mothers2mothers Systems & Operations Consultant Job in Kenya

Purpose: To accelerate the institutionalization of fully functional and compliant operating systems for mothers2mothers Kenya.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Country Representative, working closely with the Accounts and Administration Manager, the program team, and key staff at m2m HQ. The position is fixed-term for 3 months.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Regional offices:

Facilitate the start-up of m2m’s regional office in KisumuFacilitate the start-up of m2m’s regional operation in Nairobi/CentralReview and improve the operating systems of m2m’s regional office in MombasaSupport the finalization and implementation of m2m Kenya’s finance policiesSupport the administrative close-out of USG-funded project activitiesMap organizational administrative activities and develop an operating structure for administrative support with defined roles & responsibilitiesFollow-up with m2m head office to resolve all priority IT needs (e.g. email server, scanning functionality, etc.)Review m2m Kenya’s current contract templates and HR policies in accordance with Kenya labour lawDraft additional contract templates and HR policies as neededReview existing HR filing system and revise to ensure full legal and donor complianceReview m2m’s current governance structure in Kenya and make recommendations for improvementSupport the implementation of improvement measures where appropriateIdentify preferred suppliers in all of m2m’s operating regionsReview existing branding/marking plan(s) and facilitate full complianceSupport other systems improvements in the above areas as needs are identifiedQualifications and Experience:
Bachelors degree in finance, business administration or related fields; MBA a distinct advantageSignificant experience in organizational systems set-up and management, including a cross-section of finance, administration, HR, legal, governance, logistics, donor compliance and/or ITExperience conducting organizational assessments of operating systems, generating action plans, and managing the implementation of system improvements to completionStrong assessment skills, able to gather information from diverse sources and synthesize into a consolidated formatPlanning and problem-solving skills, able to convert assessment findings into detailed, actionable solutionsProject management skills, able to actively manage implementation of a detailed project planIn-depth understanding of USG rules and regulations, Kenya labour and tax laws/customs, and generally accepted accounting principlesAbility to work independently and seek guidance and consultation at key project phasesOrganization, research and time-management skillsDynamism, creativity and flexibilityFluency in English required; fluency in Swahili an advantageHigh level of computer literacy (MS Office)Enthusiasm to work on behalf of m2m’s mother and infant clientsTo Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae to the Human Resources Department, mothers2mothers via email to kmmprecruitment@m2m.org by 8 June 2011.

mothers2mothers follows a careful review process for all applications. We are unable to respond personally to each application.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Should you not receive a response to your application by 30 June 2011, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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