Jobs Kenya

Company Address: Address International Rescue Committee 122 East 42nd Street New York, New York 10168-1289 USA

  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Job Description
    The Financial Manager has overall responsibility for supporting the finance functions for the country program. The Finance Manager responsibilities include internal control, accounting data base management, reconciliation and verification of payment, staff training, and management, budget and treasury and cash management functions.
    Key Responsibilities

    Internal Control

    Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with IRC and funding source policies, procedures, and requirements.
    As required establishes finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation.
    Manages the finance staff activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by New York and donors.
    Ensure that on a monthly basis balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and those final reconciliations and trial balances are reviewed with the Sr. Finance Manager and Finance Controller.
    Closely monitors all financial activities, and keeps the Sr. Finance Manager advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
    Facilitates and co-ordinates external, internal, donor or government audits
    Oversees the protection of the country’s assets (cash, inventory, NEP) through the enforcement of internal control policies and procedures.
    Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.

    Treasury and Cash Flow Management

    Supervises all country office bank relations and bank account activities including negotiation of fees, interest and currency exchange rates.
    In compliance with IRC policy establishes country policies regarding cash holding limits, cash movements and foreign currency holdings.
    Oversees the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliation’s.
    Supervises the preparation of Cash Transfer Requests to New York and ensures that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate grant implementation.
    Ensures the development and implementation of a plan to minimize the country’s foreign exchange exposure to currency gains and losses.
    Supervises the collection of contractual and other receivables.

    Budgets development, Operating budget update and, Prepare Donor Reports

    When necessary working with program staff to prepare grant budgets to support new proposals or realignments to ensure adequate coverage of country operating costs and NY direct and indirect costs.
    Identify any shortfalls in shared costs budget coverage and ensure new budgets cover the appropriate percentage of shared costs and review of unrestricted funding versus approved allocation.
    Assisting in the development and preparation of cost allocation processes for overarching costs that comply with donor regulations on allowable costs.
    Update quarterly CO operating budget and advise the outcome to the finance controller
    Attend all Grant Opening and Closing Meetings for all Field Office
    Preparation of donor financial reports as per the donor agreements & contracts and ensuring donor regulations are adhered to for all aspects of the operations.
    Active participation in Nairobi BvAs review meeting and providing feedback on all finance related action points and Closely monitor all grants to ensure

    Document Management

    Review internal system of record retention to ensure compliance with IRC policy and the local laws.
    Ensure maintenance of uniform standards for documentation; including forms, support documents etc.
    Ensure sufficient procedures for retention of documents; proper and systematic filing for ease of access;
    Control access to financial records to authorized staff only.

    Key Result Areas
    Strengthen and maintain the integrity of finance systems, ensuring smooth financial operations for supporting program work, updating and generating timely financial information to the management, donors, partners and other organizational levels.
    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, or ACCA.
    Not less than 3 years at a senior level within the Finance Department of an international organization. Experience in the humanitarian sector will be an added advantage
    Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs is an asset

    Required Experience & Competencies:

    Good written and verbal skills in the English language.
    Must be comfortable in being a proactive member of the top-management team.  Must seek to identify and communicate potential problems and propose solutions to the level of management appropriate to effect solutions.
    Must be able to function effectively in a loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
    Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization.
    Must be a patient and good communicator who can function in an organizational environment involving a diversity of cultures, languages, and personal interests and agendas.
    Good at role of facilitator and team player in solving problems.
    Committed to staff training and development

  • Caseworker

    Caseworker

    Job Description
    The Caseworker is responsible for meeting with all the clients visiting the center, assessing their needs, and providing them with direct services, advice, or linkages protection services if need be. The Caseworker acts as a professional and educational/business counselor and social worker, to make sure the needs of clients are met.
    Key Responsibilities.

