Passionate about developing and implementing solutions for hidden hunger, the Micronutrient Initiative (MI) works in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil society organizations to address micronutrient deficiency and related health and nutrition problems in underserved populations. Governed by an international Board of Directors, MI works in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America and reaches 500 million people in 70 countries. With headquarters in Ottawa, Canada MI maintains regional offices in New Delhi, India and soon Nairobi, Kenya that manage our country offices in Asia and Africa.
As we begin staffing our Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to fill the following position based in Nairobi.
KENRO- 03 – Senior Program Finance Officer, Africa
Overall Purpose/Broad Function
The overall purpose of the position is to act as the primary coordinator for all contracts database related matters and review and process all documents in the contract cycle within the Region. The Senior Program Finance Officer works in close collaboration with program and finance staff in the Region and finance staff in Head Office to ensure the proper use and maintenance of the Contracts Database in the Region.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with seven years of working experience in the development sector.
• Professional qualification in accountancy such as ACCA or Certified Public Accountant
• 5 years experience working in finance.
• 3 years experience working in program management environment.
• Experience working with databases, an asset
• Experience working with the Microsoft suite
• Experience in a national or international non-profit entity is preferred
Skills & Abilities
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of other languages spoken in countries supported by MI is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please visit our website at www.micronutrient.org/careers for a complete job description. Please send a full CV and cover letter by e-mail to kenyahr@micronutrient.org by Friday November 11, 2016 quoting the corresponding job number in the subject line.
Please note that this position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and Kenyan Nationals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No telephone calls please. Although we thank all applicants who apply, only those under consideration will be contacted.