Vacancy Announcement
Mercy Corps is a leading global
organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40
countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action –
helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from
within. Now, and for the future. We help communities survive and move beyond
emergencies.
Mercy Corps is looking for committed and
dynamic individual to take up the following position:
Position: Rangeland Specialist
Position: Rangeland Specialist
Location: Isiolo
Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps has been operating in Kenya since 2008, focusing its interventions around four objectives:
Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps has been operating in Kenya since 2008, focusing its interventions around four objectives:
1) Peace and Conflict Management;
2) Livelihood / Market Systems;
3) Governance (particularly at the county
level); and
4) Youth Employment/Employability
(including the social and economic development of adolescents).
The four objectives serve to increase
community resilience to drought and other shocks and stresses, and to decrease
fragility with a particular focus on Kenya’s Arid Lands.
Mercy Corps’ vision for change requires the
private sector, government and civil society to work together to create
meaningful and sustainable change.
Mercy Corps is recruiting a rangeland
specialist to provide technical assistance and advice in the areas of
sustainable Natural Resource Management (NRM) for a five-year USAID-funded Feed
the Future (FtF) Livestock Market Systems (LMS) Development Activity for
northern Kenya.
This position will support the Strengthening Community Capacities for Resilience and Growth component.
This project will support USAID’s Feed the Future Initiative and specifically will improve households’ income, productive assets and resilience to drought and other shocks.
Specific areas of focus include strengthened and sustained rangeland and water management; strengthened drought risk management; strengthened conflict management; improved and sustained health, nutrition, and hygiene practices; improved literacy, numeracy, and life skills; and collaborative action and learning for community empowerment.
This position will support the Strengthening Community Capacities for Resilience and Growth component.
This project will support USAID’s Feed the Future Initiative and specifically will improve households’ income, productive assets and resilience to drought and other shocks.
Specific areas of focus include strengthened and sustained rangeland and water management; strengthened drought risk management; strengthened conflict management; improved and sustained health, nutrition, and hygiene practices; improved literacy, numeracy, and life skills; and collaborative action and learning for community empowerment.
General Position Summary: The Rangeland
Specialist will offer support to the LMS program quality and impact through
provision of technical assistance and advice in the areas of sustainable
Natural Resource Management (NRM).
This is anticipated to include early
warning systems, climate information systems, participatory rangeland
management, watershed management, sustainable community water management
systems in pastoral and peri urban areas and livestock productivity improvement
(including forage development) and small business group development.
The Rangeland Specialist will work closely with the project team to achieve program synergy. S/he will provide capacity building and technical assistance to LMS staff and partners in NRM aspects of implementing project interventions and encourage active participation of and networking between individuals and communities in recognizing NRM problems, identify solutions and implement project activities related to the identified solutions.
The Rangeland Specialist will work closely with the project team to achieve program synergy. S/he will provide capacity building and technical assistance to LMS staff and partners in NRM aspects of implementing project interventions and encourage active participation of and networking between individuals and communities in recognizing NRM problems, identify solutions and implement project activities related to the identified solutions.
The post holder will also build capacities
of communities and institutions in sustainable NRM.
S/he will work closely with community facilitators, community leaders, committees and local government development agents and take part in community meetings for information gathering, exchange and carry out participatory planning supporting field implementation.
S/he will work closely with community facilitators, community leaders, committees and local government development agents and take part in community meetings for information gathering, exchange and carry out participatory planning supporting field implementation.
The Rangeland Specialist will be
responsible to advice and promote linking innovative market and finance based
solutions to sustainable NRM.