    Meet with all clients referred to Livelihoods Resource Center for needs assessment.
    With support from other BILLY staff members, register the clients through Comm Care application.
    Provide clients with direct services, advice or linkages/referral to protection services Identify needs of women and children and refer clients to agencies within IRC network that provide specific protection and gender – based response services
    With the support of Livelihoods Officers, direct and mentor clients to livelihoods services
    Work closely with Business and apprenticeship officer to roll out Learn to earn curriculum to Business clients.
    With support from Livelihoods Senior Officer and Business Training and Apprenticeship Officer carry out job counselling.
    Ensure all documentations on reported clients and referrals made are updated, accurate, organized and well maintained.
    With support from Client Responsive Senior Officer, support in organizing and attending client feedback fora and document.
    Participate in community outreaches/awareness creation as organized by the protection team.
    Act as a professional and educational counselors and social workers to make sure the needs of clients are attended to
    Undertake any other duties as directed by the supervisor.

    Monitoring and Reporting

    Plans and conduct follow up visit to clients ensuring they are accessing quality services at Vocational training Institutions, Apprenticeship partners and business premises.
    Make follow up to client with protection issues referred to other partners for services.
    Prepare and submit reports as required and incorporate client’s feedback in a timely manner, including information related to services received.
    Work hand in hand with other BILLY staff especially Livelihoods Senior Officer and Livelihoods Assistant in ensuring daily attendance time-sheets are filled and collected on time. Work with data officer in updating the database in the Comm Care on clients registered and accessing services.

    Key Result Areas:

    Ensure timely client needs assessment and services are provided as per BILLY project requirements.
    Facilitate timely linkage/referrals to protection services as needed.
    Offer Business counseling services
    Provide career guidance and labor market information to clients.

    Qualifications
    Degree in Social Work/Social Sciences/Counseling/psychology/ community Development or other related field preferred.
    Required Experience & Competencies:

    Counseling and experience/ working with reputable organization or local organizations/groups, in provision of counseling and psychosocial, Livelihoods/ economic and social empowerment support to clients both urban Refugees and Vulnerable Kenyans Youth especially women and girls.
    Excellent listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with clients of all background and diversity.
    2-3 years’ experience working with Youth especially Refugees in direct service provision in the areas of Livelihoods and/ Protection.
    Good facilitation skills
    Clear understanding, including demonstrated positive attitudes on Refugees Rights
    Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times is essential.
    Ability to lead, train, supervises, facilitates and motivates other BILLY staff and local partners in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
    Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work for longer hours when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks with adherence to detail.
    Team player
    Fluent in English and Swahili

    Please note to include at least 3 professional referees.
    Also note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

  • Programmes Intern

    Programmes Intern

    Job Details
    The NANHRI Internship Programme offers eligible applicants the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in our work. Our Internship opportunities are offered depending on the needs and capacity of officers to receive and supervise interns. Interns are given assignments and responsibility commensurate with their academic and professional experience.
    We are inviting applications from young, dynamic, industrious and self-driven candidates to fill the internship position in the Programmes Department at the Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.
    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
    To support the Programmes team in planning and executing programmatic activities in an effective, efficient and professional manner.
    KEY DUTIES

    To work closely with the Operations Manager and Programme Officers to gain knowledge, skills and experience from our work in various departments.
    Assist in planning and implementing all programmatic activities including handling logistical arrangements.
    Preparing meeting and activity reports.
    Drafting and/or translating materials for use in programmatic activities, in consultation with the Programmes staff.
    Assist in collecting and analyzing data for preparing monitoring and evaluation reports.
    Participate in departmental and organizational planning processes.
    Conduct research and prepare briefs on emerging areas within the human rights field.
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the Operations Manager and Programme Officers.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Project Management or related field from a recognized institution
    Foreign applicants MUST be elegible to work in Kenya.

    SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    Fluency in written and spoken French and English languages.
    Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.
    Must be able to work efficiently and independently with minimum supervision.
    Good organizational skills; a team player and flexible towards adjusting priorities.
    Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural skills and sensitivities.
    Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.
    Demonstrable commitment to social justice.

