The Lutheran World Federation Jobs and Career Opportunities

The Lutheran World Federation, Department for World Service Kenya Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following positions, to be based in Kakuma Refugee Camp.

1. Assistant Accountant
Ref No: AC/06/09

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Cash payment to service providers and wages to LWF Staff.
2. Efficient filing of all the accounts source documents.
3. Preparation of the LWF Staff Payroll, Salary Journal Voucher and ensure proper coding.
4. Support the HR Assistant with the computerized payroll.
5. Conducting audit routines in the LWF warehouse.
6. Reconciliations of Balance Sheet A/C's (Salary & Working Advances, A/C Payables) and generating A/C schedules.
7. Maintaining the Bank and Petty Cashbook and preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
8. Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time
   

Professional Qualifications/ Experience:

• At least CPA II
• At least two years working experience (NGO experience is an added advantage).
• Good computer skills and understanding of Computer Packages. MS Word and Ms Excel are a must and knowledge of ACCPAC added advantage

2. Human Resources Assistant
Ref :No.HRA/ 06/09

Main duties and responsibilities

Reporting to Finance and Administration Officer:

• Supervision of all staff in administration and maintenance units.
• Processing of all staff employment contracts.
• Attends to all staff welfare matters and general compound administrative issues.
• Development and maintenance of an efficient filing systems and procedures for all personnel records.
• Attending to all issues related to payroll statutory deductions requirements.
• Maintenance of an efficient staff annual leave management system and a systematic database for all LWF staff in kakuma
• Manage and monitor staff medical scheme and liaise with firms offering medical insurance and hospitals/medical institutions commissioned to treat staff.
• Establishing training needs in consultation with sector heads and organize relevant training for staff.
• Keep the LWF personnel policy and procedures manual up to date with labor laws and regulations.
• Enforce LWF policy guidelines and criteria in personnel recruitment, interview, and selection and coordinate orientation for all new staff.
  
• Responsible for any other work assigned by the finance and administration officer or his/her designate.
  

Professional Qualifications/Experience:

• A Diploma in Human Resource Management or related field from a recognized institution.
• Excellent Computer skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles, Kenya labour laws and standards.
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in development or humanitarian Programme, Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
• Experience in proposal and report writing and good presentation skills.
• Strong representation and negotiation skills in working with UN organizations, partner agencies (NGO) and coordinating activities in a multi-sectoral setup.
  

Personal Attributes for all the positions:

• High level of motivation, integrity, commitment;
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place;
  
• Ability to work for long hours with minimal supervision.
• Good team player with excellent interpersonal communication skill.

"LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization's commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries."

Applications and relevant documents should be mailed to:

C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

Or

Finance & Administration Officer,
P.O Box 48,
Kakuma, Kenya

Or e-mail to: hr-kak @ lwfkenya.org

Closing date: 25th June 2009

Applications should be sent in English, accompanied by copies of relevant certificates and the names, contact and e-mail addresses of three persons who know the applicant professionally.

Please quote reference number on all correspondence.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details, visit our website: www.lwfkenyasudan.org


(LWF is a founding member of CEAS - Church Ecumenical Action in Sudan)
(LWF is a founding member of ACT - Action by Churches Together)