Vacancy:Finance and Administration Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the above position that has arisen within Basilwizi Trust. Basilwizi is a registered NGO working for a sustainable people driven socio-economic development in the Zambezi valley. This is a one year contract with a prospect of renewal based on resource availability and individual performance. The purpose of the position is to develop, oversee and monitor finance and administration functions for Basilwizi. Main Duties -    Develop, implement and monitor financial management systems and budgets -    Oversee all financial and administration functions of Basilwizi Trust -    Prepare finance and administration reports to donor partners as well as the board -    Monitor and provide support on budgetary control to programs staff -    Develop sound administrative procedures -    Ensure compliance to the set procedures and policies for Basilwizi Trust -    Lead in human resources recruitment, management and mentoring -    Participate in strategic planning in key areas of Basilwizi work -    Develop, implement and monitor systems that safe guard Basilwizi assets -    Manage staff directly under supervision using set tools -    Develop new tools to enhance Basilwizi systems to comply with internationally accepted standards -    Liaise with the board treasurer as well as auditors in efficient management of Basilwizi resources. Qualifications and Experience The successful applicant is expected to have: -    A minimum of a first degree in Accounting from a reputable institution -    Full CIS or ACCA in the absence of a first degree -    Membership of an accounting body is a distinct advantage -    A higher qualification would be an added advantage -    Appreciation of Human resources practices -    At least two years experience in a similar position with an NGO environment -    Appreciation of community development and donor procedures a must have; Personal attributes -    Team player and leader -    Outgoing -    Good communication skills -    Presentable -    Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Remuneration and related benefits will be shared only with short listed applicants. Applications, with a detailed CV and certified copies of certificates must reach Basilwizi Trust  Director, 14 Edward Rd, Khumalo, Bulawayo or The Director, P.O. Box 3720, Bulawayo or scanned and sent to: info@basilwizi.co.zw  no later than the 29th of March 2013. Application deadline: Deadline: 29 March 2013 Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews