To this end, Nuru implements a
holistic development model working with programs in Agriculture, Financial
Inclusion, Healthcare, and Education.
Position: Cooperative Accountant
Employer: Nuru Kenya
Location: Isibania,
Kenya
Job Type: Full
Time, Contract
Number of positions: 1
Overview of the Job: Reporting directly to the Market Linkages & Cooperatives Manager, the Co-operative accountant will help establish and oversee all cooperative accounting systems. Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers and prepares operating and financial statements and preparation of budgets.
Specific Responsibilities:
Overview of the Job: Reporting directly to the Market Linkages & Cooperatives Manager, the Co-operative accountant will help establish and oversee all cooperative accounting systems. Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers and prepares operating and financial statements and preparation of budgets.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Install and commission an adequate and
effective accounting system within the Co-operatives;
- Render reports on the financial condition and
operations of the Co-operative monthly, annually or as may be required by
Management Committee and/ or General Assembly or Nuru Kenya;
- Provide assistance to Management Committee in
the preparation of annual budget;
- Keep, maintain and preserve all books of
accounts, documents, vouchers, contracts and other records concerning the
business of the Co-operative and make them available for auditing
purposes;
- Develop systems so cooperatives are able to
track and report loan collection/ repayment using appropriate instruments;
- Review accounting transactions for
completeness, internal accuracy, and conformity with established
accounting classifications;
- Communicate with regulatory and industry
agencies on system reporting requirements such as KRA;
- Build accounting related proficiency and
capacity of Cooperative Managers and Mangement Committees
- Perform such other duties as the immediate
supervisor may require.
Note that this Job description can be
reviewed and changed if need be by the management
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
or a Business related course and with at least CPA VI
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as an
Accountant, 1 of which must be in a Co-operative setting or a similar
institution
- Those with CPA Section 6 and a Minimum of five
(5) years working Experience in the same position will be considered
- Must have good analytical and communication
skills
- Must have knowledge of at-least one Accounting
Software relevant to Co-operative business accounting
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to
work independently
- Desire to work with rural farmers in field
conditions; experience in this setting preferred
- Previous experience working in a cereal
marketing co-operative society is an advantage
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Fluent in English and Swahili
Position: Cooperative Manager
Employer: Nuru
Kenya
Location: Isibania, Kenya
Job Type: Full
Time, Contract
Number of positions: 5
Overview of the Job: The Cooperative Manager will be responsible for managing and controlling the overall day-to-day administration, operation, coordination and control of all aspects of the Cooperative and its subsidiary operations (if any) in accordance with approved financial and operational plans.
Overview of the Job: The Cooperative Manager will be responsible for managing and controlling the overall day-to-day administration, operation, coordination and control of all aspects of the Cooperative and its subsidiary operations (if any) in accordance with approved financial and operational plans.
This includes but not limited to;
strategic planning; capacity building and development of cooperative leaders;
and in setting up accounting, bookkeeping and administrative systems for
cooperatives.
Managers will initially be employed
by Nuru Kenya so they are also held responsible for achieving organizational
goals and milestones in collaboration with Nuru supported cooperatives.
Directly reports to Market Linkages
and Co-operatives Manager (Nuru Kenya) and accountable to the Co-operative
Management Committee.
Specific Responsibilities:
Specific Responsibilities:
In the performance of these duties and responsibilities, position holder will utilize to the best of his/her abilities to strengthen the Co-op and the Co-op System in the short term and long term:
- To give advice, assistance and training
to the Management Committee and members of the Cooperative in managing
their affairs;
- To guide and administer the affairs of the
Co-operative in keeping with sound business practices and the objectives
of the organization and to ensure profitable operations and positive cash
flows;
- To be responsible for all Human Resource
matters, concerning hiring, training, promoting, demoting or firing of
Co-operative employees;
- To be responsible for achieving the
Co-operatives objective of the training and development of local staff;
- To ensure a high level of member and customer
service is provided to all patrons of the Co-operative at all times;
- To develop and maintain the Co-operative’s
position externally with county and national governments, development
organizations (Nuru Kenya), business groups and the general public;
- To manage, control and protect all assets of
the Co-operative, including Nuru seed capital, agricultural inputs and
loan repayment from members, from all types of loss;
- Coordinate loan repayment and collection from
farmers through the management committee;
- To efficiently manage and control all fixed
assets of the Co-operative to ensure they maintained in top quality
condition and are protected from loss and obsolescence by developing,
implementing and administering policies and procedures that control the
use of assets and provide for regular and periodic maintenance;
- To plan, facilitate and participate in trainings
aimed at strengthening relevant skills for co-operative managers and other
committee members;
- To maintain good and regular communication
with the Management Committee, members of the Co-operative, and with Nuru
staff including monitoring of co-operative performance and reporting of
updates and results to Nuru Kenya
- To coordinate meetings for the cooperative
including regular and special meetings of the Management Committee as well
as the annual general meeting(s) of the cooperative
- To attend all meetings of the Management
Committee and to provide regular written and oral reports on the monthly
operations of the Co-operative, interpreting financial statements,
reporting on correspondence and activities and advising on policies and
future planning.
