KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


For a Head of Finance and Administration in Kenya, in a role that involves compliance with Government of Kenya laws, the ideal candidate must combine technical financial expertise with a solid understanding of local regulations, governance practices, and administrative leadership. The key responsibilities include:
Financial Management and Reporting
Prepare... consolidated financial statements in compliance with Mission inclusion and donor policies and regulations.
Maintain accurate project accounts and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
Manage monthly accounting reports, bank reconciliations, and year-end closings.
Oversee cash flow planning, cash advance requests, and procurement alignment.
Support internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
Responsible for local offices’ financial records, including follow-up on audit.
Ensure proper tax management and compliance with local and Canadian regulations.
Financial Controls
Implement and monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processes across all offices and countries.
Manage multi-currency transactions and ensure accurate reporting and approvals.
Ensure strong controls over restricted reserves and reconciliation processes.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Monitor budget execution and provide recommendations aligned with annual work plans of the project.
Analyze budget variances and provide monthly management and financial reports to HQ.
Support preparation of annual budgets and prepare quarterly forecasts in collaboration with the Chief of Party (CoP) and the Project Director (PD).
Prepare the quarterly financial report submitted to the Finance and Compliance Director (SFCD) at Head Quarter.
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
Ensure compliance with local laws, donor requirements, and anti-corruption policies.
Liaise with legal advisors and regulators as needed.
Certify that service providers have no links to criminal or corrupt activities.
Ensure timely submission of tax, social security declarations, and all other obligations and statutory charges in accordance with the countries and the donors’ requirements.
Administrative Management
Develop and oversee the implementation of the organization’s annual procurement plan in line with approved budgets and operational needs.
Maintain and update inventories of fixed assets and supplies for the project.
Oversee procurement processes including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Evaluation and award processes.
Supervise logistical, administrative, and technical support functions.
Ensure accurate record-keeping of approved staff timesheets, time banks, and pay slips.
Maintain up-to-date partner and donor information in compliance with Kenyan, and
Canadian laws (oversee compliance of other seascape countries’ laws).
Perform any other tasks related to their mandate that may be assigned.
Staff Management
Supervise, coach, and mentor finance and administrative staff.
Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations.
Oversee the onboarding process for new employees; ensure all enrolments are completed and all necessary equipment is provided and functional.
Promote staff well-being and model healthy work-life balance.
Ensure adherence to environmental, gender equality, and social inclusion standards.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Bachelor's degree in finance, Commerce or Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized university (A master's degree is an added advantage).
CPA-K and/or ACCA certification required.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, preferably within an international NGO or large organization.
Extensive knowledge of donor accounting, financial partnerships, and familiarity with
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) standards, regulations, and procedures (preferred).
Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or Navision.
Proven experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
Demonstrated ability to manage consortia-led grants and complex funding structures.
Proficient in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and advanced Excel skills.
Fluency in both English and French is required; Kiswahili and/or Portuguese is an asset.
Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, web conferencing tools, ERP platforms, and budget management systems more

