Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and
slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work
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
north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal
settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi
stakeholder fora.
Finance Manager
Ref: FIN 001
National Level C2; Open ended
contract
Location: Nairobi
Closing date: 9th January 2012
This role reports to the
Business Support Manager (BSM). You will manage and support sound financial
management practices across the country as well as provide strategic direction
on financial management, policies and procedures, ensuring that the programme
is informed of all developments in financial policies laid down by the HQ, the
Regional Office, or the Country Programme.
You will lead in the annual
budgeting process and provide support to the field programmes in the process, as well as in proposal
writing. The postholder will ensure that donor requirements, policies and
procedures are met across the programme.
The role takes a lead in
preparing for audits, sourcing external auditors and support programme staff in
preparing for external and internal audits.
S/he will review the finance
strategy and implementation plan; developing finance strategic objectives that
responds to programme delivery needs.
The incumbent is expected to
report monthly on Finance activities /objectives and produce monthly reports in
line with organisational requirements as well as finance objectives.
The person will lead, motivate
and support Finance staff in direct line management to work effectively
together in their jobs according to Oxfam standards.
To be successful in this role
you will have a university degree coupled with Accountancy professional
qualification i.e completed ACCA or CPA (K).
You need to have extensive
experience in finance, donor contract management and in-depth experience in a finance managerial
role as well as proven experience in finance management and/or coordination in
an international NGO.
Experience of
management/supervisory responsibilities, including good training and coaching
skills and a willingness to support development of others is essential. Good
communication and interpersonal skills are key for this role coupled with
familiarity with Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel.
Assistant Accountant
Ref: FIN 002
National Level E1; Open ended
contract
Location: Nairobi
Closing date: 9th January 2012
You will prepare the payroll
on a monthly basis and make all the recoveries (floats, salary advances)
necessary in the payroll on advice from the Programme Accountant.
The post holder will ensure
that all petty cash requests are properly supported and authorised by the
Finance Manager or the person he has delegated that authority to before payment
is made and ensure that
petty cash top up is done at appropriate levels in consultation with the
Programme Accountant.
S/he will prepare bank
reconciliation statements for all Nairobi bank accounts and reconcile supplier
accounts. You will prepare cheques for payment, maintain and keep all finance
files, making sure that on daily basis all the relevant accounts documents are
filed correctly. The incumbent will update the Nairobi fixed assets register,
prepare and upload the depreciation journal on a monthly basis.
To be successful in this role,
you will have a first degree and recognised accounting qualification or
intermediate accountancy qualification (CPA, ACCA level two or its equivalent).
In-depth accounting experience preferably in a non-governmental organisation is
essential.
You will need to have
knowledge and understanding of project
budgeting, monitoring and reporting coupled with demonstrable numeracy and computer
skills.
Emergency Food Security
& Livelihoods (EFSL) Coordinator
Ref: PROG 001
Global Level C2; 6 months
Fixed Term contract
Location: Nairobi
Closing date: 4th January 2012
You will take an active role
in assessing impact, advising on appropriate interventions and implementation
where necessary.
In close collaboration with
the Emergency Coordinator, partners and the regional EFSL Advisor, the
incumbent is accountable for the coordination and quality implementation of the
EFSL element for the Kenya Program’s current emergency drought response.
The post holder will advise
when and if Oxfam should be scaling up program activities further in the face of food or livelihoods
crises in the ASAL regions.
He/she will support the
establishment of the common analytical framework and strengthening of
livelihood baselines, ensuring increased utility and robustness of livelihood
information and the
predictive analytical skills of program managers and decision makers.
You will build capacity of
partners and Oxfam GB staff in cash transfer programming as necessary.
To be successful in this role,
you will require a minimum of a Masters degree qualification or equivalent in
related area (rural development, livelihoods or agriculture)
sciences from a recognised university, with in-depth experience of technical
leadership on food security and livelihoods issues in Horn and East Africa,
including working with pastoral populations, practical experience of delivering quality cash and
market support programmes.
Demonstrable experience in
disaster risk reduction and humanitarian programme, as well as ability to
demonstrate excellent analytical thinking is essential.
He/she will need intense
experience of EFSL program design and successful proposal writing as well as
experience in writing policy briefs and providing inputs to media and campaign
materials.
You will be required to have
excellent communication and multicultural team working skills. You will need
proven ability of understanding and applying issues related to gender in
development and humanitarian contexts.
Programme & Information
Assistant – Drought Response
Ref: PROG 002
National Level E1; 6 months
Fixed Term contract
Location: Nairobi
Closing date: 4th January 2012
You will provide support to
the ECHO consortium by efficiently arranging for meetings/workshops, collating
documentation and information to support these meetings through liaising with
the administration department.
S/he will be responsible for
setting up appropriate systems and procedures for gathering response data, in
coordination and consultation with field offices.
The post holder will be
collecting and disseminating data on the progress of the response on a regular
basis; in liaison with the relevant program managers support the programme to
develop accurate and timely figures for reporting, accountability, and
communications purposes, with a particular focus on beneficiary numbers.
You will provide necessary
clerical and secretarial support including maintaining effective filing,
scanning, photocopying, archiving and record keeping systems, both paper and
electronic of reports and other materials for all drought related information.
In liaison with the logistics
department, you will coordinate internal visits to the Kenya program make
flight bookings and efficient travel arrangements for drought related visitors
and follow up paper work (e.g. Expenses).
To be successful in this role,
you will require a diploma in Business Administration and secretarial studies
coupled with intense experience as a program/administrative assistant.
You will have excellent
communication skills, ability to convey complex information in a
straightforward way coupled with strong attention to detail.
He/she will need strong
interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with
people with different priorities, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic sensitivity and
ability to work in a diverse team.
Ability to work under pressure
and to tight deadlines is required.
To apply
If you believe you fit the
profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for
the post and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably
your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting the title and
reference number of the position you are applying for
