Vacancies at Mary’s Meals International

About the Role

Mary’s Meals Kenya (MMK) is recruiting for a Safeguarding Advisor to implement our global Safeguarding Policy and standards across the programme and all its activities. Reporting to the Country Director, you will promote safeguarding awareness and strengthen a safe culture and environment across the Kenya programme.

This role will be based in Lodwar, Turkana County in Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head of Programmes to identify safeguarding risks, work to mitigate these risks and support improvement of safeguarding across the programme
• Coordinate the production of safeguarding awareness raising materials
• Support colleagues across the programme and programme partners to understand and carry out their safeguarding responsibilities
• Using MMI’s Global Safeguarding Policy as a foundation, support the publication, dissemination and implementation of policies, procedures and good practice documents and tools within Mary’s Meals Kenya
• Work with Global Safeguarding Lead to develop a range of materials to raise awareness safeguarding standards and reporting mechanisms across the Kenya programme.
• Work with the L & D Advisor and Head of HR to develop, adapt, deliver and evaluate safeguarding training and awareness raising activities 
• Work with the Global Safeguarding Lead to establish, manage reporting mechanisms at all levels and for those who come into contact with our work
• Receive and safely document safeguarding reports, respond in accordance with procedures, provide referral or next step advice, acting as an advisor where issues are raised.
• Represent MMK at appropriate sector events on safeguarding and child protection and liaise with other safeguarding professionals to learn from best practices.
• Support the Country Director and the Senior Leadership Team to monitor any actions and recommendations from incidents, reviews or safeguarding audits.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Sociology, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or any relevant/equivalent field
• Experience of developing and delivering training and workshops to different audiences
• Experience of working in a role that supports safeguarding, PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) or the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
• Experience in conducting assessments, monitoring and report writing
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize a heavy and varied workload to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, especially active listening, strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at different levels of an organization.
• Must be a Kenyan citizen with a current Certificate of Police clearance.
• Ideally, you will have experience working with local communities in Kenya

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About the Role

• Mary’s Meals Kenya (MMK) is recruiting for a Services Officer (Finance & Procurement).
• Reporting to the Finance Manager, our Services Officer will provide administrative support to the finance and procurement functions of Mary’s Meals Kenya. This will include systematic documentation and reporting in the functions of the services department, in accordance with  set policies and procedures.
• This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work across a broad remit encompassing finance & procurement, providing efficient and accurate services to internal teams and developing strong working relationships with external suppliers and vendors.
• This role will be based in Lodwar, Turkana County in Kenya.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of payment requests, prior to authorization by the relevant officers.
• Act as the organization’s petty cash custodian.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure all reconciliations are performed and posted on a timely basis.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are updated daily into the accounting system and month end processes are completed on time.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing the monthly financial reports, audits and year end processes.
• Support the Procurement Manager in ensuring all procurement is transparent and follows approved policies and procedures for MMK.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Seek out new and reliable suppliers.
• Work across MMK to ensure procurement activities are carried out in accordance with requests made.
• Assist the Procurement Manager in updating and implementing the procurement plan, and any internal audit management actions.
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers and being proactive in supporting to resolve issues that arise.
• Support the Procurement Manager in drafting tender documents and assist in the tender process where required.

Required skills and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years practical experience or equivalent, in accounting, with knowledge of financial systems, transaction reporting, reconciliations, and payables management.
• Proven experience of procurement, with solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, and supplier management
• Attention to detail, good organisational skills and excellent at documentation.
• Experience of using Sage & QuickBooks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or any relevant/equivalent business-related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals.
• Must be a Kenyan citizen with a current Certificate of Police clearance.