Ref: 2016/20

The Finance and Operations Director will oversee all financial, operational and administrative aspects of the project, including managing financial systems, generating financial reports, monitoring project expenses, administering sub-awards, assuring grant management compliance, facilitating audits and managing finance and operational issues with staff at headquarters and county offices.

S/he ensures that the project operates as a cohesive, neutral, functional unit that provides high-quality, responsive, timely and cost effective services within the framework of local laws, CRS policies and procedures, and USAID requirements.

S/he oversees a team managing grants to local implementing partners, ensures compliance to CRS and donor requirements and also supports capacity building of local partners in grants management in coordination with the technical team.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree or higher in accounting, finance or business management.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing the finances and operations of programs funded by the U.S. Government, including USAID-funded projects, and at least two (2) years of experience administering sub-grants.
Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of Sun Systems and Vision desirable.
Disclaimer Clause: The job descriptions are not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the positions.

How to Apply
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Friday May 20th 2016.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the email subject.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitments.

Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment