Operations Officer – Youth Challenge International (YCI) Jobs in Mombasa

Closing date: 10 Jun 2010 Location: Kenya – Mombasa
Title: Operations Officer
 Location: Mombasa, Kenya (Citizens of Kenya only please) Duration: 12 months
Start: July, 2010 Salary: 410,000-500,000KSh per year depending on experience,
Background:
Youth Challenge International is a leading youth development organization that has programs in East and West Africa, South and Central America and the South Pacific. Our programs focus on three integrated sectors including health, economic livelihoods and governance. YCI works with local partners and youth as well as volunteers to implement local programs.
The Operations Officer will be responsible for volunteer logistics, administration and finance for the YCI field program. The Operations Officer will support the Volunteer Program Manager and Regional Manager in supporting volunteers and overseeing the logistical, administrative and financial requirements of the program.
Reporting to the Regional Manager the Operations Officer will be responsible for:

Finance Management:

  • Submit financial reports as per donor and YCI requirements to the head office in Toronto
  • Track and organize receipts to ensure responsible spending as per donor requirements.
  • In conjunction with the Finance Manager in Toronto manage in-country spending against YCI and CIDA lines
  • Submit monthly cash projections
  • Manage program finances in-country including cash books and budgets
  • Manage program logistics, administration, human resources and operations for the program as per YCI policies
  • Liaise with local banks to ensure consistent financial tracking and bank statements
  • Document and organize all receipts in-country
Administration:
  • Document and organize all receipts in-country in office files
  • Complete relevant YCI finance and administrative reports as directed by the Regional Manager.
  • Pay relevant bills and manage accounts for rent, IT and other communications
Volunteer Management:
  • Organize the transport requirements for volunteers including airport pickups and transport to the field site.
  • Organize home-stay arrangements for volunteers prior to their arrival, ensuring adequate accommodation
  • Ensure all volunteer logistics requirements are met in a timely manner.
Background and Qualifications:
  • 2-4 years international field experience with non-profit or private sector organizations
  • Degree in business, finance or related subject
  • 2-4 years’ experience managing the operations or finances of development programs
  • Previous experience working with partners and partner capacity building
  • Previous experience working with youth, youth volunteers and peer educators
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
  • Previous experience with financial management, donor reporting, budget development and M&E.
  • Flexible, strong inter-cultural skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter and CV in a single word document to recruitment@yci.org by June 10 2010.
Must be a Kenyan citizen to apply.
YCI is an equal opportunities employer.