Jhpiego, an affiliate of
Johns Hopkins University is an international NGO supporting health programs to
improve the health of women and their families.
Jhpiego-Kenya works in
close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry
of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal,
Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.
The project
implemented in Eastern and Central provinces of Kenya; focuses on key result
areas of USAID implementation framework which are; increased use of quality
health services, products and information and social determinants of health
addressed to improve well-being of targeted communities and populations.
We are currently
recruiting Senior Finance and Administration Manager who is a team player,
dedicated, highly motivated and willing to work in a high pressure office
requiring multi-tasking.
Senior Finance Manager
The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for financial support to project field offices and related programs to ensure the smooth running of the field offices.
This includes
supervision and implementation of financial and grants operations of the
project. The position is based in Nairobi with very frequent travel to the
field.
Responsibilities:
- Provide
financial and grants technical advice to all project staff for effective
program implementation.
- Manage
the effective utilization of projects financial management system to
ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting and in compliance with
Jhpiego policies, donor and legal requirements.
- Provide
supervision and mentorship of staff and ensure team spirit within the
finance and grants team.
- Review
and implement policies, procedures and systems to ensure effective
internal controls are in place and are adhered to.
- Review
and administer sub-agreements, monitor partner and grants payments and the
compliance to award terms and conditions.
- Assist
program staff to develop work plans and annual budgets for the project and
the office costs.
- Examine
financial documents to ensure the completeness, accuracy and validity.
- Collaborate
with internal and external auditors and ensure prompt implementation of
their recommendations.
- Serve
as the key personnel on the project and represent the Jhpiego and the
project in high level meetings with partners.
- Work
with the F&A Director and the Chief of Party to implement financial
and grants management systems
- Assist
in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports for
management and donor purposes.
Required Qualifications:
- A
Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or
equivalent
- Qualified
accountant with CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent
- 10
years of post-qualification experience in financial and grants management
with at least 5 years in a senior position in a reputable NGO or
development agency
- Ability
to communicate and to confidently engage with high ranking government and
donor partners
- Trustworthy
and track record of impeccable integrity
- Conversant
with USAID financial guidelines/regulations
- Computer
literacy, particularly working knowledge of QuickBooks and MS office
Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and
detailed cover letter to the following email address by 31st May 2012: HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net.
lease indicate how
your education and experience qualifies you for the position. Only those
selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer.
