The PMI AIRS Kenya Project
seeks candidates for the USAID - funded PMI AIRS (Africa Indoor Residual
Spraying 2) Project to be implemented in six sub counties (Rongo, Awendo,
Uriri, Suna East, Suna West and Nyatike) in Migori, Kenya in the following
positions:
Position: Finance Assistant
Supervisor: Finance and Administration Manager
Location: Migori County, Kenya
with malaria programs outside
the PMI focus countries, in planning and implementing IRS programs with the
overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria in Africa by enhancing USAID’s
ability to implement IRS programs on the ground through cost-effective
commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise,
and implementation of IRS in countries affected by malaria.
The PMI AIRS Project is led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
The PMI AIRS Project is led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
Role Profile
Major purpose of the position: The major purpose is to support the County coordinator and Project Accountant in collecting the required information from county sites for processing payment of sub-county spraying staff besides observing proper accounting procedures, systems and internal controls in district field stations.
Responsibilities:
- Perform general
clerical duties, to include but not be limited to photocopying, scanning,
faxing, filing, and mailing.
- Assist in
verifying and processing of payments
- Provide office
administrative support including organization and facilitation for
internal meetings, drafting agendas, and taking minutes;
- Maintain hard
copy and electronic versions of a project archive, including contract and
subcontract documents, client approvals, consultant documents,
travel files, procurement files, project deliverables, project
reports , and minutes of meetings.
- Manage and
document correspondences between project offices, the home office, the
client, other partners, and stakeholders.
- Answer incoming
telephone calls, take complete and accurate messages for people who are
not available, and ensure they receive the messages.
- Overseeing
day-to-day office administrative functions
- Assist in procurement,
storing and distribution of office supplies.
- Make logistical
arrangements for project staff traveling out within side their region.
- Prepare and
send pouches to central office as needed.
- Performing any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required minimum
qualifications, skills and abilities
- Diploma or
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Procurement, Management, Business, or other
relevant field.
- Prior
experience in office administration.
- Knowledge and
experience with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data
processing and graphical presentation software.
- Ability to
assess problems and develop solutions.
- Excellent
inter-personal communication skills and excellent organization skills.
- Preference for
candidates who have experience that relates to USAID-funded projects or
other international development experience.
- Fluency in
English.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
- Proficiency in
English and Kiswahili.
- Strong
presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to use
spreadsheets and other accounting software
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and CV to airskenyainfo@africairs.net with the title of the position being applied in e-mail subject line e.g. “Community Mobilization/IEC Assistant” and specify location/ward preferred of by COB Friday, December 12th, 2016.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and CV to airskenyainfo@africairs.net with the title of the position being applied in e-mail subject line e.g. “Community Mobilization/IEC Assistant” and specify location/ward preferred of by COB Friday, December 12th, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer: As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm's values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer: As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm's values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