As part of this, s/he will ensure the
establishment and effective maintenance of linkage between all relevant staff
and partners.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Program Management
·
Contribute
to team work plans and guide successful implementation of natural resources
management activities, ensuring teams follow work plans so activities are on
time, target and within the approved budget, and program deliverables achieve
desired impact;
·
Identify
partnerships and innovation that could be supported by the LMS Grant Fund;
·
Work
closely with our partner ACDI/VOCA, who will be leading the implementation of
the LMS and look for opportunities to link programming and clients with their
programming and programming across the LMS;
·
Collaborate
with program team members to integrate activities across sectors
(peace/conflict, gender, etc) and prevent siloed approaches to activity
implementation;
·
Provide
advice and support to initiatives designed to consolidate and scale up
sustainable Natural Resources Management linked to innovative market and
finance solutions (including early warning systems, climate information
systems, participatory rangeland management and participatory NRM
approaches) and ensure that interventions are responsive to stakeholders
and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles,
values, quality standards and strategic plan. Ensure that interventions are
evidence-based and adhere to adaptive management principles;
·
Facilitate
NRM investigations, negotiations and implementation, and any formation of
appropriate local level institutions;
·
Network
and coordinate with sector stakeholders to identify and learn from emerging
technologies or approaches that can be trialed and/or scaled-up;
·
In
collaboration with program team, identify required training for government
(local, regional, national), private sector, community and project staff and
assist in identifying trainers and / or directly provide training and capacity
building;
·
Support
participatory community based monitoring in counties where initiatives are
taking place - organize and coordinate capacity building in relation to
community-based monitoring, including experience sharing;
·
In
collaboration with NDMA, facilitate discussions within communities aimed at
promoting Disaster Risk Reduction approaches including for drought cycle
management as important components of NRM;
·
Integrate
community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all
activities as appropriate. Certify all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’
Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards;
·
Facilitate
planning meetings and workshops with government, NGO, private sector, and
community partners to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in;
·
Keep
abreast of the latest research and evolutions in the field of rangeland
management and natural resources management;
·
Define
implementation strategies in coordination with the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief
of Party and leadership team;
·
In
coordination with the MEL team, monitor the implement activities through
regular field visits and assessments to ensure program quality and impact.
Document approaches, successes and lessons learned. S/he will also coordinate
closely with the M&E team to ensure that systems are in place to track,
analyze and report results;
·
Coordinate
closely with the M&E team to ensure that systems are in place to track,
analyze and report results;
·
Coordinate
with procurement, logistics, security, administration and human resources teams
to ensure operational systems support field activities.
Influence & Representation
·
Represent
Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events, in close
coordination with the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and country
leadership.
·
Coordinate
activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government and other
implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.
Security
·
Work
closely with the country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain
systems that promote the safety and security of all team members.
·
Ensure
that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and
understanding of security.
Organizational Learning: As part of our
commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that
learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the
communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time
to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team
members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international
relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as
equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Deputy Chief
of Party
Works Directly With: Chief of Party, Deputy
Chief of Party, Community Facilitators, Technical Advisors, finance and
operations teams, HQ Regional Program Team, HQ Technical Support Unit, Partner
Organizations, and broader LMS team.
Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge and Experience:
·
MSc
or equivalent in Rangeland Management Disaster Risk Reduction, Natural Resource
Management, social sciences or other relevant field;
·
A
minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in NRM or climate
change where there is natural resource based conflicts with hands on experience
in peace building initiatives;
·
Skilled
in NRM approaches including participatory rangeland management, participatory
NRM, early warning and climate information systems;
·
Proven
experience in designing and implementing approaches that reach large numbers of
pastoralist households with quality programming;
·
Experience
working with NDMA at the county level as well as working with county government
officials;
·
Experience
in drafting contingency plans with communities in ASAL areas is required;
·
Strong
management skills, including effective personnel management, adaptive
management coordination and decision-making;
·
Strong
facilitation and consensus-building skills;
·
Competence
in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence
with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation and other techniques;
·
Strong
understanding of USAID compliance issues;
·
Internationally
recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to
obtain the qualification in the early months of work;
·
Excellent
and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing,
in English and other language(s), and fluency in Kiswahili, and local dialects
spoken in Northern Kenya are an added advantage;
·
Previous
work experience in Northern Kenya is desirable;
·
Demonstrated
attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work
independently and cooperatively with team members.
Success Factors: The successful
Rangeland Specialist will be familiar with the particular challenges of Natural
Resources Management in Northern Kenya.
S/he will combine exceptional management
skills and capacity to manage relationships with different stakeholders
including the greater LMS team.
The position requires an ability to think
creatively about improving opportunities for sustainable drought cycle
management.
A heavy emphasis will be placed on
coordination with other actors implementing in the areas of intervention
including county government.
The specialist will have the capacity to
spark innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to programming and to inspire
groups to collaborate closely to implement high-quality programs.
S/he will be committed to long-term program
sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community
level.
Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem
solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are
essential.
The most successful Mercy Corps staff
members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving
and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a
priority
Environmental Conditions: This position will be Isiolo based, with regular travel to Nairobi, Turkana, Garissa, Marsabit and Wajir.
