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  • Grants and Partnership Manager for Somalia based in Nairobi

    Grants and Partnership Manager for Somalia based in Nairobi

    What you will do
    Generic responsibilities:

    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
    Maintain an overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines (grants tracker), including filing of grant documents.
    Lead the process of developing concept notes, proposals, and reports (donors and internal reports) in close collaboration with team, M&E team, and Finance to ensure accurate, transparent, and timely delivery of narrative and financial documents, in line with NRC PCM framework.
    Be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant calls for proposals.
    Manage the internal helpdesk on donor related issues, including donor rules and regulations and in the application of the downstream partnership toolkits.

    Specific Responsibilities:
    Funding Raising:

    Support the Head of Programme and Country Director to develop a context specific fundraising strategy. This includes the mapping of potential new funding opportunities with inputs from relevant stakeholders and documenting any fundraising policy positions agreed by the CMG.
    Responsible for leading and overseeing all PCM processes, including the Go/No Go, proposal planning meetings, Grant Opening Meetings, Project Review Meetings, and Grants Closure Meetings. Responsible for completion and documentation of all processes in accordance to NRC tools and guidance.
    Responsible for overseeing completion and documentation of proposal planning meetings and overseeing the coordination of NRC proposal development with the relevant internal stakeholders for all funding opportunities, in collaboration with finance department for the development of the budget.
    Responsible for coordinating the review of donor contracts and support contract negotiations with the relevant stakeholders. This includes raising concerns on any points that might create challenge or risks for NRC’s operations.
    Build a network of key partners and stakeholders, keeping abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to partnership and project development.

    Grant Management:

    Accountable for maintain a correct and up-to-date Grants Tracker and sharing it with the relevant stakeholders.
    Responsible for coordinating the review of donor contracts and support contract negotiations with the relevant stakeholders. This includes raising concerns on any points that might create challenge or risks for NRC’s operations.
    Responsible for overall quality control of NRC’s reporting. Responsible for overseeing the coordination and consolidation of inputs for all donor reports. This includes ensuring consistency between narrative and financial reports, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring donor requirements are satisfied.
    Ensure that any critical financial or compliance issues are raised formally to the relevant budget holder and/or the Country Management Group member.
    Responsible for overseeing the coordination of project revisions with the relevant stakeholders.
    Identify NRC’s organizational and donor compliance requirements and communicate them to the relevant field team members.

    Partnership Management:

    Support the Head of Programme to identify partners, assess their capacity, develop capacity building plans, conduct, and document due diligence, and transfer of relevant NRC experience and tools.
    Provide technical support to partners and involving other programme and support colleagues as needed.
    Provide oversight to the overall NRC Somalia partnership and localisation approach, ensuring that NRC downstream toolkit is used across the project cycle, and manage the overall partnership grant agreement portfolio.
    Lead on the development and improvement of NRC Somalia’s partnership Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools.
    Lead the identification of partner capacity development needs, and the development of partner capacity building programmes in coordination with other NRC Somalia departments, when applicable.
    Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programmes and draft concept notes and project briefs for discussion with partners.

    Generic professional competencies:

    Degree in International relations, Political or Social Sciences, or any other relevant field
    At least 4 years of relevant experience in programme development, management, and fundraising in the humanitarian sector
    Experience of donor relations and grants management (e.g. with institutional humanitarian and development donors), working with humanitarian and development donors
    Good understanding of donor rules and regulations
    Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors
    Fluency in English, both written and spoken
    Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel

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    www.nrc.no

  • Senior Accountant Field Engineer- Machakos

    Senior Accountant Field Engineer- Machakos

    Key Responsibilities

    Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring SunCulture is in compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. 
    Manage the tax and audit process. Close on inquiries from tax authorities by preparing and providing the relevant documentation.
    Manage the tracking and implementation of the governance company-wide budgets and forecasts before payment processing.
    Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
    Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and completing financial statement analysis.
    Drive the end to end process of statutory, investor and regulatory audits. Collaborate with auditors to provide necessary information, resolve inquiries, and address audit findings.
    Prepare and process payments to vendors, including bank transfers and mpesa payments, while adhering to payment terms, contractual obligations and internal controls
    Complete supplier reconciliations and ensure accounts payable expenditures are reasonable by referring any irregularities to your line manager before posting. 
    Ensure supplier statements are reconciled to invoices on a monthly basis. 
    Review and reconcile the bank reconciliation reports within the deadlines set.
    Prepare accruals and ensure they are all booked every end month.
    Answer queries from vendors regarding problems with invoices or payment of the invoices. 
    Any other finance-related role assigned from time to time by your reporting head.

