Secours Islamique France
(SIF)
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Position Title: Finance / HR / Admin Coordinator (Kenya /
Somalia Mission)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of contract: 6 Months, Renewable
Expected starting date: ASAP
Founded in 1991, SIF is a
non-profit and non-political organization dedicated to alleviate the suffering
of the most vulnerable people around the world.
SIF intervenes wherever
humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and/or
implementation of development programs without any discrimination as to
ethnicity, age, religion or sex.
The senior position of
Regional Finance & Admin Coordinator reports to the Head of Mission,
Kenya/Somalia.
S/he will manage and
supervise the support services of the mission and will manage the finance,
human resources, accountancy and overall administrative functions of the
mission.
S/he is also responsible for
ensuring that all SIF and donor procedures, and laws of the country are
strictly adhered to by everyone in the Mission.
Specific duties include:
- Managing
accounting, budget monitoring, expenditure planning, and treasury
management for the mission;
- Assisting in
developing reports, analysis and project proposals;
- Managing
National Staff policies/procedures including: Recruitment, Contracts, HR
Files, Payroll, Leave/Overtime planning, Training Plans etc.;
- Interacting
with the local authorities to obtain Expatriate Visas & Work Permits;
- Updating HR and
administrative procedures and ensure compliance in accordance with local
laws/ SIF procedures;
- Managing the
National Staff salary administration process;
- Reporting on
Financial, HR and Administrative matters to HQ;
- Representing
SIF at meetings with other humanitarian actors, local authorities and
donors as required.
Minimum Knowledge / Skills /
Qualifications
- University
degree in Economics / Finance or other directly related studies.
- Minimum 5 years
of previous directly related experience, preferably in the humanitarian
field.
- Previous
international experience as Finance & Admin Coordinator would be a
definite asset.
- Sound knowledge
and reporting experience in dealing with rules/regulations of donors.
- Good knowledge
of standard logistics and procurement procedures.
- Microsoft Pack
office proficient and familiar with accounting software packages. Note:
Saga is used within the mission
- Proven
experience in mentoring and capacity building of National Staff.
- Ability to work
effectively/accurately within tight deadlines with minimum
support/supervision.
- Proven
interpersonal/conflict management skills together with demonstrated
team-building and leadership skills.
The position title
(Finance/HR/Admin Coordinator) must be indicated on the subject line.
Please submit your cover letter, CV, and 3 references to the attention of:
apply.ken@secours-islamique.org (using basic excel, word or PDF format)
not later than Friday 11
November, 2016.
SIF is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.