Current Vacancies at ACTED

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the planning and implementation of GIS and remote sensing components in line with the REACH Research Cycles and project objectives.
• In coordination with relevant assessment officer(s), support assessment, planning and generation of sampling framework in line with project and program objectives and with IMPACT’s research cycle and other relevant guidelines. (MSNA, Cash and Markets, DSRA, HSM and Others)
• Conduct spatial verification and quality control during field data collection
• Analyze Geospatial data and produce timely and accurate GIS products (Maps, interactive dashboards or Web Maps)
• Contribute to remote sensing tasks using tools like Google Earth Engine and support maintenance of existing RS scripts
• Ensure proper integration of spatial and non-spatial data and maintain geodatabases
• Support validation of GIS products with IMPACT HQ before external release
• Document workflows and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Participate in internal and external coordination meetings, including presenting mapping products at stakeholder forums
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data usage/licensing protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Academic qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geospatial/Geomatic Engineering, Remote Sensing or a related field.

Specific Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in GIS and/or remote sensing roles, preferably within a humanitarian or development context
• Proficiency in ESRI suite software (ArcPro, ArcGIS Online)
• Should be familiar with remote sensing tools and datasets; understanding climate hazards
• Experience with geo-spatial information management and analysis
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign and illustrator is desirable
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel; knowledge of Python, R & STATA is an added advantage
• Experience with mobile data collection (ODK, KoBoToolbox, Survey123).
• Ability to work autonomously and remain flexible in case of shifting priorities.
• Fluency in English. Swahili/Somali is an asset.

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Acted is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the Finance Intern position based in Nairobi, Kenya.

OBJECTIVES

• Ensures proper physical and digital archiving of the finance department
• Accurate bookkeeping of Acted’s financial operations
• Compliance of Acted finance documents

FUNCTIONS

Archiving:

• Checking the finance documentation (expenses, advances .... )
• Proper physical and digital archiving of the finance documentation
• Assist from time to time in reviewing field finance vouchers.

Accounting:

• Assisting in updating the cash books of the Nairobi office
• Preparing the payment vouchers
• Assisting the Senior Finance Officer in the monthly accounting through preparation of the reconciliation statement, scanning the end month's documents, counter checking vouchers against the cashbook ....
• Assist in consolidation of the V1 closure documents.

Reporting:

• Reporting on the debt follow-up and contract follow-up to the Senior Finance Officer
• Preparation of the Red-Cell Game report when requested

Other:

• Collecting the information on cash disbursement for the Nairobi Office
• Assisting performing the petty cash management
• Any other duty as may be requested by the supervisor

PROTECTION MAINSTREAMING

Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines (for site residents, Acted staff, partner agencies, casual labours etc).

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Cashbooks are maintained with no errors

• Payment vouchers are brought to the manager without mistakes
• Finance documents are properly archived at all times

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of humanitarian principles and activities.
• Sound understanding/experience in financial processing and management.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Keen to detail and accuracy required and willing to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, pro-active and a good team-player.
• High level of integrity and honesty.