  • Investigator (French-Speaking)

    Investigator (French-Speaking)

    Sector: Compliance
    Employment Category: Regular
    Job Description
    Job Overview/Summary:
    Reporting to a Sr. Investigator, the Investigator will assist the IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit to conduct investigations of allegations involving fraud, waste, abuse and corruption, and other misconduct.  The position will support IRC programs to ensure continued vigilance with regard to the risks associated with violations of IRC’s Code of Professional Conduct and Policies the law/regulations and the further development of complaints mechanisms and investigation capacity. The position will work with other IRC functional areas and programs to support our partners, sub-grantees and other agencies in fostering a work environment that minimizes the potential for fraud, waste, abuse, corruption and other forms of misconduct.
    Two commitments lie at the foundation of the IRC’s work: 1) our unceasing quest to serve the needs of our beneficiaries; and 2) our determination to meet the requirements of our donors as trusted stewards of their resources. In connection with this latter function, the ECU is vested with the responsibility to detect, deter and investigate allegations of misuse of grant resources. This position will play a key role in meeting these challenges by furthering a critical mission of the Ethics and Compliance Unit – to safeguard our resources against fraud and other forms of abuse in challenging and high-risk operating environments. This position will serve these functions through investigating allegations of fraud, collusion and corruption in the use of the grant funds.  As the investigations will involve transactions, individuals and entities in the field, the position requires extensive travel, coordination with investigation teams, forensic specialists and external contractors as required.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Undertake investigations of alleged fraud, waste, financial corruption, misconduct, ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and IRC guidelines and ECU policies and procedures;
    Formulate investigation plans, review and analyze all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conduct interviews of staff and other involved parties, record interviews, obtain and analyze potential documentary and electronic evidence, conduct investigative research, prepare draft investigation reports, and present investigative results in a clear written form;
    Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations in coordination with the Sr. Director, Investigations
    Support the preparation of work plans and the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with Compliance Unit management. Work with, monitor and assist the work of contracted specialists as appropriate
    Fluency in French is required

    Working Relationships: 
    Position Reports to: Sr. Investigator, InvestigationsPosition directly supervises: None
    Other Internal and/or external contacts
    Internal: Headquarters departments, international and U.S. program operations as needed
    External:  Vendors, service providers and external auditors and contractors as needed
    Job Requirements
    Education: Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, criminal justice or related field.
    Certificates, licenses or advanced degrees in law, accounting or computer forensics an advantage: (CFE/CFF/CPA/CA/CCEP)
    Work Experience:

    5+ years of international financial fraud investigations (procurement, vendor/supply chain) experience (including substantive experience in developing countries and insecure environments)
    Excellent judgment and discretion
    Experience conducting fraud, collusion, bribery and corruption investigations in challenging environments, and in the locations where the IRC operates;
    Experience leading investigations of complex fraud, collusion and procurement fraud in government programs, NGO programs or the equivalent;
    Experience working with investigation teams in distant locations and insecure environments;
    Experience examining forensic evidence; electronic evidence and working with computer forensic and accounting forensic specialists;
    Experience conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects;
    Experience in the nonprofit, NGO sectors or grant-supported organizations, or the inspector general function within a large government organization.
    Travel to insecure environments required 

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    Fraud Investigation Principles and Techniques, including Procurement Fraud, Bribery, Collusion and Corruption
    Fluency in French required
    Extensive Interviewing skills and the ability to interview both witnesses and subjects
    Experience with computer and accounting forensic specialists (having such expertise a plus)
    Communications – Written and Oral English
    Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work successfully with internal functional units and operations
    Ability to work well within a team environment and adhere to reporting structures
    Excellent writing and report drafting skills
    Data Analysis
    MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
    Demonstrated experience and a successful track record working with minimal  supervision 

    Working Environment

    Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with a standard office work environment
    Travel could be 50% or more to developing countries including insecure environments

