Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization
dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate
elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following position:
Programme Accountant
Concern Somalia ProgrammeApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following position:
Programme Accountant
Contract Duration: 1 year
Job Summary:
- The
Programme Accountant will be based in Nairobi, with regular travel to
Hargeisa (Somaliland) and Mogadishu (Somalia) and will be reporting to the
Country Accountant.
- His/her
main role will be to ensure that Concern worldwide financial policies and
procedures are adhered to and implemented effectively and in a
standardised manner across the Concern Somalia programme.
- The
Programme Accountant is expected to contribute to the effective operation
of the finance function of Concern Somalia through providing day to day
technical support and building the capacity of national staff to
contribute towards the implementation of the finance function.
The key areas of responsibility are outlined below:
- Donor
Grant Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Training
of finance and non-finance staff
- Assisting
Country Accountant implement other areas of responsibility as may be
necessary and feasible.
Person specification:
- Part
or fully qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent
- Broad
accounting and financial experience – and specifically in grant
management.
- Experience
working with an INGO and in an emergency context.
- Experience
in training finance staff and non-finance managers.
The detailed ToR may be obtained by sending an email to the
following address:
concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to: -
The Human Resource Manager, Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800,
Nairobi,
to the following email address:nairobi.hr@concern.net
The closing date for application is Friday, 30th March, 2012.
Each application should include two referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment.
concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to: -
The Human Resource Manager, Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800,
Nairobi,
to the following email address:nairobi.hr@concern.net
The closing date for application is Friday, 30th March, 2012.
Each application should include two referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment.