A
USAID contractor is recruiting for an Operations and Finance Manager for a
fast-paced program based in Nairobi for a duration of 8 months.
The
candidate must be fluent in written and spoken English and must be willing and
able to travel frequently.
Operations and Finance Manager (OFM)
The operations and finance manager (OFM) will oversee day-to-day operations
including finance, administration, logistics, office and operations procurement,
budgeting, and property/asset oversight. Operations and Finance Manager (OFM)
The
OFM will assure fair and transparent procurement processes, including ensuring
that all procurement processes are communicated to, and perceived as,
transparent by beneficiary communities.
S/he
will assure reasonable, fair, expeditious, and appropriate procurement
decisions.
The
OFM, in coordination with the DCOP, will manage the contractor’s day-to-day
field operations (including the project's facilities such as office space,
equipment, and project vehicles), administration, logistics, and operational
budgeting.
S/he
will also oversee the daily financial operations of the contract, including
cash flow management, timesheet recording, reporting to USAID/OTI on the
financial aspects of the project, and daily monitoring of obligations, budgets,
expenditures, and overseeing finance team performance and coordination.
The
OFM will ensure that all program financial activity is done in accordance with
USAID regulations and procedures in addition to the specifications determined
in the Task Order.
This
will include overseeing local finances, financial policies and program budget
in accordance with Chemonics and USAID policies and practices in all of the
project field offices.
The
OFM will also have a key role in ensuring fair and transparent financial
transactions, and that these practices are communicated to and perceived as
transparent by staff, project partners and beneficiary communities.
S/he
will also, in coordination with the DCOP, investigate and identify new ways of
achieving project efficiencies.
The
OFM will report to the DCOP, and serve as acting COP if required.
Qualifications:
The Operations and Finance Manager must posses a detailed knowledge of USAID procurement, operations, finance and accounting rules and procedures; strong analytical skills; and a demonstrated ability to write, communicate and present effectively in a fast-paced project implementation environment.
Qualifications:
The Operations and Finance Manager must posses a detailed knowledge of USAID procurement, operations, finance and accounting rules and procedures; strong analytical skills; and a demonstrated ability to write, communicate and present effectively in a fast-paced project implementation environment.
Experience
managing locally-hired personnel, and overseeing USAID funded contract field
projects and grants strongly preferred.
Experience
in database management desirable.
At least three years of relevant experience is required
At least three years of relevant experience is required
Supervisory
experience of multiple professional staff is required
Experience
working in unstable areas, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is strongly
preferred
Knowledge
of all aspects of operational management is required
Fluency
in contractor and USAID policies is required
Ability
to work in a professional and cordial manner with fellow staff members,
visitors, partner institutions including international and local NGOs,
governmental entities, support organizations, and the general public
Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision, to prioritize multiple work
assignments in an extremely fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines, and to
exercise good, professional judgment that reflects positively on the image and
communicates the established program message of the project
Ability
to effectively use computer software including word processing and advanced
spreadsheet applications
Application Eligibility: This position is open to Kenyan nationals and U.S. nationals currently residing in Kenya and able to receive a work permit.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, Master’s degree preferred.
Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken English required. Swahili preferred but not required.
To Apply
Application Eligibility: This position is open to Kenyan nationals and U.S. nationals currently residing in Kenya and able to receive a work permit.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, Master’s degree preferred.
Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken English required. Swahili preferred but not required.
To Apply
Qualified
applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a current
Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages, and a list of three (3) references with
contact information.
Applicants
are requested NOT to attach additional certificates, diplomas, or other
supporting documents to their submissions.
Please include “Operations and Finance Manager” as the subject of the message.
Please include “Operations and Finance Manager” as the subject of the message.
Applications
that do not adhere to the stated instructions above will not be
considered.
All
references and educational credentials for short-listed candidates will be
thoroughly checked and verified.
Only
finalists will be contacted.
To Apply:
To Apply:
Applications
should be sent via email to HRNairobi@kenyati.com no later than Friday, June 28
, 2013 5:00 p.m.