  • Investigator

    Investigator

    Job description
    Sector: Compliance
    Employment Category: Regular
    Job Description
    Job Overview/Summary:
    Reporting to a Sr. Investigator, the Investigator will assist the IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit to conduct investigations of allegations involving fraud, waste, abuse and corruption, and other misconduct. The position will support IRC programs to ensure continued vigilance with regard to the risks associated with violations of IRC’s Code of Professional Conduct and Policies the law/regulations and the further development of complaints mechanisms and investigation capacity. The position will work with other IRC functional areas and programs to support our partners, sub-grantees and other agencies in fostering a work environment that minimizes the potential for fraud, waste, abuse, corruption and other forms of misconduct.
    Two commitments lie at the foundation of the IRC’s work: 1) our unceasing quest to serve the needs of our beneficiaries; and 2) our determination to meet the requirements of our donors as trusted stewards of their resources. In connection with this latter function, the ECU is vested with the responsibility to detect, deter and investigate allegations of misuse of grant resources. This position will play a key role in meeting these challenges by furthering a critical mission of the Ethics and Compliance Unit – to safeguard our resources against fraud and other forms of abuse in challenging and high-risk operating environments. This position will serve these functions through investigating allegations of fraud, collusion and corruption in the use of the grant funds. As the investigations will involve transactions, individuals and entities in the field, the position requires extensive travel, coordination with investigation teams, forensic specialists and external contractors as required.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Undertake investigations of alleged fraud, waste, financial corruption, misconduct, ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and IRC guidelines and ECU policies and procedures;
    Formulate investigation plans, review and analyze all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conduct interviews of staff and other involved parties, record interviews, obtain and analyze potential documentary and electronic evidence, conduct investigative research, prepare draft investigation reports, and present investigative results in a clear written form;
    Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations in coordination with the Sr. Director, Investigations
    Support the preparation of work plans and the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with Compliance Unit management. Work with, monitor and assist the work of contracted specialists as appropriate
    Fluency in French is required

    Working Relationships:

    Position Reports to: Sr. Investigator, Investigations
    Position directly supervises: None
    Other Internal and/or external contacts
    Internal: Headquarters departments, international and U.S. program operations as needed
    External: Vendors, service providers and external auditors and contractors as needed

    Job Requirements

    Education: Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, criminal justice or related field.
    Certificates, licenses or advanced degrees in law, accounting or computer forensics an advantage: (CFE/CFF/CPA/CA/CCEP)

    Work Experience:

    5+ years of international financial fraud investigations (procurement, vendor/supply chain) experience (including substantive experience in developing countries and insecure environments)
    Excellent judgment and discretion
    Experience conducting fraud, collusion, bribery and corruption investigations in challenging environments, and in the locations where the IRC operates;
    Experience leading investigations of complex fraud, collusion and procurement fraud in government programs, NGO programs or the equivalent;
    Experience working with investigation teams in distant locations and insecure environments;
    Experience examining forensic evidence; electronic evidence and working with computer forensic and accounting forensic specialists;
    Experience conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects;
    Experience in the nonprofit, NGO sectors or grant-supported organizations, or the inspector general function within a large government organization.
    Travel to insecure environments required

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    Fraud Investigation Principles and Techniques, including Procurement Fraud, Bribery, Collusion and Corruption
    Fluency in French required
    Extensive Interviewing skills and the ability to interview both witnesses and subjects
    Experience with computer and accounting forensic specialists (having such expertise a plus)
    Communications – Written and Oral English
    Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work successfully with internal functional units and operations
    Ability to work well within a team environment and adhere to reporting structures
    Excellent writing and report drafting skills
    Data Analysis
    MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
    Demonstrated experience and a successful track record working with minimal supervision

    Working Environment

    Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with a standard office work environment
    Travel could be 50% or more to developing countries including insecure environments

  • Senior Investigator Legal

    Senior Investigator Legal

    Major Responsibilities:

