Africa Inland Church – Kenya Children’s Homes Department is a
department of AIC- Kenya whose mission is to support the vulnerable children
through Child Centered Community Development initiatives seeks to recruit
dynamic and experienced persons to the positions below.
Food Security Project Coordinator
1 Post
The holder of this position is responsible for the facilitation
andimplementation of food security interventions in children rescue centers and
at the community level as well as provide leadership in the
program.
program.
Specific key tasks include:
- Ensuring the
project is conducted according to pre-set Work Plans
- Effective
management of employees in the section
- Preparing timely
reports as per specific donor guidelines
- Assisting in the
development of long-term strategies for the rescue centers including
identification of markets for their produce and development long-term
partnerships
- Document the
most significant change stories and pictures of various activities
- Liaise with
other NGOs and Government bodies for support to the project
Person specification:
- Diploma in
General Agriculture, Conservation/Organic Agriculture or related field
- A minimum of 5
years work experience in Rural /Community Development projects
- Excellent
computer knowledge (MS Office is a MUST)
- Good community
mobilization skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
Project Accountant
1 Post
Reporting to the Senior Program Accountant, the holder of this
position is responsible for accounting tasks associated with CCCD
program for the organization.
Specific key tasks include:
- Reviewing field
finance reports
- Preparing
monthly project financial reports and interpreting them to program and
field staff
- Effective
management of financial systems and providing field financial support
- Preparing annual
audit schedules
Person specification
- Bachelors of
Commerce with accounting option
- CPA Part 2 with
minimum 3 years’ experience
- Proficient in
use of QuickBooks and MS Office applications (MS Excel very important)
- Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills
- Possession of
certificate of good conduct
CCCD Project Coordinator
1 Post
Based in Matuu
The holder of this position is responsible for the project
overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Specific key tasks include:
- Managing and
co-coordinating community-based projects
- Liaising with
stakeholders to ensure full participation and optimumutilization of
resources
- Project budget
management
- Providing follow
up and ensuring strategic audit procedures
- Management of
employees in the section
- Ensuring high
levels of health and safety
Person specification:
- Degree in social
sciences preferably in community development or sociology
- A minimum of 5
years in community development project in a rural set up
- Good
understanding of project cycles including logical frame work
- Excellent
analytical, oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office applications (Word-processing, email, Excel)
CCCD Project Officer
1 Post
Matuu
The holder of this position is responsible for providing logistical support for the project.
Specific key tasks include:
- Designing and
implementing project supervision management tools
- Ensuring that
the SHGs approach is integrated in children related activities
- Capacity
building
- Liaising with
stakeholders in lobbying and advocating for children’s rights
- Budget
preparation and management and ensuring efficient use of resources
- Organize and
carry out field research on the efficiency of the programmes
Person specification:
- Diploma in
social work or community development or other relevant field
- At least 3 years
of experience in Case Management and Community Development
- Excellent oral
and written Communication skills in both English and Swahili
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office applications (Word-processing, email, Excel)
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
1 Post
Reports to the Director, the holder of this position is
responsible for the development and implementation of quality
assurance policy.
Specific key tasks include:
- In liaison with
the project team, planning for and conducting monitoring activities
- Ensure accurate
and timely reporting to donors
- Provide
technical assistance in the preparation of routine and adhoc project
reports
- Participate in
operation research
Person specification:
- Bachelor Degree
in M&E, Project Management or a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated
experience and skills in monitoring and evaluation of development projects
- Demonstrated
practical skills in data analysis and report writing
- Capacity to
manage large data bases and manage online data management systems
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills
Training Centre Principal
1 Post
KIMA
- Must be a
graduate with B.Ed (Hons) or other relevant field
- minimum
experience of 5 years in top level institutional management
- conversant with
National Education Policies and objectives as well as National Development
and implementation practices
- conversant with
the current trends in Education and training/teaching
- able to
supervise, guide, assess trainees as well as setting and moderating
examinations
- able to
initiate, source and execute new courses and programs
- excellent in
interpersonal relationships as well as good team leader
- have knowledge
of basic accounting, excellent report writing skills and proficiency in
the use of Microsoft office
- resource
mobilization skills is an added advantage
- minimum age of
35 years
Main Responsibilities includes:
- provide overall
college administration including staff
- supervision and
linkages with other relevant stakeholders
- management of
financial and human resource in conjunction with the head office
- initiating new
teaching and learning programs in the institution
- provide overall
leadership for vulnerable youth through empowerment initiatives in the
centre
Personal Assistant / Office Administrator
1 Post
Nairobi
Personal Assistant/Office Administrator reports to the Director andsupervises General Support Staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage
day-to-day operational and administrative activities:
- Organize travel
arrangements
- Organize
job-related meetings and appointments, including booking venues
- Be the first
point of contact as for breach of code of conduct, especially office
cleanliness.
Qualifications:
- At least a
Diploma in Administration, Bachelor Degree from a recognized university -
preferred
- At least 3 years
experience as secretary with executives and high level/senior management
and experience in operational aspects of external relations.
- Able to
communicate clearly and concisely with various parties
- Able to
establish and maintain good working relationships, to work as part of a
team and to work under pressure.
- Able to make
complete travel arrangements.
- Very
well-organized with a strong sense responsibility.
- Tact and
discretion are essential.
- Knowledge of
various software, i.e.: Word for Windows, Excel, Internet Application,
Power Point
Those who meet the above requirements should send/submit an
application letter and detailed CV including 3 referees by 28th March 2013.
This should be addressed to the
Human Resource,
AIC Childrens Homes,
P. O. Box 45019 – 00100,
Nairobi
No hand deliveries
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
