FINANCE AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Closing date:                 12/09/2010

Date of issuance:           31/08/2010

Job Grade:                     Senior Management

Location Duty station:   Nairobi

Vacancy no. Ref:            F&ID Manager  09/2010

Organization:                          The Youth Agenda

Accountable to:             Chief Executive Officer

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Job Summary

Youth Agenda is looking for a Finance and Institutional Development Manager to provide  strategic leadership and management of a department responsible for human resource development, administrative and financial functions and institution development  and governance of Youth Agenda and its members.

Overall, the Finance and Institutional Development Manager Duties and Responsibilities will include:

1.       Providing constant leadership  and development of Institutional, Financial and Resources for the organisation

2. Provide sound advice on the financial operation and necessary intervention to ensure the successful management of the institutional  resources
3. To be the custodian of the organization assets and to ensure proper employment of these resource for the intended purpose toward the achievement of the organization’s strategy, goals and objectives

4.       Follow up donor commitments to ensure timely disbursement of funding and reporting

5. Ensure that operational procedures and policies are followed and where necessary update the systems, policies and procedures.
6. Designing and ensuring implementation and compliance with internal control systems

7.       Coordinate, prepare and implement monthly, quarterly, bi- annual and annual financial reports

8. Be responsible for development and budget  section of YAA Strategic and operational plans
9. Training  and Coaching Staff in basic financial management

10.   Coordinate effective communication between Finance, Institutional Governance and Development Department and other departments as well as membership organisations

11.   Identifying and recommending to the Management through the Chief Executive  new opportunities, systems, procedures and processes for Organisation Development

12.   Ensure compliance with Laws of Kenya and statutory requirements.

13.   Leading the process of preparation for and coordination of the organisation’s audit and implementing the recommendations

14.   Performing any other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer so as to effectively and efficiently manage the organization.

Critical Technical Skills and competencies

·         Experience in management of funds from multiple donors, preparation of balance sheets and budgets, also experience in the preparation and accomplishment of financial annual audits;

·         Experience in resource mobilisation and organisation development;

·         Good understanding of fundamental financial, Human Resources and administrative policies and procedures and/or proven record of effective management of people and resources, including planning and organizational skills;

·         Ability to interpret financial procedures and standards and their application;

·         Proven knowledge of computerized systems and demonstrated experience of working with computerized accounting packages and spreadsheets;

·         Ability to work independently and leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact and;

·         Good personal organization skills, accuracy and attention to detail required.

Qualifications

·         Candidates must have in their possession a University degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Finance or related field;

·         Postgraduate qualifications in Strategic Management and is an added advantage;

·         Experience in implementing financial control systems in a busy non-profit organization is desirable;

·         Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant working experience in financial resources and fund management;

·         Candidates must have an excellent command and use of computer software.

·         Candidates must be below 35 years of age

Terms of Employment

This is a senior management position and competitive remuneration will be provided commensurate to the qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position will evolve. Responsibilities and job description may be reviewed and refined with changing business needs.

Applications

Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest and expectations from the position and curriculum vitae with contact details of three professional referees by 12^st September 2010 to:

The Recruitment Committee

The Youth Agenda

PO Box 10174-00100

Nairobi, KENYA

E-mail: ceo@youthagenda.org

Vacancy no. Ref:    F/ID  Manager 09/2010   

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

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