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, and in close collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Senior Advisor based in HQ and the MEAL Officers based in the field offices, the MEAL Coordinator will develop and oversee the implementation of the Program MEAL system and provide leadership and technical support to the field teams. The position... requires to have extensive experience with MEAL methodologies and tools, and results-based management (RBM). The program wishes to promote feminist MEAL, as an integral part of social change, which includes being inclusive in data collection with innovative activities to push power relations in communities, share knowledge with women and vulnerable groups targeted by the project in order to promote transformation in power relations.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Mission inclusion, in a consortium with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and local partners, aims to deliver the Regenerative Seascapes for People, Climate, and Nature Program. This program is funded by Global Affairs Canada and has the objective of enhancing the physical and socioeconomic resilience of people living in coastal communities to adverse impacts of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Anchored to the WIO-led and Africa-driven Great Blue Wall (GBW) initiative, the establishment of a network of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive seascapes to reduce vulnerability to adverse impacts of climate change of 350,000 persons, including women, men and young people, living in coastal communities in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Comoros and Madagascar.
The program is built upon three key pillars: Blue Planet (conservation), Blue Nature (NbS focus), and Blue People (women's and youth leadership in the blue economy). These pillars will be supported by Blue Partnerships, serving as a cross-cutting element. Blue Partnerships pillar aim to cultivate innovative and unconventional collaborations to address climate change impacts and promoting sustainable development and to expedite the attainment of the objectives.
ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MEAL Leadership: Provide leadership on the MEAL aspects of the Program. Coordinate MEAL Officers work for harmonized Program intervention in respect to specific contexts, facilitate mutual learning and sharing of best practices and lessons learned, provide individual and group support and mentorship. Explore innovative activities for gathering evidence and questioning knowledge, meaning, and power within communities. Guide MEAL officers to become facilitator who understands relationships of power in communities, how to work with local teams in their relations with local organizations and communities, including organizational capacity building and data collection. Provide and supervise MEAL processes with a feminist approach and RBM coaching to the MEAL officers, local teams, and local organizations.
Actualization* and Implementation of a MEAL Plan***: Ensure the MEAL Plan is updated and effectively implemented, taking into account a feminist perspective. Ensure that the Program Measurement Framework (PMF) is understood and embraced. Develop MEAL tools, strategies, and processes that are customized to the unique context of the program, including the establishment of an online database, creation of indicator reference sheets, utilization of data collection tools, and other necessary resources.
Monitoring and evaluation: Following the developed MEAL Plan, coordinate, and oversee the data collection, analysis, monitoring and review of disaggregated quantitative and qualitative with the different MEAL officers, local teams, and local organizations.
Reporting: Oversee and compile the PMF for every operational and annual reports. Highlight collective local knowledge. Ensure the effective overall quality and use of MEAL and RBM standards and best practices. Ensure the overall demonstration the Program’s impact and outcomes by collecting case studies, stories of change, examples, citations, etc.
Learning and knowledge strategy: Develop learning and knowledge strategy to facilitate the identification, capitalization, and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices. Knowledge is a source of power and project participants must be valued as contributors and be included in restitution of collective learning.
Accountability: In collaboration with the Gender Equality Coordinator, and team, develop and implement context-specific complaints and feedback mechanisms including Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring-Evaluation, International Development, Social Sciences, Climate Justice or a relevant technical area.
At least 5 years of experience in MEAL coordination or advisory roles as well as technical experience working with Programs that are of a similar scope and scale to this Program.
At least 2 years of experience within major donor funding, including multi-country grants. Knowledge of GAC’s rules, regulation and procedures preferred.
Demonstrated experience of MEAL and RBM (methodologies and tools).
Fluency in English required. French, Kiswahili and/or Portuguese a plus.
Excellent computer literacy: Experience in MS Office package, Information management systems and Databases as well as Web Conferencing Applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Experience in designing, monitoring and evaluating climate change adaptation project with a gender focus, ideally with a feminist approach.
Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
Excellent ability to produce reports and analyze statistical data.
Strong training, coaching and communication skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

National position staff
Remuneration: competitive and advantageous salary package (Based on internal Salary scale), with a full range of benefits.
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya, with up to 40% of the time travel (WIO region and international events).
Contract type: Fixed term contract.
Target start date: As soon as possible. more

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, and in close collaboration with the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Senior Advisor based in HQ and the Gender Equality (GE) Officers based in the field offices, the GE Coordinator will develop and oversee the implementation of the Program GE strategy and provide leadership and technical support to the field teams. In that... regard, the GE Coordinator will be the thematic specialist on gender equality, human rights (including women’s rights) and social inclusion of people in situation of vulnerability and marginality (PSVM). The position requires to understand and be able to apply an intersectional approach and sexual and gender-based violence (SVBG), sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and positive masculinities.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Mission inclusion, in a consortium with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and local partners, aims to deliver the Regenerative Seascapes for People, Climate, and Nature Program. This program is funded by Global Affairs Canada and has the objective of enhancing the physical and socioeconomic resilience of people living in coastal communities to adverse impacts of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Anchored to the WIO-led and Africa-driven Great Blue Wall (GBW) initiative, the establishment of a network of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive seascapes to reduce vulnerability to adverse impacts of climate change of 350,000 persons, including women, men and young people, living in coastal communities in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Comoros and Madagascar.
The program is built upon three key pillars: Blue Planet (conservation), Blue Nature (NbS focus), and Blue People (women's and youth leadership in the blue economy). These pillars will be supported by Blue Partnerships, serving as a cross-cutting element. Blue Partnerships pillar aim to cultivate innovative and unconventional collaborations to address climate change impacts and promoting sustainable development and to expedite the attainment of the objectives.
ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

