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  • Posted: May 22, 2017
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2017
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    PKF firms in Eastern Africa are among the leading firms of accountants and business advisers. PKF in Eastern Africa is represented in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia and Somalia/Somaliland and through its associated firms in Ethiopia and Southern Sudan.
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    Senior Consultant, Monitoring and Evaluation

    The job holder will report to the Manager, PKF Consulting Ltd. Working with the consultancy department staff the Consultant’s responsibilities will include:

    I. Operational Roles and Responsibilities

    1. Coordinating field work for M& E assignments with the Managers by developing project plans, fieldwork task schedules, scheduling and preparing for workshops and client interviews
    2. Providing input and technical M&E support in assignments during all phases of the project
    3. Preparing M&E proposals for submissions and pursuing M&E business development initiatives in collaboration with the Manager
    4. Preparing presentations for existing or prospective M&E clients together with the Manager or Director
    5. Ensuring PKF’s work standards are adhered to in all assigned projects and deliverables
    6. Coordinating, directing and overseeing M&E work done by Consultants Analysts
    7. Ensuring that all M&E project review notes are addressed and reviewed with the Manager.
    8. Preparing and compiling reports for M&E projects
    9. Presenting client reports for M&E projects
    10. Participating in M&E networking events related to the organization.
    11. Training and mentoring Consultant Analysts during their assignments

     

    II. Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

    Knowledge and Skills Required:

    • The jobholder’s accountability areas are as follows;
    • Effective execution of M& E projects
    • Submission of accurate, timely and relevant reports
    • Continuous process improvement of services through efficient working
    • Effective business development for M&E related opportunities.

    Knowledge and Skills Required

    The job holder must possess the following skills:

    • Masters Degree in Social Sciences or related field.
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Sciences, such as Monitoring & Evaluation, International Development, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Statistics, or Public Policy;
    • Minimum five (5) years working in the relevant field
    • Experience with quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation preferred;
    • Demonstrated skills and experience working and collaborating with international and local non-profit organizations;
    • Ability and interest to work with a diverse and multicultural team in a collaborative, respectful and culturally-appropriate manner;
    • Should have high level of confidentiality/professionalism.
    • Ability to develop conclusive evaluation tools
    • Ability to gather and analyze information
    • Must be proficient in MS Office Suites
    • Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently and accurately
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Good report writing, presentation skills and analytical skills.

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    Senior Consultant, Small Medium Enterprises (SME)

    The job holder will report to the Manager, PKF Consulting Ltd. Working with the consultancy department staff the Consultant’s responsibilities will include:

    I. Operational Roles and Responsibilities

    1. Provide technical and administrative support for SME projects and consultancies
    2. Coordinating field work for SME assignments with the Managers by developing project plans, fieldwork task schedules, scheduling and preparing for workshops and client interviews
    3. Lead in the development and management of sustainable frameworks and structures for various projects within the client’s scope of work.
    4. Providing input and technical SME support in assignments during all phases of the project
    5. Preparing SME proposals for submissions and pursuing SME business development initiatives in collaboration with the Manager
    6. Preparing presentations for existing or prospective SME clients together with the Manager or Director
    7. Establish new client relations with possible customers to grow PKF SME client base.
    8. Develop and maintain client relations with existing clients identifying areas for cross-selling PKF services.
    9. Keep abreast of current SME practices in order to ensure quality services as per predefined PKF standards.
    10. Conduct suitable research into practical issues as may be relevant to different clients.
    11. Carry out product and service benchmarking for various small and medium enterprises.
    12. Communicate new SME product and service opportunities, special developments, information of feedback gathered through research and field activity.
    13. Track and monitor current market trends in SME Consulting and provide advice to the PKF management team as may be required.
    14. Ensuring PKF’s work standards are adhered to in all assigned projects and deliverables
    15. Coordinating, directing and overseeing SME work done by Consultants Analysts
    16. Preparing and compiling reports for SME projects
    17. Presenting client reports for SME projects

    II. Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

    Key Results

    • The areas are as follows:
    • Effective execution of SME projects
    • Submission of accurate, timely and relevant reports
    • Continuous process improvement of services through efficient working
    • Effective business development for SME related opportunities

    Knowledge and Skills Required

    The job holder must possess the following skills:

    • Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a similar discipline;
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or related field.
    • Minimum five (5) years working in the SME sector. Consultancy experience will be an added advantage.
    • Demonstrated skills and experience working and collaborating with donors will be an added advantage
    • Ability and interest to work with a diverse and multicultural team in a collaborative, respectful and culturally-appropriate manner;
    • Good knowledge of the SME sector and regulatory requirements of the same.
    • Should have high level of confidentiality/professionalism.
    • Ability to develop conclusive evaluation tools
    • Ability to gather and analyze information
    • Must be proficient in MS Office Suites
    • Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently and accurately
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Good report writing, presentation skills and analytical skills.

    Method of Application

    If you fit the above profile and are interested in this challenging opportunity, please submit your application with a detailed CV, to pkfhr@ke.pkfea.com by 2 June 2017. Kindly quote the vacancy position on the subject of the email.

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