Senior Finance Officer - East and Horn of Africa

 

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya 

Salary Range: DOE 

Sector: Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.freedomhouse.org

Experience: Mid Career / Advanced  

Last Date To Apply  Dec-30-2011 

Date Posted  Dec-13-2011 

Description

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Position Summary
The Senior Finance Officer will oversee the finances for all Freedom House East Africa programs in the region. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Project Director.
Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with programmatic objectives, financial obligations and reporting requirements according to grant agreements
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Maintain integrity and ensure accuracy of all financial data, including reviewing and posting entries to general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Review requests for funds to ensure requests are valid, and expenses are authorized
• Act as point of contact with program staff on all financial issues
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly back-ups of financial system
• Assist in preparation of internal and donor audits
• Oversee procurement of goods and services in accordance to donor and FH polices
• Oversee maintenance of inventory records
• Develop budgets for proposals
• Maintain and account for petty-cash, including handling, reconciliation, and reporting
• Process local staff payroll/allocation salary expenses
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business finance, economics, accounting or related field; CPA preferred
• Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience with EU and USG funded programs
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Kenyan accounting and financial laws
• Mastery of MS Office Suite, and strong research and writing skills
• Knowledge of all accounting principles, GAAP and automated accounting systems
• Proven ability to effectively write daily correspondence, reports, maintain documentation, and complete required forms
• Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
• Prior experience working in a finance or accounting department of an international organization preferred
• Experience supervising others preferred

Contact Details

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Contact:  Shannon Crowe

Email:  recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

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Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing SFO EHA (2011-082). Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.


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Development and Production Intern

Location:  Washington, DC  

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.layalina.tv

Experience: Internship  

Last Date To Apply Jan-15-2012 

Date Posted  Dec-12-2011 

Description

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Layalina Productions is a non-profit, private sector corporation that develops and produces informative and entertaining Arabic, Urdu and English television shows that air in primetime on leading pan-Arab free-to-air satellite television networks, Pakistani primetime cable networks, and American premium cable networks. Layalina's programming reaches a target audience of tens of millions of viewers. Layalina recruits top talent from the U.S. and the Muslim world. Layalina’s Academy and Emmy award-winning writers, producers, and directors work alongside Arab, Afghan, Pakistani, and American television broadcasters and industry leaders to ensure that our award-winning shows are innovative and culturally appropriate.
DESCRIPTION:
Layalina is seeking a Development Intern to receive training and hands-on experience in grant writing and television production development. Interns will leave with a complex understanding of technological media advancements, international media, television production, and public diplomacy efforts in the Muslim world. Interns who distinguish themselves in their duties will have the opportunity to interact with major media players, work in conjuction with Layalina's senior leadership, and receive production credit for their efforts.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Help develop production strategy and television projects.
- Help cultivate and maintain relationships with Layalina's media partners.
- Assist in coordination of Layalina's media efforts and strategy.
- Identify fundraising opportunities and work with Layalina staff to secure them. This includes drafting letters of inquiry, writing proposals, and working in close conjuction with Layalina's leadership to edit and improve on them.
- Assist in writing grant proposals and in coordinating fundraising outreach to foundations, corporations, and major media companies.
- Help coordinate all aspects of development, production and post-production of Layalina's ongoing television programs.

Qualifications

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- B.A./B.S. degree preferred with a keen interest in international relations, media, and public diplomacy.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with an ability to work independently and multi-task.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Contact Details

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Contact: Luke Stets

Telephone: 2027767761

Email: lstets@layalina.tv

Application Instructions

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Please send resumé, cover letter, writing sample, and list of references by email to lstets@layalina.tv. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NO CALLS PLEASE.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please advise that this internship is unpaid.

Program Officer - Middle East and North Africa Programs

Location:  Washington, DC  

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.freedomhouse.org

Experience:  Mid Career  

Date Posted  Dec-11-2011 

Description

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Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists.  We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World.  With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supportingthe right of every individual to be free.

                                                               

Position Summary

The Program Officer will develop culturally appropriate programming initiatives that have the strong support of local stakeholders. He/she will report directly to the Senior Program Officer.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day project administration to support programming in the region
• Organize program activities in the US and Middle East - North Africa
• Provide initial review, and if necessary, recommend corrections and/or amendments to Senior Program Manager on all reporting from the field
• Manage and track expenses, including filing monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Represent Freedom House at DC events/meetings relevant to program, notify field staff prior to event, and brief field staff afterwards
• Support Freedom House’s ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues through occasional contribution to Freedom House publications, articles, and press releases
• Assist in reviewing survey reports for countries in Middle East - North Africa
• Facilitate, process, and track requests by field offices to Washington DC and vice-versa
• Obtain weekly program updates from field office contact and update DC staff on program/country developments at weekly staff meetings; share relevant DC updates to field staff
• Monitor key events in the region (including elections, major news stories, status of particularly relevant human rights/democracy legislation, etc.), maintain country background files
• Conduct pre-departure briefings for Freedom House staff members and consultants as needed
• Travel to the region as needed
• Implement and coordinate operations related to programming in the region
• Liaise with the regional field offices and maintain routine, effective, and open communication with field staff
• Coordinate closely with other DC-based staff who work on thematic programs in Middle East - North Africa
• Build and sustain good relationships with other international NGOs working in the region
• Oversee and manage program expenditures and budget
• Contribute substantively to proposal development and fundraising opportunities;
• Monitor and report on Middle East - North Africa projects; and other programmatic and administrative duties as needed.

We offer great benefits including:

• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on plan and coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 100% employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous matching funds with 2 year 100% vesting schedule
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
• Transportation pre-tax payroll deduction for metro, and garage parking in DC
• Generous paid vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for graduate studies
• And much more……

Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on international relations, Middle East studies, development policy, political science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 4 years of related experience with a minimum 2 years experience in project management
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in both English and Arabic (verbally and in writing)
• Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural communication skills
• Ability to build and cultivate strong partnerships
• Ability to work effectively to meet set goals in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong ability to apply effective organizational and multitasking skills to meet deadlines
• Discretion, flexibility, the ability to deal with and negotiate conflict effectively
• Experience living/working in the MENA  region or extensive travel to the region; expertise in North Africa, particularly Tunisia preferred
• Human rights advocacy experience preferred
• Policy/research experience in democracy/governance preferred
• Understanding of USAID compliance and funding mechanisms preferred
• Background in law and /or transitional justice preferred

Contact Details

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Contact:  Shannon Crowe

Email: recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

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We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary requirements to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2011-047 Program Officer MENA. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Global Climate and Land Use Consultant

Location:  Washington, DC, DC  

Salary Range:  TBD 

Sector: Non Profit 

Organization URL:http://climateandlandusealliance.org/

Experience: Mid Career  

Last Date To Apply  Jan-12-2012 

Date Posted  Dec-10-2011 

Description

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Introduction

The Climate and Land Use Alliance (CLUA) is seeking a consultant to join its Global Climate and Land Use Team for a period of one-year beginning February 1, 2012 (10-15 days/month; may be renewed).

About CLUA
The Climate and Land Use Alliance is a collaborative initiative of the ClimateWorks Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. CLUA’s mission is to catalyze the potential of forested and agricultural landscapes to mitigate climate change, benefit people and protect the environment.

CLUA’s Global Climate and Land Use Initiative includes five strategies:

• Promoting sustainable land use practices by the private sector;
• Supporting community ownership and management of forests;
• Ensuring that REDD+ policies and financial instruments support substantial, permanent and additional reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from land use;
• Building consensus on design and implementation of social and environmental safeguards for land use related climate policies; and
• Ensuring land use related climate policies benefit indigenous peoples and other local communities by recognizing their basic rights to informed consent and benefit sharing, and enhancing local livelihoods;

The Global Climate and Land Use Team is staffed by all four, member foundations.  They meet monthly by teleconference, and roughly quarterly, in person.  The team is co-led by Dan Zarin, CLUA’s Director of Programs, and Peter Riggs, Ford Foundation’s Climate Program Officer.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be a member of CLUA’s Global Climate and Land Use Team, and in that capacity will serve as point of contact for approximately 10 CLUA grantee organizations in the US and EU. The consultant should be based in the Washington DC area.  S/he will:

-        Conduct CLUA grantmaking to those grantee organizations within the Global Climate and Land Use Initiative, under the supervision of CLUA’s Director of Programs, including:

o   Support grantees in the development of proposals consistent with CLUA strategy, objectives, and priorities;

o   Prepare CLUA grant summaries for internal review;

-        Monitor project implementation by CLUA grantees;
-        Participate in CLUA Global Climate and Land Use Team meetings and work closely with other team members;
-        Advise and assist the team with strategy revisions, quarterly reporting, and monitoring and evaluation;
-        Represent CLUA to grantees and other external organizations;
-        Travel domestic and international travel as needed.

Qualifications

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Qualifications Sought
-        Background in global climate and land use policy issues;
-        Advanced degree preferred:  M.S or Ph.D.;
-        Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience – previous non-profit experience preferred, grantmaking experience a plus;
-        Ability to work well both independently and as part of a virtual team;
-        Excellent written and oral communication skills;
-        Poise and competence to interact well with both senior and technical staff in non-governmental organizations and governmental agencies.

Contact Details

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Contact: JUDITH HENLEY

Telephone: 4154330566

Email: judith.henley@climateworks.org

Application Instructions

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Application Guidelines
Submit application materials to Judith.Henley@climateworks.org , including:
1.     A letter of application that describes your experience relevant to the Scope of Work and the Qualifications Sought.
2.     A statement of the dates your availability, your salary history (provide salary references with contact information), the daily rate you are requesting, and a description of any relevant conflicts-of-interest, including any CLUA grantees (list attached) with which you or an immediate family member are employed or are contracted, or which you serve as a board member.
3.     A CV, including a minimum of 3 professional references (with contact information) of those that can provide substantive comments relevant to the qualifications listed.

Selection Process and Timeline
January 5, 2012 - Conference Call at 2pm Eastern to address questions from interested applicants:

877-848-7030

Passcode:  7037163

January 12, 2012 - Application materials due to: Judith.Henley@climateworks.org
January 16-20, 2012 - Finalists notified, interviews scheduled and conducted
January 23-27, 2012 - Consultant selected (and others notified); Contract finalized
February 1, 2012 - Start date.