based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
The closing date for this application
is 19th October 2015 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3)
Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.avu.org