DLCI Jobs in Kenya - Recruiting Program Assistants and Managers

DLCI Jobs in Kenya - Recruiting Program Assistants and Managers

The Dryland Learning and Capacity Building Initiative (DLCI) for improved policy and practice in thedrylands of the Horn of Africa was previously known as the Regional Learning and Advocacy Programme for Vulnerable Dryland Communities (REGLAP) and has been carrying out evidence based advocacy since 2008. Since its inception REGLAP became recognised for its drylands expertise and its high quality synthesis documentation and awareness raising on critical issues for dryland resilience.
Following an extensive review and planning processes, DLCI was launched as an independent organization in January 2014, to focus more on building community and government capacity foradvocacy and builds on the work done under REGLAP and focuses in its first year on the following:
1. Mapping and organizational capacity assessments of active dryland advocacy organisations at country and regional level with a view to developing joint strategies for community capacity building for policy engagement, including collaborative development of tools and materials.
2. Support to community awareness-raising on key policy issues and the identification of legitimate dryland representatives that can engage with policy processes at national and regional levels.
3. Review of good practice approaches, key actors and advocacy strategies for the following keyresilience issues deemed of strategic importance but currently receiving little structured attention:
4. Education: integrated and more effective education provision for the drylands (including the use of modern technology in delivery),
5. Water and irrigation: strengthening the evidence base and targeted advocacy for more appropriate water and irrigation development in the drylands.
6. Integrated planning and land use planning: promoting shared visioning and land use planning with government and communities.
1. Finance and Administration Manager
DLCI is seeking to hire a Finance and Administration Manager for a stimulating and diverse role that requires a professional able to meet the strategic and operational objectives of the organization as well as perform a variety of accounting tasks and be responsible for processing, accounting and reporting in compliance with general accounting principles.
As well as perform tasks related to the monthly financial processes includin balance sheets and balance sheet reconciliation maintain general ledgers and prepare financial information for the organization.
The incumbent will manage a finance and administration assistant and other support staff and report to the DLCI Head of Office.
The incumbent will also be responsible for grants management ensuring that DLCI is compliant with donor requirements and reporting on time.
The incumbent must have experience with USAID grants.
2. Programme Assistant
DLCI is seeking to hire a Programme Assistant for an exciting and dynamic role in this new organization.
The programme assistant will have the opportunity to work with a professional and passionate programme team, providing operational and administrative assistance.
Please note that this position will initially be for ten months with an option of an extension.
DLCI will offer competitive salary and statutory benefits.
24 days paid holiday in addition to public holidays and private medical insurance.
If you meet the skills and requirements for this position, please, tell us why in a covering letter and send it along with your full CV to mnaggaga.dlci@gmail.com.
Application should be sent by the 24th of October 2014, applications received after that deadline will not be considered.