Wildlife Conservation Society Jobs in Kenya
Wildlife Conservation Society Regional Business Manager, Sudano-Sahel Region Jobs in Kenya
ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management and Planning: Ensure Regional Director has the financial information they require to manage and fundraise for the Region; Provide monthly key performance indicators for each country and all multi-country grants; Work with Regional Controller to resolve any issues with finances in the Region; Annual presentation of short and long term financial plans for each country with detailed variance analysis on prior plans; Report regularly to headquarters about the financial state of the Region.
Budget Leadership: Manage and maintain the Regional Program budget; Lead the annual WCS budgeting process for all countries in the Region; Responsible for working with Country Finance teams to understand and report on full program costs; Serve as the budget lead for regional grants; Review country budget adjustments, budget to actual reports, and ensure regular and timely budget updates.
Proposal Review: Working in coordination with NY grant departments, contribute to the development of and approve all proposal budgets from the Region – ensure budgets are covering costs and are contributing to strengthening the Regional Program; ensure budgets are in line with long-term financial plan for the Region; ensure budgets are developed in compliance with WCS policies and undergo appropriate reviews.
Grant Management: Ensure regional grant administration is on track; Coordinate preparation of financial reports for regional grants; Review and approve grant financial reports prepared by Country Programs; Support Country Programs in understanding WCS grant management processes, systems, tools and donor compliance requirements.
People Management: Work with Regional Director to manage regional staffing; Oversee HR issues in the Region; Support the recruitment and training of grant/finance/administration staff as needed.
Fund Raising: Work with the Regional Director and Country Directors in the region to design, develop and implement
fundraising strategy for the region.
Perform other duties as determined by the Regional Director.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree required, MBA preferred. Related program of study such as finance, accounting, economics or business highly preferred.
Proven financial management experience in an international organization (5+ years) including staff management experience.
Effective “roll up the sleeves” work ethic; Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team. Must be solution-oriented, and have strong problem solving and analytical skills.
English fluency and a strong working knowledge of French are required
Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications (advanced skills in MS Excel required) and major financial accounting and reporting software (SAP or equivalent)
Experience with grants management and grant reporting in a multi-funder environment required (experience with USAID, USFWS, EU, KfW, GEF and others a benefit).
Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to creatively contribute to thinking on regional issues
Self-motivated and organized with attention to detail
Must be solution oriented with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team, with attention to mentorship and professional development of finance staff
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 31st December, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Wildlife Conservation Society Regional Business Manager, Sudano-Sahel Region Jobs in Kenya
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