Mt Kenya Jobs in Nyeri, Kenya

Anglican Development Services - Mt Kenya (ADS-MK) a Christian development organization with strong local and international linkages wishes to recruit self motivated and performance driven individuals for the following open vacancies:1. Accounts Assistant
Location: Nyeri
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Regional / Senior Accountant, the Accounts Assistant will support the Finance data processing by the preparation of documents of original entry, initial date entry and management of the document filling process.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Prepare invoices for payment, obtaining approvals and budget codes from relevant budget holders.

Maintain filing systems for accounting documents and vouchers

Process and account for travel advances and related expense claims.

Assist in processing field financial reports and produce relevant reconciliations.

Perform bank reconciliations for head office accounts and analyze and also prepare monthly review of bank reconciliations of field accounts.

Prepare and process journal, and enter into the sun/quick books system

Ensure proper files, both hard and soft copies, are maintained to support all transactions processed.

Undertake any other tasks which may be assigned by the Regional Development Coordinator.

Assist in filing and verification of completeness of the documentation on the donor’s files, preparation of checklists and verifications for the ADS-MK Projects.

Assist in preparation of the year-end audit schedules for the field accounts.

Assist in archiving financial files.

Reconciliation of the office accounts

Supervision and CollaborationThe Accounts Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Regional/Senior Accountant.
He/She works closely with other colleagues in the Programmes Operations & Development and the M/E Officer.
Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Financial Management/Business Administration or related.

Professional qualification: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified

Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent; Part qualification will also be considered.

At least 2 year general accounting experience preferably within the Non-Governmental Organization’s (NGO) sector;

Computer literacy: Knowledge of Excel spreadsheet is essential.

Being Conversant with the Quick books accounting system or other relevant accounting systems will be an added advantage.Required Competencies

Attention to details

Ability to plan and execute tasks with minimal supervision

High level conception and analytical capacity;

Ability to work in a team and judgment on when to brief supervisors and other stakeholders;

Good interpersonal skills: team player;

Good problem solving skills;2. Project Officer - Food Security
Location: Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Officer will support the Project Officer and Assistants in field food security training, linkage and collaboration with the national and county Governments.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Undertaking community mobilization

Community training on crop and animal husbandry

Community training on innovative agronomic skills

Assist in project reporting and Monitoring and Evaluation

Undertake any other tasks which may be assigned by the Regional Development CoordinatorQualification and Experience

Minimum diploma in agriculture, agricultural extension, horticulture, conservation agriculture, organic farming essential.

5 years of experience working with rural communities in the areas of; Food Security and Agricultural Extension, Conservation Agriculture.

Experience in donor funded project planning and implementation.

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, agricultural extension, conservation agriculture, organic farming preferred.

Demonstrated training and group facilitation skills.

Good computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email;

Motor cycle riding skills and licence.3. Project Officer (Health)
Location: Kiserian, Kajiado County
Reports to: Program Manager
Supervision and Working Relationships:
The Project Officer-Health is supervised by the Program Manager- Health and Livelihoods Project who supports him/her as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Providing training and technical backstopping to Community Health Workers in collaboration with Ministry of Health.

Steering the implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the project.

Track project activities to ensure they are progressing as per the schedule.

Maintain project Calendar, budget and ensure deadlines are met.Key Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

Diploma in Community Health Nursing, Clinical Medicine or Environmental Health or related.

A minimum of 3 years work experience in community health and collaboration with the GoK.

Understanding and experience in the implementation of community health strategy.

Must be registered with the requisite body

Excellent computer knowledge (Ms-Office a Must).4. Community / Zonal Development Coordinator
Location: Thika, Kiambu County
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Regional Development Coordinator, the Zonal/Community Development Coordinator will oversee the fund raising, implementation of development projects in the area and work closely with the Diocesan Bishop and Zonal Board.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Overseeing implementation, monitoring and evaluation of zonal programs and projects.

Ensuring timely preparation of work plans and budgets for Zonal Board and Regional approval.

Ensuring timely reporting (both financial and narrative).

Facilitating training and consultations at the grassroots level using participatory methods

Ensuring prudent zonal financial management

Spearheading zonal fundraising

Any other task that may be assigned by the Regional Development Coordinator and Diocesan bishop.Key Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

First degree (bachelor’s) in social sciences or equivalent

Experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA)

5 years experience in proposal writing, project implementation and financial management in a reputable development organization

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in computer applications5. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Location: Nyeri
Job Summary:
Working in close collaboration with the Regional Development Coordinator and the Senior Programme Officers, the M&E officer mainly manages the progress of ADS-MK Programmes and Projects and her M&E activities.
Reports to: Regional Development Coordinator
Supervision and Working Relationships:
The M&E Officer is supervised by the Regional Development Coordinator who supports him/her as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Managing and implementing the performance-based monitoring system to ensure that Program and project targets are met.

Provide monitoring and evaluation (M&E) support to ADS-MK Programs and Projects.

Ensure that the M&E databases are updated routinely and systematically.

Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines regarding M&E are developed and updated where necessary.

Develop an overall M&E plan for ADS-MK.

Manage day-to-day operations of the M&E system, including support of field officers in continued implementation of M&E tools and instruments.

Provide technical assistance and data for the M&E component of grant proposal development.

Lead the process of ensuring that the performance reviews are conducted regularly.

Build capacity of ADS-MK staff in M&E skills through mentoring and coaching.

In collaboration with ADS-MK team identify and document achievements and accomplishments of Program/project indicators against set performance targets.

Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organizations for best practices and technical assistance.

Develop, in coordination with the Finance Department, a system to ensure that the program planning, including inputs and targets, is aligned with the overall program log-frames and other types of M&E indicators.

Participate in the preparation and implementation of special studies (e.g. baseline, impact evaluation, mid-term review).This may include:

Develop systematic protocols such as Most Significant Change qualitative story methodology.

Drafting data collection tools

Conducting analyses and drafting reports

Ensure timely compilation of ADS-MK internal and external progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annually).

Any other duties that may be assigned by the Regional Development Coordinator and the Regional Board.Personal Attributes
The post holder must possess the following skills, experience, and personal characteristics:

Bachelors in social sciences or related field preferably Sociology, Community/Rural Development, and Statistics.

Formal training in monitoring and evaluation.

Experience of not less than 5 years in M&E preferably in performance monitoring and evaluation of development programs, including developing performance indicators, data collection and analysis preferably in a Non-Governmental Organization.

Demonstrable competencies in setting up M&E systems will be an added advantage.

Competency in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least three of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Stata, SQL and Ms Access.

Good communication and inter-personal skills, team player, able to work under minimal supervision.How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates send a detailed updated CV (indicating expected salary), a reference letter from his/her priest, copies of relevant certificates and contacts of three referees specifying the position applied for in the subject line to the undersigned by COBJanuary 16th, 2015:
The Regional Development Coordinator
P. O. Box 2376-10140
Nyeri, Kenya
Email: vacancies@ads-mtkenya.or.ke