Job Summary:  

You ensure a high level of resource stewardship, strict financial accountability and financial risk management while ensuring the effectiveness and robustness of EARO’s Country Programs (CPs) and relevant partners’ financial management systems, processes, and practices in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You anticipate and manage financial... management services needs and delivery challenges, and identify and implement improvement solutions, as needed, to minimize CPs and partners’ exposure to financial risk. 

The Regional Finance Manager (RFM) will work across East Africa and supporting the following 7 countries: Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Tanzania. The RFM will also support the EARO Regional Office Budget management. 

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 


Develop and manage financial processes in accordance with policies and provide proactive service delivery, advice, and support to managers, staff, and subrecipients in relation to managing the whole project cycle (Design, Start-up, Implementation, Close-out), ensuring efficiency and compliance with CRS’ policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements. 
Provide direction and coordination of effective budget development and management (Annual Program Plans and project budgets), ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data and safeguarding of resources. 
Lead the EARO Region’s Budget Management in Insight (ERP and ePBCS). 
Ensure integrity of accounting information by reviewing account issues for compliance and establish quality control over accounting transactions and financial reporting. Oversee maintenance of supporting documentation for a reliable and easy to follow audit trail. 
Support CPs as needed to prepare budgets and various sections of the cost proposal as well as review sub-grant/subcontract budgets and cost proposal materials prior to submission to the donor. 
Lead the preparation of accurate financial data, analysis and projections and support the Senior Management Team and Program/Project Managers in interpreting data for decision-making and effectively managing financial risks. 
Lead finance trainings for finance and for non-finance staff in EARO.  
Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.  
Oversee the performance of accurate reporting procedures and timely submission of reports to relevant stakeholders (CP managers, Regional Office, HQ/Finance, donors, local government entities). 
Lead assessment of staff and subrecipients’ financial management capacity, ensure capacity strengthening on finance policies and regulations, as needed, and monitor and measure impact.  
Lead efforts to close audit financial management findings in a timely and sustainable way. 
Fill in for Finance Managers when on leave and as needed 


Basic Qualifications 


B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent). MBA or Master’s degree in related field with a focus on accounting preferred. A professional certification in accounting or a related field highly preferred. 
Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position, preferably with an International NGO. 
Additional education may substitute for some experience. 
INGO audit experience is an added advantage. more

ROLE

In Close Consultation With The County Department Of Livestock Production, Agriculture, And Veterinary Services And The Nawiri Consortium Partners, The Production (livestock And Crops) Intern Will Learn While Providing Support To The Implementation Of Planned Health And Nutrition Activities. These Will Include
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning 
Support production officers... in building and maintaining close coordination and co-operation with county departments of agriculture, livestock and veterinary services, research institutions, sector working groups and development agencies to ensure synergy and improved coordination of interventions. 
In collaboration with Production officers (agriculture & livestock), Markets Systems and Value chain officer and county teams, facilitate private sector partners engagement that improve farmer access to input and output markets. 
Support production officer (agriculture & livestock) to integrate messaging in the rollout of crop and livestock production interventions. 
Support follow-up of CDRs in collaboration with Government counterparts, LIPs, and partners. 
In collaboration with production officers facilitate livestock and agriculture producers to have improved knowledge and skills and to adopt practices that are nutrition sensitive and support resilience. 
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to production interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around production interventions is documented and shared at all levels. 
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports. 
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager. 
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

Qualifications

Diploma in International Development, Agriculture/Livestock, animal health and/or related field. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage. 
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years. 
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, creative, and innovative. 
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings. 
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Willingness to learn new things in a rapidly changing context. 
Ability to speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Willingness to stay long days in remote field locations. 
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality. more

Job Responsibilities: 

Draft monthly vehicle maintenance plans and ensure implementation. 
While engaged on assignment, take accountability for all spare parts, accessories, etc fitted in assigned vehicles during repairs at the workshop or field. 
Prepare vehicle performance, maintenance, and repair reports, and submit as required for the vehicle assigned during engagement. 
Plan to meet... anticipated travel requirements and make all arrangements for ensuring efficient services (fueling, pre-travel checks, required travel documents, required equipment, spare parts, and tools, vehicle cleaning, persons traveling for packing instructions and timings). 
Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all assigned vehicles. Promptly collect filled in daily mileage logs to avoid loss or defacing. 
Routinely check all assigned vehicles licenses, insurances, and other required documents and promptly advice the Fleet Officer when renewals are due. 
Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed, observing local traffic and road safety laws and all CRS vehicle policies to ensure safety of passengers and luggage, and quality and courteous services. Report immediately any accidents and/or route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions. Maintain and submit accurate records for all trips. 
As requested, take delivery of sub-contracted works conducted on organizations vehicles, inspecting, and certifying conformity with requirements and expectations and advising the Fleet Officer accordingly.
Ensure assigned vehicles are secured when not in use.

Personal Skills 

Flexibility to travel under difficult circumstances. 
Demonstrated ability to work in a team. 
Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs 
Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks. 
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements: 
Education and Experience 

O-level education 
Government Trade Test Grade III or Grade 2 Mechanics, with minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position 
Valid accident-free driving license Class B, C, E with a minimum of 4 years of long-distance and off-road driving experience 
Knowledge and experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs
Knowledge of operating in Isiolo context more

Job Responsibilities: 

Draft monthly vehicle maintenance plans and ensure implementation. 
While engaged on assignment, take accountability for all spare parts, accessories, etc fitted in assigned vehicles during repairs at the workshop or field. 
Prepare vehicle performance, maintenance, and repair reports, and submit as required for the vehicle assigned during engagement. 
Plan to meet... anticipated travel requirements and make all arrangements for ensuring efficient services (fueling, pre-travel checks, required travel documents, required equipment, spare parts, and tools, vehicle cleaning, persons traveling for packing instructions and timings). 
Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all assigned vehicles. Promptly collect filled in daily mileage logs to avoid loss or defacing. 
Routinely check all assigned vehicles licenses, insurances, and other required documents and promptly advice the Fleet Officer when renewals are due. 
Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed, observing local traffic and road safety laws and all CRS vehicle policies to ensure safety of passengers and luggage, and quality and courteous services. Report immediately any accidents and/or route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions. Maintain and submit accurate records for all trips. 
As requested, take delivery of sub-contracted works conducted on organizations vehicles, inspecting, and certifying conformity with requirements and expectations and advising the Fleet Officer accordingly.
Ensure assigned vehicles are secured when not in use.

 

Personal Skills 

Flexibility to travel under difficult circumstances. 
Demonstrated ability to work in a team. 
Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs 
Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks. 
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements: 
Education and Experience 

O-level education 
Government Trade Test Grade III or Grade 2 Mechanics, with minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position 
Valid accident-free driving license Class B, C, E with a minimum of 4 years of long-distance and off-road driving experience 
Knowledge and experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs
Knowledge of operating in Isiolo context more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more