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UNFPA Office Finance Associate Job in Kenya

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:49 AM PDT


UNFPA - Leader in Reproductive Health and Population and Development

Vacancy No:VA/FPA/SOM/02/2011

Post Title: Finance Associate

Type of Contract:Fixed Term

Duration: 1 Year, Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds

Level: ICS 6 (G-6)

Duty Station: Nairobi

Date of Issue: 29 August 2011

Closing Date: 12 September 2011

Organizational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Organizational Context

Under the guidance and overall supervision of the Operations Manager, the Finance Associate ensures the effective functioning of financial operations and systems in support of the programme and office management.

He/she works closely with programme and project staff providing financial monitoring and analysis of projects and advising managers on expenditure trends and implementation rates.

The Finance Associate is also a member of the Country Office management services team managing financial aspects of Country Office operations. He/she may supervise clerical and support staff.

Results-Oriented Functional Statements 
  • Supports the monitoring of programme financial performance for all core and noncore resources by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including implementation rate against indicators/results. Detects potential over-under expenditure problems and suggests remedial action.
  • Develops tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of programme and project budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate and up-dated financial information to HQ on a continuous basis.
  • Interprets financial policies and procedures particularly relating to NEX and provides guidance and training to staff and project managers. Strives to identify ways in which programme financial needs can be met within existing policies.
  • Assists in the management of the Country Office budget by budget formulation, controlling allotments, monitoring expenditures, and preparing revisions according to the needs of the office.
  • Ensures the effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up and processes financial transactions in an accurate and timely way.
  • Reviews and monitors charges for common services and cost recovery taking into account maximum cost efficiency and represents UNFPA's interest in related negotiations and agreements
Functional Competencies

Business acumen: Independently gathers, analyses and interprets data and information from a wide range of sources using appropriate analytical tools and professional standards. Identifies warning signs based on financial analysis, probes for clarification or points of concern and presents findings

Client orientation: Establishes effective relationships with internal and external clients, actively supports the interests of the client and researches potential solutions to client needs Organizes and prioritizes work schedule and addresses client needs and deadlines promptly and
diplomatically

Implementing management systems: Maintains information/databases on system design features and develops system components. Makes recommendations relative to work-processing approaches and procedures which would lead to more efficient systems design.

Corporate Competencies:

Values

Integrity/Commitment to mandate: Acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken. Demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPA's mandate and to the organizational vision.

Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning: Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means. Learns from others inside and outside the organization adopting best practices created by others. Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge.

Valuing diversity: Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and learns from cultural diversity. Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural differences. Observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

Managing Relationships

Working in teams: Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.

Communicating information and ideas: Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner. Participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information. Frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.

Conflict and self management: Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict. Expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person. Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.

Working with people

Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management: Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team. Knows his/her limitations and strength, welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest and contractive feedback to colleagues and supervisors. Seeks new challenges and assignments and exhibits a desire to learn. Accepts responsibility for personal performance participating in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance.

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness

Analytical and strategic thinking: Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.

Results orientation/Commitment to excellence: Strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence. Takes action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.

Appropriate and transparent decision making: Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions. Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her
own biases and behaviors

Job Requirements:

Academic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in finance.

Experience: 5 – 10 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably part of it with an International organization or the United Nations. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc), and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling of web-based financial management systems. Knowledge of ATLAS is preferable.

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English

Applications with a current CV and P11 (www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc) marked: "VA/FPA/SOM/02/2011 –"Finance Associate" should be addressed to:

Email address: recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.' 

Handicap International Programme Logistics Manager Job in Kenya

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:45 AM PDT


Position:Programme Logistics Manager

Responsible to:-Finance and Administration Coordinator

Location: Nairobi

Closing date: 9th September 2011

The Organization

Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

The Position

The Programme Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring the overall running and application of logistic procedures in the program by addressing consistently daily constraints and propose adequate changes.

He/she will be responsible for :

1. Coordination of the Logistics functions within the Programme 
  • Developing and harmonizing tools and procedures for procurement, vehicle fleet management, assets management, communication equipment and stationery-consumables…
2. Support and Empowerment of Logistics Team by: 
  • Undertaking technical assessment: Conduct periodical field visits to assess staff capacity and needs in regard to the tasks and responsibilities assigned to a position. Take part in field assessments with the project/site/department managers for opening up or starting new projects.
3. Monitoring and reporting 
  • Collecting, compiling and analysing the field logistics reports (vehicles, inventories, progress, security…) and give recommendation in support of or improvement where there is need.
4. Ensuring Security Management 
  • Under the delegated authority of the Field Programme Director, carrying out an analysis of the security context and conditions and update the security plan for Kenya programme. 
  • Provide security briefs to new-comers and visitors
5. Managing National Contractors and Suppliers

Qualifications and skills required

Education and experience 
  • Bachelor Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management with at least 5 years experience in logistics sector or Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies / logistics/CIPS with at least 7 years experience in logistic sector.
  • Previous experience in NGO an added advantage
  • At least 2 years managerial experience preferred
Attributes 
  • Rigorous
  • Responsible
  • Goal Oriented
  • Organized
  • Capacity to work under high pressure
Skills required 
  • Analytical skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Organizational skills
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to :- recruit01@handicapinternational.or.ke.

