VSF Germany Field Finance & Administration Officers

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.

VSF Germany seeks to recruit two qualified and well experienced Field Finance & Administration Officers to support the financial project management of projects in Marsabit & Lokichoggio, Northern Kenya. These positions are Field based.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide financial, logistical & administrative support to the projects
  
• Implement donor financial regulation in funds management at the field level.
  
• Manage the Projects finance and oversee all local procurement ensuring that donor and Organization’s policies are adhered to.
  
• Manage the project petty cash, keeping records of all field financial transactions.
  
• Submit monthly returns to the regional office.
  
• Prepare and manage cash flow projections.
  
• Support Program Managers and field staff in drafting budgets, preparing field documentation, and submission of field returns.
  
• Manage contracts with 3rd parties and supervise services rendered to the projects.
  
• Posting of transactions into the computerized accounting system (Navision).
  
• Supervise junior Staff as appropriate.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required

• University degree in Finance or Business studies and CPA Part II
  
• Proficiency in Office computer packages (word, excel) & experience in specialized accounting software.
  
• Knowledge of Navision an added advantage. 3 years minimum work experience in finance.
  
• Experience in a humanitarian or other International NGO
  
• Understanding of International Donor Regulations desirable.
  
• Practical knowledge of Donor rules & regulations shall be an added advantage.
  
• Previous field level experience desirable
  
• Good communication both oral & written.
  
• A team player with good organizational skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address given below. Indicate on the subject the Job Title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.

VSF Germany,
Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org