CAFOD Finance Officer Job Vacancy- jobs in Kenya

Based in Nairobi, Kenya. 3 year contract
Starting Salary: Ksh 1,688,596 p.a.

CAFOD currently supports programmes in 18 countries in Africa implemented through the relevant development offices of local Church structures and local partners.

We are seeking to employ a Finance Officer for a DFID-funded governance programme which seeks to address the need to strengthen the role of the Church in governance at local and national level

Working with our partners in nine countries in Southern, Eastern and Central Africa we will help to strengthen their capacity to engage government on policy formation and accountability.

If you are able to manage the financial aspects of complex and multifaceted programmes and share our vision of a more just and equitable society, you may be the person for this position.

Hands-on experience in the financial management of donor-funded development programmes is essential for this post, as is competence in supporting local partner organisations. You will be motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills and be computer literate.

Fluency in English is essential; French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage. You will be based in Nairobi with occasional travel to Central and Southern Africa.

For a full job description and to obtain an application pack, visit www.cafod.org.uk/jobs.

Completed applications should be emailed to cafod@cafod.or.ke, quoting reference
'AGPFO'.

The closing date for applications is 6 September 2010.

First round interviews will take place 14 September 2010 and second round interviews
will take place 15 September 2010.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer.

Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

CAFOD is the official development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and is part of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation