Admin and Finance Coordinator, Nairobi, Kenya

Overview

Oversee financial and administrative activities for the Kenya programme.

You have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience of working in a Finance position.
• Understanding of NGOs and commitment to humanitarian work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under limited supervision.
• Relevant Accounting qualification.
• Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
• Fluency in English language is essential.
• Supervisory skills and ability to motivate and manage a small team would be an advantage.

Admin and Finance Coordinator Nairobi, Kenya The starting monthly salary for this position is 229,889 KES

About MAG MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

MAG is in the process of establishing country offices and operations in Kenya and Tanzania, which will be managed as a joint programme from a main office in Nairobi. Operations will be focused on weapons and ammunition management activities, and will work in partnership with state security actors in each location assisted by a small programme support team.

About the role The Admin and Finance Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing various financial activities within the Kenya programme. Reporting directly to the Country Director, you will ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, manage payroll, maintain financial records, and support the overall financial management of the programme. Additionally, the Admin and Finance Coordinator will provide administrative and HR support to the program, ensuring systems are developed and implemented to effectively support programme operations.

About you The successful candidate will: • Have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience of working in a Finance position, ideally also with previous HR Administrative experience; • Demonstrate an understanding of NGOs and show a commitment to humanitarian work; • Be self-organized, strong attention to detail, team player, and able to work under limited supervision; • Have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; • Relevant Accounting qualification; • Possess good literacy, numeracy and computer skills; • Fluency in English language is essential; • Supervisory skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and manage a small team would be an advantage.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

HOW TO APPLY The job description is attached to this advertisement.

Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are suitable for this position to [email protected] by the closing date of 10th November 2024.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.

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