Fresh Openings at Deaf Empowerment Kenya

Project Management jobs, Finance jobs, Accounting jobs,

Project Officer (Garissa) – 1 Position

Working under the Head of Programs, the Project officers will support in the coordination of the dayto-day project activities, data collection, and reporting. They will also be responsible for the mobilization of participants, preparation of training notes and programs, facilitating all the training, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree either in environmental studies, sociology, education, or any other relevant social sciences.
• Additionally, the potential applicants must have over 4 years of experience in project management and coordination specifically in sectors of green skills or climate change adaptation.
• Strong communication and lobbying skills
• Willingness to travel to field projects/ stay in project area

Project Assistant- (Garissa)

Working under the Project Officer, the Project Assistants will support day-to-day project activities, data collection, and reporting. They will also be responsible for the mobilization of participants, preparation of training notes and programs, facilitating all the training, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in either in environmental studies, sociology, education, or any other relevant social sciences.
• Must have a minimum 2 years past experience in project management and coordination specifically in sectors of green skills or climate change adaptation.
• Willingness to travel to field projects/ stay in project area

Finance Officer

The Finance Officer will be responsible for day-to-day project budget development, management and reporting/he will receive activity requisitions, budget development based on the received requisitions, raising of checks, reconciliations of all project returns, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Options) and CPA(K) professional qualification with over 5 years of experience in the NGO Sub-sector.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software applications including MS Excel, MS Word, and other accounting packages.
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics Serenic Navigator or Ms Navision an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
• Outstanding analytical and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can demonstrate leadership skills

Accounts Assistant- (Garissa)

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day project budget development, management and reporting/he will receive activity requisitions, budget development based on the received requisitions, reconciliations of all project returns, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• A degree in finance is a requirement, with professional qualifications in Accounting of at least CPA II. 
• At least 3 year’s NGO experience in financial management; payroll, procurements, cash & bank management.
• Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to financial resources management, including screening and collecting documentation, financial data processing, filing, provision of information.
• Strong computer skills including experience of using and administering accounting packages. 
• Focuses on result and responds positively to feedback 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team
• Consistently approaching work with energy and a positive and constructive attitude.
• Have cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
• Remains calm, in control and good humor, even under pressure 
• Willingness to travel to field projects occasionally
• Knowledge in Mpesa bulk payment , statutory payments is added advantage

Method of Application

Interested applicants who possess the above-specified qualifications and experience can share a detailed CV and a formal application letter (indicating their expected salary) through the info@dekkenya.org email address.

Applications for the above-stated position will close on Thursday 30th August 2023 at 4.00 p.m