Fund Account Manager at National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) - 43 Positions

The Board invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Fund Account Manager who will be deployed to constituencies within the country.

Eligible applicants are those from the constituencies listed below in order to enhance regional diversity in Board: -

Kilgoris, Narok East Laikipia East,Samburu East Embakasi North, Mavoko, Matungulu, South Imenti, Central Imenti, Embakasi East Buuri, Pokot South, Turkana West Turkana South, Mosop,Tinderet, Kesses, Turbo, OI Jo rok, Lari, Starehe, Roysabu, Kabuchai, Butere, Budalangi, Matuga, Mvita, Malindi, Lungalunga, Jomvu, Wundanyi, Westlands, Lamu West Langata, Bomachoge Chache, Kitutu Chache North, Nyakach, Gem, Garissa Township, Nyeri Town, Mandera North, Dagoretti North, Marakwet East.

JOB PROFILE

The Fund Account Manager will be responsible to the Chief Manager Programmes and Field Services Coordination through the Regional Coordinator for the following:-

•    Serve as an ex-officio member of the National Government Constituency Development Fund Committee Preparation and submission of books of accounts and other                     operational and financial reports on a monthly basis
•    Preparation of NG-CDFCs annual work plans and budget
•    Prepare of annual Procurement Plan for the NG-CDFCs;
•    Prepare and maintain a list of constituency projects for submission to the CDF Board in accordance with the CDF Act Liaise with line ministries to obtain technical inputs for         the implementation of projects within the constituency;
•    Ensure PMCs work with the relevant government departments for technical advice during project implementation.
•    Responsible for the staff establishment in the NG-CDF office;
•    Provide advisory service to the PMC on procurement, financial management and other government regulations as provided by the NG-CDF Board.
•    Undertake the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of NG-CDF projects in the constituencies In charge of capacity building of the NG-CDFCs, NG-CDFC staff, PMC and       local community/stakeholders to take up their roles in project identification, prioritization and implementation.
•    Maintenance of NG-CDFC minutes, assets register and liabilities of NG-CDFC, update project implementation status and other official documents for the constituency;
•    Establishment and appointment of NG-CDFC sub-committees Enforcement of all circulars and communication from the NG-CDF Board;
•    Implement NG-CDFCs annual work plans and budget;
•    Holder of the Authority to incur Expenditure (AIE);
•    Mandatory Signatory to CDF Account Implementation of annual NG-CDFC procurement plan;
•    Coordinate and participate in open public forum during project identification
•    Prepare monthly returns and handle correspondences between the NG-CDF Headquarters Secretariat and the Constituency;
•    Oversee projects/maintain records of disbursements of funds and progress of the projects funded under the Act Preparation and submission of final books of accounts and           other operational and financial reports to the Board
•    Undertake and respond to all audit queries and implement audit recommendations.
•    Network and collaborate with development partners operating in the constituencies to avoid duplication's and overlaps.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
For appointment to this position, the candidate must be a Kenyan Citizen and in possession of:-

•    Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Project Management or Business related field from a recognized University
•    Accounting knowledge at CPA I or equivalent.
•    Have proficiency in computer applications
•    Competent in oral and written presentation both in English and Kiswahili
•    Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity
•    Able to work independently with minimal supervision Good interpersonal skills