Environmental Conditions: This position will be Isiolo based, with regular travel to Nairobi, Turkana, Garissa, Marsabit and Wajir.
This position requires approximately 50%
travel regularly by road and air to program offices in often insecure
environments.
Mercy Corps team members represent the
agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or
on a visit.
Team members are expected to conduct
themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's
policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Position: Office Assistant
Location: Wajir
Program / Department Summary: The Operations Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the operations functions. The overriding objective for all administration and logistics operations is the prompt and effective provision of support services to Mercy Corps’ beneficiary populations in compliance with donor specifications.
General Position Summary: The Office Assistant will be responsible for office cleaning, preparing tea/coffee and general office assistance functions for the Mercy Corps Wajir office.
Essential Job Functions: Overall responsible for all general office assistance aspects of Mercy Corps’ office support functions in Wajir in compliance with MC Administration and in-country policies.
Office Maintenance:
Program / Department Summary: The Operations Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the operations functions. The overriding objective for all administration and logistics operations is the prompt and effective provision of support services to Mercy Corps’ beneficiary populations in compliance with donor specifications.
General Position Summary: The Office Assistant will be responsible for office cleaning, preparing tea/coffee and general office assistance functions for the Mercy Corps Wajir office.
Essential Job Functions: Overall responsible for all general office assistance aspects of Mercy Corps’ office support functions in Wajir in compliance with MC Administration and in-country policies.
Office Maintenance:
·
Wash dishes in the kitchen;
·
Clean washrooms, office premise and
the kitchen daily;
·
Empty garbage cans and dust bins
daily;
·
Sweep and dust the office daily;
·
Clean the refrigerator, microwave and
other machines in use in the office premises;
·
Track the office cleaning supplies;
·
Report items and assets in need of
repair maintenance.
Kitchen
functions:
·
Prepare tea for the office staff;
·
Prepare refreshments for meetings;
·
Maintain stock of kitchen items and
consumables;
·
Track kitchen consumable items.
General
Office Assistance:
·
Perform receptionist duties when
required;
·
Deliver documents among departments
on request;
·
Make photocopies on request;
·
Refill papers in printers and
photocopiers;
·
Attend to minor maintenance work;
·
Issue and track office stationery.
Other:
·
Conduct himself/herself both
professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
·
Other duties as assigned.
Organizational
Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational
learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are
more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect
all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit
Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability
to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps
team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability,
specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary
communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our
field projects.
Supervisory
Responsibility: None
Accountability:
Accountability:
Reports
Directly To: Administration and Logistics
Officer
Works
Directly With: All team members at the field
office
Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge and Experience:
·
Minimum 2 years’ experience in
general office assistance;
·
Basic computer skills are required;
·
Strong organizational skills;
·
Fluency in English and Swahili
languages (both written and spoken).
Success
Factors:
·
High standard of cleanliness and
attention to detail;
·
Ability to work simultaneously on
multiple tasks;
·
Willingness and ability to work
effectively with a wide variety of people;
·
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Position: Drivers (5)
Location: Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit and Turkana
Counties
Program / Department Summary: The Operations Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the operations functions.
Program / Department Summary: The Operations Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the operations functions.
The
overriding objective for all administration and logistics operations is the
prompt and effective provision of support services to Mercy Corps’ beneficiary
populations in compliance with donor specifications.
General
Position Summary: The driver
work within the Operations department of the logistics support structure to
provide safe, transport services for Mercy Corps program and support staff in
the respective filed location. The driver will adhere to all traffic and Mercy
Corps safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the Mercy
Corps transport department.
Essential Job Functions:
Essential Job Functions:
·
Operate Mercy Corps vehicles as
assigned by supervisor;
·
Maintain vehicle log-sheets in
accordance with Mercy Corps policies/regulations;
·
Check the vehicle conditions after
each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to transport management;
·
Adhere to all safety and
communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor;
·
Responsible for the safekeeping of
all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.;
·
Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on
standby – ready for use at all times;
·
Assist, as required, with logistics
in the office daily workloads;
·
Cooperate and be of assistance to
staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily
business;
·
Report all maintenance needs of the
vehicle to transport management on a regular basis;
·
Undertake field assignments as
assigned;
·
Adherence to all Mercy Corps policies
and procedures as outlined in Mercy Corps policies and procedure manuals;
·
Conduct himself/herself both
professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
·
Other duties as assigned.
