A USAID contractor is
recruiting for an Operations and Finance Manager for a fast-paced program based
in Nairobi for a duration of 8 months.
Operations and Finance Manager (OFM)
The operations and finance manager (OFM) will oversee day-to-day operations including finance, administration, logistics, office and operations procurement, budgeting, and property/asset oversight.
The OFM will assure
fair and transparent procurement processes, including ensuring that all
procurement processes are communicated to, and perceived as, transparent by
beneficiary communities.
S/he will assure
reasonable, fair, expeditious, and appropriate procurement decisions.
The OFM, in
coordination with the DCOP, will manage the contractor’s day-to-day field
operations (including the project's facilities such as office space, equipment,
and project vehicles), administration, logistics, and operational
budgeting.
S/he will also
oversee the daily financial operations of the contract, including cash flow
management, timesheet recording, reporting to USAID/OTI on the financial
aspects of the project, and daily monitoring of obligations, budgets,
expenditures, and overseeing finance team performance and coordination.
The OFM will ensure
that all program financial activity is done in accordance with USAID
regulations and procedures in addition to the specifications determined in the
Task Order.
This will include
overseeing local finances, financial policies and program budget in accordance
with Chemonics and USAID policies and practices in all of the project field
offices.
The OFM will also
have a key role in ensuring fair and transparent financial transactions, and
that these practices are communicated to and perceived as transparent by staff,
project partners and beneficiary communities.
S/he will also, in
coordination with the DCOP, investigate and identify new ways of achieving
project efficiencies.
The OFM will report
to the DCOP, and serve as acting COP if required.
Qualifications:
The Operations and Finance Manager must posses a detailed knowledge of USAID procurement, operations, finance and accounting rules and procedures; strong analytical skills; and a demonstrated ability to write, communicate and present effectively in a fast-paced project implementation environment.
Qualifications:
The Operations and Finance Manager must posses a detailed knowledge of USAID procurement, operations, finance and accounting rules and procedures; strong analytical skills; and a demonstrated ability to write, communicate and present effectively in a fast-paced project implementation environment.
Experience managing
locally-hired personnel, and overseeing USAID funded contract field projects
and grants strongly preferred.
Experience in
database management desirable.
At least three years of relevant experience is required
At least three years of relevant experience is required
Supervisory
experience of multiple professional staff is required
Experience working in
unstable areas, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is strongly preferred
Knowledge of all
aspects of operational management is required
Fluency in contractor
and USAID policies is required
Ability to work in a
professional and cordial manner with fellow staff members, visitors, partner
institutions including international and local NGOs, governmental entities,
support organizations, and the general public
Ability to work
independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple work assignments
in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, and to exercise
good, professional judgment that reflects positively on the image and
communicates the established program message of the project
Ability to
effectively use computer software including word processing and advanced
spreadsheet applications
Application Eligibility: This position is open to Kenyan nationals and U.S. nationals currently residing in Kenya and able to receive a work permit.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, Master’s degree preferred.
Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken English required. Swahili preferred but not required.
To Apply
Application Eligibility: This position is open to Kenyan nationals and U.S. nationals currently residing in Kenya and able to receive a work permit.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, Master’s degree preferred.
Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken English required. Swahili preferred but not required.
To Apply
Qualified applicants
must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a current
Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages, and a list of three (3) references with
contact information.
Applicants are
requested NOT to attach additional certificates, diplomas, or other supporting
documents to their submissions.
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Applications that do
not adhere to the stated instructions above will not be considered.
All references and
educational credentials for short-listed candidates will be thoroughly checked
and verified.
Only finalists will
be contacted.
To Apply:
To Apply:
Applications should
be sent via email to HRNairobi@kenyati.com no later than Friday, June 28 , 2013
5:00 p.m.