GE Leadership & Representation: Provide leadership on the GE aspects of the Program. Coordinate GE Officers work for harmonized Program intervention in respect to specific contexts, facilitate mutual learning and sharing of best practices and lessons learned, provide individual and group support and mentorship. Monitor GE officers in their relations with local women's organizations, including organizational capacity building and contribution to the Program's intended outcomes. Collaborate with IUCN gender teams. Identify and participate to regional women's networks. Represent GE aspect of the Program to international and regional events and networks.
Technical support: With crosscutting and specific perspectives, research, inform and advice on gender transformative action and women’s leadership. Develop the GE strategy and action plan and coordinate its implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Support an inclusive approach in all component of the project, to encourage women’s agency and leadership. Develop and update gender-based analysis plus (GBA+). Lead, support and review the production of information, education, communication, and advocacy material with evidence-based data.
Program: Contribute to the development and review of Program deliverables (Program Implementation Plan, annual action plans, periodic reports and evaluations, etc.) and management tools for systematic integration of GE component. Coordinate, compile and write the GE section of the Program deliverable. Contribute to the feminist monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) tools and processes, as an integral part of social change. Actively participate in punctual and annual review and planning workshops. Knowledge is a source of power and project participants, especially women and vulnerable groups, must be valued as contributors and be included in restitution of collective learning.
Capacity building: Develop and implement GE capacity building plan for team members and stakeholders to contribute to the Program results and managements. Develop GE training tools. Provide GE trainings and continuous support.
Outreach and visibility: Develop and support the production of GE public engagement material (for local and international public), tools and events. Collect success stories, contribute to media campaign. Ensure that all produced material and events are accessible to women and vulnerable groups to include them in public activities and advance women-led perspectives and solutions and support their voice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Gender Study, International Development, Social Sciences, Climate Justice, or a relevant technical area.
At least 5 years of experience in GE coordination or advisory roles as well as technical experience working with Programs that are of a similar scope and scale to this Program.
At least 2 years of experience within major donor funding, including multi country grants. Knowledge of Global Affairs Canada’s rules (Canada’s Government), regulation and procedures preferred.
Excellent analytical understanding and demonstrated experience/knowledge in the areas of gender, social inclusion, women's rights, youth rights and climate justice.
Fluency in English required. French, Kiswahili and/or Portuguese a plus.
Experience in MS Office package and Web Conferencing Applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of GE thematic areas, including intersectionality, VBG, SRHR, positive masculinities, women economic empowerment, inclusive governance, and climate justice.
Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
Strong training, coaching and communication skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Remuneration: Competitive and advantageous salary package (Based on internal Salary scale), with a full range of benefits.
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya, with up to 40% of the time travel (WIO region and international events).
Contract type: fixed term contract.
Target start date: As soon as possible. more