    Undertake investigations of alleged fraud, waste, financial corruption, and any other type of misconduct, ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and IRC guidelines;
    Formulate investigation plans, review and analyze all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conduct interviews of staff and other involved parties, record interviews, obtain and analyze potential documentary and electronic evidence, conduct investigative research, prepare draft investigation reports, and present investigative results in a clear written form;
    Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations in coordination with the Senior Director of Investigations and the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and others as appropriate;
    Prepare recommendations for corrective action and improved controls and effectiveness or efficiency of IRC operations;
    Support the preparation of work plans and the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with Ethics and Compliance Unit management. Monitor and assist the work of contracted specialists as appropriate;
    Participate in developing and revising compliance-related best practices and lessons learned from investigative work.

    Working Relationships:

    Position Reports to: Senior Director of Investigations
    Position directly supervises: Investigators
    Other Internal and/or external contacts
    Internal: Headquarters departments, international and U.S. program operations
    External: International representatives, partners, vendors, service providers and external auditors as needed

    Job Requirements

    Education: Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, criminal justice or related field.
    Certificates, licenses or advanced degrees in law, accounting or computer forensics an advantage: (CFE/CFF/CPA/CA/CCEP)

    Work Experience:

    8-10+ years of international fraud investigations experience (including substantive experience in developing countries and insecure environments)
    Experience in the nonprofit, NGO sectors or grant-supported organizations, or the inspector general function within a large government organization
    Experience conducting fraud, collusion, corruption, and other types of investigations in challenging environments, and in the locations where the IRC operates;
    Experience leading investigations of complex fraud, collusion and procurement fraud in government programs, NGO programs or the equivalent;
    Experience working with investigation teams in remote locations and insecure environments;
    Experience investigating vendor and supplier collusion;
    Experience examining forensic evidence; electronic evidence and working with computer forensic and accounting forensic specialists;
    Extensive experience conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects in multicultural environments

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    Fraud Investigation Principles and Techniques, including Procurement Fraud, Bribery, Collusion and Corruption
    Sexual Exploitation and Abuse investigation and interviewing experience preferred
    Excellent judgment and discretion
    Fluency in French or Arabic a significant plus
    Extensive Interviewing skills and the ability to interview both witnesses and subjects
    Experience with computer and accounting forensic specialists (having such expertise a plus)
    Project Management
    Communications – Written and Oral English
    Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work successfully with internal functional units and operations
    Excellent writing and report drafting skills
    Data Analysis
    MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
    Demonstrated experience and a successful track record working with minimal direct supervision

    Working Environment:

    Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with responsibilities primarily for investigations in East and West Africa
    Travel 50% or more to developing countries including insecure environments

