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1. African Union Assistant Accountant Jobs in Kenya

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s
rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African states as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located at Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

The position is based within the headquarters of the AUIBAR with possible travel to REC member states.
Under the supervision of the IBAR Finance and Administration Officer, the incumbent will perform the following
tasks:

Responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant Job

Assist in the daily financial accounting of the project

Assist in the preparation of budgets

Liaise with procurement

Verify all claims submitted by contractors and projects for approval, in compliance with the terms of the relevant contracts and budgets

Prepare payments and reimbursement claims for approval with supporting documents as required by

Tasks

African Union and donor standards by cheque, bank transfers or cash

Conduct reconciliation of project bank accounts at the end of each month

Process staff salaries, allowances, etc.

Register all financial transactions in the accounting system and maintain accounting records according
to agreed standards

Facilitate the work of external and internal auditors.

Reporting

Provide monthly detailed and summary accounts of expenditure as per agreed formats and standards

Provide quarterly and annual financial reports as per AU and/or donor standards and formats.

Qualifications for the Assistant Accountant Job

A University Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management. Candidates must have
at least 5 years of work experience in accounts or finance.

Accounting/finance Certification is a plus like ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ETC.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Work experience in accounting packages is an advantage. Work experience in SAP an advantage

IPSAS knowledge is an added advantage

Work experience in International organization is an advantage

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and to work in a multicultural environment.

Excellent computer skills; Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, etc

Good skills in planning and organization

Good communication skills

Language

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or several other working language(s) would be an added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one year, of which the first three months
will be considered as a probationary period.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration

The salary attached to the position is an annual lumpsum of US$ 21,354.35 inclusive of all allowances for
locally recruited staff

How To Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Union Jobs in Kenya

Apply not later than 10 March 2017.

Applications are prescreened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the
basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants
must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work
experience, and language skills.

Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

2. African Union Admin Jobs in Kenya

Role

To provide administrative, logistical and personnel management and leadership for the office. Also to follow up on all protocols, transport of the gusts and

other officials visiting and facilitate the work of the Mission services as directed, including in preparation of workshops, meetings and conferences.

Project

Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Administrative Services, the Administrative Officer will be

Responsibilities for the Admin Job

Devising and putting in place an efficient administrative and logistical system in the AMISOM Liaison Office in Nairobi;

Directing and coordinating administrative and logistical matters of Mission in accordance with the AU
Commission administrative logistical policies and guidance;

Manage the personnel working for the office and ensure that the staff assigned to the office have the
requisite professional knowledge and work experience commensurate with the task assigned to them;

Coordinate the protocols and transport of the elected officials, staff delegates and other official guests
visiting the organization;

Liaises with local authorities, mission stakeholders, and UN Agencies and other parties on behalf of the
mission in Nairobi;

Providing back-stopping services in the areas of administration and logistics to the AMISOM Liaison Office and rendering any assistance required.

Preparing and submitting reports to the mission area on the implementation status of the activities
executed;

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisors

Qualifications for the Admin Job

Minimum university degree in business administration, political science, public administration, international
relations, law or similar fields.

At least 3 – 4 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, budget, general administration, project management or related fields.

Key Competencies

Sound administrative skills and the ability to multi task;

Meticulous attention to detail;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines;

Possess the ability to work well under pressure;

Self-motivated, intelligent, creative, very capable and well qualified reliable team player;

Ability to work in a multicultural setting

Must be prepared to work in a hardship, highly pressurized and sometimes hazardous environment

Language

Proficiency in English. Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage (Arabic, French
and Portuguese).

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a short term contract for a period of one year, of which the first three months
will be considered as a probationary period. . Thereafter, the contract could be renewed for annually subject to
satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Remuneration

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 73,743.75 inclusive of all allowances for
internationally recruited staff, and US$ 59,879.72 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff

How To Apply.

For more information and job application details, see; African Union Jobs in Kenya

Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the
basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants
must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work
experience, and language skills.

Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

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