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party and in close collaboration with the project countries' teams, the Organizational Development Advisor will contribute to building the capacity, resilience, and effectiveness of the Program's local partners. These partners include grassroots conservation organizations, women's organizations, and networks. He/She will ultimately support to... enhance their ability to deliver sustainable conservation initiatives, promote gender equity, and address the challenges posed by climate change and the blue economy.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Mission inclusion, in a consortium with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and local partners, aims to deliver the Regenerative Seascapes for People, Climate, and Nature Program. This program is funded by Global Affairs Canada and has the objective of enhancing the physical and socioeconomic resilience of people living in coastal communities to adverse impacts of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Anchored to the WIO-led and Africa-driven Great Blue Wall (GBW) initiative, the establishment of a network of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive seascapes to reduce vulnerability to adverse impacts of climate change of 350,000 persons, including women, men and young people, living in coastal communities in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Comoros and Madagascar.
The program is built upon three key pillars: Blue Planet (conservation), Blue Nature (NbS focus), and Blue People (women's and youth leadership in the blue economy). These pillars will be supported by Blue Partnerships, serving as a cross-cutting element. Blue Partnerships pillar aim to cultivate innovative and unconventional collaborations to address climate change impacts and promoting sustainable development and to expedite the attainment of the objectives.
ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct Organizational Capacity Assessments: Work closely with local partners to assess their existing organizational capacities across various areas, including project management, monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning, financial and administrative management, procurement, and gender equality. Use appropriate tools and methodologies to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Co-develop workplans: Collaborate with each local partner to co-develop tailored organizational development and strengthening workplans, which must outline specific strategies, activities, and milestones that address the identified capacity gaps. Revise the workplans annually in consultation with the partners to ensure they remain relevant and responsive to evolving needs.
Provide technical training, coaching, and coordination: Offer hands-on technical training and coaching support to enhance the skills, knowledge, and competencies of local partner staff. This may involve addressing capacity gaps directly or coordinating with local consultants to provide specialized expertise. The goal is to empower partners with the necessary tools and knowledge to manage projects effectively, implement monitoring and evaluation systems, improve financial management practices, and mainstream gender considerations.
Policy and institutional development: Collaborate with local consultants, as necessary, to review, develop, and revise policies, procedures, and institutional documents of the local partners. Ensure alignment with best practices, legal requirements, and organizational goals. Provide guidance and support to partners in implementing and institutionalizing these policies and procedures.
Network identification and accompaniment: Identify relevant networks and platforms in the region that can support the growth and development of local partners. Facilitate connections and accompany partners in engaging with these networks, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and resource mobilization. Foster strong working relationships and collaborations with external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions, to leverage resources, share knowledge, and foster synergies
Monitoring: Monitor and track the progress of organizational development initiatives, providing regular updates, reports, and recommendations. Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team to develop appropriate measurement tools to assess the progress and impact of capacity building interventions. Ensure that data collection methods and indicators align with the program's objectives and enable effective monitoring of partner organizations' capacity growth and development.
Support to Headquarter: Collaborate with the HQ office to provide necessary support and guidance to local partners across various project locations. Ensure effective coordination, information sharing, and alignment with the program's overall objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as international development, organizational management, or a related discipline.
Training in organization/association management (or a combination of training and relevant experience), law degree a plus.
At least 5 years of experience with grassroot organizations or social economy enterprises (governance structure, start-up assistance, business plan development, etc.);
Fluency in English and in French is required. Portuguese a plus.
Experience in MS Office package and Web Conferencing Applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated knowledge of grassroots management, barriers, and gaps.
Knowledge of the Western Indian Ocean region context and cultural standards.
Knowledge of gender equity, climate change adaptation and blue economy, a plus.
Training or experience in capacity building and training methodologies.
Training and coaching skills required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.
Training in effective communication and facilitation techniques is valuable.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Remuneration: Competitive and advantageous salary package (Based on internal Salary scale), with a full range of benefits.
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya, with up to 40% of the time travel (WIO region and international events).
Contract type: fixed term contract.
Target start date: As soon as possible. more

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager for programme performance, and in close collaboration with the programme manager based in headquarters, the Chief of Party (CoP) will provide overall leadership, management, and coordination of the future programme, ensuring an integrated vision among the different partners, and a focus on achieving the programme’s objectives. The CoP will... also provide technical direction for the blue economy component of the programme. The CoP will be expected to identify issues and risks related to programme implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate programme adjustments. This individual shall act as the key liaison between the consortium and all other stakeholders. The position requires significant coordination skills, as well as experience in conservation, nature-based solutions (NbS) and blue economy. The CoP will also serve as Mission inclusion representative in the Western Indian Ocean Region (WIO) region.
ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Representation

Lead all aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the programme and serve as the primary point of contact.
Maintain open and professional relations with colleagues, promote a positive work environment, and ensure oversight and resources to enable staff to perform successfully.
Represent the programme at international and regional events.
Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyse and respond quickly to deficiencies.

Programme

Ensure the programme is planned and implemented to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, including strategies for gender equality, public engagement, and sustainability.
Ensure efficient coordination between HQ, regional and seascapes levels and facilitate steering committee meetings as well as review/planning workshops.
Compile and approve programme’s reports, communication materials and all external documents.

Blue Economy technical advice

Provide leadership on the Blue economy aspect of the programme.
Coordinate Blue Economy officers work for harmonised programme intervention in respect to specific contexts, facilitate mutual learning and sharing of best practices and lessons learned, provide individual and group support and mentorship.
Monitor Blue Economy Officers in their relationship with local women’s organisations, including organisational capacity building and contribution to the programme’s intended outcomes.
Collaborate with IUCN Blue Planet and Blue Partnerships Managers.

Safety & Security

Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming.
Ensure all staff understand and adhere to staff safety and security policies and plans and ensure the updating of such plans.

Staff management

Oversee the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting quarterly performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented annual performance reviews.
Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices.

Operation management

Promote and uphold a commitment to the efficient use of Mission inclusion and donor resources.
Ensure compliance with donor’s requirements and regulations, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration, and reporting.
Approve programme expenditures, and draft budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donor.

