Regional Administration Manager Job Placement – Zoe Recruitment
Job Title: Regional Administration Manager
Organisation: Zoe Recruitment
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Zoe Recruitment is an HR consultancy company that exists to contribute to the transformation of productivity and work ethic, by linking talent to business/organizations, and placing people right. At Zoe we believe this then forms the foundation for sustainable business and on a larger scale, economic growth. They seek to recruit for a valuable client, a leader in the Coffee Industry with a Foundational arm.
Job Summary: The Regional Administration Manager will be part of a three-person management team working alongside the Director and the Programs Manager. Reporting to the Board, the team is responsible for guiding the strategy of the foundation, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and the implementation of projects in East Africa. The Administration Manager is directly responsible for all the Financial, Administrative and HR functions of the Foundation and will be tasked with implementing policies and procedures that support the good governance of the organization. The Regional Administration Manager for the foundation will be overseeing Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement internal controls and reporting standards for all activities of the Foundation.
- Create standardized processes across all countries of activity.
- Maintain and update all internal policies of the Foundation in respect to stakeholder engagement, human resources and environmental and social responsibilities.
- Manage a team of accountants to oversee cash management and project accounting.
- Manage the international finances of the Foundation.
- Prepare management accounts and reports of the foundation’s activities on a monthly basis.
- Support the Director in preparing material for Board meetings and present as required.
- Manage the preparation and review of project reports (including financial reports) in accordance with donor commitments.
- Organise and prepare statutory and project related audits as necessary for the four branches of the foundation.
- Handle all communication regarding project reporting with institutional (non-commercial) donors.
- Liaise with sister foundations as necessary.
- Support in managing the communications and media strategy of the Foundation.
- All other administrative and HR functions for the foundation as necessary.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must possess relevant qualifications in a related subject like Business Administration, Project Management, Finance & Accounting
- Previous experience of rural development and small-scale agriculture
- Three years of experience in a responsible financial management position, with knowledge of internal controls and financial processes
- Three to five years of work experience in a senior administrative or planning role in a development organization, NGO, Foundation or company with a particular focus on rural development issues
- Sound understanding of project life cycles, planning, budgeting, reporting and performance monitoring
- Experience with, or ability to quickly implement the statutory obligations of the Foundation in each country of operation
- Experience of planning and running external audits
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent meeting facilitation skills (including virtual meetings)
- Ability to travel in the region to meet with staff and external stakeholders when needed
- Experience with agribusiness supply chains or rural development
- Skilled in decision making and working within a multi-cultural environment
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online by clicking on the title link below.
Deadline: 26th June 2018
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