VSF Germany is an International NGO, providing humanitarian aid
and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas
where livestock is of importance.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing and food
safety and also in developing the capacity of communities and governmental
institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution, we work towards food
security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
We are looking for a qualified and competent person to take up
the position of an Accounts
& Administration Assistant.
The incumbent will be based in Burao, Somaliland, providing
support to the Somali Pastoral Dairy Development Project (SPDDPII) in
Somaliland.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide
financial, logistical and administrative support to projects
- Implement
donor financial regulations in the management of funds at field level
- Manage
the finance of projects and overall local procurement ensuring that donor
and organization’s policies, procedures and systems are adhered to
- Manage
the project petty cash by keeping records of all field financial
transactions and submit monthly returns to the Somalia main office or
regional office
- Prepare
and manage cash flow projections
- Support
the Project Manager and field staff in drafting budgets, preparing field
documentation, and submission of field returns.
- Manage
contracts with 3rd parties and supervise services rendered to projects
- Post
transactions into the computerized accounting system (Navision)
- Supervise
junior staff as appropriate if any.
Key qualifications and competencies:
- University
Degree in Finance or Business studies and CPA 2 or its equivalent
- Proficiency
in Office Computer packages (word, excel) and experience in specialized
accounting software. Knowledge of Navision an added advantage
- 3
years minimum experience in finance and administration
- Experience
in a humanitarian or other international NGO and understanding of
international donor regulations especially EC is desirable
- Excellent
communication and team work skills
- Good
written and spoken English is essential
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application
letter and CV to:
postal address (VSF Germany, Ngong Road, Piedmont Plaza, 2nd
Floor P. O. Box 25653, Nairobi, Kenya)
or via email address (Admin_Hr@vsfg.org and Somalia@vsfg.org)
indicating their current and expected salary.
Also include 3 professional referees and daytime telephone
contacts.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 10th January 2013 at
or before 12.00am mid night.
