Anglicord, through
the Mothers Union of the Anglican Church in Kenya (MUACK), is seeking to
contract a skilled Management
Officer.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced person committed to effective management for socio-economic improvement of populations throughout Africa.
Anglicord is an overseas relief and development arm of the Anglican Church of
Australia and works in partnership with MUACK in Kenya and other partners in
countries in eastern and southern Africa implementing anti-poverty programs.This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced person committed to effective management for socio-economic improvement of populations throughout Africa.
Purpose:
This position is based in Nanyuki and will provide day-to‐day support to the Anglicord Africa Program Advisor (APA) through effective management of the administration, finances and logistics associated with Anglicord’s program of work in Kenya and other countries.
Duties:
- Develop
and maintain accurate, detailed financial and administration systems to a
standard that meets auditing and donor requirements.
- Maintain
the APA diary including appointments and travel/hotel bookings.
- Assist
in drafting and management of contractual arrangements.
- Secretarial
duties including reception, minute taking, report writing, document
editing.
- Maintenance
of office and other equipment and an assets register. Maintain stationery
supplies.
- Day-‐to-‐day logistics, support and
orientation to any consultants or visiting specialists.
- Maintain
good working relations with project staff, the Anglicord Australia office
and any relevant organisations including civil society, government
departments and international donors.
- As
appropriate, undertake desktop research on relevant development topics.
- As
required, provide advice on improving financial and administration systems
to project partners.
- Occasional
travel in Kenya and potentially to other African countries may be
necessary.
Qualifications:
- A
tertiary qualification in a relevant area such as Business Administration
or Bookkeeping, or proven equivalent work experience.
- A
least five years professional experience working in a comparable position.
- Advanced
skills in all software programs in the Microsoft Office suite,
particularly Word and Excel.
- Excellent
fluency in speaking, writing and reading English. This includes the
ability to edit and improve English written documents without changing the
meaning or intent of the writer.
- While
it is not a requirement, competency with desktop publishing would be an
advantage.
Competencies:
- A
high level of self-‐organisation and
motivation is necessary.
- Scrupulous
honesty and respect for confidentiality. A clean criminal record.
- Diplomacy,
patience, even tempered, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge
of Kenyan human resource management policies and procedures, and the
contractual environment would be an advantage.
Submit
applications to AnglicordAssist@aacestrlt.co.ke. Applications should comprise a
cover letter of no more than 2 pages explaining how you meet the selection
criteria, a CV to the maximum of 3 pages, and contact details for three
professional referees. Only applications submitted electronically will be
accepted.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11 April 2012. This is a senior position and only short listed candidates will be notified.
Anglicord is non-‐discriminatory and inclusive in employment and development delivery. Applications from suitably qualified women, disabled or members of marginalised communities are welcomed.
Anglicord is a child protection wise agency.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11 April 2012. This is a senior position and only short listed candidates will be notified.
Anglicord is non-‐discriminatory and inclusive in employment and development delivery. Applications from suitably qualified women, disabled or members of marginalised communities are welcomed.
Anglicord is a child protection wise agency.