Article19 Finance and Administration Officer, East Africa Office Job in Kenya

Finance and Administration Officer, East Africa Office

Responsible to: Director Article19 Kenya and East Africa

Key relationships: London based Accountant, Nairobi based Africa Programme Officers

Starting salary: KES 1,560,000 per annum;

Working hours: 37.5 hours per 5 day week

Location: ARTICLE 19 East Africa office in Nairobi, Kenya


Special conditions:
  • The postholder must have the right to work in Kenya.
  • Occasional evening/weekend work and travel within Africa may be required.
Contract: 2 years, renewable subject to funding

Job Summary

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance and smooth functioning of all Article 19 finance and administrative operations associated with the Nairobi office.

This will include the processing and recording of all financial transactions made by the office, all financial reporting to Article 19 London office, and to funders, managing relationships with suppliers and partner organisations and the management of office reception, contracts, supplies, stationery and filing systems.

The post-holder will also provide support to the Director in the co-ordination and recording of
meetings, supervising volunteers and interns and supporting other programme activities as necessary.

For a detailed Job Description and Personal Specification visit:www.article19.org

Interested candidates should send a covering letter highlighting how they meet the personal specification and a CV to kenyafinance@article19.org

or by post to

The Selection Panel,
ARTICLE 19 Kenya & East Africa,
ACS Plaza, 2nd Floor, Lenana Road,
P.O Box 2653, 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Closing date for receipt of applications: By or before 5.30pm on 25th March 2011.

Interviews expected to be held during week commencing 4th April 2011

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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