  • Senior Investigator

    Senior Investigator

    Job description
    Sector: Compliance
    Employment Category: Regular
    Job Description
    Background/IRC Summary:
    The beneficiaries of its programs deserve evidence-based interventions that bring real change to their lives. That is what the IRC is determined to deliver. The IRC has grown because its teams have gone to the toughest places, done cutting-edge research, developed in-depth knowledge, and forged vital relationships with local governments. Today its 11,000 employees and 13,000 incentive workers work in 170 field offices in 40 crisis-torn countries are helping communities rebuild after Ebola, survive terrorist insurgencies, and recover from war. From health care to education to protection for women and girls, the IRC is there. And unlike any other humanitarian organization, it is also here, in 26 U.S. cities, helping newly arrived refugees adjust to life in America and make a contribution to their new country.
    Job Overview/Summary:
    Reporting to the Senior Director of Investigations and the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, the Senior Investigator will assist the IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit to conduct investigations of allegations involving fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, beneficiary exploitation and abuse, and other misconduct. The position will support IRC programs to ensure continued vigilance with regard to the risks associated with violations of IRC’s Code of Professional Conduct and Policies the law/regulations and the further development of complaints mechanisms and investigation capacity. The position will work with other IRC functional areas and programs to support our partners, sub-grantees and other agencies in fostering a work environment that minimizes the potential for abuse, exploitation and other forms of misconduct.
    Two commitments lie at the foundation of the IRC’s work: 1) our unceasing quest to serve the needs of our beneficiaries; and 2) our determination to meet the requirements of our donors as trusted stewards of their resources. This position will play a key role in meeting these challenges by furthering a critical mission of the Ethics and Compliance Unit – to safeguard our employees, beneficiaries, staff and resources from misconduct and abuse in challenging and high-risk operating environments through investigating allegations of fraud, collusion and corruption in the use of the grant funds. As the investigations will involve transactions, individuals and entities in the field, the position requires extensive travel.
    Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with responsibilities primarily for investigations in East and West Africa.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Undertake investigations of alleged fraud, waste, financial corruption, and any other type of misconduct, ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and IRC guidelines;
    Formulate investigation plans, review and analyze all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conduct interviews of staff and other involved parties, record interviews, obtain and analyze potential documentary and electronic evidence, conduct investigative research, prepare draft investigation reports, and present investigative results in a clear written form;
    Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations in coordination with the Senior Director of Investigations and the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and others as appropriate;
    Prepare recommendations for corrective action and improved controls and effectiveness or efficiency of IRC operations;
    Support the preparation of work plans and the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with Ethics and Compliance Unit management. Monitor and assist the work of contracted specialists as appropriate;
    Participate in developing and revising compliance-related best practices and lessons learned from investigative work.

    Working Relationships:

    Position Reports to: Senior Director of Investigations
    Position directly supervises: Investigators

    Other Internal and/or external contacts

    Internal: Headquarters departments, international and U.S. program operations
    External: International representatives, partners, vendors, service providers and external auditors as needed

    Job Requirements
    Education: Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, criminal justice or related field.
    Certificates, licenses or advanced degrees in law, accounting or computer forensics an advantage: (CFE/CFF/CPA/CA/CCEP)
    Work Experience:

    8-10+ years of international fraud investigations experience (including substantive experience in developing countries and insecure environments)
    Experience in the nonprofit, NGO sectors or grant-supported organizations, or the inspector general function within a large government organization
    Experience conducting fraud, collusion, corruption, and other types of investigations in challenging environments, and in the locations where the IRC operates;
    Experience leading investigations of complex fraud, collusion and procurement fraud in government programs, NGO programs or the equivalent;
    Experience working with investigation teams in remote locations and insecure environments;
    Experience investigating vendor and supplier collusion;
    Experience examining forensic evidence; electronic evidence and working with computer forensic and accounting forensic specialists;
    Extensive experience conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects in multicultural environments
    Travel to insecure environments required

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    Fraud Investigation Principles and Techniques, including Procurement Fraud, Bribery, Collusion and Corruption
    Sexual Exploitation and Abuse investigation and interviewing experience preferred
    Excellent judgment and discretion
    Fluency in French or Arabic a significant plus
    Extensive Interviewing skills and the ability to interview both witnesses and subjects
    Experience with computer and accounting forensic specialists (having such expertise a plus)
    Project Management
    Communications – Written and Oral English
    Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work successfully with internal functional units and operations
    Excellent writing and report drafting skills
    Data Analysis
    MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
    Demonstrated experience and a successful track record working with minimal direct supervision

    Working Environment:

    Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with responsibilities primarily for investigations in East and West Africa
    Travel 50% or more to developing countries including insecure environments

  • HR System Associate

    HR System Associate

    Requisition ID: req1537
    Job Description
    Job Overview/Summary:
    The primary focus of this position is:

    Support and maintenance of the Human Resource Management System (Workday) in addition to other systems supported by the HRIS team.
    Handle the Human Resources Information System (Workday) Tier 1 tickets such as creating reports, system account activation, updating basic configuration data, data clean-up efforts of the HR Systems team. This role will require the need to quickly acquire a working knowledge of HR concepts to support HR transactions within Workday.
    Support the other HR System Analysts in Kenya and New York with testing, analysis, and another task to support HRIS initiatives.

