Chemonics International Affairs Regional Agent (RFA), in Nairobi, Kenya, employment

Chemonics International Affairs Regional Agent (RFA), in Nairobi, Kenya, employment

Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)

Accountant regional field (ARF)

Chemonics International Inc., a consulting firm leading international based in Washington, DC, looking for an experienced professional for the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET III), a leading provider of analysis of food security World is of high quality and early warning.

Founded in 1984 responded to the famine in East and West Africa, this activity of $ 200 million over five years (2012-2016) aims to collaborate with international, regional and national partners to provide early warning and the timely and thorough analysis of potential, emerging and / or changes in food security issues in order to inform appropriate humanitarian response.

The project currently includes 31 countries, with plans to develop over the next five-year phase. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Chemonics International Inc. is looking for people who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Job Description

Under the leadership of the Interior Ministry (HO)-designated land and accounting compliance team (FACT) Manager, establish and maintain consistency and accuracy in accounting procedures and ensure that practices comply with the accounting for all USAID and Chemonics International Inc., regulations and policies.

Advise the finance office of the area is important, examination and analysis of local delivery of accounts, and helped design the approach to project management assets and liabilities.

Travel offices, install the software and accounting mechanisms and monitoring of train crew in the proper use of this system. Also perform other activities necessary to ensure project success.

Education, qualifications and / or equivalent experience

To perform this task successfully, you must be able to perform each duty and responsibility essential satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or ability required.

* Degree in Accounting or related field.
* Speaking excellent writing skills in English required, fluency in French preferred.
* Minimum 5 years experience with regulatory control and USAID / Government.
* Prior knowledge of accounting systems, ABACUS, QuickBooks a plus.
* Experience conducting audits or reviews.
* Knowledge of USAID and the privileged operations.
* Ability to solve technical, managerial or operational and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience and knowledge.
* Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and presentation of the main training and meeting effectively.
* Excellent knowledge of MS Office
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong organizational priorities and ability to work and attention to detail.
* Supervisory experience preferred.
* Provide leadership, integrity and flexibility.

Please send your resume and cover letter with position title in the subject line to:
FEWSKenyaRecruit@chemonics.com from February 3, 2012.

Finalists will be contacted.