Finance & Administration Manager - icipe CABESI Project

Ref. No.NRS/07/022013

icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the tropics. icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Finance & Administration Manager in the icipe CABESI (Camels, Bees and Silk) project. The position is tenable in Kapenguria, West Pokot in Kenya. 

This is a local (national) position that offers a two-year contract that is renewable. 

A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate.

i. The role

The primary job function is to run the CABESI Marketplace operations in West Pokot. The role will suit someone with a proven track record in finance, project management, and administrative and office management.

ii. Specific duties

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial management;
• Payroll management;
• Office and administration management;
• Working closely with the CABESI Self-Help Group (CSHG) Board and icipe, the role has significant input into human resources, infrastructure, risk management & compliance, and information technology;
• Developing, documenting and implementing quality systems and processes;
• Undertaking a project officer role on key projects as required;
• Ensuring adherence to good practices and Government regulations; and
• Assisting other senior staff with donor strategy.

iii. Educational/Vocational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or management.
• CPA II.

iv. Experience

• Experience in a similar role in a business environment with over 2 years’ experience in finance, administration and payroll.
• Supervisory experience of administrative staff.
• Experience in the development of positions, systems and procedures.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in IT administration working with IT professionals.
• Experience in implementing change.

v. Knowledge required for performing the job

The successful candidate will be expected to have the following skills and abilities:

• Good understanding of accounting principles (including accrual accounting, reconciliations, general ledger journals, preparedness to learn more complex principles);
• Good understanding of HR management administration;
• A high level of knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office suite, especially MSWord and Excel;
• Confidence with use of computer networks.

vi. Disposition

• Attentive to detail.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

vii. Reporting

The position reports to the Management Board of the CABESI Self-Help Group (CSHG).

Qualified candidates with knowledge of/contacts with the local community are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted up to 8th March 2013, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier. 

Please quote the job reference number NRS/07/022013 on the envelope, application cover letter reference line or email subject line. Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. 

Send applications with detailed CV, names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses, fax numbers), a one-page write-up on how you consider yourself suitable for the above job, and remuneration package to:

icipehr@icipe.org

Human Resources Department
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer