The Fred Hollows Foundation, an
international NGO founded in 1992 has been a driving force in the development
and implementation of blindness prevention programs in some of the poorest and
most isolated regions in the world.
An ambitious strategic plan for
2014-2018 aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of
ending avoidable blindness.
Due to a recent partnership with The
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, a charitable foundation established to
mark and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 60-year contribution to the
Commonwealth, we are currently seeking for suitable candidates to join our
Kenya team working across a number of key projects and partnerships aimed at
ending avoidable blindness through Trachoma in the following positions:
1. Project Officer
2 Positions
Field Based, Kenya
Previous experience in program
planning and implementation is essential.
Your experience working for a
development, government or community based organisation will be looked at
favourably.
In addition to your previous
experience your ability to cultivate key relationships will be your strength -
developing strategies and resources to influence, persuade and build the
confidence of partners, program staff and other stakeholders.
A strong interest in Public Health
will be highly desirable.
To be successful in this role you
will have:
·
3+ years’ experience in program
coordination and implementation
·
experience working for an
international development organisation or community based organisations
·
experience in coordinating outcomes
through partners as well as the ability to work independently
·
excellent interpersonal skills
·
the ability to interpret financial
management data
·
strong analytical skills
·
strong written and verbal English
skills as well as Swahili
·
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Your ability to travel extensively
domestically is essential and some work will involve travel to remote
locations.
This position is a 2 year fixed term
contract, with the potential opportunity to extend for up to 5 years.
2. Accounts Assistant
1 Position
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
This opportunity exists for a
motivated finance professional to provide high level support in the areas of
book keeping, accounting and reporting.
In this busy and varied role you will
use your skills and expertise to build capacity across our partners, ensuring
financial resources are managed effectively, with a high level of transparency
and accountability.
To be successful in the role you will
have;
·
appropriate professional financial
qualifications, at minimum a Bachelor of Finance
·
2+ years professional work
experience, ideally in an NGO or INGO environment with exposure to the
financial management of complex programs and projects
·
sound knowledge of current
legislation and regulatory requirements
·
demonstrated track record in
supporting and building the capacity of staff in relation to financial matters
·
excellent communication skills,
including fluency in written and spoken English
·
high level of computer literacy with
sound knowledge of financial accounting software and spreadsheet packages.
·
Experience working with Sun Systems
ideal but is not essential.
Your ability to travel extensively
domestically is essential and some work will involve travel to remote
locations.
This position is a 2 year fixed term
contract, with the potential opportunity to extend for up to 5 years.
Applications should be made via our
websitewww.hollows.org.au/get-involved/africa and
should include a resume and covering letter addressing your areas of experience
that are relevant to the role.
For a confidential discussion please
contact Ms. Okena through Tel: + 254 20 -2110510 / 2711844 / 2712153.
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm
EAT - Friday May 30th, 2014