Last Updated on August 25, 2023
Deaf Empowerment Kenya (DEK) has members drawn from the Deaf Community and other People with Disability. The organisation was formed to empower the community about the needs of People with Disability and to promote their full participation in the society through right based approaches. The founding members who formed DDSHG were five deaf persons living in Dandora whose initial thinking behind forming this organization was to economically empower deaf persons through initiating a savings and loaning scheme also known as a merry go round. Over the years the groups membership steadily increased making the founders recognize the need to formerly register themselves and develop guiding rules and principles, include expansion of their programs to target persons with all types of Disability.. Mission DEK exists to empower people With Disability through programs that build capacity and enhance economic and self-reliance.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions;
- Project Officer (Garissa) – 1 Position
- Project Assistant- (Garissa)
- Finance Officer
- Accounts Assistant- (Garissa)
Project Officer (Garissa) – 1 Position
Working under the Head of Programs, the Project officers will support in the coordination of the day[1]to-day project activities, data collection, and reporting. They will also be responsible for the mobilization of participants, preparation of training notes and programs, facilitating all the training, and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree either in environmental studies, sociology, education, or any other relevant social sciences.
- Additionally, the potential applicants must have over 4 years of experience in project management and coordination specifically in sectors of green skills or climate change adaptation.
- Strong communication and lobbying skills
- Willingness to travel to field projects/ stay in project area
Project Assistant- (Garissa)
Working under the Project Officer, the Project Assistants will support day-to-day project activities, data collection, and reporting. They will also be responsible for the mobilization of participants, preparation of training notes and programs, facilitating all the training, and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in either in environmental studies, sociology, education, or any other relevant social sciences.
- Must have a minimum 2 years past experience in project management and coordination specifically in sectors of green skills or climate change adaptation.
- Willingness to travel to field projects/ stay in project area
Finance Officer
The Finance Officer will be responsible for day-to-day project budget development, management and reporting/he will receive activity requisitions, budget development based on the received requisitions, raising of checks, reconciliations of all project returns, and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Options) and CPA(K) professional qualification with over 5 years of experience in the NGO Sub-sector.
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software applications including MS Excel, MS Word, and other accounting packages.
- Knowledge of MS Dynamics Serenic Navigator or Ms Navision an added advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
- Outstanding analytical and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Can demonstrate leadership skills
Accounts Assistant- (Garissa)
The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day project budget development, management and reporting/he will receive activity requisitions, budget development based on the received requisitions, reconciliations of all project returns, and reporting.
Qualifications:
- A degree in finance is a requirement, with professional qualifications in Accounting of at least CPA II.
- At least 3 year’s NGO experience in financial management; payroll, procurements, cash & bank management.
- Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to financial resources management, including screening and collecting documentation, financial data processing, filing, provision of information.
- Strong computer skills including experience of using and administering accounting packages.
- Focuses on result and responds positively to feedback
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team
- Consistently approaching work with energy and a positive and constructive attitude.
- Have cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
- Remains calm, in control and good humor, even under pressure
- Willingness to travel to field projects occasionally
- Knowledge in Mpesa bulk payment , statutory payments is added advantage
Method of Application
Interested applicants who possess the above-specified qualifications and experience can share a detailed CV and a formal application letter (indicating their expected salary) through the info@dekkenya.org email address.
Applications for the above-stated position will close on Thursday 30th August 2023 at 4.00 p.m.