- To prepare and present to the Management
Committee for approval the annual operating and financial plan (budget) of
the Co-operative;
- To recommend, administer, control and
supervise all policies of the Co-operative including policies and
procedures relating to credit, operations and human resources;
- To appraise continually the operating results
of the Co-operative and to take prompt corrective action as required to
ensure all operations are viable;
- To control and supervise the finances (custody
of cash, cheque writing, borrowing, etc.) of the Co-operative and strive
for high levels of efficiency and maintain a careful and judicious control
of expenses as well as accurate record keeping;
- To keep informed of general business and
economic conditions, legislation, new developments and problems that may
affect the position of the Co-operative.
- To continuously upgrade and maintain the
skills and abilities necessary to manage the various areas of operation
and business units;
- To perform other duties as required for the
proper management of the association.
Note that this Job description can be
reviewed and changed if need be by the management
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Be a holder of a Diploma in Cooperative
Management or any other related course
- 2-3 years of experience in operation,
management and/or development of agricultural cooperative societies or
- A Certificate in Cooperative Management with
over 4 years’ experience working with Agricultural Cooperative societies
- Strong quantitative skills; specifically
demonstrated ability to create and execute budgets and business plans
- Experience with training and capacity building
of small scale farmers preferred
- Detailed understanding of challenges facing
small scale farmers, grain/agricultural produce markets and cooperatives
in Kenya
- Proven track record of successfully managing a
cooperative
- Experience in conducting trainings
- Mobilization skills
- Strong computer skills, specifically in
Microsoft Office
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to
work independently
- Desire to work with rural farmers in field
conditions
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Fluent in English and Swahili
Position: Market Linkages & Cooperatives Assistant Manager
Employer: Nuru Kenya
Location: Isibania,
Kenya
Job Type: Full Time, Contract
Number of positions: 1
Overview of the Job: Reporting to the Market Linkages & Cooperatives Manager, the ideal candidate is expected to support the ML&COOP Manager in organizing farmers; linking farmers/cooperatives to markets; registering cooperatives; strategic planning; capacity building and development of cooperative leaders; and in setting up accounting, bookkeeping and administrative systems for cooperatives.
Specific Responsibilities:
Overview of the Job: Reporting to the Market Linkages & Cooperatives Manager, the ideal candidate is expected to support the ML&COOP Manager in organizing farmers; linking farmers/cooperatives to markets; registering cooperatives; strategic planning; capacity building and development of cooperative leaders; and in setting up accounting, bookkeeping and administrative systems for cooperatives.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist in researching and locating markets for
Nuru farmers’ produce and develop and implement strategy to link Nuru
farmers & cooperatives to fair markets.
- Assist in management of aggregation, buying,
storing, and selling operations and staff during harvest and buying
season.
- Research and explore funding and investment
opportunities for improving or expanding Nuru’s market linkage operations.
- Inform Nuru Kenya and organized farmers on
cooperative establishment in Kenya including topics such as laws and
policies, best practices, registration procedures, etc.
- Assist the Agriculture and Financial Inclusion
Program staff with the organization of farmers into cooperatives and
facilitate the registration of cooperatives.
- Deliver trainings for rural cooperative
capacity-building; including cooperative management, staffing plans,
democratic leadership and cooperative business plan development.
- Help Nuru Kenya and cooperative societies in
setting up and maintaining accounting and record keeping systems with
strong financial controls.
- Execute financial models that appropriately
balance farmer welfare and organizational sustainability for Nuru Kenya’s
market linkage and agricultural loan initiatives.
- Liaise with government cooperative development
and marketing offices and resolve any policy and administrative issues
that may arise.
- Deputize the ML & Coop Manager when absent
and as directed and to competently perform all assigned/ delegated duties
- Supervise Cooperatives Managers and Accountant
- Perform other duties as required.
Note that this Job description can be
reviewed and changed if need be by the management
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- BSC in Cooperative Management, Agribusiness
Management or any other related course.
- 5-6 years of experience in operations,
management and/or development of agricultural cooperative societies
- Strong quantitative skills; specifically
demonstrated ability to create and execute financial models and business
plans
- Experience with agribusiness or cereal markets
in Kenya
- Detailed understanding of challenges facing
small scale farmers, grain/agricultural produce markets and cooperatives
in Kenya
- Strong computer skills, specifically in
Microsoft Office suits
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to
work independently
- Desire to work with rural farmers in field
conditions
- Experience supervising staff will be an added
advantage
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Fluent in English and Swahili
Working Conditions: Work will be performed in the office, and sometimes
in the field. Some work is also expected from the computer at home during
evenings and weekends during busier seasons.
Remuneration: Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience.
Nuru Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal opportunity to all qualified candidates.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit
their application; resume and cover letter supported by at least two known
references.
Candidates to also attach a valid
Certificate of Good Conduct, kindly quote your current and expected
salary.
Complete your application in English,
include your phone number, and email it to mlc@nuru.co.ke by the 15th of
February, 2016 at 5pm EAT.
We will only accept email
applications. Please outline how your skills and experience meet the
qualifications of the position. Indicate the job title as the Heading/subject
of your application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note:
Note:
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
We do not charge or accept money as a fee at any stage in our hiring process.
See www.nuruinternational.org for
further information about the organization.
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