NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
SCHEME OF SERVICE
Post:
Programme Manager
Salary:
Rs 65,000 a month
Travelling Allowance:
Rs 10,000 a month
Cell Phone Allowance:
Rs 1,000 a month
Gratuity:
2 months’ salary upon successful completion of 12 months satisfactory service
Qualifications:
 A University degree in Management, Business Administration, Sociology, Law, Accounting, Mathematics or Economics.
 At least 5 years proven experience at managerial level.
 A post graduate degree in a related field as well as past working experience in a public sector organization will be
an advantage.
Candidate’s Profile:
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Good interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
Proficiency in IT office tools as well as statistical and data interpretation skills
Strong leadership and problem – solving skills.
Ability to work in a team and within tight schedules
A keen interest and proven track record in social work, poverty alleviation activities and field work operations
Duties:
(a) To be responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, monitoring and supervision of all
operations and activities of the Programme;
(b) To prepare the annual work plans and budgets relating to the Programme;
(c) To prepare operational guidelines, parameters and eligibility criteria for the Programme;
(d) To ensure that all project proposals are in line with the set parameters, guidelines and eligibility criteria
approved for the Programme;
(e) To be responsible for the preparation and submission of progress reports to the NEF Board;
(f) To carry out consultations with sub-committees of the NEF and relevant stakeholders during identification
or formulation of projects;
(g) To submit projects and proposals to the NEF Board for harmonization and endorsement before
implementation;
(h) To submit for approval to the NEF Board any project falling outside the parameters/eligibility criteria of the
Programme after consultation with relevant stakeholders;
(i) To ensure an integrated approach in the implementation of projects and contribute to build synergy with
other NEF Programmes and external partners;
(j) To be accountable for the execution of all projects in line with KPIs set for the Programme, including
results achieved and disbursements effected;
(k) To ensure proper follow up of beneficiaries of the Programme through site visits in view of collecting
monitoring data, checking progress, identifying constraints, propose improvements, and submit regular
feedback reports;
(l) To prepare, in consultation with the Communication Department, relevant brochures and other
communication materials for the Programme;
(m) To examine and certify requests for payments relating to implementation of projects and activities;
(n) To be responsible for the supervision of all staff falling under the Programme and report on their
performance;
(o) To attend meetings as directed by the Chief Administrator; and
(p) To perform such other cognate duties as may be assigned by the Chief Administrator.
NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
SCHEME OF SERVICE
Post:
Assistant Programme Manager
Salary:
Rs 40,000 a month
Travelling Allowance:
Rs 10,000 a month
Cell Phone Allowance:
Rs 1,000 a month
Gratuity:
2 months’ salary upon successful completion of 12 months
satisfactory
service
Qualifications:
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A University degree in Management, Business Administration, Sociology, Law, Accounting, Mathematics or Economics.
At least three years relevant experience at managerial level
Candidate’s Profile:
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Duties:
Good interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
Proficiency in IT office tools as well as statistical and data interpretation skills
Strong leadership and problem – solving skills.
Ability to work in a team and within tight schedules
A keen interest and proven track record in social work, poverty alleviation activities and field work operations
(a) To assist in the overall implementation, coordination, monitoring and supervision of all operations
and activities of the Programme;
(b) To assist in the preparation of the annual work plans and budgets relating to the Programme ;
(c) To assist in the preparation of operational guidelines, parameters and eligibility criteria for the
Programme;
(d) To ensure that all projects proposals are in line with the set parameters, guidelines and eligibility
criteria approved for the Programme;
(e) To assist in the preparation and submission of progress reports to the NEF Board;
(f) To ensure an integrated approach in the implementation of projects and contribute to build synergy
with programmes/projects by the NEF and external partners;
(g) To assist in the execution of all projects in line with the KPIs set for the Programme, including results
achieved and disbursements effected;
(h) To ensure proper follow up of beneficiaries of the Programme through field visits to collect data,
check progress, identify constraints, propose improvements, and submit regular feedback reports;
(i) To assist in supervising staff working under the Programme;
(j) To attend meetings as directed by the Chief Administrator or Programme Manager; and
(k) To perform such other cognate duties as may be assigned by the Chief Administrator.
NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
SCHEME OF SERVICE
Post:
Finance Manager
Salary:
Negotiable
Travelling Allowance:
Rs 10,000 a month
Cell Phone Allowance:
Rs 1,000 a month
Gratuity:
2 months’ salary upon successful completion of 12 months
satisfactory
service
Qualifications
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A fully qualified Accountant, member of ACCA, CIMA or the Institute of Chartered Accountant.
Having a minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience.
Candidate’s profile
 Analytical approach to work.
 High numeracy and sound technical skills.
 Strong attention to details and investigative by nature.
 Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
 The ability to make quick and balanced decisions.
 A post graduate degree in a related field as well as past working experience in a public sector organization will be
an advantage.
Duties
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To manage the Finance Section and be responsible for all financial activities of the NEF;
To be responsible for the efficient planning and control of the Foundation's financial resources;
To be responsible for the preparation of the NEF’s budget, financial statements, annual reports and
other financial documents and reports required by the management and/or NEF Board;
To be responsible for setting up adequate financial systems and procedures and control mechanisms
within the Foundation and to ensure compliance with standing financial policies and regulations;
To maintain up-to-date and adequate financial planning and information systems in the Organisation
and analyse/advise management on financial trends to prevent waste of resources and promote
accountability and good governance;
To be responsible for the verification of all payments to be effected by the NEF and ensuring that same
is in accordance with contractual obligations and financial details of invoice or payment requests;
To ensure that all payments being processed by the NEF are well supported by relevant order forms,
claims and invoices;
Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out;
To be responsible for the timely preparation of staff payrolls and payment of salary and for stock and
inventory management of the NEF;
To work in close collaboration with all programme Executives and Managers of the NEF to promote
financial efficiency throughout the Organisation;
To guide, counsel and coach NEF staff with a view to ensuring that they comply with the financial
procedures and systems in place at the NEF in the daily performance of their duties;
To service committees and meetings of the NEF, wherever appropriate and to represent the NEF in
meetings and other dealings with Government and other NEF stakeholders in so far as financial and
procurement issues are concerned;
To advise the Chief Administrator on all financial and procurement issues pertaining to the NEF; and
To perform such other cognate duties as may be assigned by the Chief Administrator.