Consortium
for National Health Research (CNHR)
Job
Title: Finance
Officer
Reports
to: Director
Department:
Administration and Finance
Location: Nairobi
Grade: N/A
Start Date: September 2016
Duration: One year, with
the possibility of renewal. Renewable subject to availability of funds and
satisfactory performance. Start Date: September 2016
Job
Purpose: The
Finance Officer is the custodian of the Consortium’s financial controls,
financial budgeting, reporting, policies and procedures that ensure the smooth
running of CNHR’s operations.
Working
closely with the Director, the role holder will also support CNHR governance
structures (Council of Members and Board of Management).
S/he
will oversee the financial management of the Consortium.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors
and Master’s degrees in Commerce, Finance, or related fields
- Relevant
professional qualifications e.g. CPA(K), ACCA, CFA
- At
least five years’ experience in finance management
- Experience
in an NGO setting is desirable especially in the health sector is a plus
Competencies
required for the role
- Good
communication, people management, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Good
problem solving and analytical skills;
- Demonstrated
ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork
- Strong
financial acumen and an in depth grasp of financial principles and
practices
- Sound
knowledge and command of budget development;
- Proven
conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills
- Ability
to conduct independent research and analysis;
- A
record of improving operational performance in a similar role;
- Highly
developed IT skills; Proficiency in office computer software including
managing databases
- Knowledge
and experience in the use of Microsoft Navision, Sage Pastel or similar
finance packages
- Understanding
of accounting and financial management issues.
Additional
job details and requirements are posted on the CNHR website www.cnhrkenya.org
If you meet the selection criteria, please send your application to hr@cnhrkenya.org.
If you meet the selection criteria, please send your application to hr@cnhrkenya.org.
Applicants
must include the following documents in their application:
1.
A cover letter (maximum one page on a font 11) stating your
current position and current remuneration level if applicable
2.
A current CV (maximum 5 pages on a font 11) with the names and
contact information for three referees.
3.
Three letters of reference, one of which should preferably be
from a previous employer
4.
Copies of ALL academic certificates
5.
Copies of RELEVANT professional certificates
6.
Your email address and daytime telephone number (landline or
mobile).
Please
address the covering letter, quoting the job title indicated in this
advertisement, to:
The Director,
Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR),
P.O. Box 29832-00202, KNH,
Nairobi.
Your application should reach us on or before Friday 12th August 2016.