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    East Africa Regional Field Accountant - Nairobi, Kenya - FEWS NET

    FEWS NET
    FEWS NET Nairobi, Kenya

    6 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    FEWS NET, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity.

    Created in 1985 by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) after devastating famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET provides objective, evidence-based analysis to help government decision-makers and relief agencies plan for and respond to humanitarian crises.

    Analysts and specialists in 22 field offices work with US government science agencies, national government ministries, international agencies, and NGOs to produce forward-looking reports on more than 36 of the world's most food-insecure countries.

    The "NET" in our name represents our vast network of partners, ranging from collaborators in data collection and analysis to consumers of our reporting.


    Our products, published here on our website, include:

    monthly reports and maps detailing current and projected food insecurity timely alerts on emerging or likely crises specialized reports on weather and climate, markets and trade, agricultural production, livelihoods, nutrition, and food assistance We are active players in the humanitarian and development communities, participating in global committees to improve classification, remote sensing, and other aspects of food security analysis.

    We also support and conduct training and capacity-building for national early warning systems, weather services, and other agencies.
    Summary

    The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Early Warning Team (EWT) seeks a full-time regional field accountant based in Nairobi, Kenya.

    FEWS NET is an integrated set of activities to provide timely, accurate, evidence-based, and transparent food security early warning information and analysis.

    Chemonics International (Chemonics) implements the FEWS NET EWT, a team charged with integrated emergency food insecurity analysis through a Washington-based technical office and more than 20 field offices.

    The East Africa RFA will advise field offices on financial compliance matters, review and analyze local account submissions, and help projects devise approaches for asset and liability management.

    The East Africa RFA will also train other appropriate field personnel in the use of accounting software and tracking mechanisms.

    This is a short-term assignment to run through October 14, 2024.

    Minimum qualifications for this position include:
    Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; other local language skills are highly desirable
    At least six years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required; advanced university degree (Master's degree or higher) is highly desirable
    Prior knowledge of accounting systems (ABACUS, QuickBooks) highly desirable
    Experience performing accounting audits or reviews
    Knowledge of USAID and its operations preferred
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