Project Assistant – Accounting Job Nyota Project

Project Assistant – Accounting Job

Contract Type: One-year Contract
Ref No.:NYOTA/01/PA/25

• The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) is a Government of Kenya (GOK) project financed by the World Bank. The project objective is to increase employment, earnings and promote savings for targeted youth.
• The State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy (SDYACE) is the coordinating agency of the project, whose main objective is to ensure the project objectives and its implementation align with the government’s agenda on youth employment.
• The State Department is implementing a market-driven technical skills development aspect through On-the-Job Experience with the aim of improving youth employability, preparing them for certification and job placement to address labour supply constraints caused by skills mismatch.
• It is also charged with enhancing youth employment systems in various levels of government, strengthening monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems to ensure efficiency in government service delivery.
• The interventions are geared towards including vulnerable youth, aged 18— 29 years and up to 35 years for PWDs in national socio-economic development. To strengthen implementation, we are seeking to engage young, energetic, committed, and tech- savvy Project Assistants as Interns to support key functions across the Project Management Unit (PMU).

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting financial reporting and budget tracking
• Managing petty cash and expense records
• Assisting in procurement and accountability processes
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies and audit requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Accounting option).
• Minimum of CPA II or equivalent certification.
• Basic knowledge of financial systems, petty cash management, and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with public finance management procedures and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or Sage) is an added advantage

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant experience (volunteering/internship is acceptable).
• Strong ethics and attention to detail required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to youth development and community work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work with persons from diverse.

How to Apply

Submit your CV, testimonials, and a Cover Letter on or before 28th July, 2025, indicating your preferred position (e.g., Project Assistant – ICT)
Through the email address info@nyotaproject.go.ke;

Or deliver to Bruce House
3rd Floor Northern Wing Standard Street
Nairobi

Or send by post office, addressed to:

The National Project Manager,
National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement
P.O. Box 34303 – 00100
Nairobi

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, and transcripts during interviews.
Providing false documentation is a criminal offence that attracts three years’ imprisonment under section 347 of the Penal Code (Cap. 63)