Job ID: 15104
Job Sector: Proposal Development
# of Openings Remaining : 1
Job Locations: Kenya-Nairobi
About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization
dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally
driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and
Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all
50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified
candidates for the position of: Manager, Finance
Project Description:
FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of
Finance Manager for a USAID-funded regional Orphans and Vulnerable Children
(OVC) project in the Nairobi and Coast counties of Kenya. The project will work
to improve the welfare and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by
building the capacity of households to provide for children under their care
and strengthening social services systems and structures at the county and
community levels to improve care and support of OVC. The expected duration of
the project is five years.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing
financial and administrative aspects of the project, including budget
development and monitoring, prime award monitoring and compliance, subaward
management, procurement, and logistics. The Finance Manager will establish and
maintain sound financial management practices, and ensure the project’s
compliance with FHI 360 and USAID procedures, rules and regulations. The
position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Chief of Party
or the Deputy Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award
of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to USAID
approval.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership to finance and operations aspects of the project, including
general administrative processes, financial management, subaward
management, accounting, and logistics.
- Establish
and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control
procedures for financial, subaward and operations aspects of project
- Ensure
compliance of financial and operations systems with FHI 360 policies and
procedures, USAID rules and regulation, award requirements, and Government
of Kenya laws.
- Develop,
analyze and monitor program budgets; monitor and track obligations and
expenditures against budgets
- Manage
project procurement processes
- Oversee
a team leading financial and grants management and administration for the
project.
- Advise
senior leadership regularly on financial and operations-related matters
- Provide
technical assistance, as needed, to local partners on financial compliance
and reporting
- Prepare
and submit annual and quarterly financial and accrual reports to USAID
- Contribute
to the development of high-quality work plans, quarterly and annual
reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
- Liaise
with internal and external auditors in the review of project financial
management
- Supervise
other project-based administrative, finance, procurement, administrative
and contract & grants staffP
- Performs
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent -
Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
• Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Experience working with an international organization.
CPA Certification preferred.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
• Minimum of 5-8 years related work experience, including 3 years in management and 3 years working at the corporate or organization level.
• Past experience managing a financial analysis department is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Experience working with an international organization.
CPA Certification preferred.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
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