Accounting Jobs at Industrial Promotion Services; Senior Internal Auditor

Tuesday 11 November 2014

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Job Location:	Arua, Uganda
Employer:	Industrial Promotion Services (IPS)

Description:

Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) is a large development Institution with International affiliations and wide ranging investments in a significant number of developing countries.

IPS Companies embrace the most suitable and advanced production technologies across a wide range of projects mainly in the following sectors – Food and Agro Processing, Printing and Packaging, Specialized Textiles, Leather, Pharmaceuticals and Infrastructure. IPS project companies are spread in countries in East Africa as well as Mozambique, D R Congo and Madagascar.

IPS Kenya Ltd with its Headquarters in Nairobi seeks to fill in the following position at their subsidiary West Nile Rural Electrification Company Limited (WENRECo), in Arua, Uganda:

About the Job

The holder of this position will be charged with the responsibility of ensuring that internal controls and risk management structures of the Company are effective.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting internal audit checks to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial transactions and efficiency of the operations. 

In addition, review the implementation status of recommendations from prior internal and external audits. Other responsibilities include assisting the Internal Audit Manager identify risk factors and developing mitigation measures, preparing audit reports and developing recommendations for improving service delivery systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting Company risk assessment, designing annual audit plan and audit test procedures.
• Carrying out routine and periodic spot checks on processes and records for selected high risk operating functions in the Company.
• Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures with key emphasis on the adequacy of controls testing for compliance with the procedures.
• Preparing and submitting management reports on Internal Control reviews with recommendations for corrective action, to all the stakeholders within the required time frame.
• Conducting follow-up reviews, ensuring actions are implemented correctly on a timely basis.
• Conducts Investigations on irregularities, drawing up and overseeing implementation of measures to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or business management from a recognized university and CPA (U)/ CPA (K) qualification;
• At least 4 years relevant professional experience in audit;
• Auditing experience in a reputable audit firm will be an added advantage
• Computer literate with hands on experience in the use of Accounting Software(s);
• CISA of CIA qualification is an added advantage;
• Ability to work independently without supervision;
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to pay attention to details;
• Ability to work well in a team, excellent communication and presentation skills; and
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.

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Project Officer Job Opportunity at Engender Health, Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer
PROGRAM: Gates Implant Initiatives Project - Increasing Access and Use of Quality Family Planning, including Implant services
Reports to: Field Project Coordinator
Job Location: Masaka Or Hoima District, Uganda
Employer: Engender Health
About Us 
EngenderHealth is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available— today and for generations to come.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded EngenderHealth a grant to expand access to family planning, including the under-utilized contraceptive implants and IUDs in Tanzania, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a period of two years from October 2013 – September 2015. The project results are; Capacity of providers to offer quality family planning (FP) services increased, with focus on implants and IUD, quality of FP services improved, with a focus on implants and IUD and access to FP increased, with focus on implants and IUD
EngenderHealth Uganda through Gates Implant Initiatives Project is now seeking the expression of interests for the position of Project Officer based in Hoima or Masaka District. This position is open for Uganda national candidates only.

Job Summary
The Project Officer has the responsibility of planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring project activities at the district level and specifically at the selected project assisted health facilities. He/she will ensure acceleration and completion of the project work plan at district level. The job requires a well-motivated and self-driven person who is able to work with minimum supervision. He/she will work closely with District Health Office, Regional Referral Hospital, lower level health staff, Village Health Teams; Youths and the community. The project officer will ensure observation of client’s rights and choice, quality FP services and commodity security.

Job Responsibilities
• Supports the Field Project Coordinator to accelerate implementation of project activities at district level including  capacity building of health workers in family planning; strengthening health facilities to provide quality family planning services and increasing access of family planning services support to the under-used implant and IUD services
• Participates in onsite training and mentoring and coaching on FP clinical skills, service delivery approaches, community participation and mobilization, and contraceptive supply security
• Works with health facility to plan, organize and implement special FP days and outreaches on a monthly basis
• Conducts regular support supervision to the selected project sites and works closely with facility staff to implement project activities
• Provides technical support during support supervision and follow up visits while ensuring sustainable strategies
• Supports mobilization, training  and engagement of  youths in family planning activities
• Provides support to ensure continuous availability of FP Commodities at all facilities
• Provides technical support to VHT training, follow-up and their  client mobilization for FP Special days and outreaches
• Writes and submits activity and quarterly summary reports
• Coordinates data collection and analysis on family planning with M&E Program Associate
• Participates in documenting lessons learned and success stories
• Represents the project at a district level to country partners to further the aims of the project
• Participates in other activities assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Bachelor’s Degree in health related field or related advanced degree relevant to the field of family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH).
• Minimum of 5 years programmatic and technical experience in FP/RH and/or public health
• At least 3 years’ experience in providing family planning services and specifically Implants and IUD preferred. Experience in youth programming is an advantage.
• Experience and skills in conducting onsite technical support supervision; follow up and providing supportive feedback on performance
• Knowledge and experience in quality improvement strategies, willingness to learn EngenderHealth’ s  COPE tool
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of coordinating teamwork and high-performing teams
• Excellent English and oral communication skills and computer skills
• Demonstrated working relationships with district officials from the public, private commercial, and/or NGO sectors
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the district

