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REGIONAL EVENTS

1. JOB TITLE:      RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECRETARY – NAIROBI REGION

Reporting to:  Director, Christian Education
Job Summary:  Coordinating Christian Education activities in Nairobi Region.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. To deal with Christian Education issues in the Region
  2. Deal with issues of Church sponsored Schools at Regional level
  3. Liaise with the Director – Christian Education on all matters of education and PCEA sponsored Schools
  4. Liaise with Kirksessions, Presbyteries and Regional Councils and Church groups in your area of operation on matters of Education/Training

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Should have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following areas:- Divinity, Theology, Christian Education, Education, Psychology or Sociology.
  2. Must be a committed Presbyterian
  3. Must be fluent in English and Kiswahili languages
  4. Must be computer literate
  5. Must have a valid driving license
  6. Should have an experience of at least three years of Church service or related organizations
  7. Should have served at Presbyterial level – Christian Education Committee
  8. Should be self-driven, committed and ready to work under minimum supervision.
  9. Must be between the age of 35 – 45 years.

2. JOB TITLE       PROJECTS COORDINATOR

Reporting to:     Secretary General
Job Summary:  The Executive Officer of the Board for Social Responsibility Board.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. To identify and recommend to the General Assembly or the General Administration Committee new areas for research into community needs and the contribution the Church could made towards to meet social needs.
  2. To evaluate the contribution of projects to the changing needs of the community.
  3. To create awareness of development in the remote areas, to improve the standards of living and to advise the community on programs concerning social and material needs.
  4. To present to the General Assembly or General Administration Committee a written report on any matter to which it may wish to draw particular attention.
  5. To initiate where necessary, new projects in consultation with relevant bodies of the Church
  6. To liaise with Presbyteries, Parish Session individuals and other organizations who have ideals in the field of development and to make recommendations to them about initiating new projects and assist them to come with project proposals for funding.
  7. To analyse new projects, preparing them for funding, writing up descriptions, objectives, costing and, showing how the projects can become self reliant.
  8. To keep the public informed through newspapers and other media for general publicity, concerning the activities of the projects and invite visitors to see them.
  9. To supervise and oversee all Church projects and receive reports from them.
  10. To receive, administer and raise funds for Church projects.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Should have a Bachelors Degree in Projects Management.  A Diploma in Business Management/Human Resource and a Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
Should have hand on experience in Project Management and fundraising
Should have an experience of three and more years in a reputable NGO.
Should be a committed Christian.
Should be 35 – 45 years old.

Only qualified candidates should apply to:

Secretary General
Presbyterian Church of East Africa
P.O. Box 27573 – 00506
NAIROBI

A recommendation letter from one’s religious leader should accompany the application to reach him not later than 15th October, 2011.

3. CHIEF ACCOUNTATNT
The Presbyterian Foundation (the investment arm of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa) seeks to employ a qualified person to the position of a Chief Accountant to the Foundation charged with day to day management of financial operations.  The ideal candidate shall have the following competencies, qualification and experience:

Competencies, Qualification and Experience.

  1.  Must posses a first degree in any business studies, business management and economics.    An advanced degree shall be an added advantage.
  2. Must have professional accounting Qualifications – CPA or ACCA.
  3. Computer skills backed by high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office-word, excel and power point as well as operational knowledge of accounting software such as PASTEL, QUICKBOOKS etc.
  4. Must have analytical and strong investment evaluation skills.
  5. Must have risk and quantitative analysis skills.
  6. Must have business communication and interpersonal skills.
  7. Must have experience of not less than 5 years in a similar position or equivalent position.
  8. Must have internal audit back ground of not less than 3 years.
  9. Must be a person of high morals, integrity and shares the ethos of the employer.
  10. Must be between 30 – 45 years

Key Responsibilities.

  • Supervising, coordinating and managing the financial operations of the Foundation and its related investments which include guest houses, hotels, rental properties and Insurance Agency amongst others.
  • Implementing internal controls at the Foundation and at its related investments units which include guest houses, hotels, rental properties and Insurance Agency.
  • Performing accounting work at the Foundation.
  • Performing financial performance monitoring of the Foundation and its units including guest houses, hotels, rental properties, Insurance Agency and reporting this to the CEO and the Board of the Foundation.
  • Reviewing budgets, expenditure and investment proposals, and spending approval requests by the Foundation and by its units which include guest houses, hotels, rental properties and Insurance Agency.
  • Reviewing all accounting reports of the Foundation and its related units which include guest houses, hotels, rental properties and Insurance Agency.
  • Preparing budgets of the Foundation and causing to be prepared annual budgets by the various units of the Foundation which include guest houses, hotels, rental properties and Insurance Agency.
  • Preparing financial reports as deemed necessary by the CEO and the Board of the Foundation.
  • Shall be answerable to the Secretary – Presbyterian Foundation /CEO.
  • Salary package is negotiable.

Interested candidates to should submit their application to festgitonga@pcea.or.ke  on or before10th Sept. 2011

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