Vacancy for Finance & Admin Assistant
Background
Forum
Syd is a Swedish democracy and rights organization with 183 Swedish member
organizations and thousands of partner organizations and networks
worldwide.
Forum
Syd’s vision is “A just world that is free from poverty” while its mission is
"To contribute to the democratic organisation of women and men in order
that they can solve common problems, claim their rights and exert democratic
influence.”
Forum
Syd perceives civil society as a decisive force in bringing about change and
works to help strengthen the role of civil society in Sweden and the rest of
the world in its efforts to bring about global justice and sustainable
development.
Forum Syd has over the years worked in civil society strengthening, social accountability and citizen participation issues and has already developed a methodology from experiences in Africa, Latin America, the Balkans, Kosovo, Belarus and Cambodia.
Forum
Syd head office is based in Stockholm-Sweden and has seven country offices in
the different countries including Kenya.
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Syd anticipates commencing implementation a Social Accountability project
funded by DFID through DAI Europe.
The
overall objective of the project is that communities that are voice-poor and
marginalized have improved democratic influence and good governance at county
government level.
The
Project will be implemented through a collaborative effort of 2 organizations,
with Forum Syd being the lead partner.
Title: Finance & Admin Assistant
Reporting to: The Finance & Admin Assistant will report to Finance & Admin Officer
Contract Period: 24 months with possibility of extension
Key Responsibilities for the position:-
- Preparation of
timely and accurate report for project
- Preparation of
payment vouchers, cheque & disbursements
- Handling of
petty cash
- Bank
reconciliation
- Co-ordinate and
manage financial aspects of project to ensure compliance with contract
obligations
- Work closely
with project officer in ensuring successful implementation of project
- Provision of
admin support and coordination of project procurement
- Other duties as
maybe prescribed by Finance & Admin Officer
Desirable knowledge, Skills & attributes
- A degree in
Finance or Accounting and CPA/ACCA certification
- 3 years
progressive experience with an INGO
- Excellent skills
in spreadsheet and computerized accounting systems
- Ability to work
with minimal supervision
- Team player
- High level of
Integrity
- Knowledge of
working with EU and DFID funded projects will be an added advantage
Duty Station: Based in Nairobi office with occasional travels within Kenya
Qualified
applicants are invited to send their covering letter and C.V. (Maximum 3 pages)
indicating current and expected salary to:-
Country
Manager
Forum Syd, Kenya
P.O. Box 1419-Karen, 00502,
Forum Syd, Kenya
P.O. Box 1419-Karen, 00502,
Nairobi
Email:
info.africa@forumsyd.org and david.munyasia@forumsyd.org
Copied
to: stephen.gichohi@forumsyd.org
Indicate
“Finance and Admin Assistant” in the e-mail subject line.
Deadline
for application is 14th August, 2012 at 1600 hours EAT.
Application
received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
