Vetworks Eastern Africa is a Kenyan organisation founded in 2007
and has wide experience in livestock programming.
Vetworks Eastern Africa works in livestock sector enhancing
capacities of communities, institutions and governments in reducing
vulnerabilities of the livestock keeping communities and supporting improvement
and investments in livestock based livelihoods.
Accounts Clerk
Reports to: Administration and Operations Manager
Location: Based in Nairobi.
Hours: Normal working hours plus out of hours work as required
Conditions: Local appointment. One year with possibility of
extension.
Closing date: 20th April 2013
Roles
To maintain Vetworks Eastern Africa Books of Accounts, manage
taxes, statutory deductions, stores and logistics in a culturally appropriate
manner and in accordance with standards and guidelines agreed by Vetworks
Eastern Africa and its partners.
Responsibilities
Finance
- Inspecting and
entering accounting data into QuickBooks accounting and MS Excel
accounting system clerically managed by Vetworks Eastern Africa,
- Reconciliation
of expenditure with the approved budget
- Confirmation
that all funds received together with all exchange gains/loss were
received and correctly recorded.
- Confirming
accuracy of vouchers, accounts and cost centers examination that all
vouchers are in accordance with the subject of budget position
arithmetical accuracy of vouchers, accounts and cost centers
- A review of the
system of internal accounting donor accounting requirements and
administrative control procedures to confirm their adequacy and
effectiveness.
- Monthly checking
of NSSF/NHIF/PAYE returns and advice on new policy developments from KRA.
- Management of
Quick Book/MS Excel accounts and Asset register
- Management
reports, Bank reconciliation, G&L maintenance and internal control review
reports
Administrative duties
- Office errands
- Logistical
support to the projects
- Store keeping
and store ledger maintenance
Minimum requirement
- At least a
higher diploma with a CPA II
Knowledge and Experience
- Knowledge &
experience working in development sector in Administration and finance
management.
- Knowledge and
ability to understand and operationalise administrative instructions,
financial and accounting policies, rules and procedures is required.
- Knowledge and
experience in using software packages such as Quick books
Skills and Altitude
- Accounting
skills and with CPA II and above
- Good information
management skills
- Good
interpersonal skills and working diplomatically with colleagues
- Good
organisation, planning and follow up skills
- Ability to
prioritise and handle a diverse and heavy workload, working under pressure
and often to tight dead line
- Strong IT skills
- Fluent in
Swahili and English
Community Development Officer
Reports to: Project Manager
Location: Based in Narok town. To support project in Narok and
Kericho Counties with occasional travel for meetings in Nairobi.
Hours: Normal working hours plus out of hours work as
required
Conditions: Local appointment. One year with possibility of
extension.
Closing date: 20th April 2013
Roles
To implement, monitor, supervise and provide technical support
to the animal welfare activities of the project in a culturally appropriate
manner and in accordance with standards and guidelines agreed by Vetworks
Eastern Africa and its partners.
Responsibilities
Project implementation
- Be at all times
a role model for sympathetic and humane handling, treatment and management
of working equine animals
- Responsible for
supporting and building the capacities of communities and livestock
service providers to develop and effectively implement plans that lead to
the desired change at community level in Knowledge, attitudes and
practice, which support the overall organizational goal of improving
equine welfare
- Responsible for
providing ongoing technical and mentoring support in community engagement
and monitoring aspects of the animal welfare project
- Apply techniques
and tool kits such PRA tools to mobilize and engage effectively with
equine owning communities to advance equine welfare
- Monitor and
evaluate the community engagement aspects of their project to ensure
desired change is being realized among equine owning communities
- Responsible in
promoting cross-learning between Counties in community mobilisation
aspects through gathering, documenting and sharing best practices
- Support and
carry out studies and assessments as required.
Project finance management
- Ensure adequate
use of finances allocated to project activities
Communication and network
- As required,
work closely with the Research Team to support relevant community-based
participatory (action) research
- Representing and
communicating the interests of the Vetworks animal welfare work internally
and externally
- Assist the
Programme Manager to identify and effectively manage all community
development related risks.
Minimum requirement
At least a relevant higher Diploma or first degree (Bachelors)
in a relevant livestock development discipline; such as livestock production
with bias of rural development; or in a discipline such as rural
development studies, development and social sciences studies.
Knowledge and Experience
- Knowledge of
basic animal welfare concepts and an understanding of the importance of
working equines to the economies of developing countries
- Experience in
conducting participatory monitoring and planning of programmes at
community level,
- Experience in
assessing training needs and capacity building of community groups
- Proven practical
experience in identifying, establishing and managing community development
issues and related conflicts
- Knowledge and
experienced in participatory training approaches
Skills and Altitudes
- Clear strategic
thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- A culturally
sensitive communicator and excellent negotiation skills
- Motivation to
engage and learn and be at all times a role model
- Strong and
engaging communication and presentational skills to a variety of audience
- Have training
and facilitator skills
- Good
organisation, planning and follow up skills
- Ability to
prioritise and handle a diverse and heavy workload, working under pressure
and often to tight dead line
- Strong IT skills
- Fluent in
Swahili and English
- Good information
management skills including the ability to write clear concise reports for
a variety of audiences in Swahili and English
- Willingness to
work flexibly and, on occasions, outside of office hours
- Committed to the
aims of the Vetworks, animal welfare and community development
Animal Welfare Officer
Reports to: Project Manager
Location: Based in Narok town. To support project in Narok and
Kericho Counties with occasional travel for meetings in Nairobi.
