Director of Finance & Administration

The Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for the overall financial management of the organization.

S/he will oversee the effective and appropriate use of financial resources of the project, develop effective mechanisms to monitor the expenditures and liquidations of the project and provide leadership in establishing alliances with the public and private sector and other donors to source other funds in order to maintain sustainability of the project.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure sound financial management of program, including oversight of cash flow and banking;
• Manage budget with Chief of Party;
• Overseeing transparent, sound, cost effective financial systems;
• Monitor implementation of work plan activities and assist in creating appropriate reports for activity-level financial management;
• Oversee reporting and subgrants management;
• Submit monthly financial reports to World Education headquarters in Boston, MA;
• Review and approve all expense vouchers;
• Assure compliance with USG regulations for project procurement and ongoing activities;
• Supervise financial aspects of grants management;
• Oversee supervision of financial staff; and
• Assume other responsibilities deemed necessary by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience working as a financial manager including supervising finance and administrative staff;
• Familiarity with managing programs that are donor funded, especially with those that are USG funded;
  
• Extensive experience working with Non Governmental Organizations and managing subgrants;
  
• Experience establishing financial systems, and knowledge of accounting software, preferably QuickBooks and Excel;
  
• Demonstrated ability to establish alliances with the public and private sector;
• A Master’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, commerce or related field; and
  
• excellent contract negotiation skills and experience.

To apply for these positions, please submit CV/resume and cover letter either online at:

http://worlded.org/WEIInternet/workforus/index.cfm

or send by email to Elizabeth Hendrix at WorldEdKenya@gmail.com with the name of the position in the subject line (Please note that applications submitted without the proper subject line may not be considered.)

Applications will be accepted through close of business June 10, 2011.

WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D