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August 11, 2010

CARE Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya

CARE International and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

Closing date: 27 Aug 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi


CARE International in Somalia/South Sudan

CARE’s Adaptation Learning Programme (ALP) for Africa is designed to develop, implement and disseminate models for community-based adaptation to climate change. The programme is implemented in Ghana, Niger, Mozambique, and Kenya.
In each country, community-based adaptation demonstration projects will be implemented in vulnerable communities in partnership with local civil society and government institutions.

The experience gained will be used to influence adaptation policies and programmes at national, regional and international levels through targeted advocacy.
The project will also seek to promote replication and scaling up of successful CBA models by governmental and non-governmental institutions engaged in planning and implementing adaptation initiatives.

Reporting to the ALP Programme Coordinator, the M&E Advisor will have the following key responsibilities:

    * Develop and implement coherent and innovative monitoring & evaluation systems at programme level with support to their implementation at country level, with focus on monitoring adaptive capacity and community-based adaptation, advocacy, gender and learning.
    * Compile and analyze data to generate programme-level information for donor reports, policy- and programme-oriented publications and communications products
    * Provide leadership and capacity development for Information and Knowledge Management Officers in each of the four countries
    * Coordinate evaluation exercises and external reviews including economic analysis

Key Competencies

    * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    * Planning and organizing abilities
    * Flexible, adaptable, dynamic and culturally sensitive
    * Strong research, analytical and writing skills
    * Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity

Required skills and qualifications

    * University degree, and preferably an advanced degree, in a relevant discipline such as international/rural development or social science
    * At least eight years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of five years leading M&E in complex programmes, including capacity building of staff
    * Strong experience in innovative, participatory and gender-sensitive M&E approaches and knowledge management
    * Strong experience with log frames and donor reporting
    * Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, gender and diversity
    * Fluency in spoken and written English, working knowledge of French highly desirable
    * Knowledge of adaptation to climate change desirable

How to apply

Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees should be sent to:

The Senior Human Resources Officer
CARE Somalia/South Sudan
P.O. Box 2039, 00202 Nairobi
Email: hr@csss.care.org

Accountant Job Reporting to Chief Accountant

Accountant Job Reporting to Chief Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Reports to: Chief Accountant

Computer skills: High proficiency in IT with extensive experience working with accounting systems and spreadsheets. Knowledge and use of SAP Business One will be an added advantage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
o Custodian of the company cheque books and bank documentation
o Prompt payment of creditors
o Perform monthly bank reconciliation
o Preparation of monthly management accounts and draft of final books of accounts
o Assist in the implementation of internal controls within financial and administrative circles of the company
o To ensure prompt payment of statutory deductions to the relevant authorities
o Draw up VAT analysis and submission/payment of monthly returns
o Preparation and maintenance of the company’s fixed assets register
o Assist in drafting of internal budgets and cash flow projections
o Perform day-to-day cash managemento Liaise with external auditors
o Maintenance and preparation of fixed asset schedule
o Management and supervision of petty cash
o Debtors and creditors analysis

Person Specification:
Assertive, results-oriented with a positive attitude and mature outlook. Ideal candidate would be a natural forward planner who wants responsibility and accountability. Well organized, presented and businesslike with fantastic interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures. Good time management skills.

Academic level needed: Bachelors Degree in Business and a professional certificate in accounting such as CPA or ACCA

Qualities: Good Communication skills, numerical skills, time management and team player.

Computer skills: High proficiency in IT with extensive experience working with accounting systems and spreadsheets. Knowledge and use of Business ERP will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience: 3 years.

Please send your current C.V to henry@myjobseye.com stating your current salary. Indicate the position applied for on the Email subject line.

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