Job Title: Finance & Administrative Officer
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Job Ref: FIN0097
1 year fixed term contract
Based in Wajir; Kenya
Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme
approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic
approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in
poverty reduction.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the arid
lands of the north, principally in Turkana and Wajir; in the Nairobi informal
settlements.
In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help millions of people with improved Hygiene and Sanitation, Social Safety Nets (including cash distribution), resilient livelihoods and more citizens led governance.
In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help millions of people with improved Hygiene and Sanitation, Social Safety Nets (including cash distribution), resilient livelihoods and more citizens led governance.
Oxfam is increasingly developing its
role as a facilitator or catalyst for change and it puts women at the heart of
everything it does.
Oxfam Kenya implements some of the
organisation’s largest development projects and is increasingly focused on
building Kenyan institutions rather than directly implementing itself.
The Role: Oxfam in Kenya requires a highly experienced Finance and Administrative Officer to provide financial management and capacity and business support for the effective and efficient implementation of programmes to advise the Oxfam and partner programmes in Wajir District on ‘best practice’ in all finance functions.
Person Specification
The Finance & Administrative Officer will take responsibility for and provide overall management of and an advisory role on all aspects of finance services.
The Role: Oxfam in Kenya requires a highly experienced Finance and Administrative Officer to provide financial management and capacity and business support for the effective and efficient implementation of programmes to advise the Oxfam and partner programmes in Wajir District on ‘best practice’ in all finance functions.
Person Specification
The Finance & Administrative Officer will take responsibility for and provide overall management of and an advisory role on all aspects of finance services.
This will include being responsible
for the constant functioning of cash flow needs of the Wajir Programme
team.
Coordinate all aspects of
documentation for supplier payments, ensuring that proper planning,
documentation and security procedures are maintained at all times.
Ensure that accurate periodic cash
forecasts are prepared in liaison with Nairobi finance and float top ups are
submitted to the Nairobi Office by the due dates.
Ensure the Office have sufficient
cash at all times to deliver the Projects Objectives.
The position holder is expected to provide essential support and advice to partners on matters relating to management of their finances and specifically on Oxfam budgets that they manage.
The position holder is expected to provide essential support and advice to partners on matters relating to management of their finances and specifically on Oxfam budgets that they manage.
Periodic on the job training of
partner accounts teams may be necessary in the areas of financial management
& reporting.
Administrative
Administrative
- On the Administrative function you are
expected to support in organising meetings and in-house/ external events,
payment of related costs and ensure that staffs leave record are updated
and correct at all times.
- Ensure that all Admin records are properly
filed – both electronically and in physical files.
- Manage stationery and office supplies, record
keeping and stock supplies from store to office.
The Finance and Administrative
Officer is expected to work closely with Nairobi Logistics and other staff to
ensure timely passenger travel and accommodation bookings, among other
Administrative tasks as required.
How to Apply
How to Apply
If you believe you are the candidate
we are looking for, pleaseCLICK HERE to
download the full job description and CLICK HERE to apply online using REF FIN0097.
The closing date is: 9th January
2015.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
Diversity The difference starts with you
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
Diversity The difference starts with you
