WISER (Women's Institute for Secondary Education and Research) is a Kenyan NGO founded in 2006 that has established a strong community partnership in Muhuru Bay where the organization has built a private secondary boarding school for girls that it operates in addition to other community programs focusing on education, health, and economic development.
WISER's mission is to improve educational, economic, and health outcomes for girls; create gender allies in boys; and promote community-wide enhancements in health and development.
WISER has an opening for:
1. Financial and Administrative Officer
Skills / Attributes Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, other business related field, or equivalent
CPA Part One successfully completed
3 years experience working in NGO finance and administration environment
Familiarity with QuickBooks
Superior computer skills including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational and administrative skills, paying particular attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to analyze financial data and problem solve
Available at short notice
Strong financial management background
Significant exposure in an administrative and legal environment in Kenya (including KRA policies)
Good communications skills (oral & written).
Closing Date: 31st August.
Address to Country Director via email to: marta [at] wisergirls.org CC to dorcas [at] wisergirls.org.
Please include:
Cover letter describing your interest
Curriculum vitae
Salary history, and
Telephone contacts and email addresses of three referees (previous supervisors).