    This position requires solid organizational and analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Strong proficiency in at least one HRIS system and MS Office, especially Excel, is advantageous.
    The position will work under the direction and supervision of the HR Systems team Lead based in Nairobi.
    Major Responsibilities

    Activation of users account in the various HR systems
    Update basic configuration data, job titles, locations, cost center, etc
    Create or run canned reports
    Working with the HR Systems Lead regarding data entry and cleanup plan for Country HR leads to use
    Accurately perform system support tasks in Workday or other HR systems as directed by the immediate supervisor or HR System Analyst. Such testing is existing or new functionality, data analysis or research.
    Flexibility in daily schedule and ability to understand and react quickly to changing priorities

    Key Working Relationships:
    Position Reports to HR System Lead
    The position directly supervises: n/a
    Indirect Reporting: Dir, HR Systems
    Other Internal and/or external contacts: describe the nature of departments or groups the position influences or requires support from to accomplish objectives.
    Internal: Human Resource, Payroll, Finance, & IT
    External: Workday & 3rd party vendors
    Job Requirements:
    Education: Bachelors Degree
    Work Experience: Human Resources background with some experience with HR systems
    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access); Excel ability to create macros, pivot tables, vlookups, analytical capabilities and workbooks required
    Strong organizational skills are required, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
    Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
    Excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities as well as strong data analysis acumen are considered a plus
    Demonstrated ability to work professionally and discreetly with confidential information
    Experience of working in a globally distributed environment a plus
    Experience in working with a helpdesk ticketing system a plus

    Language Skills: French considered a plus
    Certificates or Licenses: n/a
    Working Environment: Standard office work environment

  • Senior Finance Officer Supply Chain Manager – Somalia Program

    Senior Finance Officer Supply Chain Manager – Somalia Program

    SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:
    IRC Somalia is working to achieve optimal performance in terms of program quality strengthening operations and finance department by emerging tools, systems and staff capacity to adhere to IRC policies and procedures and donor compliance.
    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    SUN Processing

    Control over and/or entry of changes to the Chart of Accounts, Analysis Codes and Exchange Rates
    Supervising the posting of entries ensuring proper controls are enforced and appropriate systems in place to maintain all required supporting documentation.
    Developing expertise to control the system, develop new reports and be able to train staff in processing of data.
    Ensuring a backup and retention procedure is in place and followed for all SUN master files. Load the SUN Back up to Bitvise – Site on New York’s confirmation.
    Review of key journal prior to loading – field financial reports balance sheet revaluation, currency clearing and adjustment journals
    Organizing work schedule to ensure that the SAF file is loaded in New York by the 12th of every month
    Ensure that all month end sequentially filed monthly journals are presented to the FC and CD for signature before the 21st of every month

    Financial Reports

    Review of Monthly payrolls
    Review of the staff deductions
    Supervise the preparation of the Balance sheet file
    Assist in the Preparation the LOC Estimate
    Assist in preparation of the FM01 and TR reports

    Budgets & Donor Reports

    Assisting the Finance Manager in the preparation of the budget proposals
    Work on Grant T2s and preparation of forecasts and spending plans for grant meetings.
    Ensure BvA’s are prepared and circulated on time to the budget holders
    Ensuring donor regulations are adhered to for all aspects of the operations
    Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of timely donor reports as per the donor agreements & contracts

    Partnerships/ Sub grant Management

    Assist the Finance Manager in review of sub-grants reports to ensure timely upload of expenditure and transfer of funds
    Assist the Finance Manager to review of sub-grant advance amounts versus expenditure reported.

    Bank & Cash management

    Supervision of the processing of bank and cash transactions.
    Review finance documents up to $ 20,000
    Ensuring internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts and transfers
    Preparation of Cash forecasts and Cash Transfer Requests (CTR) for the Country Program by the 21st of every month through FM01.
    Ensure that there is sufficiency of bank reserves at all times
    Ensuring that the bank updates and correspondence are done.

