Finance & Administration Manager - icipe CABESI Project
Ref. No.NRS/07/022013
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally
sound and
sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural
productivity in the tropics. icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its
research and capacity building programmes located at various sites in Kenya and
Ethiopia.Ref. No.NRS/07/022013
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Finance & Administration Manager in the icipe CABESI (Camels, Bees and Silk) project. The position is tenable in Kapenguria, West Pokot in Kenya.
This is a local (national) position that offers a two-year
contract that is renewable.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right
candidate.
i. The role
The primary job function is to run the CABESI Marketplace operations in West Pokot. The role will suit someone with a proven track record in finance, project management, and administrative and office management.
ii. Specific duties
Key responsibilities include:
i. The role
The primary job function is to run the CABESI Marketplace operations in West Pokot. The role will suit someone with a proven track record in finance, project management, and administrative and office management.
ii. Specific duties
Key responsibilities include:
- Financial
management;
- Payroll
management;
- Office
and administration management;
- Working
closely with the CABESI Self-Help Group (CSHG) Board and icipe, the role
has significant input into human resources, infrastructure, risk
management & compliance, and information technology;
- Developing,
documenting and implementing quality systems and processes;
- Undertaking
a project officer role on key projects as required;
- Ensuring
adherence to good practices and Government regulations; and
- Assisting
other senior staff with donor strategy.
iii. Educational/Vocational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in business administration, finance, accounting or management.
- CPA
II.
iv. Experience
- Experience
in a similar role in a business environment with over 2 years’ experience
in finance, administration and payroll.
- Supervisory
experience of administrative staff.
- Experience
in the development of positions, systems and procedures.
- Experience
in project management.
- Experience
in IT administration working with IT professionals.
- Experience
in implementing change.
v. Knowledge required for performing the job
The successful candidate will be expected to have the following skills and abilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to have the following skills and abilities:
- Good
understanding of accounting principles (including accrual accounting,
reconciliations, general ledger journals, preparedness to learn more
complex principles);
- Good
understanding of HR management administration;
- A
high level of knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office suite,
especially MSWord and Excel;
- Confidence
with use of computer networks.
vi. Disposition
- Attentive
to detail.
- Strong
leadership and interpersonal skills.
vii. Reporting
The position reports to the Management Board of the CABESI Self-Help Group (CSHG).
Qualified candidates with knowledge of/contacts with the local community are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted up to 8th March 2013, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.
The position reports to the Management Board of the CABESI Self-Help Group (CSHG).
Qualified candidates with knowledge of/contacts with the local community are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted up to 8th March 2013, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.
Please quote the job reference number NRS/07/022013 on the
envelope, application cover letter reference line or email subject line. Only
applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Send applications with detailed CV, names and addresses of 3
referees (including e-mail addresses, fax numbers), a one-page write-up on how
you consider yourself suitable for the above job, and remuneration package to:
icipehr@icipe.org
Human Resources Department
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
icipehr@icipe.org
Human Resources Department
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
