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The Green Belt Movement is a non-governmental organization founded in Kenya in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai. The Movement’s work focuses on conserving the environment by empowering rural women and communities through environmental education, supporting conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Kenya, and creating livelihood safety-n...
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Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will support the mission, goals, and operations of the Green Belt Movement in Kenya through the provision of accurate, complete, and timely professional financial services. The Finance Officer will ensure accurate Financial Planning, Financial reporting, Cash flow management & Cost control, Donor Reporting and Financial system updating and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review of imprest and ensure compliance and correctness, timely Liquidation of imprest in the system and reconciliation on Imprest.
- Timely preparation and processing of all bank accounts reconciliations.
- Facilitate the filling of annual returns, both KRA and NGO Board.
- Records Management; ensure that all documents relating to donor transactions are properly filed and available when required;
- Ensure timely processing of payroll and submission of statutory deductions
- Produce monthly management accounts i.e. Budget vs Actuals and projections
- Produce Aging Analysis for accounts receivables and payables
- Produce exception reports on imprest recoveries i.e. shortages, recoveries from payroll, possible fraud reports.
- Sit in for Finance Manager when duty calls.
- Any other responsibility that could be assigned from time to time
Qualifications & Experience
- Preparation of Annual Budgets for programs & the Organization in collaboration with the program team and Finance Manager
- Preparation of donor budgets for proposals in collaboration with the programs team and Finance Manager.
- Recording and timely reporting of grants income received.
- Monitor all costs to ensure they are within the projects budget; Appraisal of requests to ensure cost effectiveness and compliance financial policies and procedures
- Follow up on all donor receipts through the resource mobilization office.
- Ensure budget uploads onto the QuickBooks system for all new grants.
- Ensure clearance of the due to and due from accounts.
- Monitor the staff advances to ensure compliance with laid down procedures
- Bachelor's Degree in commerce BCOM or Business Administration majoring in Accounting or Finance
- At least 5years of experience in Financial Accounting, book keeping and project accounting and related areas
Professional Accountancy Qualifications (CPAK/ACCA).
- At least 3 years of experience in using QuickBooks Accounting System
- Demonstrable knowledge of MPESA Bulk Payment System.
- Experience in financial book keeping best practices
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office packages and QuickBooks Accounting System
- Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Finance Officer with high-level of integrity and honesty and be able to work under minimum supervision.
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To implement GBM’s project(s) in the identified project areas.
Duties and responsibilities
- Facilitate orientation and sensitization meeting with the community.
- Assist in planning and facilitation of various trainings in consultation with program staff.
- Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.
- Facilitate meeting for consultants and program staff with partners and community.
- Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM’s assistance and their participation
- To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area
- Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.
- Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building.
- Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.
- Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.
- Enhance and ensure community participation at all stages of water projects (projects design, project implementation, project handing over and project evaluation).
- Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups
- Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions
- Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards
- Source and compile training materials for users.
- Assist in facilitating the community, people’s awareness for the donors visit and meetings.
- Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves
- Support in the review and development of training materials and modules for food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives in the project
- Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required;
- Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time;
- Give necessary support in implementation of GBM’s projects when needed.
- Follow up to ensure that the community volunteers/casuals are paid on time within the project areas;
- Represent GBM in stakeholders’ meetings upon request.
- Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders
- Carry out other works as assigned by the organization
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration,
- Community Development, Management or related field. A diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience would be accepted
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs;
- Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage;
- Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
- Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
- Good organization, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
- Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent computer Skills
go to method of application »
To implement GBM’s project(s) in the identified project areas.
Duties and responsibilities
- Facilitate orientation and sensitization meeting with the community.
- Assist in planning and facilitation of various trainings in consultation with program staff.
- Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.
- Facilitate meeting for consultants and program staff with partners and community.
- Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM’s assistance and their participation
- To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area
- Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.
- Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building.
- Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.
- Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.
