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Location: Africa.

ACORD is seeking a Policy & Advocacy Specialist, focused on food sovereignty but able to take on gender, conflict and HIV issues.

Job Summary

Implementation of policy and advocacy plans in UK and Europe, in close collaboration with the Pan-African programme team based in Nairobi.

Under the supervision of the Head of Policy & Advocacy, the Policy and Advocacy Advisor will play a role of leadership in development of a research and advocacy agenda in the UK and more broadly in Europe.

This includes research, intelligence gathering, media, partnership and alliance building, popular mass mobilisation and lobby work, as well as capacity building, learning and knowledge management, where appropriate, with other ACORD staff and partners.

The Policy and Advocacy Advisor shall lead this work in close collaboration with the rest of the policy and advocacy team in Nairobi, and in country and regional programmes across Africa.

Overview of Job Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

Masters in Social Sciences, Sustainable Development or Agricultural Sciences; International Relations or Communication, Law or related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years of experience in advocacy program in the NGO sector and social movement with international NGOs or institutions;

Sustained experience in popular mobilization and Policy Advocacy work at International level especially on issues related to economic justice, other relevant issues;

Relevant experience in policy analysis, lobbying and media work;

Experience in networking and partnership and capacity in partnership management.

Technical Expertise

Excellent Communication and Public Relations skills;

Very good oral expression and writing skills;

Bilingual: English-French or Portuguese spoken and written is an essential requirement for the position;

High level of conceptual, strategic thinking and analysis;

Very good understanding of economic and gender justice at the level of Policy influence in the European and international arena and good understanding of African realities;

Highly conversant with Civil Society and Social Movement approaches on issues economic justice and gender justice;

Good organisational, research, negotiation and analytical capabilities;

Ability to identify, obtain and analyze information from a variety of sources.

Salary range:

GBP25,769 - GBP31,138 per annum(Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience)

Apply to:

Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86

To apply, please complete an application form http://www.acordinternational.org/silo/files/application-form.doc and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit [at] acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.

Closing Date: 7th May 2012.

Financial Analyst

Mainly responsible for:

Supporting sound financial management and reporting systems as well as financial management capacity across the organisation enabling adequate financial planning and monitoring;

Advising Managers in Headquarters and Area Programmes on organisation's systems requirements and work with them to strengthen internal control systems ensuring sound financial management;

Coordinating both project and statutory external audit processes across ACORD Area Programmes and monitor timely and sustainable implementation of post-audit plans;

Competencies and skills requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management/Business Administration;

Professional qualification: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent. A higher degree will be an added advantage;

5 years work experience (minimum) as Financial Analyst preferably with experience in auditing within the International Non-Governmental Organisation's (INGO) sector;

Good knowledge of international financial management systems and practices and knowledge of audit processes;

Computer literacy: conversant with the SUN SYSTEM accounting system or other relevant accounting systems; Microsoft Excel and Word;

Strong Management Information Systems skills;

Fluency in English (spoken and written) and working knowledge of French or vice versa is an essential requirement for this position.

Remuneration: A very competitive package

Apply to:

Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86

To apply, please complete the application form http://www.acordinternational.org/silo/files/application-form.doc and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit [at] acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.

A detailed Job Description is also available on the website http://www.acordinternational.org/silo/files/financial-analyst.pdf.

Closing Date: 7th May 2012

Accounts Assistant

Specific Responsibilities

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 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 Head of Finance;

Assist in filing and verification of completeness of the documentation on the donors Files, preparation of checklists and verifications for the Kenya programme, and centrally managed projects of CIDA, MDG3 and the FLOW;

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

Assist in archiving financial files;

Reconciliation of the office accounts;

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management/Business Administration;

Professional qualification: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent; Part qualification will also be considered;

At least 1 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 SUN SYSTEM accounting system or other relevant accounting systems will be an added advantage;

Fluency in English (spoken and written) and working Knowledge of French is desirable, although not essential.

Remuneration: A competitive national package

Apply to:

Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86

A detailed Job Description is also available on the website http://www.acordinternational.org/silo/files/accounts-assistant.pdf.

Closing Date: 7th May 2012

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