Supervised By: Finance Manager
Supervises: NA
SAPCONE is a Kenyan based non-profit making indigenous organization with the head office in Lodwar town and operating in Turkana County, mainly with the provision of clean water and sanitation to the communities, education and child protection.
SAPCONE in collaboration with PACT and Mercy Corps implementing Lake Turkana – South Omo cross border peace Initiatives aims to contribute to creating conditions for durable peace and secure livelihoods among the cross border pastoralist communities under PEACE III a five – year project funded by USAID.
A. Financial Management
- Be responsible for all the field related activity payments e.g. workshop events, community meetings etc
- Obtain prior approvals for all procurement related transactions
- Prepare expense reports for partner in-kind activities with adequate supporting documentation
- Assist in conducting financial reviews for cash grants
- Assist in organizational audits
- Provide any other financial information, as requested, and respond to any other financial queries
- Other accounting duties as may be required
- Assist the Grants Officer in the maintaining and updating of grant files
The proposed candidate will be required to maintain a high level of transparency, accountability and integrity.
He/she will be able to relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
He/she will maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior and will relate to others mindful of the cultural diversity of local communities and colleagues.
The Finance Officer will perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
He/she will accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an activity.
He/she will be able to work independently and respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.
He/she will be able to utilize systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies.
The Grants Officer will maintain a positive, participatory work environment where information is shared, staff input is considered and a healthy team spirit thrives.
Qualifications
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job are:
- At least CPA 2
- At least three years experience in a finance related field especially on USAID funded projects
- Keen attention to detail
- Demonstrated communication and writing skills
- Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision
- Willingness to travel extensively within the region, work extended periods in the field and interact effectively with partners
- Highly proficient in Ms Word, Excel, Access, Power-point and the use of Internet for research
Please submit your applications electronically to info@turkanapeople.org or to
The Executive Director,
SAPCONE – Turkana .
P.O. Box 125 – 30500
Lodwar, Kenya.
- SAPCONE offices Lodwar, Teachers Cooperative Building Opposite IMPACT Offices.
- Chief Office Todonyang or Ward Administrator Lake – zone
- Chief Office Kokuro or Ward Administrator Lapur
- Chief Office Kibish or Ward Administrator Kibish
- Chief Office Lorumor or Ward Administrator Kaleng/Kaikor
Deadline for applications submission is 16:00 on Monday 8th June, 2015.