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. Oxfam has launched its largest ever appeal in Africa in response to the massive food crisis facing more than 12 million people across Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean water, cash initiatives and veterinary support people’s livestock.
To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
FINANCE MANAGER
Location: Dadaab
Contract: Fixed Term 6 months; National Level C2
- The role of the Finance Manager in Dadaab will be to review the finance strategy and implementation plan. You will work with the Programme Manager to identify finance needs, financial management issues and develop strategies to address them.
- The post holder will compile the project’s financial information and budgets in a comprehensive finance budget/plan for review by the Kenya Programme management team. The role ensures that donor requirements, policies and procedures are met across the programme, as well as closely monitoring the donor reporting schedule and the programme business cycle to ensure timely and accurate financial donor reports that are linked to narrative reports.
- The successful candidate will maintain an overview of Oxfam policy, systems and procedures relevant to finance and ensure that developments are communicated and implemented appropriately through regular reviews.
- You will take a lead in preparing for audits, sourcing external auditors and support programme staff in preparing for external and internal audits. The post holder will manage the Finance team in Dadaab in the DMO, Kambios and IFO sites.
- To be successful in this role, you will be expected to have an Accountancy professional qualification (ie. completed ACCA or CPA (K)) coupled with experience in development and/or humanitarian projects.
- You will also have a minimum of 4 years extensive experience in finance and donor contract management, good planning, analytical and advisory skills, and experience of management / supervisory responsibilities, including good training and coaching skills and a willingness to support development of others.
- The post holder will also be required to posses excellent team abilities to build good relations both internally and externally, as well as be committed to Humanitarian Principles and action.
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 by 23rd of September 2011.
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Please note that due to the current emergency response we will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they are submitted. If successful candidate is found we may appoint prior to the 23rd of September.
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