The LVBC Secretariat based at Kisumu, Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified citizens from the United Republic of Tanzania for the position of Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration).
Potential applicants are invited to visit the LVBC and EAC websites: www.lvbcom.org and www.eac.int for details of the position.
Job Title: Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration)
Main Purpose of the Job
The position of Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration) in the Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat is an Executive one with EAC salary grade P5.
The main purpose of this job is to monitor and supervise finance and administration of the Community.
Duties and Responsibilities
Potential applicants are invited to visit the LVBC and EAC websites: www.lvbcom.org and www.eac.int for details of the position.
Job Title: Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration)
Main Purpose of the Job
The position of Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance and Administration) in the Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat is an Executive one with EAC salary grade P5.
The main purpose of this job is to monitor and supervise finance and administration of the Community.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deputize for the Executive Secretary.
- Coordinate and collaborate with DES- (PP) in establishing plans and strategies to ensure harmonious implementation of projects and Programmes of the Commission.
- Make follow up on contributions of Partner States.
- Review and coordinate preparation of budgets for the operations of the Commission and establish cost control measures.
- Present quarterly and annual reports on the performance of the budgets against objectives and targets.
- Coordinate the involvement of the Commission in Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA’s) and projects thereof.
- Monitor execution of the annual budget and ensure control, accuracy and integrity of the financial accounts of the Commission.
- Develop strategies and plans for mobilizing national and international financial resources for the Programmes of the Commission.
- Ensure financial reports are prepared and timely submitted to Development Partners and other stakeholders.
- Promote and facilitate the development and implementation of Information and Technology System (IT) and an effective Lake Victoria Resource Centre
- In liaison with Deputy Executive Secretary – Project & Programmes formulate and implement annual business plans for the Commission.
- Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Commission and EAC in general
Qualifications
I. Education
I. Education
- An advanced University Degree, preferably a PhD in Economics, Business Administration, or related fields with a greater understanding of global environmental scientific issues.
II. Work Experience
- At least ten (10) years of experience, of which seven (7) should be at Senior Level;
- Experience as a manager of coordinating preparation of annual budgets and setting up mechanisms for control measures;
- Ability in developing strategies and plans for mobilizing national and international financial resources;
- Proven experience with multilateral environmental agreement management;
- Must be computer literate with skills in use of spreadsheets and updated financial/accounting softwares;
Duration
- The contract will run upto 10th June 2012 and is non renewable.
- The candidate must be less than 55 years old.
Remuneration
- The job is at EAC P5 scale and with corresponding benefits specified for it.
Submission of Application
- Application accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to the undersigned not later than Monday 18th January 2010.
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1510, 40100
Kisumu, Kenya.
Tel +254 57 202 6344
Fax +254 27 202 6324
Email: lvbc @ lvbcsec.org
