Finance & Administration Project
Assistant
Closing date: 30 Aug 2017
Practical Action Eastern Africa, an
international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing
countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable KENYA NATIONAL to fill this
position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Under the overall supervision and
guidance of the PAC Manager – Eastern Africa, the Finance and Administration
Project Assistant will be responsible for all transactional and administration
duties relating to the Practical Action Consulting operations in Eastern
Africa.
Responsibilities
·
Ensures all financial reports are
accurately and timely prepared and submitted as required by Practical Action EA
finance/Head Office timetables
·
Ensure procurement of PAC project
materials, supplies and equipment are conducted in accordance with Practical
Action policies and procedures.
·
Provide financial support to the PAC
staff in Nairobi as they design project proposal budgets and negotiate donor
contracts
·
Office Admin and correspondence
including general correspondences, reports, manuals and memos as well as
minutes of meetings
·
Handles training and workshops
logistics.
·
In line with Practical Action’s
procurement policy and practice, coordinate all international and domestic
travel arrangements for PAC staff and PAC consultants including domestic
airline tickets, office vehicles and taxis. This extends to working with
relevant departments on the procurement of accommodation and local travel where
needed.
·
Coordinate PAC events and workshops
including booking venues and ensuring availability of all materials and
equipment required.
Requirements
·
At least an undergraduate degree in
Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
·
At least three (3) years experience
in a similar position
·
Qualifications in accounting i.e. CPA
or ACCA
·
High level of proficiency in MS
Office packages as well as accounting packages
·
Excellent administrative skills
·
Good inter-personal skills and
ability to work in a team
·
Ability to organise multiple tasks
and prioritise appropriately
·
Ability to handle confidential
information in a discreet and professional manner
How to
Apply
Interested candidates who wish to
apply for the above position and who meet the requirements should submit their
application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to Practical Action, Eastern
Africa Regional Office via email: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke no later than 30th August, 2017. Please indicate
clearly the title of the position being applied in the subject line of the
email.
A detailed job description can be
accessed here