- Enhance and ensure community participation at all stages of water projects (projects design, project implementation, project handing over and project evaluation).
- Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups
- Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions
- Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards
- Source and compile training materials for users.
- Assist in facilitating the community, people’s awareness for the donors visit and meetings.
- Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves
- Support in the review and development of training materials and modules for food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives in the project
- Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required;
- Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time;
- Give necessary support in implementation of GBM’s projects when needed.
- Follow up to ensure that the community volunteers/casuals are paid on time within the project areas;
- Represent GBM in stakeholders’ meetings upon request.
- Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders
- Carry out other works as assigned by the organization
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration,
- Community Development, Management or related field. A diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience would be accepted
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs;
- Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage;
- Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
- Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
- Good organization, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
- Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent computer Skills
go to method of application »
To implement GBM’s project(s) in the identified project areas.
Duties and responsibilities
- Facilitate orientation and sensitization meeting with the community.
- Assist in planning and facilitation of various trainings in consultation with program staff.
- Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.
- Facilitate meeting for consultants and program staff with partners and community.
- Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM’s assistance and their participation
- To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area
- Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.
- Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building.
- Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.
- Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.
- Enhance and ensure community participation at all stages of water projects (projects design, project implementation, project handing over and project evaluation).
- Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups
- Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions
- Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards
- Source and compile training materials for users.
- Assist in facilitating the community, people’s awareness for the donors visit and meetings.
- Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves
- Support in the review and development of training materials and modules for food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives in the project
- Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required;
- Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time;
- Give necessary support in implementation of GBM’s projects when needed.
- Follow up to ensure that the community volunteers/casuals are paid on time within the project areas;
- Represent GBM in stakeholders’ meetings upon request.
- Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders
- Carry out other works as assigned by the organization
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration,
- Community Development, Management or related field. A diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience would be accepted
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs;
- Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage;
- Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
- Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
- Good organization, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
- Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent computer Skills
go to method of application »
To implement GBM’s project(s) in the identified project areas.
Duties and responsibilities
- Facilitate orientation and sensitization meeting with the community.
- Assist in planning and facilitation of various trainings in consultation with program staff.
- Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.
- Facilitate meeting for consultants and program staff with partners and community.
- Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM’s assistance and their participation
- To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area
- Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.
- Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building.
- Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.
- Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.
- Enhance and ensure community participation at all stages of water projects (projects design, project implementation, project handing over and project evaluation).
- Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups
- Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions
- Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards
- Source and compile training materials for users.
- Assist in facilitating the community, people’s awareness for the donors visit and meetings.
- Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves
- Support in the review and development of training materials and modules for food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives in the project
- Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required;
- Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time;
- Give necessary support in implementation of GBM’s projects when needed.
- Follow up to ensure that the community volunteers/casuals are paid on time within the project areas;
- Represent GBM in stakeholders’ meetings upon request.
- Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders
- Carry out other works as assigned by the organization
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration,
- Community Development, Management or related field. A diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience would be accepted
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs;
- Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage;
- Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
- Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
- Good organization, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
- Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent computer Skills
go to method of application »
To implement GBM’s project(s) in the identified project areas.
Duties and responsibilities
- Facilitate orientation and sensitization meeting with the community.
- Assist in planning and facilitation of various trainings in consultation with program staff.
- Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.
- Facilitate meeting for consultants and program staff with partners and community.
- Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM’s assistance and their participation
- To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area
- Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.
- Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building.
- Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.
- Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.
- Enhance and ensure community participation at all stages of water projects (projects design, project implementation, project handing over and project evaluation).
- Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups
- Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions
- Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards
- Source and compile training materials for users.
- Assist in facilitating the community, people’s awareness for the donors visit and meetings.
- Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves
- Support in the review and development of training materials and modules for food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives in the project
- Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required;
- Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time;
- Give necessary support in implementation of GBM’s projects when needed.
- Follow up to ensure that the community volunteers/casuals are paid on time within the project areas;
- Represent GBM in stakeholders’ meetings upon request.
- Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders
- Carry out other works as assigned by the organization
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration,
- Community Development, Management or related field. A diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience would be accepted
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs;
- Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage;
- Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
- Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
- Good organization, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
- Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent computer Skills
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Implement GBM project that aims Capacity Building, Strengthening Good Governance and Leadership in Communities in Active Replanting and Restoration Sites in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley Landscape
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, direct and coordinate timely implementation of the Project in accordance with the project documents, supporting agreements, annual work plans and the procedures of GBM
- Plan all project activities according to donor and executive directives, budget projections and other guidelines
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and gap analyses to identify capacity-building needs and priorities within the public health workforce and partner organizations.
- Prepare annual and quarterly program work plans and provide assistance to the extension officer and community facilitator to prepare individual annual and quarterly work plans
- Support the design and development of evidence-based training curricula, modules, and materials to address identified capacity-building needs and objectives.
- Ensure timely reporting to both GBM executive director and donor as per donor requirements
- Ensure that GBM meets all donor implementation, reporting and filing guidelines and requirements related to operations and management of the project
- Represent GBM at all relevant steering groups, meetings, workshops, conferences and other events related to the program
- Facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions, workshops, and seminars for staffs and partners using a variety of instructional methods and technologies.
- Handle all program requests and claim forms related to the project and file the same with the accounts department
- Oversee imprest accounting by staff to accounts department and refunds to staff
- Ensure that field staff including, GVs, Tree Nursery Groups (TNGs) and casuals are paid on time within the project areas where applicable
- Ensure staff under your supervision have clear annual objectives and quarterly work plans that are shared with the executive director and human resource department
- Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of capacity-building initiatives on individual and organizational performance
- Compile and disseminate best practices, tools, and resources related to public health capacity building, training methodologies, and programme implementation
- Foster knowledge exchange and collaboration among stakeholders through communities of practice, workshops, and online platforms.
- Carry out any other task that may be assigned within their capacity toward the advancement of the organization
Skills and Qualifications Required
- Degree in forestry, environmental studies, natural resources management or a related field.
- Experience in donor reporting and project proposal writing
- 5 years demonstrated project management experience in community-based projects and natural resource management.
- Basic understanding on Social enterprises preferably clean energy management or a related field
- Strong writing and analytical skills, including writing of reports.
- Project Management skills especially in community development projects.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense
- pressure to perform and the ability to manage several major multidimensional activities simultaneously.
- Experience in working with donor-funded projects preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint).
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Implement GBM project that aims Capacity Building, Strengthening Good Governance and Leadership in Communities in Active Replanting and Restoration Sites in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley Landscape
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, direct and coordinate timely implementation of the Project in accordance with the project documents, supporting agreements, annual work plans and the procedures of GBM
- Plan all project activities according to donor and executive directives, budget projections and other guidelines
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and gap analyses to identify capacity-building needs and priorities within the public health workforce and partner organizations.
- Prepare annual and quarterly program work plans and provide assistance to the extension officer and community facilitator to prepare individual annual and quarterly work plans
- Support the design and development of evidence-based training curricula, modules, and materials to address identified capacity-building needs and objectives.
- Ensure timely reporting to both GBM executive director and donor as per donor requirements
- Ensure that GBM meets all donor implementation, reporting and filing guidelines and requirements related to operations and management of the project
- Represent GBM at all relevant steering groups, meetings, workshops, conferences and other events related to the program
- Facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions, workshops, and seminars for staffs and partners using a variety of instructional methods and technologies.
- Handle all program requests and claim forms related to the project and file the same with the accounts department
- Oversee imprest accounting by staff to accounts department and refunds to staff
- Ensure that field staff including, GVs, Tree Nursery Groups (TNGs) and casuals are paid on time within the project areas where applicable
- Ensure staff under your supervision have clear annual objectives and quarterly work plans that are shared with the executive director and human resource department
- Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of capacity-building initiatives on individual and organizational performance
- Compile and disseminate best practices, tools, and resources related to public health capacity building, training methodologies, and programme implementation
- Foster knowledge exchange and collaboration among stakeholders through communities of practice, workshops, and online platforms.
