Regional Finance and Administration Head

Code:	ENTRO-2014-002
Posted On: Closing On:	Tuesday, 15 April 2014 Friday, 09 May 2014
Category:	Professional Services
Department:	Finance & Admin
Job Type:	Contract
Education:	Graduate Degree
Duration:	Initial appointment will be for 1 year, with a 6- month probation period. Based on performance, the appointment can be extended for a further two years
Travel:	The workstation is ENTRO in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,with trips within and outside of the Eastern Nile countries
Job Description:	Major Duties and Key Responsibilities:  Under the overall supervision of the Executive Director, and in line with harmonized NBI policies and requirements, the RFAH will provide sound team management and constructive leadership, and a strategic, forward-looking approach to strengthening financial, administrative and IT services within ENTRO and contribute to resource mobilization efforts. He/She will lead; development and enforcement of the highest standards of fiduciary control and transparency in ENTRO’s budgetary processes and undertake timely preparation of financial reports A).Application Procedures: Applicants are strongly advised to revert to the NBI website (www.nilebasin.org) for further details on the vacancy announcements before applying for the post.. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Deadline for application is 21 days following this announcement. Interested applicants are to send a cover letter indicating their preferred position and full CV to: ENTRO - Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office, Attention: The Senior Operations Officer; email tosshazali@nilebasin.org ,copied to: entro@nilebasin.org and kourgessa@nilebasin.org. B).Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Preference will be given to candidates originating from the Nile Basin countries and country balance in ENTRO will be considered in accordance with ENCOM decision of January 31st January 2014.
Preferred Skills:	Honours Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or relevant degree with post graduate qualification in Business or Management; ideally a professional qualification in financial management with minimum of  10 years work experience in international organizations and/or complex, multi-donor programs and projects. Knowledge of procedures of international financing agencies, such as the World Bank and African Development Bank is required.