Finance and Administration Manager at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Position Description

CHAK is seeking to fill the following position for an anticipated award for the USAID-funded Kenya Tuberculosis Program Support Activity (TBPSA) which is anticipated to start early 2024.

The proposed USAID’s Tuberculosis Program Support Activity (TBPSA) project will support the Ministry of Health (MoH) to control and prevent tuberculosis (TB) in Kenya. The project will strengthen diagnosis of TB, improve quality of TB treatment services and prevention of transmission of TB, besides spearheading introduction of new technologies and approaches, and sustain the gains made in control of TB in Kenya. The project will have research component to support studies and operations research in relevant areas.

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project to CHAK and final USAID approval of the candidate.

Finance and Administration Manager

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. The Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) will report to the COP and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of budgeting, financial management and reporting.
2. The FAM will be responsible for contract/sub-award procurement and management, human resources management, asset management, logistics, and prime award compliance with terms and conditions of the award.
3. The FAM will work with the anticipated award Senior Management to ensure that the anticipated award staff have the administrative and financial support required to deliver on the requirements of the award.
4. Any other lawful duties as may be assigned that is within the scope and nature of the anticipated program for this role.

Qualification and Competencies

1. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Human Resources, or other relevant fields.
2. Certified/Chartered Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification is required for this position.
3. A minimum of 10 years of experience supervising overall financial and administration operations of donor-funded activities (e.g. teams of human resource, logistics, grant/contract, and finance staff) of similar dollar value.
4. Demonstrated financial management, analytical and computer skills, with emphasis on budgeting and financial analysis.