Organizational
Learning: As part of our commitment to
organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning
organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities
they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning
activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability
to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps
team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability,
specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary
communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our
field projects.
Supervisory
Responsibility: None
Accountability:
Accountability:
Reports
Directly To: Logistics Officer in Area of
Responsibility
Works
Directly With: Program and Operations staff team
across the field offices as required
Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge and Experience:
·
Valid driver’s license and at least 3
years driving experience operating 4x4 vehicles;
·
Experience working in a pastoral/arid
lands field locations;
·
Good understanding of English and
fluency in all local languages is required;
·
Experience preparing and maintaining
vehicle log sheets;
·
Knowledge of routes, duty stations,
project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required.
Success
Factors:
·
Respect and adherence to all safety
and traffic rules;
·
Excellent sense of judgment;
·
Willingness and ability to work
effectively with a wide variety of people;
·
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Position: Administration and Logistics Officer
Location: Wajir
Program / Department Summary: The Operations Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the operations functions.
Program / Department Summary: The Operations Department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the operations functions.
The
overriding objective for all administration and logistics operations is the
prompt and effective provision of support services to Mercy Corps’ beneficiary
populations in compliance with donor specifications.
General Position Summary: The Administration and Logistics officer is responsible for facilitating the administration and logistics functions at Mercy Corps field office.
General Position Summary: The Administration and Logistics officer is responsible for facilitating the administration and logistics functions at Mercy Corps field office.
Working
closely with Program, Operations and Finance departments, the Administration
and Logistics Officer is instrumental in supporting program activities through
his/her coordination and execution of Procurement, Logistics and Administration
functions at the field level.
Essential Job Functions:
Essential Job Functions:
Procurement:
·
Daily coordination of MC procurement
activities;
·
Ensure full understanding and adherence
to MC procurement policies and formats and assist as needed in training staff
on these policies;
·
Guide staff as required on
creating clear and understandable Purchase Requests and other procurement
related documentation;
·
Collect quotations and bids from the
market for PRs as assigned by manager – as per Mercy Corps standards and
formats;
·
Interact with Vendors during
collection of quotations – explain Mercy Corps formats and ensure that vendors
will use the provided forms;
·
Ensure fair competition and strictly
adhere to MC procurement rules regarding vendor relations;
·
Maintain up to date Mercy Corps
Procurement data management system;
·
Interact with contractors, in
coordination with the Program & Operations Managers;
·
Ensures that the required
documentation of supplies and transactions are completed to MC standards;
·
Ensure proper asset management;
maintain proper and updated asset register with clear asset identification
tags.
Fleet
management:
·
General management of agency vehicles
in co-operation with the Operations Manager;
·
Ensure that all vehicles are safe and
road-worthy;
·
Collect and distribute of vehicle
log-sheets to drivers; responsible for monthly compilation and submission of
log-sheets;
·
Schedule vehicle use to meet
programmatic and operational needs;
·
Maintain vehicle movement board
daily;
·
Oversee fuel consumption purchase and
tracking including coordination with the designated fuel station;
·
Collect Vehicle Service Requests from
drivers. Submit VSR-s to the Operations Manager for approval;
·
In coordination with the Operations
Manager, organize regular service schedules for vehicles and maintain service
schedule files;
·
Ensure vehicle repairs are done in a
timely manner;
·
Ensure security measures for vehicles
such as parking, storage of keys, emergency supplies, etc.;
·
Ensure that security incident reports
are completed and filed (if related to vehicles).
Administration:
·
Ensure proper management and
coordination of staff travel arrangements including transport and
security;
·
Ensure good general office management
and cleanliness of the office premises in coordination with the Office
Assistant;
·
Coordinate with the Operations
department in Nairobi to ensure adherence to Administrative and IT procedures
by all field based staff;
·
Ensure that the office is run in a
professional and responsible manner including hosting guests, receptionist
duties, general contact and liaison with outside agencies as well as
cleanliness of the office premises in coordination with the Office Assistant;
·
Coordinate with the Administration
Officer in Nairobi to provide administrative guidance to MC staff when
required;
·
Manage and renew office lease
agreement;
·
In coordination with the Program
Leads and the Administration Coordinator in Nairobi track airtime allocation
for field based staff;
·
Coordinate the purchase of office
supplies;
·
Coordinate any other necessary
administrative and office management details including the maintenance of the
premises.
Other:
·
Conduct himself/herself both
professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
·
Other duties as assigned.
Organizational
Learning: As part of our commitment to
organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning
organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities
they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning
activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability
to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps
team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability,
specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary
communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our
field projects.
Supervisory
Responsibility: The Office Assistant and Drivers
Accountability:
Accountability:
Reports
Directly To: The Wajir Head of Office with a
dotted technical line to the Operations Manager
Works
Directly With: Program, Operations and Finance
teams
Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge and Experience:
·
Degree in a relevant business field
is desired;
·
At least 3 years of experience in
large scale logistics, supply chain management and/ or international business;
·
Must demonstrate understanding of
logistics, procurement and administration ethics and good management skills
with diverse team with large flow of information and activities;
·
Experience in an NGO setting is
preferred;
·
A strong understanding of donor
compliance is required;
·
Excellent organizational skills
and ability to make recommendations for improvements;
·
Strong MS Office computer skills;
·
Excellent spoken and written skills
in English;
·
Willingness to travel to field
locations when required.
Success
Factors:
·
Meticulous with an excellent sense of
judgment and ability to multitask;
·
Ability to work independently and
prioritize, show initiative;
·
Ability to coordinate and work
effectively with a diverse teams in a multi-cultural set up;
·
Thorough understanding on logistical
challenges, market mechanism and supply chain dynamcis;
·
Positive team spirit.
Position: Senior Finance Officer
Location: Wajir
Program / Department Summary: The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Kenya, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.
Program / Department Summary: The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Kenya, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.
Mercy
Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as
Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.
In
its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department
provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program
team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
General
Position Summary:The Mercy Corps Finance Department is
responsible for all financial functions in Kenya, including accounting,
payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant
financial management and compliance.
Mercy
Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as
Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.
In
its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department
provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program
team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Essential Job Responsibilities:
1.
Support in preparation of
monthly bank reconciliations
2.
Maintain custody of the office cash
fund and make daily payments of approved transactions
3.
Prepare cash payment vouchers and
ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented
4.
Review expense reports (travel
expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness
and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment
5.
Perform weekly cash count as per FFM
6.
Record payment vouchers daily in the
Field Connection Accounting System
7.
Maintain field advance tracker
file and prepare past due advance tracker for the Senior Finance and Reporting
Officer
8.
Preparing cheques based on fully
approved & finance reviewed documents and present for signing
9.
File all cash and bank batch vouchers
and maintain voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete and
safeguarded
10.
Maintain the bank file, ensuring that
all bank information is properly filed and updated
11.
Assist with month end balance sheet
account reconciliations
12.
Make sure that all supporting
documentation is prepared and filed according to MC procedures.
13.
Assists in sub grants management
& compliance at field office
14.
Conduct himself/herself both
professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
15.
Other duties as assigned.
Organizational
Learning: As part of our commitment to
organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning
organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities
they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning
activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability
to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps
team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability,
specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary
communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our
field projects.
Supervisory
Responsibility: None
Accountability
Reports
Directly To: Country Finance Manager
Directly
With: Nairobi Finance Team, Program
Team and Operations Team
Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge and Experience:
·
At least four years of accounting or
bookkeeping experience;
·
A degree in accounting or a relevant
business field;
·
Strong computer skills in MS Office
programs, particularly Excel;
·
Familiarity with computerized,
double-entry accounting software;
·
Strong organizational skills as well
as attention to detail;
·
Experience working in an
International Non-Governmental Organization is an added advantage;
·
Excellent oral and written English
skills.
Success
Factors:
·
A clear understanding of finance and
procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance
with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures;
·
The ability to interact effectively
with international and national staff members is required;
·
A demonstrated ability to work
quickly, accurately, meet deadlines, and process information in support of
changing program activities is necessary.
Application
Procedure:
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit a Cover Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to ke-hrkenya@mercycorps.org on or before 12th December, 2017.
The email subject line must clearly show the job title and location they are applying for.
Applications without an appropriate subject heading will be automatically disqualified.
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit a Cover Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to ke-hrkenya@mercycorps.org on or before 12th December, 2017.
The email subject line must clearly show the job title and location they are applying for.
Applications without an appropriate subject heading will be automatically disqualified.
Please
do not attach any certificates.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB:
We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process