Regional Administration & Finance Assistant

Overall job function:

Under the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) funded Malaria Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) Activity, the administration & finance assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for the malaria diagnosis and treatment activity.  Reporting to the regional program manager, the administration & finance assistant is all responsible for ensuring all project activities are performed as planned.

 Major Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain MDT activity petty cash funds and ensure disbursements are made in accordance with ICAP policies and procedures
• Maintain supplies and ensure that sufficient supplies are available for office
• Maintain and update property log for project. Ensure major property is properly tagged and registered.
• Make disbursements and maintain ledger for temporary and support staff.
• Complete MDT office travel and expense reports and ensure that expenditures are in accordance with ICAP policy.
• Coordinate purchase activities with regional offices, operation, administration and finance department
• Travel to the field to facilitate training and meeting activities as required
• Work closely with the ICAP-E Sub-grant team in conducting periodic sub-recipients visit and providing the necessary support to the Subs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required y
• Working closely with all MDT activity staff
• Travel to the field to facilitate various activities such as training, research undertakings, etc. as required

Job Requirements

Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Management or Accounting or related field with two years of related experience. NGO experience is advantageous
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, other department directors and managers and external bodies.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

 Travel Requirements

• Approximately 50% travel to supported facilities.

How to Apply

Only online applications are received.

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NB – Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date for receiving applications is – November 27, 2023