Part-time Finance and Office Administrator
Closing date: 21 Nov 2012
International Center for Research on Women
Closing date: 21 Nov 2012
International Center for Research on Women
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Overview:
The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is an
organization comprised of international development professionals –
researchers, advocates and program managers – committed to the creation and
sharing of the needed tools, approaches and techniques that will serve as
catalysts for change for women worldwide.
Currently, ICRW currently seeks a Finance & Office
Administrator for its East Africa Regional office (EARO) based in Nairobi and
project office in Kisumu.
Primary Duties: Primary Role:
Primary Duties: Primary Role:
Finance, Accounting, Budgets and contracts – Provide effective financial and administrative management of the day to day operations of the EARO and project office.
Other Roles:
- Office
and Facility Management – Provide the administrative support necessary for
a successful regional office in Nairobi and project office in Kisumu in
collaboration with headquarters (HQ)-based operations staff.
- HR
Support – Provide general HR support in consultation with ICRW’s HQ-based
HR.
- Technology
support – Ensure effective IT support to the EARO and project office in
partnership with HQ-based technical staff
- Administrative
Tasks - Provide logistical support as may be required from time to time
such as coordinating travel and workshop logistics.
Required Skills:
Education:
Education:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a related field plus 2-3 years demonstrated experience
preferred. Experience: Experience in billing and accounting as well as
contracts and budgeting. Some experience with general office coordination
also required.
- Experience
in event and conference planning, and organizing meetings is a plus.
- Experience
with NGOs, and USAID financial management, and Quickbooks is highly
desirable.
Skills:
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili languages. Demonstrated experience in billing,
accounting, and financial management a must.
- Experience
in office administration. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook) and in any accounting software package. Experience
with US government grant regulations and cost principles preferred.
- Familiarity
with OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, A-133 highly desirable.
- Must
possess excellent writing, and communication skills, excellent
organizational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to work on
multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must
be a team player with the ability to work independently, self starter,
detail-oriented, and able to take initiative.
- Must
demonstrate maturity, resourcefulness and ability to work in a fast-paced
environment with multiple demands locally and cross-culturally, with the
ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.
- Flexibility
and adaptability is necessary as this is a new office where situations,
policies and needs are under development and can change rapidly.
How to apply:
Interested individuals should submit a statement of interest,
CV, salary history and requirements to jobs@icrw.org with “Finance and Office
Administrator” in the subject line.