Moving The Goalposts is a unique,
community-based organization that, since 2002, uses football to empower over
nine thousand girls in the rural and urban areas of Coast region.
More than nine thousand girls aged
9-25 years participate in MTG’s tournaments and ongoing leagues. Girls are
encouraged to take up more leadership roles in their Community.
Through playing football, MTG girls
discover their confidence and value themselves as strong, capable young women.
MTG leagues are youth-led and managed and include girl advocates that promote
health sexual choices, financial independence and female leadership.
Post title: Programme
Accountant
Reporting to: Finance & Administration Manager
Supervisee: Accounts Assistant and Accounts Clerk
Job purpose: Accountable for all aspects of financial and management
accounting, and donor reporting. The person will be expected to prepare
financial statements and audit schedules in line with applicable International
Standards (IFRS,) and other generally accepted practices.
Main Duties Include:
Financial, Management Accounting and
Control
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Support the Finance HR and Admin.
Manager in ensuring full compliance with policies & procedures,
particularly around cash, advances, banking and assets.
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Being the main data entry person into
the accounting system to produce periodic and end of year Income and
expenditure, financial position, cash flows, full bank monthly reconciliations
etc;
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Professionally draft annual
organizational and specific donor or activity budgets.
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Support in safeguarding of the assets
of the Organisation, including the maintenance of the Fixed Asset register
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Support finance and admin department
in its function as procurement focal center, to drive the implementation of
procurement policies and plans, aimed at cost effective acquisition of high
quality materials, goods, consultancies and non-consultancy services;
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Producing monthly and quarterly
actual v budget (variance) analysis and other management information that may
be required from time to time,
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Preparing cash forecasts to identify
monthly funding requirements
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Contributing on operational and
strategic issues as a member of the Finance and Admin. Team.
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Work closely with the Finance HR and
Admi. Manager during interim and final audits of the organisation.
Donor Compliance
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Ensure compliance with all financial
reporting and forecasting requirements of donors and ensuring the smooth flow
of funds from funding sources.
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Ensure expenditures incurred are
reported in line with contractual agreements;
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Provide financial guidance and
supervision to staff that might be assigned to work under him/her including
interns, with regards to donor reporting
Administration, Logistics, Legal and
Statutory Compliance
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Ensuring transactions processed fully
comply with Kenyan laws and regulations
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Assisting Finance HR and Admin.
Manager in identifying and implementing financial, legislative and /or
statutory changes that may affect the organization’s operations
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Undertaking any other duties that
might, from time to time, be assigned;
Person Specification
Required Knowledge Skills and
Qualifications and Experience
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A Bachelor’s degree (B.com accounting
option or any other business, accounting or economics related discipline), from
a recognized reputable university;
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Must be a fully qualified accountant
(CPA, ACCA), with at least 3 years post qualification experience in a busy
organization;
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Experience in a similar position at
an international or regional Not-for-Profit organization deep working knowledge
in NGO accounting and reporting is required;
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Must have hands on experience in use
of networked common accounting and/or ERP, on-premise or cloud-based systems,
using QuickBooks
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Resilient person- able to maintain
personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure,
setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an
approach to work that is characterized by commitments, motivation and energy.
Job
Title: Education and Vocational Training Officer
Reporting to: The Education Health & Livelihoods Team Leader
Job
Purpose: This role ensures the implementation
of all activities under the education and Vocational training program which is
geared towards supporting MTG girls and young women to realize their career
goals by facilitating them to transition and complete schools and make informed
career decisions.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Oversee the implementation of annual
Education and vocational activities in the organization.
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Implement a robust education
vocational and training program where girls can continue with their education
and transition to higher education.
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Build relationships with schools,
vocational training centers, technical colleges, universities and potential
employers for placement of girls registered in MTG program.
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Organize goal setting forums where
girls will be educated on different career pathways and assist them to develop
plans for placement in schools and vocational training.
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Develop a communication plan to reach
out to key stakeholders and partners in implementation of Education and
vocational program.
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Identify and link girls to
scholarship and bursary opportunities with a view to supporting them in
achieving their education and/or livelihood goals.
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Engage in mobilization and
recruitment of MTG players who are not in primary or secondary school.
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Manage and oversee identification,
profiling and goal setting, and placement of girls in school and vocational
training
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Manage and oversee MTG award scheme
program, identify and coordinate annual awarding of best leaders in MTG.
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Keep a data base of all girls who are
supported by MTG to join schools, vocational training, college and university
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Organise mentorship and role model
talks during MTG events; tournaments, leagues and residential training.
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Work with relevant stakeholders in
the counties to strengthen the education networks.
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Implement advocacy work to ensure
effective implementation of the back to school policy and other relevant gender
specific policies that promote education of girls and young women at all
education levels.
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Design and implement content for
awareness session to girls, parents and community at large on importance of
education to their community.
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Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly
and annual plans and budgets for the section
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Maintain a data base of all girls
that benefit from education and volunteer program
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Oversee monitoring and evaluation
activities for the education and vocational activities
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Write concepts for resource
mobilization in partnership
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Prepare departmental, annual and
donor reports.
