Secours
Islamique France (SIF)
Position
Title: Finance / HR / Admin Coordinator (Kenya
/ Somalia Mission)
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Duration
of contract: 6
Months
Expected
starting date: 15
September, 2016
Secours
Islamique, France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization based in Paris,
France.
SIF
intervenes wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of
emergency relief and/or implementation of development programs without any
discrimination as to ethnicity, age, religion or sex.
The
senior position of Regional Finance & Admin Coordinator reports to the Head
of Mission, Kenya/Somalia.
S/he
will manage and supervise the support services of the mission and will manage
the finance, human resources, accountancy and overall administrative functions
of the mission.
S/he
is also responsible for ensuring that all SIF and donor procedures, and laws of
the country are strictly adhered to by everyone in the Mission.
Specific duties include:
- Managing
accounting, budget monitoring, expenditure planning, and treasury
management for the mission;
- Assisting
in developing reports, analysis and project proposals;
- Managing
National Staff policies/procedures including: Recruitment, Contracts, HR
Files, Payroll, Leave/Overtime planning, Training Plans etc.;
- Interacting
with the local authorities to obtain Expatriate Visas & Work Permits;
- Updating
HR and administrative procedures and ensure compliance in accordance with
local laws/ SIF procedures;
- Managing
the National Staff salary administration process;
- Reporting
on Financial, HR and Administrative matters to HQ;
- Representing
SIF at meetings with other humanitarian actors, local authorities and
donors as required.
Minimum
Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications
- University
degree in Economics/Finance or other directly related studies.
- Minimum
5 years of previous directly related experience, preferably in the
humanitarian field.
- Previous
international experience as Finance & Admin Coordinator would be a
definite asset.
- Sound
knowledge and reporting experience in dealing with rules/regulations of
donors.
- Good
knowledge of standard logistics and procurement procedures.
- Microsoft
Pack office proficient and familiar with accounting software packages.
Note: Saga is used within the mission
- Proven
experience in mentoring and capacity building of National Staff.
- Ability
to work effectively/accurately within tight deadlines with minimum
support/supervision.
- Proven
interpersonal/conflict management skills together with demonstrated
team-building and leadership skills.
The
position title (Finance/HR/Admin Coordinator) must be indicated on the subject
line.
Please submit your cover letter, CV, and 3 references to the attention of: apply.ken@secours-islamique.org (using basic excel, word or PDF format) not later than Wednesday Sep 07, 2016.
SIF is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.