The Finance Manager shall work under the leadership of the Chief of Party, and will be responsible for all aspects of operations, including administration, finance, procurement, and human resources, if relevant.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Finance and Administration Manager shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

• A master’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university and Relevant professional certifications and membership from accredited accounting institutions.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience as a Finance and Administration Manager on donor-funded projects.
• Relevant experience in program management in developing countries, preferably in the implementation of a national scale reading program.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes, and procedures.
• Logistics experience, such as large-scale procurements and coordination of teams for field activities, in a developing country, preferably in Kenya or East Africa, is highly desired.
• Experience with donor funded projects, including contracts, and understanding of USAID rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated exemplary management, supervision, communication, and interpersonal skills to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members and productive relations with the GOK, donors, and the international community.
• Ability to write, communicate, and prepare contractual documents and reports clearly in English.

Language:

• Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English.