Friday 29 June 2012

UNOPS- Finance Intern


Finance Intern 

Vacancy Details
UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
Vacancy Code   :   UNOPS/2012/AFO/KEOC/Interns/01
Post Title           :   Finance Intern
OrgUnit             :   Kenya Operations Centre 
Duty Station      :    Nairobi, Kenya 
Duration            :    Up to six months 
Closing Date      :    6th July 2012


Benefits of working at UNOPS 
UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in troubled parts of the world. UNOPS is setting countries on course to a more stable future by helping them to build roads, schools and clinics, to remove landmines, to prepare for democratic elections and much else besides.
Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General 25 May 2009 

UNOPS personnel work in a constantly challenging, dynamic and exciting environment. UNOPS employs almost 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, 

UNOPS oversees activities in more than 60 countries. UNOPS employs both staff members and contractors. United Nations contracts offer an attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits. The salary is based on the current market rate for similar roles in comparable organizations and locations. Depending on the contract offered, benefits may include some of the following: tax exempt salary, medical insurance plan (including life insurance and disability benefits), sick leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, rental subsidy, dependency allowances, education grant, travel and shipping expenses, hardship allowance, rest and recuperation break, holidays and leave and a retirement pension. A progressive work life harmonization policy is offered for all personnel, including flexible working options such as flexi-time, a compressed work schedule and telecommuting. 

Background Responsibilities of the Role: 
The intern will work within the Finance Unit under the direct, overall supervision of the Finance Manager.

Specific intern responsibilities: 

  • Full compliance of financial processes and financial records with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
  • Assistance in proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports; payment execution.
  • Processing of financial documentation (Vouchers, supporting documents, telephone invoices etc) and maintaining internal expenditures control systems by ensuring that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; travel claims, monthly payment orders (MPOs) and other entitlements are duly processed.
  • Provision of information for reports on financial status, procedures, exchange rates, costs and expenditures and potential funding problems.
  • Extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources.
  • Maintenance of the proper filling system for financial records and documents
  • Participation in the training's for the operations/project staff on Finance.
  • Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Required Selection Criteria Competencies 
  • Shares knowledge and experience 
  • Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to screening, collecting and preparation of documentation, data input, transactions tracking, filing, provision of information 
  • Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies 
  • Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard 
  • Ability to adhere to work assignments and meet designated deadlines. 
  • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback 
  • Strong IT skills
Education/Experience, Language 
  • Relevant university degree 
  • Applicants must have a very good knowledge of English and be able to write clearly and concisely in the language. 
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and determination to meet deadlines. 
  • Computer literacy:
  • Proven ability to design using 2007 Microsoft Office Suite. 
  • The candidate must be thoroughly proficient in written and spoken English.
Submission of Applications 
Candidates are strongly requested to carefully review the application guidelines below, incomplete documents and/or submissions not meeting the application guidelines will not be considered.


Interested candidates must submit their applications, including 
1. Letter of interest 
2. Complete Curriculum Vitae 
3. Complete, updated and signed United Nations P.11 form.


All of the above required documents must be sent via e-mail to interns.keoc@unops.org. 


Kindly indicate the post title and area of interest in the subject line when applying by email. The body of the email must include the table below with responses in the exact format. Last name: First name: Highest completed educational qualification:Professional qualification and/or experience Preferred area of interest: 


UNOPS reserve the right to reject any application without the above format in the submission email. 


Additional Considerations 
The successful incumbent will be offered an internship agreement. For more information on UNOPS internships, please visit: http://www.unops.org/UNOPS/Employment/Internships 
Interns at UNOPS do not receive any remuneration. As such, interns are responsible for all costs associated with the internship, including but not limited to costs for insurance coverage, travel and accommodation. Interns are responsible for arranging their own travel and securing any necessary visas.  Flexible working schedules may be arranged.

UNOPS- Programme Support Unit Assistant - unpaid Intern

Programme Support Unit Assistant - unpaid Intern 

Vacancy Details
UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
Vacancy Code   :   UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/Interns/02 
Post Title           :   Programme Support Unit Assistant - unpaid Intern Org Unit Kenya Operations Centre Duty Station      :    Nairobi, Kenya 
Duration            :    Up to six months 
Closing Date      :    6th July 2012


Benefits of working at UNOPS 
UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in troubled parts of the world. UNOPS is setting countries on course to a more stable future by helping them to build roads, schools and clinics, to remove landmines, to prepare for democratic elections and much else besides.
Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General 25 May 2009 

UNOPS personnel work in a constantly challenging, dynamic and exciting environment. UNOPS employs almost 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, 

UNOPS oversees activities in more than 60 countries. UNOPS employs both staff members and contractors. United Nations contracts offer an attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits. The salary is based on the current market rate for similar roles in comparable organizations and locations. Depending on the contract offered, benefits may include some of the following: tax exempt salary, medical insurance plan (including life insurance and disability benefits), sick leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, rental subsidy, dependency allowances, education grant, travel and shipping expenses, hardship allowance, rest and recuperation break, holidays and leave and a retirement pension. A progressive work life harmonization policy is offered for all personnel, including flexible working options such as flexi-time, a compressed work schedule and telecommuting. 

Background Responsibilities of the Role: 
The intern will work within the Programme Support Unit under the direct, overall supervision of the Programme Support Manager.

Specific intern responsibilities: 

Procurement:  

  • Assist with day to day procurement activities to ensure adherence to established procedures, assist the sub unit to be more efficient by providing administrative support to procurement services ensuring high quality and accuracy through Implementation of operational strategies, support to procurement processes and support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Human Resources: 

  • Assist with provision of support to HR, ensuring high quality of work, accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented service delivery. 
  • Implementation of HR strategies and procedures, Implementation of HR services, knowledge building and sharing.