The email subject line should be marked: "Application for Programme Logistics Manager position"

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply 

Office Administrators Job opportunity

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:43 AM PDT


This is an open position.

We get urgent requests forAdministrators and would like to have CVs in our database.

Primary Responsibilities 
  • General Office administration
  • Custodian of office resources, stationery etc
  • Ensure that the office is running efficiently and to high standards in terms of cleanliness, fixtures & general supplies
  • Assist other departments with their administrative requirements
  • Liaising with suppliers and customers to maintain a good working relationship
  • Maintain a database of all the key as well as potential customers
  • Maintain company data efficiently and confidentially
Knowledge, Skills and Experience 
  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in office management/business administration
  • 1 year experience in a similar position
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Internet and e-mail, typing skills)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be organised and reliable
  • Good team player
  • Problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
How to apply 

Please send your CV and Application letter to recruitment@fanisi.net by 6th September 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Executive Secretary job in Kenya

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:41 AM PDT


Job Description for Executive Secretary

Will often be privy to very confidential information and therefore must be able to work with sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner.

He or she will be required to relay information accurate through phone conversations, messages, emails and other forms of communication.

The executive secretary should possess excellent communication skills both verbally and in written form, should be very organized and logical, and should be able to multi-task and work on several big and small projects at one time.

The executive secretary is responsible for processing all correspondence from the CEO as well as opening and prioritizing all incoming information.

She or he will also maintain records of all documentation, file materials, manage data entry and even set up databases and other relevant data information.

Word processing skills, spreadsheet and database experience is also essential.

Common work activities include: 
  • Opening, sorting and categorizing all incoming information to the department and getting it to the appropriate people in a timely fashion.
  • Processing all outgoing communication in the form of emails, letters, voice messages or other forms of communication.
  • Scheduling appointments, meetings and personal appearances by the CEO
  • Duplicating, filing, recording and logging of data shared between companies.
  • Answering phones, providing information and processing messages for the CEO.
  • Supervising any support staff and ensuring all office policies and procedures are being implemented.
Skills & competencies 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
  • Highly organized and flexible
  • Ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines
  • Must be self directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
  • Maintains staff confidentiality
  • Working knowledge of email, scheduling, spreadsheets and presentation software
Educational and Professional Requirements 
  • 4 Years or more related experience serving as an executive secretary
  • Minimum: Diploma in Business related course OR a Degree in Business Administration
If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to work in a dynamic organization,send your CV to bmideva@fep-group.com on or before 5th September.

Note: The above position is quite urgent and needs to be filled immediately. 

Sales Representative (Technical) - Scientific Laboratory Equipment Sales Company Jobs in Kenya

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:39 AM PDT


Our client dealing with sales and service of scientific laboratory equipment for both public and private sector across the E.A requires a suitable candidate to fill in the following position.

Position: Technical Sales Representative (3 posts)

Department: Sales and marketing

Supervised by: Sales and Marketing Manager

Job Objective/Summary

Collective and individual responsibility for the development and performance of all sales
activities in assigned region.

Provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values.

Establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area.

Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Soliciting for orders from new customers and build relationships to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.
  • Manage full process of the sales from cold calling, presenting, negotiating and closing deals.
  • Regularly visit clients to ensure sustenance of a good relationship.
  • Giving feedback to the management and advising accordingly.
  • Preparation of quotations and Tenders for potential customers
  • Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly sales reports.
  • Responsible for client relations and meeting clients' expectations.
  • Develop strategies and programs that position the brand accurately in the market segment
  • Handle all aspects of the market entry, penetration and growth.
  • Continually enhance revenue generation activities through market research
  • Developing, coordinating and managing of new and existing clients account
  • Promote positive relations with partners and distributors
  • Analyzing the market environment i.e. analyzing other competitor's prices, the amount of demand and supply in the market.
Qualification 
  • A minimum diploma in physical chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
  • Diploma in marketing from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  • 2-3 years working experience in selling lab equipments.
  • A valid driving license
  • Age 26-35 years
  • Good personality and aggressive
  • Good speech and communication skills
  • Self driven and able to meet strict deadlines.
Interested and qualified candidates can sent there resume, indicating current and expected salary to recruitment@workforceassociates.net, until the position is filled.

On the subject line indicate TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE. 
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