A National Network is seeking to recruit a qualified individual for the advertised vacant position.
The Network exists to empower, promote and improve programming for children.
The position is for a self driven and dynamic individual with a vision to build a high caliber team and manage a large Network with members spread all over the country
Operations Coordinator
The Operations coordinator provides critical coordination and support to Network operations countrywide.
Key Tasks & ResponsibilitiesThe Network exists to empower, promote and improve programming for children.
The position is for a self driven and dynamic individual with a vision to build a high caliber team and manage a large Network with members spread all over the country
Operations Coordinator
The Operations coordinator provides critical coordination and support to Network operations countrywide.
- Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team in strategic planning and decision making processes
- Coordinate as a member of the Senior Management Team the preparation of Annual Program Plan
- Coordinate the development of performance plans and appraisals for staff.
- Management of Sun Systems accounting program in accordance with the Network Policies and procedures
- Ensure financial internal control systems are documented and understood by staff
- Coordinate cash forecasting to ensure accuracy and timely submission of reports to donors.
- Coordinate efficient and secure delivery of cash to field officers.
- Manage the Network Bank accounts in line with organization policies.
- Coordinate the preparation of management, Network and Donor Financial reports
- Provide financial training to staff to ensure staff understand the Network and Donor policies and procedures
- Work with relevant officers in developing Budgets.
- Ensure budgets and budget amendments are properly recorded in the Network Financial systems.
- Coordinate the preparation of project financial reports.
- Coordinate the process of sub-granting, grant closure with the relevant officers and partners.
- Coordinate the allocation of costs to ensure compliance with Network and Donor policies
- Manage Network and Donor Financial Audits to ensure recommendations are closed in a timely manner.
- Coordinate the preparation of Network Year-end Reports.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- University degree in Financial Management/Accounting /Bcom Finance or Accounting option, or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience, with supervisory responsibility of finance department upon graduation
- Demonstrated thorough and in-depth knowledge of Government financial management regulations and requirements
- In-depth knowledge of Sun Systems and or Quick Books financial accounting package,Vision and/or Advanced Excel
- Ability to analyze problems and provide systematic solutions in line with established policies/procedures
- Budgeting and budget management experience
- Excellent communication, coaching and facilitation skills
- Willingness to work as a member of an effective team and to undertake a wide variety of responsibilities according to program needs.
- Experience working with local partners , government departments and other local partners
- Ability and capacity to formulate budgets for fundraising proposals
- Ability to work both as motivating member and leader of a diverse team
The Advertiser
DN/A 820
P. O. Box 49010, 00100, GPO
Nairobi, Kenya.
Deadline for receiving applications will be on 6th January 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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