The Programme for
Agriculture and Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO) is a bilateral
five-year-programme covering Busia County, which comprises the Sub-Counties of
Busia, Bunyala, Butula, Nambale, Samia, Teso South and Teso North.
The Programme seeks to
recruit qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant
positions;
1. Programme Accountant
Responsibilities
- Preparation
of programme accounts
- Preparation
and submission of periodical financial reports
- Verification
of supplier’s invoices for payment, including service providers request
for funds, and timely implementation of payment procedures
- Timely
posting of all project accounting vouchers on the accounting software
- Exercise
proper custody of all posted vouchers and other accounting documents
- Verify
finance reports and reconcile returns from sub counties and partner
organizations
- Conduct
regular financial monitoring visits to sub counties and partner
organizations
- Facilitate
financial audit and implementation support missions
- Advice the
management on accounting matters
- Perform any
other duty assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelors
degree in accounting and finance from a recognized institution plus a
professional accounting qualification ( CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent)
- At least 5 years
practical experience in a programme financial management set up and
acquainted with accounting procedures in GoK accounting and financial
systems and bilateral financed programmes
- Good
knowledge of computer applications in accounting such as ACCESS , SUN and
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- Good
communications and interpersonal skills
- Used to work
under pressure and meet crucial deadlines
- Fluency
(reading, writing and speaking ) in English and in Kiswahili
Location: Busia, Kenya
Reporting to: Financial Management and Procurement
Specialist
Period: One year with possible extension
2. Supply Chain Officer -
Procurement
Responsibilities
- Ensuring
compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations
- Maintaining
database of approved sources of supply, and research into new and
alternative sources;
- Advising
management on all matters regarding value for money on all procurements
- Receiving
all the tender applications and compiling them for the Tender Committee;
- Conducting
market research and advising on market forces; and any other duties that
may be assigned from time to time.
- Preparing
Purchase requisitions Local Purchase Orders (LPOs); Cash/LPO procuring and
proper storage;
- Conduct
regular financial and procurement monitoring visits to sub-counties and partner
organisations
- Generating
procurement reports and providing appropriate recommendations to
management
- Copy and
file monthly payment vouchers, receipts and finance reports
- Keep the
agreements and contract files up-to-date
- Facilitate
financial audit and implementation support missions
- Undertaking
the capacity building of the Programme’s partner organizations in the
field of public procurement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Procurement related studies from a recognized institution plus a
professional procurement qualification (CPA II/Basic CIPS)
- At least
five years practical experience in a programme procurement set up
- Knowledge of
GoK financial systems and procurement procedures
- Experience
in computer application and software packages
- Basic
knowledge of accounting
- Good
communications and interpersonal skills
- Ability to
work under pressure and meet crucial deadlines
- Fluency
(reading, writing and speaking ) in English and in Kiswahili
Location: Busia town and all Busia
Sub counties, Kenya
Reporting to: Financial Management and Procurement Specialist
Period: One year with possible extension
3. Junior Expert in
Agricultural Value Chains
Responsibilities
- Planning and
implementation of agribusinesses in support of small livestock,
horticulture and high value trees.
- Support the
formation and institutional organization of crop and livestock producer
groups and individuals for efficient access to farm inputs and produce
markets.
- Support
development of business training materials for SMEs (farmers, collection
centers operators, input suppliers)
- Assist in
designing and implementing community business plans to either start or
expand their businesses.
- Identifying
and establishing linkages between buyers, input suppliers, financial
institutions and extension support.
- Participate
in other tasks relevant for implementation of the Programme.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following areas: General agriculture, Animal
production, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Economics, Business management,
Food science and technology, Nutrition.
- At least 3
years working experience in the field of agriculture value chains
desirably agribusiness development
- Maximum age
of 32 years
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest and
willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment and in rural setup
Location: Busia, Kenya
Reporting: Chief Technical Advisor
Period: One year with a possible one year extension
Interested and qualified
candidates should send letters of applications, CV accompanied with copies of academic
and professional certificates, and testimonials.
Applications should be in an envelope that clearly indicates the post applied for and send to the address below so as to reach on or before 17th October 2014
Programme Director
Programme for Agriculture &Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO)
Off Alupe Road
Off. Tel: +254552322166
P.o Box 306,50400
Busia, Kenya
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
