LYGACY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Recruitment of independent consultants
Lygacy Management Consultants (LMC) is a firm that provides value adding consulting services such as
human resources management, audit and assurance, financial management, monitoring & evaluation as
well as programme management. LMC’s clients include Donor Agencies, Non Profit Organizations
(NGOs), the Public Sector, Civil Society Organizations as well as the Commercial Sector. LMC’s primary
focus is to serve its clients by creating and adding value. The firm supports its clients in improving their
operational effectiveness and efficiency by bringing innovative ideas and new perspectives.
LMC is looking to expand its resource base by hiring independent consultants in the following categories
to assist in value delivery.
• Audit Consultants
• Financial Management Consultants
• Human Resources Consultants
• Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants
• Programme Management Consultants
The consultants shall be hired on per assignment basis. The requirements for each position is as detailed
below.
AUDIT CONSULTANTS
AU/LMC/2012/01
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of Audit and Advisory services, the
auditor will be assigned to undertake the following primary duties:
• Conduct audits using professional audit standards and practices, to assess;
o effectiveness of internal controls,
o accuracy of financial records,
o efficiency of organizational operations
o compliance with statutory requirements and organizational policies and procedures
• Prepare audit work papers to support work done, in line with International Auditing Standards;
• Prepare audit reports that adequately communicate findings and recommendations;
• Conduct special reviews and investigations as directed.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of Audit
and Advisory.
Core Capabilities
• Must be a good planner who is able to finish work in a timely, cost effective way.
• Must exercises professional judgment and demonstrate integrity, objectivity and independence
• Conducts work in an honest and ethical manner and accepts responsibility for work assigned with
a commitment for excellence.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal courses
and prior work experience.
• Must have be a Certified Public Accountant such as CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent. Other
professional qualifications such as CISA and/or CFE will be an added advantage;
• Should have a university degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Should have a minimum of four years working experience. Experience in the “big-4” firms will be
an added advantage;
• Should have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills are also a
prerequisite.
• Must have good working knowledge of computerised systems;
• Must be willing and able to work independently in remote areas.
Application
• All applications should be sent to info@lygacyconsult.com
• The job reference number must be included on the subject section of the email and on the
application letter
• Past experience must be clearly indicated in the applications
• Applications should be received by 6th January 2012
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
FM/LMC/2012/02
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of Financial Management Services,
the auditor will be assigned to undertake the following primary duties:
• Developing finance and procurement manuals.
• Reviewing financial reports and documentation.
• Report writing and providing recommendations with actionable plans.
• Training on financial management and procurement.
• Training on procurement processes and procedures.
• Review the procurement function and documentations.
• Managing of donor funds:
o Establishing banking arrangements.
o Establishing financial and procurement structures.
o Undertaking financial and procurement functions.
o Maintaining procurement and financial reports.
• Reporting. Financial and procurement capacity assessments.
Core Capabilities
• Must be a good analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Conducts work in an honest and ethical manner and accepts responsibility for work assigned with
a commitment for excellence.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal courses
and prior work experience.
• Must have be a Certified Public Accountant such as CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent. Should have a
university degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Should have a minimum of three years working experience in advisory services. Experience in
the “big-4” firms will be an added advantage;
• Should have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills are also a
prerequisite.
• Must have good working knowledge of computerised systems;
• Must be willing and able to work independently in remote areas.
Application
• All applications should be sent to info@lygacyconsult.com
• The job reference number must be included on the subject section of the email and on the
application letter
• Past experience must be clearly indicated in the applications
• Applications should be received by 6th January 2012
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS
HR/LMC/2012/03
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of Human Resource Services, the
auditor will be assigned to undertake the following primary duties:
• Carrying out job evaluation, grading and analysis.
• Undertaking recruitment and selection process.
• Development of performance management systems.
• Development of human resources policies and procedures
• Carrying out organisation design and development
• Developing human policies and procedures
• Developing performance management systems
• Undertaking salary surveys and structures
• Undertaking employee client surveys
• Undertaking skills audit
• Undertaking client satisfactions surveys
• Talent assessment and management
Core Capabilities
• Must be a good analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Conducts work in an honest and ethical manner and character and accepts responsibility for work
assigned with a commitment for excellence.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal courses
and prior work experience.
