Finance Manager AMREF Kenya
AMREF Kenya is looking for individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa.
We are seeking to fill the following positions for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID. The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health. The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups). The project will be implemented in eight counties in the Northern and Arid Lands of Kenya (Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River).
Finance Manager – Ref. No. KCO/NAL/001/2012
The position report to the Chief of Party and the incumbent will be based in Nairobi.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide financial management services for the project spearheading financial management, control and forward planning for finances in line with the set project and donor guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the lead person within the project team for all financial matters and will be expected to liaise with the project team and other members of the finance department concerning all project financial issues.
• Consistently review the project financial needs on a regular basis and make recommendations for changes to ensure best practice and provide regular capacity building of finance skills to all existing and newly recruited staff.
• Supervise the preparation of accurate and timely monthly floats ensure clear internal audit trails as well as the preparation/maintenance of accounts for external audits.
• Work with the entire team to develop and co-ordinate the annual work plan and budgeting process in compliance with donor regulations.
• Ensure that donor requirements, policies and procedures are met across the project as well as the timely preparation of cash top up requests to the project in collaboration with the relevant teams.
• Advise the project of any changes/developments in government policies, statutory and legal requirements in Kenya with regard to the finance function.
• Maintain an overview of AMREF policy, systems and procedures relevant to finance and ensure that developments are communicated and implemented appropriately through regular reviews.
• Ensure that the project effectively meets the financial planning, monitoring, and reporting needs of the donor.
• Advise project staff on donor contract requirements and provide training on financial management, record keeping, operational systems and policies.
Qualifications and Competencies:
• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of Masters Degree in Finance/Accounts or its equivalent. Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA finalist.
• Over ten (10) years of proven extensive, work experience in the field of finance.
• Financial experience in US Government funded projects in an international non-governmental organization will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications. Experience in Sun Accounting System will be an added advantage.
• Posses well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Good negotiation, diplomacy, communication, planning and coaching skills will be a requirement for this role.
Regional Team Leaders – Ref. No. KCO/NAL/002/2012 (4 Positions)
The positions report to the Deputy Chief of Party and the incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical and managerial leadership of project implementation at regional level and act as the key contact for the Project at the regional level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision of project activities.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical and financial reports as per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.
• Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders.
• Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices.
• Work with project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
• Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.
• Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including but not limited to donor, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and NGOs.
• Ensure project integration and growth by participating in Country Office and Program meetings.
• Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Represent AMREF in partners’ and collaborators’ consultative meetings.
Qualifications and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or related discipline with at least five (5) years relevant work experience. Must be ICT proficient. Must be experienced in project management, capacity building, networking, operations research, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and people management. Experience in HIV/AIDS and/or MNCH will be an added advantage. In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals. If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV that includes contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
Please do not attach certificates and testimonials at this point.
The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
We are seeking to fill the following positions for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID. The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health. The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups). The project will be implemented in eight counties in the Northern and Arid Lands of Kenya (Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River).
Finance Manager – Ref. No. KCO/NAL/001/2012
The position report to the Chief of Party and the incumbent will be based in Nairobi.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide financial management services for the project spearheading financial management, control and forward planning for finances in line with the set project and donor guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the lead person within the project team for all financial matters and will be expected to liaise with the project team and other members of the finance department concerning all project financial issues.
• Consistently review the project financial needs on a regular basis and make recommendations for changes to ensure best practice and provide regular capacity building of finance skills to all existing and newly recruited staff.
• Supervise the preparation of accurate and timely monthly floats ensure clear internal audit trails as well as the preparation/maintenance of accounts for external audits.
• Work with the entire team to develop and co-ordinate the annual work plan and budgeting process in compliance with donor regulations.
• Ensure that donor requirements, policies and procedures are met across the project as well as the timely preparation of cash top up requests to the project in collaboration with the relevant teams.
• Advise the project of any changes/developments in government policies, statutory and legal requirements in Kenya with regard to the finance function.
• Maintain an overview of AMREF policy, systems and procedures relevant to finance and ensure that developments are communicated and implemented appropriately through regular reviews.
• Ensure that the project effectively meets the financial planning, monitoring, and reporting needs of the donor.
• Advise project staff on donor contract requirements and provide training on financial management, record keeping, operational systems and policies.
Qualifications and Competencies:
• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of Masters Degree in Finance/Accounts or its equivalent. Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA finalist.
• Over ten (10) years of proven extensive, work experience in the field of finance.
• Financial experience in US Government funded projects in an international non-governmental organization will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications. Experience in Sun Accounting System will be an added advantage.
• Posses well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Good negotiation, diplomacy, communication, planning and coaching skills will be a requirement for this role.
Regional Team Leaders – Ref. No. KCO/NAL/002/2012 (4 Positions)
The positions report to the Deputy Chief of Party and the incumbents will be based in Lokichogio, Isiolo, Garissa, and Wajir.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide technical and managerial leadership of project implementation at regional level and act as the key contact for the Project at the regional level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide overall leadership and project management through co-ordination and supervision of project activities.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities including writing technical and financial reports as per donor requirements as well as for internal purposes.
• Facilitate capacity building activities for the project implementation team and other stakeholders.
• Lead in operations research, document and share results for advocacy in order to influence relevant policies and practices.
• Work with project staff to document and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt.
• Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.
• Develop and promote partnerships and networking with relevant stakeholders including but not limited to donor, relevant Government of Kenya Ministries and NGOs.
• Ensure project integration and growth by participating in Country Office and Program meetings.
• Participate in the development of new concepts and proposals for fundraising.
• Represent AMREF in partners’ and collaborators’ consultative meetings.
Qualifications and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or related discipline with at least five (5) years relevant work experience. Must be ICT proficient. Must be experienced in project management, capacity building, networking, operations research, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and people management. Experience in HIV/AIDS and/or MNCH will be an added advantage. In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and have visionary leadership.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals. If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV that includes contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
Please do not attach certificates and testimonials at this point.
The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
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