University of Nairobi
Applicants are invited for the following
positions:-
UNITD Fellowship Program
Program Accountant
(University of Nairobi HIV Fellowship) –
Training for HIV managers in Kenya
The University
of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) aims
to support the Kenyan National HIV response by strengthening the national program
capacity through a training fellowship program.
The UoN through
the Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) has established the
University of Nairobi Fellowship Program funded by the U.S. President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC).
University of
Nairobi Fellowship Program seeks to recruit a Program Accountant.
Reporting to the
Program Manager, the incumbent will be based in Nairobi and responsible for
supporting projects budget preparation, invoicing and accountant
reconciliation.
He/she will
support resources effectively, and ensure that projects are within budget.
The Accountant
will be charged with connecting project activities with project financials, sending
financial reports to Director and donor as well as ensuring compliance with
donor regulations.
Requirements
- CPA (K) and members of ICPAK
- Strong IT skills and experience working with accounting software
- At least 3 years experience working as an accountant.
- Experience in budgeting for donor funded programs and financial management knowledge in US government regulations for funded projects will be an added advantage.
- Prior training in Grants Management will be an added advantage.
- A relevant first degree will be an added advantage.
Please note that
the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement
Note:
1. Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
2. Applications
and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of
departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries
and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post
reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications
should be addressed as per the codes below:-
Codes: CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, Box
30197-00100, Nairobi.
Closing Date: Friday, June 27 2014.
Please note that
the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
