World
Neighbors,
an international community development organization, seeks to recruit for then
following two positions based in Nairobi, Kenya:
Regional Finance Officer (RFO):
- The RFO is responsible for Africa region’s financial management including reporting of all financial transactions to headquarters;
- supervises two staff;
- works closely with headquarters finance staff and staff of partner organizations.
Requirements:
- Basic university degree with 6 years related experience or post-graduate degree with 3 years experience;
- certified public accountant (CPA), an ACCA or equivalent;
- non-profit
experience;
superior knowledge of and proficiency in computerized accounting (e.g. Quick Books) and MS Office; - ability to analyze financial data and prepare concise reports;
- good communication skills;
- proficiency in English and Swahili;
- knowledge of French a plus.
- Position requires some international travel to rural areas.
Executive Assistant (EA):
- The EA is responsible for all secretarial functions and specified administrative and logistical duties;
- supervises one staff;
- manages office petty cash;
- manages office supplies;
- works closely with headquarters human resources and IT support staff as well as staff of partner organizations.
Requirements:
- Diploma in office administration or human resources or a related discipline with at least 3 years experience in a similar position or 6 years experience for a high school graduate;
- non-profit experience;
- superior knowledge of and proficiency in MS Office;
- good communication skills;
- proficiency in English and Swahili;
- knowledge of French a plus.
Please
send cover letters, detailed curriculum vitae that include current salary, and
three professional referees by June 29, 2012 to: Regional Associate Vice
President, World Neighbors, PO Box 14728 – 00800 Nairobi, Kenya; or via email
to: infonairobi@wn.org
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For further information about World Neighbors visit www.wn.org