OGRA Foundation DREAMS Jobs

  • Initiates and implements cost management initiatives across the entire project operations and key results areas;

  • Ensures project compliance with regulatory and donor requirements; and manages relationship with external stakeholders for strategic advantages;

    Requirements:
  • Bachelor degree in Business field such as accounting, finance, etc.
  • CPA III / ACCA part 2
  • 3 years of experience in projects finance and accounting & reporting;
  • Experienced in financial budgeting and strategy; business evaluation and advice, risk management and corporate governance, managed statutory requirements¸ financial accounting and reporting
  • Strong financial management, corporate risks management and capital project appraisal skills;
  • Sound knowledge of NGO donor compliance regulations
  • Budgeting skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within resource and time constraints;
  • Knowledge of Financial and ERP systems

    5. Training Assistant

    Overall Job Function:
    Responsible for preparing training materials, overseeing the management of trainings and preparing the training reports

    Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with clerical and administrative duties.
  • Obtain quotations, organize transport for participants in the training events, maintain financial records and confirm attendance to the events, organize accommodation and meals, arrange training equipment in support of the event, place advertisements, confirm attendees, prepare briefing materials and project communications accurately and on time, explain costs and confirm payments to be made, keep records, make suggestions for improvements and make recommendations.
  • Respond to stakeholders and partners queries and forwarding queries to the Training Coordinator to respond as necessary.
  • Assist in the production of training documentation.
  • Assist in the preparation of pre and post training activities and reporting.
  • Have the ability to coordinate and facilitate the training events to the target groups required by stakeholders and partners, and actively participate and help in conducting the training events.
  • Maintenance of accurate records (hard copy and online) of all operational and financial transactions for easy reference and retrieval; document management, including file closures, archiving.
  • Resolution of routine administrative and process issues, referring complex issues to the Training
  • Coordinator with recommendations for course of action.
  • Use of technology and electronic systems and tools to initiate work, share information with project staff and stakeholders.
  • The Training Assistant will assist and maintain a database/spreadsheet of past and current training programs including participants attended type of training, duration, presenters etc. The database/spreadsheet should enable statistical data at any given time and help in monitoring and evaluation of the performance and progress of the Training component.
  • The Training Assistant will also assist in providing data to enable the Training Coordinator to carrying out training event evaluation and preparation of post training evaluation reports. The data to be collected and compiled is to be accurate and used to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project activities,
    and to institutionalize and disseminate knowledge.

    Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, commerce, accounting or related field
  • 4 years' experience working in an administrative position or similar role is required.
  • Able to work independently
  • Conversant with MSOffice using MSWord, MS Excel, the internet and email
  • Ability to perform a variety of routine financial and administrative tasks
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and display a positive, constructive attitude and able to resolve operational issues
  • Excellent working knowledge of written and spoken English is required

    6. Driver

    Overall Job Function:
    To drive and ensure the safety of staff and OGRA Foundation clients including maintenance of the organization vehicles

    Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitates OGRA Foundation staff movement using the assigned vehicle;
  • Ensures cleanliness of assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use;
  • Carries out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and report accordingly and time;
  • Drives carefully at all times and ensure safety of the passengers, other road users, and the assigned vehicle;
  • Keeps up to date vehicle mileage log;
  • Maintains an up to date records of vehicle fuel and service costs;
  • Ensures all vehicle reports are done on a monthly basis and submitted on or before the scheduled date;
  • Keeps up to date the vehicle insurance policy;
  • Reports any incident that involves injury, damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with OGRA Foundation’s policies and procedures.
  • Handles any emergency which may arise, including following procedures in the event of such emergencies including vehicle fire.

    Requirements:
  • O’ Level Certificate
  • Driving license or permit classes B, C, D, E
  • Certificate in Defensive Driving Training
  • 5 years’ work experience in a reputable NGO;
  • Conversant with the geography of field areas.
  • Basic mechanic skills
  • Basic first aid skills
  • Strong command of English and Kiswahili

    Application Procedure
    Interested applicants are invited to send their applications to recruitment@ografoundation.org with the position applied for as the subject line on or before Friday 4th November 2016 latest 12 noon.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    OGRA Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.


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