UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
EXTERNAL JOB VACANCIES (PROJECT POSITIONS)
Applications are invited for the following position:
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT - MAP AMR KENYA PROJECT, ADVERT REF. (AD/7/36/25),
ONE (1) POST
The Position:
The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty
of Health Sciences, under the Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAP AMR
Kenya Project.
Location:
This is a full time position based at the University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine
and Therapeutics, with the holder position reporting to the Project Accountant.
Job Description:
1. Assist the Project Accountant and Management team in preparation of annual and
activity project budgets
2. Assist to ensure that the project team adhere to approved activity implementation
budgets
3. Liase with the University of Nairobi (UoN) grant Office in processing of cash advances
for project activities.
4. Assist to ensure that the rights accounting documents are presented soon after project
activities to clear cash advances.
5. Assist to confirm that all expenses incurred and paid for are project specific and within
the approved budget amount and period
6. Work closely with the project accountant and administrator to ensure relevant
documents are attached to all payment request letters
7. Receive and analyze project staff monthly time sheets to confirm the accuracy of the
filled details
8. Ensure consultant invoices correctly reflect timesheet details
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Job Specification:
i. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or an equivalent qualification.
ii. Applicants must have CPA Advanced Level certification.
iii. Applicants should have knowledge of MS Office and accounting software packages.
iv. Applicants must have at least three (3) years of experience working in a similar position
or related field on donor-funded projects.
v. Applicants should demonstrate a high level of integrity and the ability to maintain
confidentiality. They should possess excellent communication, report writing, and
analytical skills, and be effective team players.
Tenure and Terms of Appointment:
The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment on contract which includes a 3 month probation
period. Renewal is based on performance, mutual agreement and availability of funds.
Notes:
1. Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum
vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating
their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts;
2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human
Resource, University of Nairobi;
3. Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to
those designations;
4. The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;
5. Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF to: [email protected]
6. Late applications will not be considered
CLOSING DATE: JULY 21, 2025
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED
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