Job: Business Support Manager
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Level: Global C1
Contract: Open ended
Job Salary: £23,090 -
£29,954 net per annum plus other benefits
The Kenya Programme, with an annual turnover of around £25 million is a complex
programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as
longer term development and policy work.
Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it works on a
multitude of activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian,
development and advocacy such that long lasting change happens whilst
fulfilling Oxfam’s humanitarian mandate.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir,
the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and
coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.
Oxfam has launched its largest ever appeal in Africa in response to the massive
food crisis facing more than 12 million people across Ethiopia, Somalia and
Kenya. In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean water, cash
initiatives and veterinary support people’s livestock.
To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:
To strengthen and lead the support function in the programme work Oxfam GB is
looking for a highly innovative and motivated individual to work as a Business
Support Manager based in Nairobi.
You will provide overall management advisory role on all aspects of programme
support, including managing and contributing to the work of HR, Finance,
Logistics & Administration and Fundraising teams.
You will be responsible for overseeing the functioning of the Kenya programme
office to ensure that office systems run in an efficient and co-ordinated
manner.
Working with the Regional Centre IT team you will maintain an overview of
information technology and communications requirements and manage their
implementation accordingly.
In close collaboration with the finance team you will be expected to ensure
accurate and timely input into the production of financial reports to donors as
well as effective tracking and reporting on multiple donor funded programmes,
ensuring that the programme is cost effective, efficient and complies with all
organisational standards of management and accountability.
You will identify and design appropriate training for staff and partners in the
areas of logistics & administration, finances, human resources and
fundraising. You will be part of the senior management team.
Previous work experience of programme service management (human resources,
finance, capital assets, information management and logistics) in emergency
and/or development context in an international setting is essential.
You will be required to be an assertive communicator, proven decision- maker
and be in possession of excellent people management skills as well as the
ability to work innovatively with minimal supervision.
You’ll have well-developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and
demonstrable ability to be flexible in demanding situations. An excellent oral
and written communications skill in English is essential.
If you believe that you fit the job and the person profile please send your
application to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs
using REF INT4886.
The closing date for applications is 7th October 2011
7:50 AM
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