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Job Description
VSF G is preparing to implement the La Nina project in Turkana & Marsabit in Northern Kenya. The project intends to mitigate the impact of drought on vulnerable people in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya. The vast majority of the people within the area are pastoralist, whose livelihood depends on livestock. With the increase in the frequency of severe droughts, the communities find it more challenging to retain their main Source of livelihood, hence decreasing livestock assets to unsustainable levels and forcing thousands to depend on food aid or search for other means of income.
This project is an intervention for pastoralist, with opportunities to market their livestock and develop linkages between the communities and traders in the region. Similarly the project will endeavor to develop livestock marketing trade patterns. On the other hand the livestock off take is mainly to safeguard the survival of fewer animals but with high value for breeding. In realizing the project objective, VSF G is working together with VSF Suisse, VSF Belgium, Oxfam, Acted-Kenya & Uganda in implementing similar activities in Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Baringo & Pokot.
We seek to recruit two qualified and well experienced two Field Finance & Administration Officers to support the financial management in the implementation of the project. The positions are field based; one based in Lokichoggio and the other in Noth Horr with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Project Manager, project staff & partner organizations.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide financial, logistical & administrative support to the projects
- Implement donor financial regulation in funds management at the field level.
- Manage the Projects finance and oversee all local procurement ensuring that donor and
- Organization’s policies are adhered to.
- Manage the project petty cash, keeping records of all field financial transactions.
- Submit monthly returns to the regional office.
- Prepare and manage cash flow projections.
- Support Program Managers and field staff in drafting budgets, preparing field documentation, and submission of field returns.
- Manage contracts with 3rd parties and supervise services rendered to the projects.
- Posting of transactions into the computerized accounting system (Navision).
- Supervise junior Staff as appropriate.
Application Deadline
2011-02-10
Job Details
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
- University degree in Finance or Business studies and CPA Part II
- Proficiency in Office computer packages (word, excel) & experience in specialized accounting software.
- Knowledge of Navision an added advantage.
- 3 years minimum work experience in finance.
- Experience in a humanitarian or other International NGO
- Understanding of International Donor Regulations desirable.
- Knowledge of ECHO rules & regulations shall be an added advantage.
- Previous field level experience desirable
- Good communication both oral & written.
- A team player with good organizational skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV. Indicate on the subject the Job Title applicable. Applicants will be assessed on a continuous basis, alongside internal applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
VSF Germany, Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor, P.O Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya
