WVP Kenya Finance and Administration Manager

WVP Kenya is looking for an experienced Finance and Administration Manager to assist in the management of their Bondo office. The Finance and Administration Manager provides oversight to and assumes responsibility for finance and administrative work of WVP Kenya in Bondo, including finance and budgeting, administration and reporting, internal communications and compliance with local laws. This position reports directly to the Programme Manager but will provide regular updates to the Trustees. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on experience in management accounting and experience of managing budgets on day to day basis.

WVP Kenya is a small youth-focused development NGO that was set up in 2006, running the largest scholarship programme in the Bondo and Lugari districts. Other development activities include a community capacity support programme, sports and health education, building of primary health care infrastructure and social protection of orphaned and caregiving children. For more details, download the job description above or visitwww.wvpkenya.org.uk

How to apply:

If you would like to apply for this position, please send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in taking up this position and why you think you would excel in the role. In your cover letter, also include the contact details (telephone and email) of two referees who can comment on your work experiences. Please only apply if you are a Dholuo speaker.

Send your application by e-email to: workwithus@wvpkenya.org.uk – please also use this e-mail for any questions you may have. The deadline for applying is 4 January 2013. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend an interview in Bondo in the week commencing 7 January 2013.