Hours: Normal working hours plus out of hours work as required
Conditions: Local appointment. One year with possibility of
extension.
Closing date: 20th April 2013
Roles
To implement, monitor, supervise and provide technical support
to the animal welfare activities of the project in a culturally appropriate
manner and in accordance with standards and guidelines agreed by Vetworks
Eastern Africa and its partners.
Responsibilities
Project implementation
- Be at all times
a role model for sympathetic and humane handling, treatment and management
of working equine animals
- Implement the
principles of applied animal (equine) behaviour and welfare, humane
handling and compassion building, ensuring that the welfare needs of
working donkeys are understood and prioritised within communities and
livestock service providers.
- Cultivate and
encourage learning amongst the communities and livestock service providers
in animal welfare, ethical decision-making, equine behaviour and humane
handling of working donkeys and their application in practice.
- Provide animal
welfare/ veterinary knowledge and skills wherever needed to support
livestock service providers with animal health and welfare strategy,
policies, action plans and activities.
- Plan,
facilitate, and monitor any capacity building/ training on animal welfare
and related topics,
- Monitor animal
welfare groups to ensure the welfare standards of working donkeys are
adhered to using such tools as clinical assessments and audits, and
support livestock service providers to utilize findings and feedback to
improve welfare in their activities
Project finance management
- Ensure adequate
use of finances allocated to project activities
Communication and network
- As required,
work closely with the Research Team to support the identification,
development and implementation of relevant animal welfare research issues
in the project area
- Representing and
communicating the interests of the Vetworks animal welfare work internally
and externally
- Promotion of the
Vetworks animal welfare expertise at animal welfare, health, veterinary
and other appropriate events and forums
Minimum requirements
- At least a first
degree (Bachelors) in a relevant livestock development discipline; such as
veterinary degree, livestock health or livestock production
Knowledge and Experiences
- Knowledge of
basic animal welfare concepts and an understanding of the importance of
working equines to the economies of developing countries
- An understanding
of the evidence-based approach to veterinary medicine and animal welfare
- Experience and
field practice in animal welfare or working with equines especially
working donkeys
- Experience in
developing and implementing projects through partners at grass roots
- Knowledge and
experience in building professional external networks
Skills and Altitudes
- Clear strategic
thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- A culturally
sensitive communicator and excellent negotiation skills
- Motivation to
engage and learn and be at all times a role model
- Strong and
engaging communication and presentational skills to a variety of audience
- Have training
and facilitator skills
- Good
organisation, planning and follow up skills
- Ability to
prioritise and handle a diverse and heavy workload, working under pressure
and often to tight dead line
- Strong IT skills
- Fluent in
Swahili and English
- Good information
management skills including the ability to write clear concise reports for
a variety of audiences in Swahili and English
- Willingness to
work flexibly and, on occasions, outside of office hours
- Committed to the
aims of the Vetworks, animal welfare and community development
Project Finance and Administration Officer
Reports to: Administration and Operations Manager
Location: Based in Narok town. To support project in Narok and
Kericho Counties with occasional travel for meetings in Nairobi.
Hours: Normal working hours plus out of hours work as
required
Conditions: Local appointment. One year with possibility of
extension.
Closing date: 20th April 2013
Roles
To maintain Animal welfare field accounts, field office, stores
and logistics in a culturally appropriate manner and in accordance with
standards and guidelines agreed by Vetworks Eastern Africa and its partners.
Responsibilities
Administrative duties
- Ensure office
premises are well maintained and provided with essential services.
- Ensure proper
management of office assets, including maintenance of inventory, physical
verification of assets and disposal of assets, where necessary.
- Ensure adequate
level of office supplies and maintain a system of office supplies
allocation and tracking.
- Maintain a
central filing system; ensuring consistent use and appropriate archiving
of official administrative and finance documents.
- Ensure hotel
bookings and arrangements of workshops, and for visitors, including
security briefings.
- Ensure utility
providers are providing appropriate, efficient and reliable service
to the office.
- Book vehicles as
requested by field staff.
Finance
- Assist
Administration & Operations Manager to ensure internal financial
procedures, systems, policies and controls are applied and complied with
by all staff
- Maintain office
petty cash including disbursement as authorised and accounting.
- Assist with
preparation of monthly office expenses and cash forecast.
- Ensure all
payments are properly authorised in accordance with authorisation levels,
and prompt payment to suppliers and creditors.
- Ensure periodic
reconciliation of bank and petty cash.
- Ensure all
payment vouchers are delivered to Nairobi finance office for booking
Minimum requirement
- At least a
higher diploma or first degree (Bachelors) in business administration,
finance and accounting or other related area of studies is required
Knowledge and Experience
- Knowledge of
basic animal welfare concepts and an understanding of the importance of
working equines to the economies of developing countries
- Knowledge and
ability to understand and operationalise administrative instructions,
financial and accounting policies, rules and procedures is required.
- Experience
working in development sector in Administration and finance management.
- Knowledge and
experience in using software packages such as Quick books
Skills and Altitude
- Accounting
skills and with CPA II and above
- Good information
management skills
- Good
interpersonal skills and working diplomatically with colleagues
- Good
organisation, planning and follow up skills
- Ability to
prioritise and handle a diverse and heavy workload, working under pressure
and often to tight dead line
- Strong IT skills
- Fluent in
Swahili and English
Please send your application and CV with three Referees
Reference “JOB TITLE” to fredme2013@live.com
