Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill seven (7)
positions which exist at the Lesotho Millennium Development Agency on
contractual basis ending on the 31st December 2016.
1. CLIENT SITE AGENT – ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
JOB SUMMARY:
The CSA-EWM will be responsible for amongst others, ensuring effective as well as
environmentally sound management of healthcare waste at all health facilities throughout the
country by among others supervising waste management contracts. Additionally the officer is
to provide guidance, monitoring and supervision in respect of health and safety requirements
during implementation of LMDA’s health facilities maintenance programme.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Ensure environmentally sound management of health care waste;
• Monitor waste management disease vector control contractors;
• Guide and monitor compliance with environmental, social and health and safety
requirements;
• Report programme performance.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Environmental Management or equivalent, plus five years relevant
experience.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety as well as the requirements of health care
waste management in Lesotho will be an added advantage. An understanding of
Lesotho public health systems as well as development issues relevant for Lesotho will
be an added advantage.
- Code B driving license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of the internet, project management software, spread sheet software and
word processing software.
2. ACCOUNTS OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY:
Coordination of payments for all LMDA activities. The incumbent will among others, compile
information required for payment processing from sections to facilitate authorization and
approval for payment.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Timely processing of salaries, benefits and deductions
• Timely payment to suppliers
• Maintain proper records of expenditure
• Administer petty cash
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Certified Accountant Technician
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a professional accounting position;
OR
- Diploma in Business Studies or Equivalent with at least 3 years’ experience in a
related field.
3. ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Responsible for the purchasing function, stores and office supplies’ management,
maintenance of all LMDA assets i.e. keep up to date vendors database and facilitate repair
and replacement of assets where necessary.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Ensure Timely purchasing of office consumables, goods and services
• Implement stores and supplies management system;
• Provide logistic support;
• Implement Fleet and Asset Management System;
• Prepare reports on a regular basis;
• Coordinate activities of office managers from regional offices in Leribe and Mohale’s
Hoek;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent from a recognised institution;
- 5 years administration experience in an organisation of not less than 70 persons;
- 5 years’ experience in office purchases and stores management;
- 5 years’ experience in implementation of fleet and asset management systems;
- Code B driver’s license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of Ms Office Applications, internet browsers and on-line research tools;
• Fleet Management System; and Inventory and Asset Management Systems.
4. PROCUREMENT OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide professional support and coordination of procurement activities at LMDA.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Coordination and facilitation of Procurement Planning;
• Implementation of Procurement Guidelines;
• Coordination of procurement performance and reporting;
• Coordination and management of all procurement activities leading to the selection
process of Consultants/Contractors/ Suppliers until contract award;
• Coordination of procurements to ensure commitment in accordance with the
Procurement Implementation Plan (PIP);
• Contract administration, and coordination;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Business Administration/Management/ Supply Chain Management or
related field, or Professional Diploma in Purchasing and Supply chain/Procurement
(CIPS);
- Minimum four (4) years’ experience in coordinating and managing the procurements
process;
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in project management and contract
administration;
- A Certified Procurement Professional / Member of the Chartered Institute of
Purchasing and Supply Professional (CIPS), is preferred
- Code B driving license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Familiarity and/or experience with procurement guidelines and procedures of
international Donor Institutions particularly those of the World Bank and/or US
Government.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with domestic and international
stakeholders and counterparts.
- Strong computer skills with MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
5. ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
To manage the accounting and reporting aspects of LMDA’s Fiscal Services Section and
provide expertise in assets, liquidity and foreign exchange management.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Bank reconciliations
• Fixed assets reconciliation
• Provision of periodic divisional reports
• General ledger management
• Advances management
• Coordination of foreign exchange rates
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree or Registered Accountant
- Three (3) years of prior work experience involving finance and accounting at
supervisory level.
- Code B driving license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Understanding of economics, including conducting cost-benefit analysis;
• Deep and relevant knowledge of the business environment and private sector
stakeholders in Lesotho and/or Southern Africa as well as opportunities for and
constraints to growth and development
• Strong computer skills (Micro soft Office, Internet, MS Project, Statistical analysis
packages and database, particularly MS Access).
6. MANAGER FISCAL SERVICES
JOB SUMMARY:
To manage the operational and administrative aspects of LMDA’s Fiscal Services Section and
provide leadership to a small team.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Plan, organize and coordinate activities of the Section;
• Supervise automated accounting system of the Agency;
• Provide periodic reports to management;
• Manage fixed assets module;
• Plan and coordinate budget activities;
• Coordinate external audit work
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree or Registered Accountant.
- Seven (7) years of prior work experience involving finance and accounting at a
managerial level.
- Code B driver’s license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Understanding of economics, including conducting cost-benefit analysis;
- Deep and relevant knowledge of the business environment and private sector
stakeholders in Lesotho and/or Southern Africa as well as opportunities for and
constraints to growth and development
7. SENIOR ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for maintenance of the automated accounting system and financial reporting as
well as fixed assets register.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Maintenance of the automated accounting system
• Financial Reporting
• Bank Accounts
• Maintenance of the Filling systems
• Fixed Assets Register
• VAT Matters
• Supervision of Staff
• Audit Information
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree or Registered Accountant
- Five (5) years working experience
- Code B driver’s license.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Excel, Internet, Statistical analysis packages,
Sun System and database, particularly MS Access).
Interested candidates should hand deliver or email their applications together with CVs
on or before 18th December 2015 at 12.00 noon for all positions, to the following
address: Chief Executive Officer, Lesotho Millennium Development Agency, 5th floor
Post Office Building, P.O. Box 7014, Maseru, 100 or email to makokol@lmda.org.ls.
positions which exist at the Lesotho Millennium Development Agency on
contractual basis ending on the 31st December 2016.
