Women Enterprise Fund is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency that was established through the promulgation of (Women Enterprise Fund Regulations) and gazetted on 3rd August 2007. The Fund is a flagship project under the social pillar in Vision 2030.
The Fund’s mission is “…to mobilize resources and offer access to affordable credit and business support services to women entrepreneurs”, our vision is “…..to socially and economically empower Kenyan women entrepreneurs for economic development.”
The key mandates are: provision of credit, capacity building of women borrowers, facilitation of local and international marketing, support linkages of women enterprises with big business and facilitation of development of infrastructure like markets, business incubators, etc. to support women businesses.
The organization now seeks to recruit dynamic and energetic Kenyans of unquestionable integrity who are passionate and committed to the cause of women empowerment and gender equality to fill the following positions which have arisen as a result of growth.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Reporting to the Chief Executive/Director, the Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for all aspects of finance and administration matters of the Fund. Specific responsibilities will be:
• Formulation and implementation of financial and accounting policies and procedures,
• Formulation and implementation of administrative and human resources policies and procedures,
• Coordinate and supervise all the Fund’s operations for efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery,
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties,
• Preparation, implementation, control and coordination of the Fund’s budget,
• Ensure proper record keeping and preparation of timely management and annual financial reports,
• Overall management of the procurement process,
• Ensure timely and secure provision of ICT services,
• Ensure the assets of the Fund are efficiently deployed and managed to secure value for money.
Qualifications and Experience
• A bachelor of commerce in accounting or finance and be in possession of an MBA majoring in accounting, finance or strategic management,
• Holder of a requisite professional qualification CPA or ACCA,
• Must be a member of a recognized professional body,
• At least five (5) years working experience in Finance and Administration, experience in financial sector environment will be an added advantage,
• Knowledge of computerized financial and accounting systems,
• Good communication and interpersonal skills,
• Clean and Valid driving license.
Terms of Employment – 3 years renewable contract
The Fund will offer competitive market rate salary package.
Applicants are required to submit a detailed curriculum vitae, accompanied with copies of testimonials and certificates addressed to:
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE/DIRECTOR
WOMEN ENTERPRISE FUND
P. O. BOX 17126-00100
NAIROBI
The envelopes should be clearly marked “job application and the position applied for.” So as to reach us on or before 12th May, 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any canvassing prior to or after the interviews will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women Enterprise Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
