Regional Finance and Administration Manager, Nairobi

8 months contract

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children.

Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Save the Children Finland Eastern Africa Regional Office is based in Nairobi and is implementing projects together with partners in Kenya and Ethiopia and supporting Save the Children programme in Somalia/Somaliland.

This is a senior management position reporting to the Regional Representative; the post holder will be responsible for overall financial management at Eastern Africa Regional Office.

Requirements

• University degree in finance, accounting or other related field
• Professional Qualifications-Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K)
• Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, at least 2 of which must be in a management position.
• Experience in working with an international NGO
• Experience in Financial Management
• Proven experience in working with partners
• Knowledge of Quick books accounting software

Availability: Immediately

For further details and to request the complete job profile and application requirements, please send an email to

vacancies@savethechildrenfin.or.ke

Deadline for submission of applications is 5th March 2012 at 12:00 pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children staff will at all times carry out their responsibilities in accordance with Save the Children Child Safeguarding Protocol.

Save the Children Finland is an equal opportunity employer.