Practical Action Job Vacancies
Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come.
We are seeking results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the following three positions:
1. Energy Coordinator - based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the fieldReporting to the Team Leader-Improving Access to Infrastructure Services, the successful candidate will provide overall coordination of the Energy Programme within Practical Action-Eastern Africa office.
Key Responsibilities
Spearhead the development, management and fundraising of the Energy Programme in the Practical Action Eastern Africa office
Provide technical oversight of all energy work, including small hydro, solar, wind and bio-energy, among others
Coordinate energy programme planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting
Engage in energy policy advocacy and networking at national, regional and international levels
Write project proposals; oversee the financial management of all energy projects
Line manage energy project staff
Qualifications and skills
Bachelors and Masters degree or equivalent, of which one must be in a relevant engineering discipline or renewable energy
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience, of which 2 must be at managerial level
Practical experience working with communities; Policy level experience is desirable
Proven financial and personnel management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Grants Officer - based in NairobiReporting to the Financial Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing processes related to efficient and transparent grants/contracts management.
Key Responsibilities
Design grants/contracts database to manage all budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions
Perform various accounting responsibilities including budgeting, preparation of financial reports, monitoring of grant expenditures/budgets, ensuring that expenses are correctly coded to budgets
Ensure appropriate internal controls related to grants management function are maintained
Maintain a constant state of audit readiness and prepare audit workpapers related to grants
Qualifications and skills
Minimum Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting option) or a related field; CPAII
Minimum 3 years work experience in management of donor funds and reporting
Knowledge of Computer accounting packages; Experience in Sun System desirable
Have high attention to detail and ability to multi-task; strong analytical and communication skills
3. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - based in NairobiReporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the successful candidate will assess, maintain and improve the merit of our development interventions and ensure compliance with given standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions of the organisation's programme activities
Develop and manage database systems for monitoring and evaluation and generate periodic reports to inform and guide programmes
In liaison with the Grants Officer, ensure compliance with internal and external procedures and contractual obligations paying special attention to the delivery of project outputs, the execution of start up, closure and asset liquidity procedures and adherence to donor guidelines
Qualifications and skills
Minimum Bachelor's degree in a development related field; training in M&E and Project Cycle Management;
At least 3 years work experience in development projects with a focus on M & E
Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills
Application together with a CV and names of three professional referees should be submitted to Practical Action by email on: recruitment @ practicalaction.or.ke to be received no later than 24th July 2009.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Practical Action is an "equal opportunities" employer
