Peace Winds Japan Admin / Finance Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

Duration: Initially 03 months (renewable)

Location of work: Dadaab

Direct supervisor: Field Coordinator

Background

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is an INGO, dedicated to the support of people in distress, threatened by conflict, poverty, or other turmoil. With its headquarters in Japan, PWJ has been active in various parts of the world.

From March 2012, PWJ launches a new SHELTER project in Dadaab Refugee Camp, North eastern Province, Kenya.

Principal responsibilities

Ensuring administrative functions are in a prompt mannerMaintenance of office and PWJ propertiesMaintenance of financial accountability of PWJ programmeMonitoring of overall implementation process of projectsUpdating all administrative documents in the officeEnsuring necessary welfare provided to staffSupport in all aspects of human resource managementEnsuring incoming and outgoing messages/packages to be deliveredRegular checking of PWJ properties (inclusive of stock control)Assisting check payment, acting bank transaction, collection of receipts, coding items and checking of voucherPreparation of Monthly Financial ReportPreparation of Monthly salary sheet, ensuring the appropriate paymentKeeping receipts, records and all administrative and financial files in a safe placeAssist any required matters instructed by supervisorKnowledge and experience required
Sufficient experience and knowledge in humanitarian work and the administrationComputer literate (Word. Excel)Fluent English level – both spoken and written.Excellent communication skillsAbility to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work.Honest, responsible and in good physical condition to meet the job’s demands.Willingness to adhere to and carry out Peace Winds Japan rules.Standard working hours according to Peace Winds Japan regulations.A reasonable degree of flexibility is expected when and where required.The interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (in English) to PWJ.

Email address: kenya@peace-winds.org Ref: Application/ AFO / SURNAME No later than 11th of March 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Note: As work permits for foreigners assigned to PWJ are limited, we are obliged to
recruit for the present position a Kenyan national only.