Coordination

Coordinate relationships with regional authorities and stakeholders as well as partner organisation (regional level) and contractors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in International Development, Environmental Sustainability, Economic Development, Conservation, or other relevant area.
At least 10 years of experience in relevant management and supervisory roles as well as technical experience working with programmes that are of a similar scope and scale to this programme.
At least 5 years of experience managing donor funds, including multi country grants. Knowledge of Global Affaires Canada rules (Canada’s Government), regulation and procedures preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Practical experience managing consortia-led grants. Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships.
Fluency in English is required. French a strong asset and Kiswahili and/or Portuguese a plus.
Experience in MS Office package, Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead large climate change adaptation, conservation, or community-based development projects. Demonstrated knowledge of nature-based solutions required, with prior experience of coastal and marine ecosystems of the WIO region.
Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make decisions based on sound judgment.
Strong relations management abilities and strategic approach to relationship-building. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.
Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong communications and presentation skills (including for high levels events). Ability to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Annual gross salary ranges from 5,000,000 KES to 6,000,000 KES with full range of benefits
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, with 50% of the time travel (WIO region and international events). more

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party (CoP) based in the regional office and in close collaboration with the Senior Finance and Compliance Manager (SFCM) based in headquarters, the Finance Controller (FC) will provide overall leadership, management, and coordination of the administration and financial aspect of the future program,ensuring compliant and harmonized application of... the highest standards and effectiveness. The FC role requires working with HQ, regional and local offices on monthly management accounts, cashflows, annual budget planning and quarterly forecasting. The FC will review projects to confirm financial outcomes and will assist the CoP preparing periodical reports for the donor.
The role is responsible for the preparation and production of financial statements, including all supporting schedules and reconciliations, and will interact with external auditors both in Canada and in implementation countries. The role requires a sound understanding of donor accounting regulations and the ability to work with the auditors to ensure a clean audit. FC reporting extends to other ad hoc requirements, such as preparing documentation to support due diligence enquiries from financial and governmental institutions and contributing to the capacity building of local offices.
The role is responsible to promote and uphold a commitment to the efficient use of Mission inclusion and donor resources, and to ensure compliance with the donor’s requirements and regulations, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration, and reporting.
ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting

Prepare consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with Mission inclusion’s and donor’s norms.
Support the external auditors and ensure that all external audit requirements are met.
Responsible for local offices financial records, including audit. Work with CoP, SFCM and relevant stakeholders to prepare regulatory periodic reports.

Financial Control

Responsible for policies, procedures, and the internal controls around all accounting matters.
Responsible for ensuring strong controls over restricted reserves.
Oversee bank reconciliations and all other reconciliation processes across the program.
Oversight of payroll processing in regional and local offices.
Oversight of accounts payable processing including regional and local offices.
Responsible for management of multi-currency transactions and accounts.
Oversight of accounts receivable.

Management Reporting and Budgeting

Consolidate and prepare monthly management reports in cash flows.
Analyze and discuss variance to budget and/or forecasts with business team as well as the CoP.
Work with CoP and SFCM to prepare annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
Work with the business development team as required on bid submissions, budget and reports.

Compliance / Regulatory

Coordinate with Mission inclusion for formal registration in countries.
Liaise with overseas regulators on relevant topics.
Liaise with overseas legal advisor to ensure compliance with local legislation.

Management

Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting quarterly performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented annual performance reviews.
Promote and monitor staff care and well-being.
Model healthy work-life balance practices. Ensure compliance with environmental management and gender equality and social inclusion standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related undergraduate degree or equivalent. Master’s degree a plus.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or its equivalent.
At least 8 years working experience in financial management and accounting in an INGO or a large organization.
At least 3 years experience in a management position.
Is a member with good standing of relevant professional body, e.g. ICPAK.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Extensive experience and understanding of accounting for donors, knowledge of Global Affairs Canada’s rules (Canada’s Government), regulation and procedures preferred.
Strong budgeting and forecasting experience.
Practical experience managing consortia-led grants.
Good knowledge of Quick Books, Sage or other accounting system and Excel.
Fluency in English required. French, Kiswahili and/or Portuguese a plus.
Experience in MS Office package, Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
Strong analytical skills, problem solving capacities and attention to details.
Ability to work with others in a constructive way.
Strong relations management abilities and strategic approach to relationship-building. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally.
Abilities with diverse/multi-cultural teams.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
A good understanding of human rights, women’s rights, and socio-economic justice.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Annual gross salary ranges from 3,200,000 KES to 4,000,000 KES with full range of benefits
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, with time travel (West Indian Ocean region and international events) more