Vacancy for Finance & Admin Assistant
Background
Forum Syd is a Swedish democracy and rights organization with
183 Swedish member organizations and thousands of partner organizations and
networks worldwide.
Forum Syd’s vision is “A just world that is free from poverty”
while its mission is "To contribute to the democratic organisation of
women and men in order that they can solve common problems, claim their rights
and exert democratic influence.”
Forum Syd perceives civil society as a decisive force in
bringing about change and works to help strengthen the role of civil society in
Sweden and the rest of the world in its efforts to bring about global justice
and sustainable development.
Forum Syd has over the years worked in civil society strengthening, social accountability and citizen participation issues and has already developed a methodology from experiences in Africa, Latin America, the Balkans, Kosovo, Belarus and Cambodia.
Forum Syd head office is based in Stockholm-Sweden and has seven
country offices in the different countries including Kenya.
Forum Syd anticipates commencing implementation a Social
Accountability project funded by DFID through DAI Europe.
The overall objective of the project is that communities that
are voice-poor and marginalized have improved democratic influence and good
governance at county government level.
The Project will be implemented through a collaborative effort
of 2 organizations, with Forum Syd being the lead partner.
Title: Finance & Admin Assistant
Reporting to: The Finance & Admin Assistant will report to Finance & Admin Officer
Contract Period: 24 months with possibility of extension
Key Responsibilities for the position:-
- Preparation
of timely and accurate report for project
- Preparation
of payment vouchers, cheque & disbursements
- Handling
of petty cash
- Bank
reconciliation
- Co-ordinate
and manage financial aspects of project to ensure compliance with contract
obligations
- Work
closely with project officer in ensuring successful implementation of
project
- Provision
of admin support and coordination of project procurement
- Other
duties as maybe prescribed by Finance & Admin Officer
Desirable knowledge, Skills & attributes
- A
degree in Finance or Accounting and CPA/ACCA certification
- 3
years progressive experience with an INGO
- Excellent
skills in spreadsheet and computerized accounting systems
- Ability
to work with minimal supervision
- Team
player
- High
level of Integrity
- Knowledge
of working with EU and DFID funded projects will be an added advantage
Duty Station: Based in Nairobi office with occasional travels within Kenya
Qualified applicants are invited to send their covering letter
and C.V. (Maximum 3 pages) indicating current and expected salary to:-
Country Manager
Forum Syd, Kenya
P.O. Box 1419-Karen, 00502,
Forum Syd, Kenya
P.O. Box 1419-Karen, 00502,
Nairobi
Email: info.africa@forumsyd.org and david.munyasia@forumsyd.org
Copied to: stephen.gichohi@forumsyd.org
Indicate “Finance and Admin Assistant” in the e-mail subject
line.
Deadline for application is 14th August, 2012 at 1600 hours
EAT.
Application received after the deadline will not be
considered.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.