Deadline Date: 23/11/2014

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/apply.jsp?org=ENGENDERHEALTH&cws=1&rid=722

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Finance and Reporting Specialist Job Vacancy at Save the Children in Uganda

Job Title:  Finance and Reporting Specialist

Organisation: Save the Children

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Strengthening Capacity to Care (SC2C)

About Save:

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.  In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Job Summary: The Save the Children Finance and Reporting Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance for all aspects related to financial management and reporting. The incumbent may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The Finance and Reporting Specialist should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or finance management or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICSA or the equivalent accrued working experience in a related position.
• Four or more years’ relevant experience working with International NGO’s particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches is desirable
• Past exposure and experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
• Possess excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
• Willingness to extensively travel to the field.

Deadline Date: 14/11/2014.

 How to Apply:

Please send your application letters with detailed CVs indicating three professional referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot 68/70, Kira Road

P.O Box 12018,

Kampala, Uganda

Electronic copies can be sent via email to: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

NB:  Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Advisory Jobs at Oxfam Kenya; Women’s Land Rights Advisor

Job Title: Women’s Land Rights Advisor
Job Location: To be negotiated – preferably Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Dar es Salaam (with travel to other countries)
Salary & Benefits:  GBP26,364 – 35,656 net per annum + competitive benefits package
Level:  C1 Global 
Contract type:  Fixed Term –  2 years
Status:  Accompanied

Oxfam works in different contexts on humanitarian, development and campaigns programmes across the world. We are currently looking for a dynamic and high level land rights expert to lead international policy and advocacy work for the strengthening of women’s land rights. 

The Role

This position involves supporting and carrying out influencing work that draws on national work and grassroots women’s experiences and leads to greater attention to women’s land and property rights in international policy arenas, including, but not limited to, the African Union, The World Committee on Food Security (CFS) and the World Bank.

Key areas of work to be carried out include:

• Facilitating the increased level and quality of debate on women’s land and property rights among opinion shapers, civil society and the public.
• Influencing, with clear propositions and strong arguments, international agreements and multilateral institutions to give greater attention to women’s land and property rights.
• Ensuring the development and implementation of indicators and monitoring systems to track progress on women’s land rights within land policies and their implementation.

The Person

To be a successful candidate you will need a proven commitment to advancing the rights of women, have extensive experience in land policy work and policy advocacy at national and international levels. You will also need: a high level understanding of land and property rights, land reforms and land policy; relevant Master’s degree, or equivalent, or higher qualification; in-depth experience in development and/or human rights work; lived and working experience in Africa; previous experience of high level policy influencing work at national as well as international levels; you must have excellent presentation and representation skills; excellent writing skills; high level command of spoken and written English (Fluency in French and/or widely used African language/s would be an advantage). 

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts.

Deadline Date: 17/11/2014
How to Apply:
Apply online at http://bit.ly/13LG7TG using REF INT0992.
                                                                                       
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Accountant Jobs in Kenya; Programme Accountant

Job Title: Programme Accountant

Job Location: Lodwar, Turkana

Contract Type: Open Ended

LEVEL:  D1 National

Oxfam’s operational programme in Turkana incorporates significant interlinked sectoral elements (including provision of food assistance, cash based approaches, public health and improved access to water, livestock interventions, peace building and conflict mitigation and education) designed to respond effectively to emergencies, to support recovery and reduce vulnerability.  Throughout its work, the Kenya programme seeks to link development, humanitarian work and policy influencing in order to maximise impact. In support of the Turkana programme we are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Programme Accountant to enhance the impact of our missions in Turkana.
The Role
This role reports to the Programme Coordinator. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the management of all bank and cash transactions from and to the Nairobi bank accounts in order that programme activities can be efficiently carried out. He/she will review monthly payroll for accuracy, completeness and ensure that taxes and other deductions are remitted on time. Ensure that payroll is agreeing to people soft and end of contract (EOCs) provisions are done and also reconciles to people soft. You will process cheque payments ensuring that invoices are thoroughly checked and checks together with payment vouchers raised are appropriately approved and filled in safe.  You will assist programme managers and officers prepare project budgets and proposals, provide programme with advice and on donor regulation and proper donor budget format.  You will Provide financial management support to partner organizations through capacity building using participatory approaches, development of proper Accounting systems and procedures.
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree and accounting qualification (CPAK, ACCA 1 or its equivalent) from a recognised institution coupled with extensive accounting experience preferably in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).  Knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, monitoring and reporting is essential.  You will have knowledge and experience of computerised accounting systems and demonstrable numeracy and computer skills.  You will have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and show initiative.  You will be a strategic thinker with good decision making skills.  You will be required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Deadline Date: 21/11/2014

How to Apply:
Please read the full job profile and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online using this link: http://bit.ly/1sdIaEp

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. 

Diversity The difference starts with you!

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Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya; Oxfam International Country Director

Job Title: Oxfam International Country Director

Job Location: Nairobi; Kenya

Contract: Open Ended

Salary: Competitive salary with substantial Benefits

Background
Oxfam GB is part of Oxfam International (OI), an international confederation of 14 organizations working together in 99 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.  OI’s vision is a just world without poverty.
Kenya is currently a single affiliate country managed by Oxfam GB. Oxfam in Kenya is seeking a Country Director to take the lead in representing Oxfam and the programme within the country, the region and globally.

The role
The role is a senior management post reporting to the Deputy Regional Director. The Country Director will lead the development and delivery of the Kenya programme in ways that will have the greatest impact on poverty and consistent with Oxfam’s wider organisational principles and approaches and ensure adequate and cost effective resource management including people, budgets and funding. The role works with the Country Management Team (CMT) to ensure that minimum standards are met in the country for programme management, HR, finance, security, health and safety. The role co-ordinates with the CMT to identify new funding sources and negotiate funding opportunities to support programme implementation. The OI Country Director takes the lead in representing Oxfam and country programme within the country, the region and globally as well as build relationships and develops networks.

The Person
You should have indepth senior management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery, of programme strategy, with partners and within a networked and interdependent approach, in one or more challenging locations. You should have proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically, including the ability to think beyond the country programme context and to act within a regional and global framework and have the ability to manage the development of, and contribute to, the high level analysis of factors driving poverty, marginalisation and vulnerability in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors.

 You will be actively committed to promoting gender equity and the interests of marginalised people in all aspects of an organisations work. You should have experience of design and delivery of an Influencing programme cycle, including proven ability in implementing all or aspects of a notable campaign and leading humanitarian responses, either directly implementing or through advocacy and communication strategies.
You should be experienced in leading and motivating multi disciplinary, geographically remote teams; have a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development. To be successful in this role you should have experience of managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders across a variety of disciplines & geographical areas and experience in representing an organisation with partners, government agencies, private sector organisations, and donors at senior level: locally, regionally and globally and high level financial management skills to steer the operational budget

Deadline Date: 22/11/2014

How to Apply:
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job description and apply online at using this link: http://bit.ly/10EXu7l

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

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Economic Justice Programme Officer Job at Oxfam Kenya

Job Title:  Economic Justice Programme Officer

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employer: Oxfam Kenya

Contract Type: Fixed term – 1 year

LEVEL:  D1 National
Salary: Ksh205,064 - Ksh287,090
Region: HECA
Division: International
Hours: 35 Per Week
Job Type: Fixed Term 

OXFAM is one of the world's leading agencies enabling people affected by injustice, poverty and natural disasters to reclaim power over their circumstances. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, OXFAM combines public campaigning, emergency response work and long-term development programmes for lasting change. The OXFAM Pan Africa programme promotes active citizenship, effective national governance and the realization and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms and human rights. We work with social movements, CSOs and their coalitions, the African Union and Governments to influence, popularise and implement key international and continental policy standards, pledges and human rights instruments. We also support a strong and autonomous Pan Africa campaigning force of coalitions, alliances and social movements around their own objectives.
The Role
You will facilitate coordination with regional and national teams, develop and implement Pan African advocacy initiatives on key economic justice priorities, especially sustainable agriculture, land rights and climate change.  The post holder will initiate and develop research and analysis related to economic justice issues, regional and national Economic Justice Leads and livelihoods advisers, and research, programme and public policy teams in affiliates.  You will collaborate with other campaign actions including popular mobilisation. Travel will involve lobby visits to key capitals globally in coordination with Oxfam and affiliate colleagues, to build relationships with key delegations.
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree in economics, political science and/or relevant social science subject from a recognised institution.  A Masters degree relevant to economic or social rights is an added advantage. Expertise on Sustainable Agriculture, Land Rights and Climate Change issues is essential.  Knowledge of African Union organs, structures, processes and policies is needed. In-depth experience in developing and driving strategy, particularly on advocacy, working with and/or understanding of African governments and civil societies is needed in this role.  You will be a strategic thinker with good decision making skills.  You will be required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to speak and write in English.
Are you the one we are looking for?
 
Deadline Date: 20/11/2014

How to Apply:
Please read the full job profile and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online using this link:http://bit.ly/1zxVdZR

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. 
Diversity The difference starts with you!

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