Senior Manager, Cost and Pricing at Amref Kenya

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• The Senior Manager, Cost and Pricing will lead and coordinate cost application/proposal preparation across Amref Health Africa in collaboration with Amref Headquarters Finance team, Amref Country Office Teams including Finance and Program Development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related fields; a Master’s Degree is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with cost and pricing analysis for public and private agreements, grants, and contract mechanisms.
• Experience in US government cost applications and proposals will be an added advantage.
• Experience with and commitment to working in a diverse and multi–cultural environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong spreadsheet and communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast–paced, dynamic, team–oriented environment.
• Ability to provide good customer service to internal/external clients and to discuss and explain budget and pricing topics with program implementation and technical personnel.
• Strong writing skills and advanced–level proficiency with Excel are required.
• Self–starter attitude and ability to thrive in a management structure where supervision is minimal but high standards are maintained.
• Organizational skills and a capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English required, fluency in Spanish or French desired.
• Ability to multi–task, prioritize commitments, work in a matrixed organization, and manage time effectively are critical skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally, up to 30% of the time.

Closing date: March 11, 2022.