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FINANCE AND ADMIN MANAGER

WaterAid campaigns locally and internationally to influence policies and practices to enable the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene education. We believe that these basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods and form the first, essential step in overcoming poverty. WaterAid was established in Rwanda 2010 to contribute to the GoR’s development agenda by increasing the provision of sustainable water, sanitation services and hygiene education resulting in improved health. WaterAid is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following posts based in Kigali, Rwanda:

1.FINANCE AND ADMIN MANAGER

This is an exciting time to a team of Senior Managers in establishing WaterAid’s presence in Rwanda. We are looking for professionals who passionately share our vision and have the influential leadership qualities to maximize the opportunities and impact of WASH issues. You will lead on development and discharge of effective financial and human resource management strategies, policies, systems and procedures; risk assessment and appropriate control measures to ensure that the Country Programme objectives are met. You will also provide support to our staff and partner organizations to ensure financial efficiency & value for money in the country program activities;

Requirements for this role includes but not limited to:
Your impressive five year minimum background in Administration/HR Management and Financial Accounting at the senior level will include substantial experience of working with INGOs, donors and partners at a variety of levels. You will have fully completed Accounting qualifications/certifications e.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or posses a Master’s degree in Finance. You will also have strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, together with experience in people management and development. Ability to provide financial analysis and interpretation to the country team is key. Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is essential and good working knowledge of French is desirable.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, please visit: www.wateraid.org/jobs or contact our offices located in Kiyovu, Avenue de Ntaruka at KHI capacity development centre.
You should be eligible for employment in Rwanda. Closing date 5:00pm Friday, March 11th, 2011. Interviews commence: March 28th, 2011.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.