The International
Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an Administrative /
Finance Assistant for its Kisumu field office.
The Center:
The Position:
The selected
candidate will be based in Kisumu and will work under the supervision of the
Sweet potato Up-scaling through Agriculture and Nutrition (SUSTAIN) project
leader for Kenya.
The key
responsibilities:-
Accounts: Monthly preparation of the cash position, funding status
control, monthly bank reconciliations, budget monitoring and analysis, control
of fixed assets, office insurance management, analysis of advance accounts,
petty cash accounts, reimbursements, payments among others.
Administration: Maintenance of office décor, travel arrangements, staff meetings
and taking minutes, motor vehicle maintenance, service and supervising the
drivers, ensuring availability of office stationery and sundry, keep inventory
and manage maintenance of office equipment, organize and maintain filling
system, implementation of CIP policies and procedures, perform any other duties
as may be assigned.
Selection
Criteria:
A Degree in
Business Administration-Accounting or other related formal academic
qualifications, at least 3 years relevant experience of which 2 years should be
in a similar (Accounts/administrative) position, preferably in an International
Organization or Foreign Mission.
The selected
candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good
knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of government and related
agencies, computer literate in Microsoft Office, competent driver with current
valid driving license, willing to work on weekends if circumstances require,
fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Terms of
Appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based on an
initial contract of three years with the possibility of renewal subject to
availability of funds.
Applications:
Applicants should
apply by email, sending a letter of motivation, day-time phone number, a full
C.V., copies of relevant certificates, and the names and contact information of
three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications
and work experience to
The Human
Resources Manager,
email:
cip-nbo@cgiar.org.
The reference
name of the position “Administrative/ Finance Assistant – Kisumu” should be
clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.
Deadline for
receiving applications will be 8 November 2013.
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
Learn more about
CIP by accessing our web site at www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal
opportunity employer.
Qualified women
are particularly encouraged to apply.
