The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) is an
international non-profit organisation specializing in the field of transitional
justice.
ICTJ assists societies confronting massive human rights abuses
to promote accountability, pursue truth, provide reparations, and build
trustworthy institutions.
Further information on ICTJ is available at www.ictj.org
ICTJ is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager for its Kenya Office.
ICTJ is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager for its Kenya Office.
This position will be based in Nairobi and on a 2-year contract
with possibility of extension, depending on performance and availability of
funding.
Responsibilities:
The Finance and Administration Manager will:
Responsibilities:
The Finance and Administration Manager will:
- Oversee
all financial and administrative aspects of ICTJ’s activities in Kenya in
collaboration with the Head of Kenya Office, Africa finance and grants
associate, and Finance and Human Resources departments at the head office.
- Develop
annual and monthly operating budgets, follow-up on financial transactions
and prepare monthly financial reports.
- Prepare
expense reports, record and reconcile all payments and receipts.
- Prepare
requests for funds/claims for submission to the head office.
- Prepare
periodic and final financial reports for expenditure of grants and
donations.
- Oversee
the purchase and maintenance of office equipments.
- Oversee
all logistical requirements to support programs of the Kenya office
including coordination of travel arrangements.
- Support
the Head of Office and Programmes staff to prepare budgets and estimates
for fundraising proposals.
- Oversee
office compliance with legal and administrative requirements including
regular liaison with auditors and legal advisors.
- Oversee
ICTJ Kenya office’s adherence to ICTJ administrative and financial
policies.
- Perform
other duties as necessary and required.
Qualifications:
The Finance and Administration Manager will possess the following qualifications:
The Finance and Administration Manager will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelors
degree in Business Administration or Commerce.
- Part
or full Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications.
- Qualification
in Human Resources management will be a desirable, in addition to business
administration or commerce, and part or full CPA qualification.
- Computer
literate; proficient in MS Office Applications and Pastel.
- Minimum
of five years relevant work experience, including experience in budget
oversight for programs and grants from varied Embassies, foundations or
other donors.
- Basic
knowledge of project management.
- Strong
background in working with civil society organisations.
- Strong
interpersonal skills.
- High
level of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Ability
to work in an intensive and fast-paced work environment, and with a wide
range of partners.
ICTJ will offer a competitive remuneration package for the
successful applicant.
How to apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and contact information for three referees to ICTJKenyaInfo@ictj.org by Monday, 5th June, 2012.
Please do not send your certificates at this stage.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.