1. CLIENT SITE AGENT – ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
JOB SUMMARY:
The CSA-EWM will be responsible for amongst others, ensuring effective as well as
environmentally sound management of healthcare waste at all health facilities throughout the
country by among others supervising waste management contracts. Additionally the officer is
to provide guidance, monitoring and supervision in respect of health and safety requirements
during implementation of LMDA’s health facilities maintenance programme.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Ensure environmentally sound management of health care waste;
• Monitor waste management disease vector control contractors;
• Guide and monitor compliance with environmental, social and health and safety
requirements;
• Report programme performance.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Environmental Management or equivalent, plus five years relevant
experience.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety as well as the requirements of health care
waste management in Lesotho will be an added advantage. An understanding of
Lesotho public health systems as well as development issues relevant for Lesotho will
be an added advantage.
- Code B driving license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of the internet, project management software, spread sheet software and
word processing software.
2. ACCOUNTS OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY:
Coordination of payments for all LMDA activities. The incumbent will among others, compile
information required for payment processing from sections to facilitate authorization and
approval for payment.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Timely processing of salaries, benefits and deductions
• Timely payment to suppliers
• Maintain proper records of expenditure
• Administer petty cash
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Certified Accountant Technician
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a professional accounting position;
OR
- Diploma in Business Studies or Equivalent with at least 3 years’ experience in a
related field.
3. ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Responsible for the purchasing function, stores and office supplies’ management,
maintenance of all LMDA assets i.e. keep up to date vendors database and facilitate repair
and replacement of assets where necessary.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Ensure Timely purchasing of office consumables, goods and services
• Implement stores and supplies management system;
• Provide logistic support;
• Implement Fleet and Asset Management System;
• Prepare reports on a regular basis;
• Coordinate activities of office managers from regional offices in Leribe and Mohale’s
Hoek;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent from a recognised institution;
- 5 years administration experience in an organisation of not less than 70 persons;
- 5 years’ experience in office purchases and stores management;
- 5 years’ experience in implementation of fleet and asset management systems;
- Code B driver’s license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of Ms Office Applications, internet browsers and on-line research tools;
• Fleet Management System; and Inventory and Asset Management Systems.
4. PROCUREMENT OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide professional support and coordination of procurement activities at LMDA.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Coordination and facilitation of Procurement Planning;
• Implementation of Procurement Guidelines;
• Coordination of procurement performance and reporting;
• Coordination and management of all procurement activities leading to the selection
process of Consultants/Contractors/ Suppliers until contract award;
• Coordination of procurements to ensure commitment in accordance with the
Procurement Implementation Plan (PIP);
• Contract administration, and coordination;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Business Administration/Management/ Supply Chain Management or
related field, or Professional Diploma in Purchasing and Supply chain/Procurement
(CIPS);
- Minimum four (4) years’ experience in coordinating and managing the procurements
process;
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in project management and contract
administration;
- A Certified Procurement Professional / Member of the Chartered Institute of
Purchasing and Supply Professional (CIPS), is preferred
- Code B driving license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Familiarity and/or experience with procurement guidelines and procedures of
international Donor Institutions particularly those of the World Bank and/or US
Government.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with domestic and international
stakeholders and counterparts.
- Strong computer skills with MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
5. ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
To manage the accounting and reporting aspects of LMDA’s Fiscal Services Section and
provide expertise in assets, liquidity and foreign exchange management.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Bank reconciliations
• Fixed assets reconciliation
• Provision of periodic divisional reports
• General ledger management
• Advances management
• Coordination of foreign exchange rates
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree or Registered Accountant
- Three (3) years of prior work experience involving finance and accounting at
supervisory level.
- Code B driving license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Understanding of economics, including conducting cost-benefit analysis;
• Deep and relevant knowledge of the business environment and private sector
stakeholders in Lesotho and/or Southern Africa as well as opportunities for and
constraints to growth and development
• Strong computer skills (Micro soft Office, Internet, MS Project, Statistical analysis
packages and database, particularly MS Access).
6. MANAGER FISCAL SERVICES
JOB SUMMARY:
To manage the operational and administrative aspects of LMDA’s Fiscal Services Section and
provide leadership to a small team.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Plan, organize and coordinate activities of the Section;
• Supervise automated accounting system of the Agency;
• Provide periodic reports to management;
• Manage fixed assets module;
• Plan and coordinate budget activities;
• Coordinate external audit work
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree or Registered Accountant.
- Seven (7) years of prior work experience involving finance and accounting at a
managerial level.
- Code B driver’s license and defensive driving certificate.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Understanding of economics, including conducting cost-benefit analysis;
- Deep and relevant knowledge of the business environment and private sector
stakeholders in Lesotho and/or Southern Africa as well as opportunities for and
constraints to growth and development
7. SENIOR ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for maintenance of the automated accounting system and financial reporting as
well as fixed assets register.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Maintenance of the automated accounting system
• Financial Reporting
• Bank Accounts
• Maintenance of the Filling systems
• Fixed Assets Register
• VAT Matters
• Supervision of Staff
• Audit Information
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree or Registered Accountant
- Five (5) years working experience
- Code B driver’s license.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Excel, Internet, Statistical analysis packages,
Sun System and database, particularly MS Access).
Interested candidates should hand deliver or email their applications together with CVs
on or before 18th December 2015 at 12.00 noon for all positions, to the following
address: Chief Executive Officer, Lesotho Millennium Development Agency, 5th floor
Post Office Building, P.O. Box 7014, Maseru, 100 or email to makokol@lmda.org.ls.
