The Fred Hollows
Foundation, an international NGO founded in 1992 has been a driving force in
the development and implementation of blindness prevention programs in some of
the poorest and most isolated regions in the world.
An ambitious
strategic plan for 2014-2018 aims to take The Foundation even closer to
realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.
Due to a recent
partnership with The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, a charitable
foundation established to mark and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 60-year
contribution to the Commonwealth, we are currently seeking for suitable candidates
to join our Kenya team working across a number of key projects and partnerships
aimed at ending avoidable blindness through Trachoma in the following
positions:
1. Project Officer
2 Positions
Field Based, Kenya
Previous
experience in program planning and implementation is essential.
Your experience
working for a development, government or community based organisation will be
looked at favourably.
In addition to
your previous experience your ability to cultivate key relationships will be
your strength - developing strategies and resources to influence, persuade and
build the confidence of partners, program staff and other stakeholders.
A strong
interest in Public Health will be highly desirable.
To be successful in this role you will
have:
- 3+ years’ experience in program coordination and implementation
- experience working for an international development organisation or community based organisations
- experience in coordinating outcomes through partners as well as the ability to work independently
- excellent interpersonal skills
- the ability to interpret financial management data
- strong analytical skills
- strong written and verbal English skills as well as Swahili
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Your ability to
travel extensively domestically is essential and some work will involve travel
to remote locations.
This position is
a 2 year fixed term contract, with the potential opportunity to extend for up
to 5 years.
2. Accounts Assistant
1 Position
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
This opportunity
exists for a motivated finance professional to provide high level support in
the areas of book keeping, accounting and reporting.
In this busy and
varied role you will use your skills and expertise to build capacity across our
partners, ensuring financial resources are managed effectively, with a high
level of transparency and accountability.
To be successful in the role you will
have;
- appropriate professional financial qualifications, at minimum a Bachelor of Finance
- 2+ years professional work experience, ideally in an NGO or INGO environment with exposure to the financial management of complex programs and projects
- sound knowledge of current legislation and regulatory requirements
- demonstrated track record in supporting and building the capacity of staff in relation to financial matters
- excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English
- high level of computer literacy with sound knowledge of financial accounting software and spreadsheet packages.
- Experience working with Sun Systems ideal but is not essential.
Your ability to
travel extensively domestically is essential and some work will involve travel
to remote locations.
This position is
a 2 year fixed term contract, with the potential opportunity to extend for up
to 5 years.
Applications
should be made via our website www.hollows.org.au/get-involved/africa
and should include a resume and covering letter addressing your areas of
experience that are relevant to the role.
For a
confidential discussion please contact Ms. Okena through Tel: + 254 20 -2110510
/ 2711844 / 2712153.
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm EAT - Friday May 30th, 2014
