Position: Book Keeper
Reports to:
Accountant
Station: Nairobi
Deadline: 8th June 2016
Start Date: 1st July 2016
As a Book keeper, the responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;
As a Book keeper, the responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;
- Reviewing
payment requests for compliance with Busara's Finance policies and
procedures.
- Verifying
imprest returns for posting and zeroing out purposes.
- Carrying
out bank reconciliations.
- Ensuring
proper filling of Busara's transactions, supporting documents and
financial records.
- Remitting
of statutory payments; PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and HELB, NITA, etc.
- Reviewing
and posting entries on the accounting software
- Filling
in on any additional roles in the event of the Accountant's absence
- Supporting
Busara staff to comply and understand the finance policies.
- Analysis
of internal records for use of Busara resources for project billing
purposes, e.g Cab Vouchers, Motor vehicle logs and Airtime Usage forms.
- Any
other duties that maybe assigned.
Requirements
- Diploma/degree
in Accounts/Finance from a recognized institution
- Excellent
command of accounting principles
- Over
1 years’ experience in accounting or equivalent experience
- Good
knowledge of Accounting software and Microsoft Office Packages
- Strong
working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Ability
to work in a team
- Attention
to details and accuracy
- Be
of high integrity
Preferred
- Experience
working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience
working with an NGO
- Experience
with popular accounting and bookkeeping software
To apply,
please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@busaracenter.org and ensure that
the subject line reads: “Bookkeeper: REF NO: BU-2016-06-03”.
Agricultural
Training Consultant
Station: Makueni with some time in Nairobi
Term: Three to six months
Deadline: 30th June 2016
Start Date: 1st September 2016
Background: The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is a non-profit research organization.
Background: The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is a non-profit research organization.
The Center
conducts research on economics and psychology with the aim of influencing
policies to promote economic development. In an upcoming study, the Center is
evaluating the impacts of agricultural training to small-scale famers.
Description of Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
Description of Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide
in-person agricultural and / or livestock rearing training and advice to
small-scale farmers.
- Capture
data related to the process and outcomes of training visits to farmers.
- Consult
with the research team on agricultural related matters (e.g., suitable
inputs for a specific location, optimal timing for data collection to
measure harvest, etc.).
- Provide
input on appropriate technologies and practices for target farmers (e.g.,
curriculum development).
- Assist
with the process of locating small-scale farmers.
- Ensure
timely completion of project tasks.
- Other
duties related to project implementation and administrative tasks as
needed.
Desired
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’
degree, college diploma or certification in agriculture or related
sciences (preferred but not required).
- At
least one-year experience in agriculture related field (preferably
extension services).
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge
of local dialect would be of additional benefit but not required.
- Well
organized detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
simultaneously.
- Ability
to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness
to work in rural areas to deliver training.
To apply,
please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@busaracenter.org and ensure that
the subject line reads: “Consultant: REF NO: BU-2016-06-03”.
Only online
applications shall be considered.
