KEMRI Administrator Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Administrator Jobs in Kenya


Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline; CPA (K) A relevant master’s degree is preferred

  • At least five (5) years’ relevant post-qualification experience in administration and accounting

  • Competent with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based applications

    Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managing the day-to-day financial operations of the study and ensuring the timely submission of all accounting information and reports as required by KEMRI

  • Strengthening Study financial controls and preparing the annual budgets in coordination with the Team Leaders, study coordinators and RCTP Program Officers;

  • Maintaining and updating all accounting records in a timely, accurate, efficient and secure manner and facilitating periodic compliance audit visits;

  • Overseeing the logistics, procurement and administration activities of the study in line with KEMRI procedures;

  • Following up study grantees, staff and / or consultants to account for monies advanced to them and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements; and

  • Training finance and program staff in Study / KEMRI systems, principles of financial reporting and financial and administrative control for field-site operations.

    • Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity

    Other Require Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills:

  • Maintain frequent contact using cell phone, email, and Skype

  • Diplomatic with strong leadership skills.

  • Organized and keen to detail

  • Enthusiasm for community-based development work

  • Natural ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others
    to resolve challenges

  • Interest in working in an innovative and demanding environment with extensive travel to rural sites in southern Nyanza Province

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send in their applications through email;

  • hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

    Applications should include the following:

  • A cover letter stating current position and date available to start working for the program

  • A current CV including email and mobile phone contact

  • Name and phone number for two professional referees

  • Two letters of recommendation

  • A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)

  • Copies of academic and professional certificates

    KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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