Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations.
Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.
Mercy Corps has recently been awarded programs in Rift Valley and Central Province under USAID’s Yes Youth Can! initiative.
The Yes Youth Can initiative is a USAID program designed to empower Kenya’s youth population in areas recovering from the post-election violence in 2008, through building capacity of youth groups and organizations to engage with markets, governments and communities, and to pursue their legitimate needs and interests more effectively in a way that builds positive inter-ethnic networks.
Mercy Corps is recruiting for the competent and dynamic individuals for the following exciting and challenging positions based in Eldoret and Thika.
Application Deadline
Job Details
Logistics and Admin Officer (Thika)
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Logistics/Admin Officer will be responsible for accurate and timely completion of all procurement, general administration and HR functions for the Thika office.
S/he will ensure compliance with Mercy Corps administrative and logistics guidelines, as well as that of the Kenyan Government and Mercy Corps donors.
Requirements for this position:
* University degree, CPA qualification or equivalent, experience in Logistics/Admin, at least 3 years work experience with an international NGO in a similar capacity.
* Familiarity with various donors’ reporting regulations, attention to detail and capacity to work under pressure, excellent computer skills and full proficiency in Excel.
* Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili required
If you meet the above requirements, are able to take up a position based in Eldoret or Thika and are strongly motivated for working with Mercy Corps to youth empowerment in Kenya, please e-mail your application letter, concise CV, listing three (3) references (including a recent employer) with their e-mail or phone contacts to: hr@ke.mercycorps.org
Deadline for receiving applications will be 4:00 pm March 28, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.
Mercy Corps has recently been awarded programs in Rift Valley and Central Province under USAID’s Yes Youth Can! initiative.
The Yes Youth Can initiative is a USAID program designed to empower Kenya’s youth population in areas recovering from the post-election violence in 2008, through building capacity of youth groups and organizations to engage with markets, governments and communities, and to pursue their legitimate needs and interests more effectively in a way that builds positive inter-ethnic networks.
Mercy Corps is recruiting for the competent and dynamic individuals for the following exciting and challenging positions based in Eldoret and Thika.
Application Deadline
2011-03-28
Job Details
Logistics and Admin Officer (Thika)Reporting to the Program Manager, the Logistics/Admin Officer will be responsible for accurate and timely completion of all procurement, general administration and HR functions for the Thika office.
S/he will ensure compliance with Mercy Corps administrative and logistics guidelines, as well as that of the Kenyan Government and Mercy Corps donors.
Requirements for this position:
* University degree, CPA qualification or equivalent, experience in Logistics/Admin, at least 3 years work experience with an international NGO in a similar capacity.
* Familiarity with various donors’ reporting regulations, attention to detail and capacity to work under pressure, excellent computer skills and full proficiency in Excel.
* Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili required
If you meet the above requirements, are able to take up a position based in Eldoret or Thika and are strongly motivated for working with Mercy Corps to youth empowerment in Kenya, please e-mail your application letter, concise CV, listing three (3) references (including a recent employer) with their e-mail or phone contacts to: hr@ke.mercycorps.org
Deadline for receiving applications will be 4:00 pm March 28, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