Qualifications,
competencies and experience
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Bachelor’s degree/diploma in
development studies, social sciences or any other field relevant field.
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At least 2 years relevant work
experience (working with communities in the areas of education, vocational
training or resource management)
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Experience and knowledge on Education
programs will be desirable
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Demonstrated experience in
facilitation and training.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and
demonstrated ability to work effectively in team situations
Post
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Job Purpose: Management of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department
including oversight of other staff in the department and participation in
Management Committee. The role also incorporates communication duties and
responsibilities.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Propose an M & E Strategy that is
aligned to the strategic plan 2016 to 2020 of the organization
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Develop and implement M & E
procedures and guidelines to support the programme implementation and enable
MTG achieve its strategic objectives.
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Spearhead research on key issues that
MTG needs to understand to guide programme development
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Design and implement data collection
and reporting controls and procedures that ensure accuracy and reliability of
data that is collected
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Development and review of
comprehensive overall Monitoring and Evaluation framework and toolkits
including performance indicators and benchmarks for all aspects of the
organisation’s strategic direction
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Coordinate all research and
evaluations of MTG programmes
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Collate and analyse data for reports
and produce a systematic and analytical progress report to guide management in
decision making.
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Research and recommend appropriate
software for data collection, archiving and analysis for the organisation to
procure
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Training staff on efficient use of
Monitoring and Evaluation tools
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Work closely with the Program Manager
and the fundraising officer to develop concepts for funding, pitching to donors
and resource mobilization for Monitoring and evaluation
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Ensure publication of findings from
research undertaken by MTG in reputable journals
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Participate in the Team Leadership
Committee and undertake oversight and appraisal of staff in the department
Skills and
Experience:
Essential:
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A degree holder from a recognized
university
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Three years’ experience and above
undertaking research and managing data in a demanding environment
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Experience in working with M & E
software e.g. Sales force or any other
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Proven capacity to manage a team of
staff within the department
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Excellent standard of written English
and ability to communicate effectively
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High level of proficiency in the use
of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable:
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Understanding of Sport for
Development
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Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation
Post
Title: Fundraising Officer
Reporting to: Executive Director.
Job purpose: Under the guidance and direction of the Executive
Director, to spearhead the fundraising function for Moving The Goalposts (MTG).
MTG has been implementing a resource mobilization strategy since 2014.
The holder of this position will be
charged with supporting programmes for further effectiveness in fundraising to
ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
The post holder will work with the ED
and senior management team to improve the fundraising strategy for the
organisation, deliver this strategy and raise both restricted and unrestricted
funding for the organisation, which will involve: developing partnerships with
national and international corporate organisations, government ministries,
international and national NGOs and organisations and support the organisation
to develop their income generation strategy.
Writing applications to trusts and
companies, co-organising and co-ordinating a fundraising events and high
profile visits to MTG programmes will also be a key requirement.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Under the direction and guidance of
the Executive Director, review the existing fundraising strategy and processes
and create and deliver an implementation plan
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In agreement with the Executive Director,
agree SMART fundraising targets in consultation with the Management Board
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Create and activate a calendar of
events geared towards fundraising and donor stewardship
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Create a sustainable and diverse
fundraising portfolio with funding streams based on the pillars of MTG
fundraising such as Donor Grants and Corporate/Government Organisations
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Drafting funding proposals in
collaboration with the Programme Manager who will supervise the grant
application process at programme level
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Managing the grant application
process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations
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Developing partnerships with
corporate organisations, national organisations and other stakeholders.
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Attending relevant fundraising forums
and groups
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Preparing annual income and
expenditure fundraising budgets
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Reporting to the MTG Management Board
on a quarterly basis of progress to-date of specific fundraising activities and
income targets
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Carry out prospect research and
develop a comprehensive fundraising database that captures all relevant
information as well as handling all administrative aspects of fundraising.
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Principal Monitor, evaluate and
report on the effectiveness of individual fundraising initiatives and campaigns
Skills and
Experience:
Essential:
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At least three years’ experience of
fundraising within a charity or voluntary sector organisation
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Excellent time management skills and
ability to manage own workload effectively; highly organised and methodical
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Excellent standard of written English
and ability to write compelling fundraising applications
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Proven experience of securing income
from a variety of fundraising streams
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Excellent interpersonal and
influencing skills; confident and personable with the ability to manage and
build strong relationships with key individual donors and organisations
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Holder of a degree from a reputable
university
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Able to take an innovative and
creative approach to work
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A good knowledge of fundraising and
awareness of current trends
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High level of proficiency in the use
of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable:
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Understanding of Sport for
Development
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Knowledge of other languages
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Experience of working in different
sectors.
Application letters accompanied by a
detailed CV should reach MTG by close of business on 25th May 2018 addressed to
the Finance & Admin. Manager or send an e – mail to humanresource@mtgk.org.
Ensure that the email is titled with
the specific job applied for.
