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AAH-I South Sudan
Area Coordinator 
Work Location: Maban, South Sudan
About Action Africa Help International: AAH-I, an international non-profit making agency that implements humanitarian relief, recovery and development projects in Africa, seeks to qualified candidate for the position of Area Coordinator for its program in South Sudan.
Under the overall leadership of the Humanitarian Logistic Sector Head/Project Manager, the Area Coordinator (AC) is responsible for leading and managing AAH operational team in Upper Nile state.
As the most senior representative for AAH in the project location, the Area Coordinator is responsible for representation to the local authorities and to donors, and for coordination with other NGOs and UN agencies.
The Area Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of all AAHI projects within the location and ensuring adherence to quality and accountability commitments.
The area Coordinator ensures that AAH policies and procedures are adhered to by staff. As a member of the AAH Program’s Senior Management Team the Area Coordinator contributes to strategic decision making and shaping of the overall strategy for AAH South Sudan country Programme.
Required Qualifications:
·         University degree or equivalent in an area that is related to the project objectives, with a focus on a relevant field
·         Proven track record of leadership, with at least 5 years progressive senior management experience
·         Demonstrated field leadership in strategic program and project development, implementation, and evaluation;
·         Inspiring leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
·         Excellent diplomatic skills and ability to create positive relations with senior government officials, international organizations, NGOs and CBOs to enhance AAH-I’s programs;
·         Experience with financial management and compliance with donor requirements.
·         Entrepreneurial orientation, self-starter able to work independently and cope with demanding work situations in complex setting.
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Application Instructions
Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitss@actionafricahelp.org to be received by December 31, 2016.
The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for.
AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
South Sudanese Nationals are specifically encouraged to apply.

Job Opening: Finance and Administration Manager
Work Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel to AAH-I Somalia field locations
About Action Africa Help International: Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an African-led, regional organisation, working in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambiawith Board approval to expand to Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi.
It brings over 25 years’ experience working with communities in conflict and post-conflict situations, including refugees, internally displaced people, host communities and communities in urban slums.
The Role: Reporting to the Country Programme Manager, the role will provide oversight on all financial functions of the AAH-I Somalia Country Programme and ensure all financial and admin processes are functioning effectively and efficiently.
S/he will plan, execute and evaluate all activities of financial management of various projects’ financial and accounting processes and be responsible for creating, reviewing, updating and enforcing compliance of the projects’ financial/administrative policies and procedures.
The role will oversee all administration and procurement duties of the Country Programme, support the development and analysis of budgets and prepare periodic reports as required.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance or Business Administration.
·         Certified or Chartered Public Accountant with a valid professional membership.
·         Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position preferably in an INGO.
·         Experience managing/working in an administration and procurement function
·         Previous work experience in a field location for an INGO will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competence
·         Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office packages and PASTEL accounting software.
·         Good analytical skills with good attention to detail
·         Good spoken and written English language. (Knowledge of Somali language will be an added advantage).
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Application Instructions
Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitke@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 31st December, 2016.
The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for.
AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.