Diakonie Emergency Aid Jobs in Kenya: Deputy Finance & Admin Manager and Program Intern

Diakonie Emergency Aid Deputy Finance & Admin Manager and Program Intern

Diakonie Emergency Aid – Regional Office Nairobi seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the

following positions;

Deputy Finance & Admin Manager

Eastern and Southern Africa.

Reporting to the Regional Director

Tasks of this position (amongst others)

• Under the supervision of Finance & Admin Manager, overseeing the financial & adminstrative duties of the regional office;
• Processing of staff salaries and coordinating remittance of statutory payments in time;
• Analysing project budgets and regional office budgets;
• In consultation with the Regional Director, develop, analyze and revise the annual operating budget;
• Ensuring proper documentation of all financial transactions as well as monitoring and reviewing reports for Accuracy, Validity and Completeness;
• Ensuring procurement procedures are adhered to in accordance with the standard operating procedures;
• Advice on achievements, gaps and changes needed in the budgets;
• Acting on the absence of Finance & Admin Manager.

Professional Requirements

• Master in Business Administration, Accountancy or similar. A Bachelor degree with extensive relevant experience may be accepted;
• 5-7 years of experience working within an international NGO or similar organisation, with at least 2 years in a managerial position;
• Proven financial analysis and forecasting ability. Experience with various accounting software and multi-currency accounting;
• Ability to work to deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skills;
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote areas to visit local partner organizations.

Program Intern
Based in Nairobi

Reporting to the Program Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) required, graduate degree preferred;
• Studies in international development and/or humanitarian assistance;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Some practical experience would be prefered.

How to Apply

To receive an application form, send an email to: dea.recruitment@gmail.com

Applications must include an application form, cover letter and a daytime telephone number.
The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, 21st June 2015.
All applications should be sent to: recruitment@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.