- Carry out any other task that may be assigned within their capacity toward the advancement of the organization
Skills and Qualifications Required
- Degree in forestry, environmental studies, natural resources management or a related field.
- Experience in donor reporting and project proposal writing
- 5 years demonstrated project management experience in community-based projects and natural resource management.
- Basic understanding on Social enterprises preferably clean energy management or a related field
- Strong writing and analytical skills, including writing of reports.
- Project Management skills especially in community development projects.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense
- pressure to perform and the ability to manage several major multidimensional activities simultaneously.
- Experience in working with donor-funded projects preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint).
go to method of application »
To implement GBM’s project(s) in the identified project areas.
Duties and responsibilities
- Facilitate orientation and sensitization meeting with the community.
- Assist in planning and facilitation of various trainings in consultation with program staff.
- Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.
- Facilitate meeting for consultants and program staff with partners and community.
- Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM’s assistance and their participation
- To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area
- Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.
- Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building.
- Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.
- Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.
- Enhance and ensure community participation at all stages of water projects (projects design, project implementation, project handing over and project evaluation).
- Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups
- Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions
- Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards
- Source and compile training materials for users.
- Assist in facilitating the community, people’s awareness for the donors visit and meetings.
- Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves
- Support in the review and development of training materials and modules for food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives in the project
- Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required;
- Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time;
- Give necessary support in implementation of GBM’s projects when needed.
- Follow up to ensure that the community volunteers/casuals are paid on time within the project areas;
- Represent GBM in stakeholders’ meetings upon request.
- Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders
- Carry out other works as assigned by the organization
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration,
- Community Development, Management or related field. A diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience would be accepted
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs;
- Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage;
- Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
- Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
- Good organization, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
- Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent computer Skills
go to method of application »
To implement GBM’s project(s) in the identified project areas.
Duties and responsibilities
- Facilitate orientation and sensitization meeting with the community.
- Assist in planning and facilitation of various trainings in consultation with program staff.
- Assist in facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys.
- Facilitate meeting for consultants and program staff with partners and community.
- Consult communities and discuss with them on how to maximize the impact of GBM’s assistance and their participation
- To follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups in the project area
- Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on lessons learned and changing circumstances on projects.
- Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building.
- Work closely with Green Volunteers, Tree Nursery Groups and support their capacity building.
- Facilitate the establishment of Community Groups and support them in registration processes.
- Enhance and ensure community participation at all stages of water projects (projects design, project implementation, project handing over and project evaluation).
- Monitor and supervise the activities of the Tree Nursery Groups
- Conduct and work closely with other staff, close working relationship with relevant partner institutions
- Source and organize secondary socio-economic information of the zone and wards
- Source and compile training materials for users.
- Assist in facilitating the community, people’s awareness for the donors visit and meetings.
- Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves
- Support in the review and development of training materials and modules for food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives in the project
- Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation or quarterly as required;
- Assist in mapping all the project activities via GPS and send the details to the GIS department in good time;
- Give necessary support in implementation of GBM’s projects when needed.
- Follow up to ensure that the community volunteers/casuals are paid on time within the project areas;
- Represent GBM in stakeholders’ meetings upon request.
- Support and coordinate GBM project with other stakeholders
- Carry out other works as assigned by the organization
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration,
- Community Development, Management or related field. A diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience would be accepted
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs;
- Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage;
- Good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
- Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
- Good organization, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
- Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent computer Skills
Method of Application
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and CV in one document outlining your suitability to: jobs@greenbeltmovement.org by 25th September 2024 with the subject line Extension Officer – (County of preference) Application. Do not include copies of your certificates. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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