    Field Office Training & Support

    Acting as the primary liaison for the field office finance staff for policy or procedure questions
    By frequent visits to the field offices providing training to finance staff on IRC accounting procedures and requirements, assists the Field Coordinators and program staff in finance related issues and activities.
    In conjunction with the Finance Controller developing or revising policy and procedures and assists in the implementation.
    Train field managers on budget tracking, review burn rates and provide advise if spending is not happening according to plan.
    Identify areas of staff development. Review of field office financial reports and providing feedback on areas of improvement.

    Audit

    Internal audit activities as required by the Finance Controller
    Assist in grant audits and verification

    Staff management

    Regular and open communication with IRC staff from all departments.
    To represent the finance department in the weekly tender committee meetings when nominated to do so.
    To be the Finance Manager’s back up in all aspects
    Finance Staff recruitment as required,
    Carry out finance orientation for new incoming staff and training non-finance staff.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business Administration with minimum CPA qualification.
    At least three years of finance and accounting experience in a similar post
    Knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of US and UN cooperative agreements.
    Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. SUN System Accounting is an added advantage
    Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment with a view towards establishing administrative procedures and protocol that will ensure optimal functioning of the operation
    Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
    Supportive personnel management style and ability to work in and as a team
    Strong leadership skills
    Excellent spoken and written English.

    Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances

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  • Associate Recruiter Senior Field Infrastructure Engineer

    Associate Recruiter Senior Field Infrastructure Engineer

    Job description
    Requisition ID: req1362
    Job Description
    JOB SUMMARY
    Working closely with the Regional Recruitment Manager, the Associate Recruiter will be responsible for finding the most qualified candidates, who believe in IRC’s mission and are representative of the countries and region in which we work, including West Africa, East Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US. The Associate Recruiter is responsible for guiding candidates through our hiring process and connecting them to opportunities to work at IRC. The Associate Recruiter is creative and driven, with an interpersonal savvy that allows development of lasting relationships with both candidates and hiring managers.
    From generating a talent pipeline and rosters to maintaining a successful offer acceptance rate, with the support of the Regional Recruitment Manager, you will manage the recruitment process for mid-level hires. By leveraging your knowledge of our programs’ hiring needs and search requirements, you effectively match candidates with the roles in which they will be most successful.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Source and assess highly qualified talent to support IRC mission
    Take on recruiting initiatives in support of the human resources strategy while ensuring compliance to local labor regulations and donor requirements
    Provide an efficient and high-quality experience for every candidate from application stage to offer, evaluating skill level, driving the interview process and offer process, including robust reference checks, salary recommendations and closing of candidates.
    Gain a deep understanding of IRC’s programs and operations, in order to provide superior talent sourcing, recruiting, and hiring in support of and partnership with hiring managers
    Develop and maintain talent pools and pipelines using global ATS (Cornerstone)
    Co-create a contextualized talent acquisition strategy to attract the best candidates in the region

    Key Working Relationships:
    Position Reports to: Regional Recruitment Manager
    Other Internal and/or external contacts:
    Internal: Senior Director-Global Recruiting, hiring managers, HR Partners, HQ-HR departmental staff
    External: IRC candidates – internal and external, INGO forums, local and regional associations or vendors
    Job Requirements:
    Education: Undergraduate degree required
    Work Experience: Minimum 2+ years of direct recruitment experience
    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    Ability to work in a ’emergency’ context – fast paced environment and demanding priorities
    Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards and social media tools and strategies to attract talent
    Demonstrated experience and ability to implement and maintain recruitment strategies and systems in a high-volume context in multiple locations within a region or global environment required
    Demonstrated success in building professional relationships with management and global partners
    Excellent project management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service in a cross cultural context
    Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units required
    Previous INGO experience is preferred

    Language Skills: Strong verbal and written English. French or Arabic skills a plus
    Certificates or Licenses: Certified Internet Recruiter certification a plus

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