CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 08 Oct 2014

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.

Save the Children is seeking an experienced Finance and Operations Director (FOD) for an anticipated large USAID project providing support to orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya. Location TBD. The Finance and Operations Director is responsible for overseeing project finances and other operational and administrative duties for the integrated program funded by USAID. The FOD will supervise all grant management and reporting on grant performance as well as provide financial and technical management to ensure best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and ensuring timely preparation of donor financial reports.

Responsibilities

The Finance and Operations Director will be responsible for ensuring the project’s implementation modalities are compliant with USAID regulations, while also meeting program needs and technical requirements of the RFA/P. This will require the FOD to work in close cooperation with the technical positions and project team to operationalize the project activities particularly in the first year of the project. This position will report directly to the Chief of Party.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, or other relevant field required; professional qualification in Accounting desired
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the management of programs funded by the U.S. Government, including experience managing finances for USAID-funded projects, or other donors
• In-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations
• Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in managing the personnel, administrative and logistical functions of programs and projects
• Demonstrated strong analytical and financial analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
• Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports
• Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in supervising others as a coach/mentor to train staff and develop financial skills of colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.
• Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; work experience in Kenya highly desirable.
• Qualified national applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should apply directly through our website at: www.savethechildren.org under the Careers page, and select “U.S. Jobs” and then location is Kenya. EOE