Girl Child Network (GCN) is an independent, non-political, non-religious, non-profit organization registered in Kenya, Reg. No’ OP.218/051/12 – 0334/8160, established in 1995 after the Fourth World Conference on Women, in Beijing by participating Kenyan Civil Society Organisations to facilitate in implementation of the Beijing Plan of Action, specifically Article 12. Key programming Strategic Objectives include; education for inclusion, green skills for a greener future, gender and governance, research& documentation, human rights and legislation, institutional strengthening, climate change adaptation, and health on wheels.
Green Youth 360 Project
GCN is anticipating receiving grants to implement a project dubbed, “Green Youth 360”, a 3-year project that will be implemented in Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps and within the host communities. The Project target to work with public primary and secondary schools with a view of supporting the youth and the children to acquire green skills needed to adapt processes, services, and products to climate change and the environmental regulations and requirements related to it. These skills include; knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society for a greener future and sustainable development.
The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day project budget development, management and reporting/he will receive activity requisitions, budget development based on the received requisitions, reconciliations of all project returns, and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Options) and CPA(K) professional qualification with over 3 years of experience in the NGO Sub-sector.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who possess the above-specified qualifications and experience can share a detailed CV and a formal application letter (indicating their expected salary) through the recruitment2023@girlchildnetwork.org email address. Applications for the above-stated position will close on Thursday 20th April 2023 at 4.00 p.m.
NB: GCN is an equal opportunity employer. We DO NOT charge any fee to process applications nor do we request any medical tests/checkups for applicants. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