Administration/Programme: 

  • Assist the Administration Sub-Unit to ensure that KEOC project managers and other KEOC personnel receive effective and efficient support in the areas of: travel & transport, protocol and host country relations, office administration. 
  • Provides support to administrative services to projects ensuring high quality of work, accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented service delivery 
Required Selection Criteria Competencies 
  • Shares knowledge and experience 
  • Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to screening, collecting and preparation of documentation, data input, transactions tracking, filing, provision of information 
  • Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies 
  • Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard 
  • Ability to adhere to work assignments and meet designated deadlines. 
  • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback 
  • Strong IT skills
Education/Experience, Language 
  • Relevant university degree 
  • Applicants must have a very good knowledge of English and be able to write clearly and concisely in the language. 
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and determination to meet deadlines. 
  • Computer literacy:
  • Proven ability to design using 2007 Microsoft Office Suite. 
  • The candidate must be thoroughly proficient in written and spoken English.
Submission of Applications 
Candidates are strongly requested to carefully review the application guidelines below, incomplete documents and/or submissions not meeting the application guidelines will not be considered.


Interested candidates must submit their applications, including 
1. Letter of interest 
2. Complete Curriculum Vitae 
3. Complete, updated and signed United Nations P.11 form.


All of the above required documents must be sent via e-mail to interns.keoc@unops.org. 


Kindly indicate the post title and area of interest in the subject line when applying by email. The body of the email must include the table below with responses in the exact format. Last name: First name: Highest completed educational qualification:Professional qualification and/or experience Preferred area of interest: 


UNOPS reserve the right to reject any application without the above format in the submission email. 


Additional Considerations 
The successful incumbent will be offered an internship agreement. For more information on UNOPS internships, please visit: http://www.unops.org/UNOPS/Employment/Internships 
Interns at UNOPS do not receive any remuneration. As such, interns are responsible for all costs associated with the internship, including but not limited to costs for insurance coverage, travel and accommodation. Interns are responsible for arranging their own travel and securing any necessary visas.  Flexible working schedules may be arranged.

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Wednesday 27 June 2012

Save the Children- Finance Intern


Position Title:   Finance Intern
Place of Work:  East Africa Regional Office, Nairobi
Reports to:  Regional Finance Manager
Contract Length:  to December 31 2012
Introduction
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent children’s charity. We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection. We’re working flat out to get every child their rights and we’re determined to make further, faster changes.
Job Purpose
The Regional Finance Team is a part of Save the Children’s East Africa Regional Office and provides financial management oversight and support to senior managers and finance teams in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania. The Finance Intern will provide financial accounting and
administrative support to the Regional Finance Manager and Regional Finance and Administration Officer.
Key Responsibilities
1) Assist the Regional Finance and Administration Officer in ensuring the Regional Office finances are recorded in an accurate and timely manner 
Main Activities
1. Assist with preparation of vouchers for claims and expenses 
2. Assist the analyses of general ledger items
3. Assist preparation of bank statement reconciliations
4. Assist the preparation of expenditure variance reports
5. Maintain physical financial files and records
6. When necessary assist the RFAO in maintaining the SUN database
2) Assist in the maintenance of accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records 
Main Activities
1. Assist with the reconciliation of accounts receivable and payables
2. Assist in follow up of float advances made to staff
3. Compile source documents supporting expenditure
4. Issue and code purchase orders
5. Issue cheques for all accounts due
6. Issue receipts for payments made
3) Administer use of office resources, service contracts with key suppliers and other procurement
Main Activities
1. Assist with asset and inventory management
2. Maintain a schedule of utility payments and ensure they are paid on time
3. Assist with petty cash administration when necessary
4. Assist in the maintenance of a simplified procurement tracker
5. Process supplier invoices and maintain an analysis of past payments   
6. Conduct assessment of the various service providers to ensure cost benefit advantage is maintained
4) Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned. 
 Person Specification 
• Accountant in training who wishes to gain some practical experience
• Degree in finance, accountancy or similar field 
• Excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel spread sheets and MS Word
• Some experience with computerised accounting packages will be desirable.
• High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
• Excellent communication skills
• Please note that this position is only open to Kenyan Nationals.

Application Process
To apply for this position, visit our website http://www7.igrasp.com/fe/tpl_savethechildren01.asp?newms=se 
and apply for position reference number 7323 by 29th June 2012. 

World Vision Kenya -Graduate Internship 2012


World Vision Kenya -Graduate Internship 2012
Country: Kenya
Employing Office: Kenya Office
Faculties Needed: Health, Nutrition, Water / Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Disaster Management, Education, Law, Economics and Political Science
Qualifications    
  • Degree graduates who either are beneficiaries of child sponsorship, or have experienced the impact of WV’s community development in their homes will be given priority rating.
  • Graduates who show genuine desire to serve among the poor in rural and semi urban areas of Kenya.
  • Graduates with demonstrated good character, honesty, high competency and generally in good physical and emotional health.
  •  Graduates who are willing to commit their time on the project for the entire year.
  • Graduates who have completed studies in a relevant field of study as identified by WVK programs within the current year (2012). Any exceptions to this will require the approval of the Director, P & C.
  • Graduates who are open to declare any potential points for conflict of interest e.g. A brother/sister working for WVK etc

Job Details     
How to Apply     
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than July 13th, 2012.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.