Welthungerhilfe Head of Finance Jobs in Kenya

Welthungerhilfe Head of Finance Jobs in Kenya

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Nairobi, Kenya.

As Head of Finance you are responsible for the finance staff and all financial and administrative processes in Welthungerhilfe's Kenya and Somalia programmes and projects.

You will implement financial management standards efficiently and promptly, thereby making a significant contribution towards the success of the programme work. As part of the Senior Management Team you will provide strategic and leadership input to the programme.

Your responsibilities

Ensuring that all financial administrative processes in the Country Office are auditable and run efficiently through appropriate organisational measures and carrying out financial administrative controls

Supporting the Country Director perform his/her supervisory duties within the framework of programme administration

Instructing and supporting projects and project partner organisations (PPO) in matters relating to financial management so that they fulfil their contractual obligations towards Welthungerhilfe and co-financers

Managing internal and external audits of projects and partner organizations

Controlling and supervising liquidity planning of the projects and internal fund requests

Evaluating financial and administrative requirements of new donors

Coordinating the training of national and expatriate staff and PPO's in the field of project administration in coordination with the Financial

Advisory Unit at Head Office

Approving of processes/giving authorisations according to the signature policy

Providing qualified advice for the projects in administrative matters

Your profile

A university or polytechnic degree in a relevant field e.g. finance and/or accounting

At least 5 years of professional experience in the same or an equivalent position, preferably in the region

Experience working with national partners and civil society in a coordinating role

Experience with German (BMZ, GFFA) and European and private donor regulations would be an asset

Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel

Excellent coordination and organizational skills, especially in financial management

Willingness to travel to project areas

Proven negotiation skills and strong intercultural competence

Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe's project countries

Excellent spoken and written English

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Welthungerhilfe Head of Finance Jobs in Kenya

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