CARE Regional Program Support Officer Job in Kenya

Would you like to be part of the CARE Regional Management Unit?

CARE Regional Management Unit is offering a learning opportunity at regional level, and is seeking for vibrant and dynamic person to be their

Regional Program Support Officer

Based in Nairobi, CARE International Regional Management Unit (RMU) is coordinating for 10 countries in East & Central Africa Region. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty as well as mitigating immediate emergency situation by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

As part of the East and Central Africa Regional Management Unit (ECARMU), the Regional Program Support Officer role provides support in the Regional Management Unit as well as the Deputy Regional Director Program Support.

The role will lead on coordinating the daily functioning of the RMU Office: provide effective administration & procurement support and coordinate RMU processes with Somalia Finance & Program support teams as well as RMU document management.

He/she will also ensure high quality contribution in the RMU financial management processes; budgeting and expenditure management. He/she will be in charge of providing communication support for the RMU and liaison with HQ and Shared Services Centre on RMU related processes.

He/she also supports the DRD – Program Support in providing CO’s support on Program Support issues
in line with CARE policies. 

This position requires constant interaction with RMU, CARE International (CI) and Country Offices (CO’s) to resolve a variety of complex issues in order to meet the growing needs of the organization.

Person specification

• University Degree in finance, administration or equivalent.
• 5 - 7 Years Experience in finance and office management (or administration).
• Experienced in managing regional office of International Organization.
• Budget analysis and financial management, knowledge of MS Office and willingness to learn and use of accounting packages as well as good learning ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of people; advance written communication; ability to use information to track administrative & financial support.

This position reports to Deputy Regional Director Program Support; based in Nairobi with limited travel
to Country Offices.

If you meet the above requirements, you are the candidate we are looking for and are encouraged to
apply at recruit@som.care.org.

Closing date is 31st August 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.