Trócaire Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARO) seeks to fill the following positions within its Regional and Somalia programmes.
1. Regional Finance & Administration Manager (1- Year renewable contract)
The position
Based in Nairobi with regular travel within the region, the role holder will be responsible for overall management and control of all of Trócaire’s financial and administration activities in the Horn & East Africa Region.
This includes ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are compliant with Trócaire’s institutional policies and overseeing and supporting in the financial management of five country programmes.
The Finance & Administration Manager will take the lead in regional budgeting and financial reporting processes.
S/He will also oversee the protection of Trócaire’s assets and properties through the enforcement of internal control policies and procedures. S/He will schedule and coordinate external audits and initiate actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.
In addition the role holder will be involved in analysing the financial capacity of local partners in the field in collaboration with Programme Officers. S/He will manage the Finance and Administration teams based in Nairobi.
Qualifications and Attributes required;
The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Finance /Accounting, coupled with full professional qualifications (CPAK, ACCA or CIMA). A minimum of 5 years experience in finance and administration management in an International Non Governmental Organization.
In addition the candidate must have extensive knowledge of and experience with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheets and database programs.
Knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of donor funded projects is a prerequisite.
Other desirable skills and attributes include strong analytical, supervisory and leadership skills.
High levels of reliability, objectivity, honesty flexibility, problemsolving skills, ability to work under pressure and good communication skills are required.
The candidate should have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience of working through partners and use of Agresso Business World is highly desirable.
2. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (6 months Fixed Term Contract)
The position
Based in Nairobi with regular travel within Kenya, we are looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual with extensive humanitarian experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.
S/He will be responsible for supporting partners and programme staff to develop suitable Programme Monitoring and Evaluation systems.
S/He will generate and share regular monitoring reports to guide the implementation of field activities and the design of humanitarian response projects. S/He will also prepare relevant monitoring & evaluation reports for external use (donors, external communication, consortia, etc).
Qualifications and Attributes required;
The candidate must be in possession of a Degree in Development Studies or social sciences.
Must be familiar with the principles and current approaches in M&E in all stages of programme cycle management.
Must demonstrate M&E field experience with a focus on synthesizing and analyzing data to meet both organisational and donor priorities
Experience working through partnership models in the development and implementation of M&E systems and familiarity with minimum standards for humanitarian response is desirable.
3. Community Health Support Officer (1 Year renewable contract)
The position:
The role holder will work with the Somalia health team to support the community level initiatives of the Health Programme.
S/He will provide technical oversight, training and support to the community health workers, the Village Health Committees, and Community Mobilizers.
S/He will also support in reporting on the community level public health activities and will work to mobilize the communities for health promotion activities as well as health service uptake at the community level structures.
This position is based in Mandera with regular travel to Gedo Somalia.
Competencies:
The candidate must have a medical qualification (diploma) from a recognized institution, with a bias in community health. A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role, preferably with NGOs is essential.
The holder should be a Somali speaker, as well as possess good skills in verbal and written communication in English. Computer literacy, team work, analytical and report writing skills is also essential.
Application Procedure
To apply, please submit an application letter plus an up to date CV of maximum 3 pages detailing your experience relevant to the position to the
Regional Human Resources Officer,
Trócaire P.O. Box 66300,00800,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
or via email to: hr@trocaire.or.ke to arrive by Friday 2nd September 2011.
Please include reliable daytime telephone numbers, your present and expected salary, and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor.
Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
1. Regional Finance & Administration Manager (1- Year renewable contract)
The position
Based in Nairobi with regular travel within the region, the role holder will be responsible for overall management and control of all of Trócaire’s financial and administration activities in the Horn & East Africa Region.
This includes ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are compliant with Trócaire’s institutional policies and overseeing and supporting in the financial management of five country programmes.
The Finance & Administration Manager will take the lead in regional budgeting and financial reporting processes.
S/He will also oversee the protection of Trócaire’s assets and properties through the enforcement of internal control policies and procedures. S/He will schedule and coordinate external audits and initiate actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.
In addition the role holder will be involved in analysing the financial capacity of local partners in the field in collaboration with Programme Officers. S/He will manage the Finance and Administration teams based in Nairobi.
Qualifications and Attributes required;
The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Finance /Accounting, coupled with full professional qualifications (CPAK, ACCA or CIMA). A minimum of 5 years experience in finance and administration management in an International Non Governmental Organization.
In addition the candidate must have extensive knowledge of and experience with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheets and database programs.
Knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of donor funded projects is a prerequisite.
Other desirable skills and attributes include strong analytical, supervisory and leadership skills.
High levels of reliability, objectivity, honesty flexibility, problemsolving skills, ability to work under pressure and good communication skills are required.
The candidate should have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience of working through partners and use of Agresso Business World is highly desirable.
2. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (6 months Fixed Term Contract)
The position
Based in Nairobi with regular travel within Kenya, we are looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual with extensive humanitarian experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.
S/He will be responsible for supporting partners and programme staff to develop suitable Programme Monitoring and Evaluation systems.
S/He will generate and share regular monitoring reports to guide the implementation of field activities and the design of humanitarian response projects. S/He will also prepare relevant monitoring & evaluation reports for external use (donors, external communication, consortia, etc).
Qualifications and Attributes required;
The candidate must be in possession of a Degree in Development Studies or social sciences.
Must be familiar with the principles and current approaches in M&E in all stages of programme cycle management.
Must demonstrate M&E field experience with a focus on synthesizing and analyzing data to meet both organisational and donor priorities
Experience working through partnership models in the development and implementation of M&E systems and familiarity with minimum standards for humanitarian response is desirable.
3. Community Health Support Officer (1 Year renewable contract)
The position:
The role holder will work with the Somalia health team to support the community level initiatives of the Health Programme.
S/He will provide technical oversight, training and support to the community health workers, the Village Health Committees, and Community Mobilizers.
S/He will also support in reporting on the community level public health activities and will work to mobilize the communities for health promotion activities as well as health service uptake at the community level structures.
This position is based in Mandera with regular travel to Gedo Somalia.
Competencies:
The candidate must have a medical qualification (diploma) from a recognized institution, with a bias in community health. A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role, preferably with NGOs is essential.
The holder should be a Somali speaker, as well as possess good skills in verbal and written communication in English. Computer literacy, team work, analytical and report writing skills is also essential.
Application Procedure
To apply, please submit an application letter plus an up to date CV of maximum 3 pages detailing your experience relevant to the position to the
Regional Human Resources Officer,
Trócaire P.O. Box 66300,00800,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
or via email to: hr@trocaire.or.ke to arrive by Friday 2nd September 2011.
Please include reliable daytime telephone numbers, your present and expected salary, and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor.
Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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