• Must have a degree in Human Resources Management. A Higher Diploma in Human Resources
Management will be an added advantage.
• Should have a minimum of three years working experience in human resource services.
Experience in the “big-4” firms will be an added advantage.
• Should have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills are also a
prerequisite.
• Must have good working knowledge of computerised systems.
• Must be willing and able to work independently in remote areas.
Application
• All applications should be sent to info@lygacyconsult.com
• The job reference number must be included on the subject section of the email and on the
application letter
• Past experience must be clearly indicated in the applications
• Applications should be received by 6th January 2012
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
MONITORING AND EVALUATION CONSULTANTS
ME/LMC/2012/04
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of monitoring and evaluation
Services, the consultant will be assigned to undertake the following primary duties:
• Developing monitoring and evaluation strategies, methodology and manuals both generic and to
client specification where need arises
• Develop the overall framework for project M&E, for example, annual project reviews, participatory
impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops.
• Guide the process of identifying the key performance questions and parameters for monitoring
project performance and comparing it to targets. Design the format for such performance reports.
• Undertake collection and analysis of primary and secondary data for client performance reports.
• Together with the LMC clients, be able to review their existing approaches and management
information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
• Guide staff and implementing partners in preparing their progress reports. Together, analyse
these reports in terms of problems and actions needed. Prepare consolidated progress reports for
project management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting
formats and timing.
• Undertake training for clients’ staff and stakeholders in M&E skills, including participatory aspects.
• Plan for regular opportunities to identify lessons learned and implications for the Lygacy and her
clients where possible.
Core Capabilities
• Strong understanding of participatory methodologies
• Demonstrated ability/experience to conduct evaluation of rural development projects especially in
the water, hygiene and sanitation sectors
• Adequate knowledge of the logical framework and project cycle management in the context of EC
procedures and standards
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Working knowledge and experience in Kenya, South Sudan and/or Somalia is an advantage
• Must be a good analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Conducts work in an honest and ethical manner and character and accepts responsibility for work
assigned with a commitment for excellence.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal courses
and prior work experience.
• Must have a degree in social sciences. A masters degree / Higher Diploma in project
Management will be an added advantage.
• Should have a minimum of three years working experience in monitoring and evaluation services.
Experience in internationally recognized organizations will be an added advantage.
• Should have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills are also a
prerequisite.
• Must have good working knowledge of computerised systems.
• Must be willing and able to work independently in remote areas.
Application
• All applications should be sent to info@lygacyconsult.com
• The job reference number must be included on the subject section of the email and on the
application letter
• Past experience must be clearly indicated in the applications
• Applications should be received by 6th January 2012
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
PM/LMC/2012/05
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of Programme Management, the
consultant will be assigned to undertake the following primary duties:
• Appraise work plans and liaise with the implementing partners;
• Prepare monthly and quarterly project reports and provide recommendations;
• Capture relevant information into the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) database;
• Undertake regular field visits to implementers to monitor their performance against their contracts;
• Liaise with Finance Personnel on financial issues relating to the project;
• Provide capacity building on programme matters in workshops and seminars
• Maintain regular communication with implementers and other stakeholders;
• Provide support to consultancy services commissioned for the project;
• Participate in the overall quality assurance for programme activities;
• Coordinate Programme secretarial services including filing, setting up meetings, arranging
meeting venues, printing and photocopying of materials; and
• Provide any other programmatic tasks delegated by the Lygacy Management Consultants.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal courses
and prior work experience.
• Must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree preferably in social sciences, community
development or related field.
• Must possess a minimum of five years programme management experience gained in civil
society and/or development organisations, two of which should be at middle management level
with a demonstrated track record in programme management.
• Working knowledge and experience in Kenya, South Sudan and/or Somalia is an advantage
• Should have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills are also a
prerequisite.
• Must have good working knowledge of computerised systems.
• Must be willing and able to work independently in remote areas.
Application
• All applications should be sent to info@lygacyconsult.com
• The job reference number must be included on the subject section of the email and on the
application letter
• Past experience must be clearly indicated in the applications
• Applications should be received by 6th January 2012
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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