CARE seeks the following positions
for an anticipated USAID – funded project “Family Planning / Reproductive,
Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health”.
This procurement is expected to be a
large five-year cooperative agreement; it is expected to be released in
February 2017 and awarded in July 2017.
Job Title: Finance Manager
Location / Duty Station: Nairobi but Negotiable
CARE International is a leading
humanitarian organization fighting poverty and addressing the health and
wellbeing of vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families and communities
worldwide.
We place special focus on working
alongside poor women and girls because, equipped with proper resources, women
have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.
Since its founding in 1945, CARE has expanded programming to work in over 90
countries.
CARE has been operating in Kenya
since 1968, working with government and a wide range of partners to alleviate
poverty and its underlying causes, while building capacity for self-help
through various interconnected but distinct projects implemented in various
regions of Kenya.
CARE values the participation and
input of the beneficiary communities in the planning and implementation of
programmes.
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Oversee all aspects of financial
management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure
tracking, and financial reporting and accounting for both the prime recipient
and any sub awards.
·
Ensure that the project’s financial
accounting environment is in compliance with USAID and CARE’s policies,
procedures and regulations and legal requirements.
·
Ensure the overall accuracy of
financial information recorded in the project and reflected on the project’s
trial balance and other financial reports submitted to the Country Program,
CARE USA and USAID.
·
Oversee the development and
implementation of robust local financial system and process (e.g., payroll and
cash management) as appropriate.
·
Oversee the execution and timely
posting of all financial transactions
·
Proactively develop financial
forecast analysis to assist in areas such as management of currency risk and
cost allocation rates.
·
Oversee monthly, quarterly, bi-annual
and annual analysis of the project’s trial balance and financial reports.
·
Lead the process of analysis and
interpretation of financial reports to ensure that accurate financial data is
provided to COP and DCOP to inform decision making
Minimum Qualifications:
·
Post-graduate degree in a Business,
Accounting, Finance or related field relevant to the position requirements.
·
Minimum of seven years of experience
in financial management for large complex projects, of which at least five
years were working in the field of international development.
·
Experience with USAID project
accounting and reporting requirements and experience in creating, utilizing,
and managing systems and staff that ensure compliance with those requirements.
·
Experience in budget monitoring and
managing financial reporting requirements.
·
Demonstrated success in achieving
results under challenging implementation circumstances.
·
Excellent oral and written
communication skills in English; excellent demonstrated interpersonal,
analytical, and negotiation skills.
·
Experience recruiting, developing,
and managing staff and teams.
·
Ability to travel within project
areas as required.
How to Apply
If you feel you meet the requirements
for this position, send your application letter indicating the reference
number, title of the position along with an updated CV with email and telephone
contacts of three professional referees to:
The Human Resources & Development
Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
Email: vacancies@care.or.ke
Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis, only short listed candidates will be contacted
CARE is an equal opportunity employer
and promotes gender equity.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
CARE International in Kenya does not
charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview,
meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
