SENIOR MANAGER BUSINESS OPERATIONS FINANCE AFRICA REGION

About the position

The Business Operations and Finance department will provide high-quality support to research and other global functions across Finance, Procurement, Facilities Management, Security, and Administration Reporting to the Global Director of Business Operations and Finance and with a second line to the Regional Managing The Senior Manager, BO&F (SMBOF) for the Africa Region, is responsible for effectively overseeing the ongoing development and execution of an integrated approach to all aspects of financial and business operations management in the Region to meet the organization s needs and ensure a high level of effectiveness and Responsible for coordinating administrative and financial matters between the Region and Global Director, providing operational support to the projects to be implemented in the Region, and securing full operational and financial compliance with local laws, policies and

Key Responsibilities

Lead Finance and Business Operations framework, and it s implementation in the Region, providing support and oversight of day-to-day activities in al the

Oversee the development and delivery of efficient, service-oriented, and cost-effective business operations in procurement, facilities, administrative and security services for the offices located in the

Implement and effective operation framework of internal financial controls in the Region to mitigate organizational risk and ensure that internal and external audit requirements are satisfied, together with full compliance with local

Partner and engage with the Regional Managing Director to secure timely program delivery and accurate implementation of guidelines, processes, procedures, and policies mandated by the global finance and operations functional

Secure the required structure in place to provide high-level quality business operations and finance services in all the Region offices, expand capabilities, promote innovation, collaboration, and knowledge

Build strong engagement with Research and Global support functions to seek synergies and processes to deliver high-quality business operations and financial

Advise, provide insights and guide Country Representative and Country Finance and Administration staff in all areas of Business Operation and Finance

• Establish a strong relationship with other external stakeholders, like hosted entities and other Centers, securing the necessary support services for
  
• Set the necessary work plan to secure a joint effort with other units to ensure compliance with national and international laws, specifically in all matters related to local taxes and financial requirements according to our license to operate in different
  
• Establish quality and service delivery metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the Business Operations and Finance services provided in the Region, anticipate & propose corrective actions to increase the level of satisfaction from the Research levers/
  
• Identify improvement opportunities and propose corrective actions, aligned with current guidelines from the Global Finance and Operations functional Units and propose cross-cutting actions with other Regions to collaborate in standardizing services in the organization
  

Requirements

Bachelor s degree (Master s preferred) in business administration, finance, economics, accounting or related fields, with CPA/ACA

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in the English language, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the

French language proficiency is an added advantage

A demonstrated track record of substantial experience leading a Finance and/or Operations, with extensive evidence of overseeing financial management and operations in a range of large, multicultural, and geographically dispersed global

Attention to detail and ability to provide complex technical information whilst creating a narrative that allows an understanding by a non-specialist

A robust understanding of the non-for-profit sector, financial funder requirements, and the political and economic environment, alongside the demonstrated ability to navigate it strategically experience in a scientific research

Experience working across countries with a multicultural setting, inside the Region, and with a close relationship with other colleagues based outside the

Proven ability to integrate, inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams and manage talent, with a strong commitment to promoting diversity, knowledge sharing, and staff

Understanding of change management, implementing change, and the knowledge and experience to successfully support people through

Proven ability to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of a transformational strategy through collaboration with

Uphold the highest ethical standards by inspiring trust and treating all people with respect and personal ;

Terms of employment

This is an internationally recruited position based in Nairobi, The initial contract will be for two (2) years, subject to a probation period of six (6) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of This position is currently graded at level BG011 (in a scale of 14 levels, BG14 being the highest level) with a view on career

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for gender, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other

Applications

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Applications closing date: 6^th January 2023

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