Finance & Admin Manager and Mother Tongue Education Officers Jobs

Bible Translation & Literacy (E.A)Opportunity to Serve
BTL, a Christian faith-based organisation, involved in Language Development, Bible Translation, Literacy and Community Development among minority languages of Kenya, is seeking to recruit highly motivated born again Christians with a good standing, demonstrated spiritual maturity, integrity and a calling to serve to fill the positions below:
1. Finance and Admin Manager
(1 Position)
Based at the Christian International Conference Centre - Ruiru
The Finance and Administration Manager shall be responsible for overseeing the Administrative and Financial management, proper cash flow management, budgeting, procurements and strategic investments under the supervision of the Centre Manager and the Board.
Skills & Qualifications

A Bachelors of Business Administration degree from a recognised University and a CPA (K);

Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same role in the hospitality industry;

Must have demonstrated a high degree of professional integrity and commitment;

Must have had experience in strategic investments;

Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict management skills and crisis management/mitigation skills;

Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills;

Excellent Communication and Analytical skills.2. Mother Tongue Education Officers
(4 Positions)
Based in the Tana River and Kwale counties among the Digo, Duruma, Pokomo and Orma communities
The MTE Officers shall be responsible for the Planning, Advocacy, Implementation and Administration of the Programme in their respective communities.
The officers shall work closely with the Communities, Schools, County education Office and other Education Stakeholders in order to ensure the success of the programme.
Skills & Qualifications

Degree in Education or a relevant degree in Social Sciences;

Conversant with Kenyan Education Policy and Curriculum;

At least two years’ experience in the Education Sector or Community Development;

Computer Literate and good understanding of Desktop publishing;

Excellent Communication and Analytical skills;

Excellent report writing and documentation skills;

Community mobilization and partnership development skills;

The applicant should be proficient in any of the following languages: Digo, Duruma, Pokomo or Orma;

Should have a valid driving license and ability to ride a motor cycle;

A team player who is honest and of high integrity and respect within the community.Applications must clearly state their community of interest in the application letter.
Applications with a detailed CV, copies of certificates, and three referees (Professional, Social and Church), mobile telephone contacts and email addresses for both applicant and referees be e-mailed (preferred) or posted to reach the under mentioned by 5th February 2015.
Human Resources Manager
Bible Translation & Literacy,
P.O Box 44456 – 00100
Nairobi
Email : hrm@btlkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.