SHELTER AFRIQUE :- Careers

Shelter-Afrique recognizes that only an adequate, efficient, highly skilled and motivated staff complement could implement the strategies, programmes and projects outlined in the Strategic Plan with a view to achieving its mandate. The Company’s staff must be capable of working in a multicultural, multi-tasks and client-driven environment. They are supported by an effective human resource management system that ensures that departmental, team and individual goals are clearly linked to the Company’s goals and that reward and compensations are performance driven. Furthermore, the organizational climate and culture allows for creativity, openness and clear understanding of Company goals.

Shelter Afrique employment policies promote equal opportunities and competitiveness in the recruitment of staff with a view to attracting the best staff complement. Employment is open to all highly qualified and skilled professionals from member countries of Shelter Afrique. Vacancies, whenever they exist are posted in the official website of the company and in major international newspapers.

Mon, 01 Feb 10 - Sun, 28 Feb 10

Assistant Officer Portfolio Management

Assistant Officer Portfolio Management - Responsible to the Snr. Officer Portfolio Management for providing significant program support. This position is intended to serve dual functions of both technical program support as well as financial / administrative support for the Business Development team.

Job Description

• Assist in research for program officers and team leaders on matters relating project activities and on matters relating to administrative policies and procedures.
• Compiles data, which may be computerized, based on research techniques and statistical compilations, requiring and understanding of the project objectives and procedures and the understanding and evaluation of data sources.
• Compiles and maintains collection of resource materials and program information.
• Confers with and assists team members in the performance of program administration
• Coordinates program logistics and administrative support for program, making adjustments to accommodate changing priority needs.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets and control of expenditures.
• Compile data and produce reports on project implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering/Finance or related fields with MSc/ MBA (Finance or Economics)
• Postgraduate Diploma in project management will be an added advantage
• Three (3) year’s related experience, which demonstrates considerable knowledge of housing financing and project implementation and management.
• Demonstrated ability to independently provide significant program support.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and regularly exercise judgment
• Fluency in French language is requirement for this position

The position is on general service terms and conditions of service. Shelter-Afrique offers competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment. Applicants are invited to send their applications including details of their current and expected salary via email to the attention of the Managing Director, Shelter- Afrique through: jobs@shelterafrique.org

Applicants should indicate “Application for Assistant Officer –Portfolio Management” as the subject line of their email submissions which shall be considered until C.O.B 12th February, 2010

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