Operations Coordinator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Operations Coordinator Job Vacancy in Kenya
A National Network is seeking to recruit a qualified individual for the advertised vacant position.

The Network exists to empower, promote and improve programming for children.

The position is for a self driven and dynamic individual with a vision to build a high caliber team and manage a large Network with members spread all over the country

Operations Coordinator
The Operations coordinator provides critical coordination and support to Network operations countrywide.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities
* Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team in strategic planning and decision making processes
* Coordinate as a member of the Senior Management Team the preparation of Annual Program Plan
* Coordinate the development of performance plans and appraisals for staff.
* Management of Sun Systems accounting program in accordance with the Network Policies and procedures
* Ensure financial internal control systems are documented and understood by staff
* Coordinate cash forecasting to ensure accuracy and timely submission of reports to donors.
* Coordinate efficient and secure delivery of cash to field officers.

* Manage the Network Bank accounts in line with organization policies.
* Coordinate the preparation of management, Network and Donor Financial reports
* Provide financial training to staff to ensure staff understand the Network and Donor policies and procedures
* Work with relevant officers in developing Budgets.
* Ensure budgets and budget amendments are properly recorded in the Network Financial systems.
* Coordinate the preparation of project financial reports.
* Coordinate the process of sub-granting, grant closure with the relevant officers and partners.
* Coordinate the allocation of costs to ensure compliance with Network and Donor policies
* Manage Network and Donor Financial Audits to ensure recommendations are closed in a timely manner.
* Coordinate the preparation of Network Year-end Reports.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* University degree in Financial Management/Accounting /Bcom Finance or Accounting option, or equivalent
* Minimum of 5 years professional experience, with supervisory responsibility of finance department upon graduation
* Demonstrated thorough and in-depth knowledge of Government financial management regulations and requirements
* In-depth knowledge of Sun Systems and or Quick Books financial accounting package,Vision and/or Advanced Excel
* Ability to analyze problems and provide systematic solutions in line with established policies/procedures
* Budgeting and budget management experience
* Excellent communication, coaching and facilitation skills
* Willingness to work as a member of an effective team and to undertake a wide variety of responsibilities according to program needs.
* Experience working with local partners , government departments and other local partners
* Ability and capacity to formulate budgets for fundraising proposals
* Ability to work both as motivating member and leader of a diverse team

Applications and curriculum vitae to be sent to:

The Advertiser
DN/A 820
P. O. Box 49010, 00100, GPO
Nairobi, Kenya.

Deadline for receiving applications will be on 6th January 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.