tearfund Job Opportunities
Tearfund is a Christian Relief and Development Organization implementing an HIV and AIDS PEPFAR funded Project under the PEPFAR/New Partners Initiative. Tearfund seeks to accomplish this goal primarily through sub-granting six Kenyan development agencies.
Tearfund is seeking suitable candidates to fill in the following vacancies with the NPI PEPFAR programme implemented in Kenya.
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Main Purpose of the Job:
Tearfund is seeking suitable candidates to fill in the following vacancies with the NPI PEPFAR programme implemented in Kenya.
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Main Purpose of the Job:
- To maintain a satisfactory system of financial record-keeping in accordance with the USAID regulations and Tearfund guidelines;
- To process supplier payments in a timely manner;
- To provide the Project Management with timely and accurate financial management information;
- To handle banking correspondences and prepare monthly bank reconciliations;
- To review and verify partner financial documentation and provide partners with technical assistance as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent and/or CPA / ACCA qualification
Experience:
- At least 2 years' experience in NGO accounting
- Experience in sub-grant accounting
- Well developed IT skills especially in Excel and accounting based software
- Knowledge and experience of USAID rules and regulations
- Closing date: 02/06/2009
Job Title: Programme Officer
Main Purpose of the Job:
Main Purpose of the Job:
- Working closely with the partners and the other members of the PEPFAR Project team, monitor the implementation of the sub-awards;
- build the capacity of partners in program management;
- coordinate the information updates for partners;
- facilitate sub-award amendment processes and amend the sub-awards;
- monitor the quality of program implementation;
- identify technical assistance needs of implementing partners;
- provide ongoing, ad-hoc TA to implementing partners;
- liaise with the Project team and relevant public and private stakeholders to create linkages;
- coordinate and convene regular partner progress review/sharing meetings and prepare monthly and quarterly activity reports.
Qualifications:
- Holder of a degree in public health/sociology or equivalent
Experience:
- Minimum three years' experience in public health working with sub-grantees in a comprehensive HIV program
- Experience in sub-award management and monitoring
- Experience in implementation of USAID-funded programs
- Experience in the implementation of BCC, CT and PMTCT programs
- Strong organizational and computer skills including MS Office, Power Point
- Experience in Project Cycle Management
- Knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR initiatives in Kenya, familiarity with district-level health care programmes in Kenya, skills in budget management and clear understanding of the PEPFAR indicators is an asset.
Closing date: 09/06/2009
Job Title: PMTCT Programme Officer
Main Purpose of the Job:
Job Title: PMTCT Programme Officer
Main Purpose of the Job:
- Ensure efficient and quality implementation of CT and PMTCT activities by partners; provide technical support in the design, implementation and review of the all Tearfund/Kenya PMTCT and CT activities;
- provide partners with Technical Assistance in the area of PMTCT and CT , including situation assessments, project design and evaluation, quality assurance, development of referral system;
- development of community linkages and support groups for HIV positive mothers and their families to ensure a network of quality care; and
- contribute to the annual work plan development, review, and implementation;
Qualifications:
- Holder of a Nursing degree (BSN/BSc Nursing) or equivalent with further training in PMTCT
Experience:
- Experience with HIV/AIDS programming
- Familiarity with district-level health care programs in Kenya
- Minimum three years' experience in public health working with PMTCT in resource poor setting.
- Experience in implementation of USAID-funded programs
- Familiarity with HIV/AIDS care and support services
- Strong organizational and computer skills including MS Office, Power Point Experience in Project Cycle Management
- Knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR initiatives in Kenya and Experience in working with sub-grantees is an asset
Closing date: 09/06/2009
The post holder for all positions will have the following skill/ability and personal qualities.
The post holder for all positions will have the following skill/ability and personal qualities.
- Team player and strong interpersonal skills
- Innovative, dynamic and proactive
- Strong analytical skills
- Adaptable, Diligent and conscientious with work responsibilities Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Committed to Tearfund's Evangelical Christian beliefs
Interested candidates may send their application with CV to this email address: Mercy.Oduor @ tearfund.org before the closing dates indicated for each vacancy.