    Does this sound like you?

    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (required)
    Professional certification (ACCA/CPA 4) or in progress 
    4 years experience as an accountant or in a related role
    Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
    Working knowledge of IFRS and KRA regulations
    Proficiency in accounting ERPs and advanced MS Excel skills
    Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
    Attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
    Effective communication and interpersonal skills
    Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

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  • Grants and Partnership Manager

    Grants and Partnership Manager

    Job Description
    Females are highly encouraged to apply. 
    What we are looking for
    NRC is looking for an experienced Grants and Partnership Manager to provide effective leadership for NRC fund raising, grant management, and management of partnership with national and international partners. The postholder will identify and track donor opportunities, as well as assist with donor engagement, grant preparation, administration, and reporting. Lead the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy for NRC Somalia that contributes to program sustainability and high-quality programming. Furthermore, the postholder will lead the implementation of the core partnership management process, assist partners in the development of project proposals, contracting with NRC, and implementation – acting as a facilitator between NRC Country Office staff and partner staff.
    What you will do
    Generic responsibilities:

    Adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
    Maintain an overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines (grants tracker), including filing of grant documents.
    Lead the process of developing concept notes, proposals, and reports (donors and internal reports) in close collaboration with team, M&E team, and Finance to ensure accurate, transparent, and timely delivery of narrative and financial documents, in line with NRC PCM framework. 
    Be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant calls for proposals. 
    Manage the internal helpdesk on donor related issues, including donor rules and regulations and in the application of the downstream partnership toolkits.

    Specific Responsibilities:
    Funding Raising:

    Support the Head of Programme and Country Director to develop a context specific fundraising strategy. This includes the mapping of potential new funding opportunities with inputs from relevant stakeholders and documenting any fundraising policy positions agreed by the CMG.
    Responsible for leading and overseeing all PCM processes, including the Go/No Go, proposal planning meetings, Grant Opening Meetings, Project Review Meetings, and Grants Closure Meetings. Responsible for completion and documentation of all processes in accordance to NRC tools and guidance.
    Responsible for overseeing completion and documentation of proposal planning meetings and overseeing the coordination of NRC proposal development with the relevant internal stakeholders for all funding opportunities, in collaboration with finance department for the development of the budget.
    Responsible for coordinating the review of donor contracts and support contract negotiations with the relevant stakeholders. This includes raising concerns on any points that might create challenge or risks for NRC’s operations.
    Build a network of key partners and stakeholders, keeping abreast of evolving trends (social, economic, and political), including the application of innovation to partnership and project development.

    Grant Management:

    Accountable for maintain a correct and up-to-date Grants Tracker and sharing it with the relevant stakeholders. 
    Responsible for coordinating the review of donor contracts and support contract negotiations with the relevant stakeholders. This includes raising concerns on any points that might create challenge or risks for NRC’s operations. 
    Responsible for overall quality control of NRC’s reporting. Responsible for overseeing the coordination and consolidation of inputs for all donor reports. This includes ensuring consistency between narrative and financial reports, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring donor requirements are satisfied.
    Ensure that any critical financial or compliance issues are raised formally to the relevant budget holder and/or the Country Management Group member. 
    Responsible for overseeing the coordination of project revisions with the relevant stakeholders. 
    Identify NRC’s organizational and donor compliance requirements and communicate them to the relevant field team members. 

    Partnership Management: 

    Support the Head of Programme to identify partners, assess their capacity, develop capacity building plans, conduct, and document due diligence, and transfer of relevant NRC experience and tools. 
    Provide technical support to partners and involving other programme and support colleagues as needed.
    Provide oversight to the overall NRC Somalia partnership and localisation approach, ensuring that NRC downstream toolkit is used across the project cycle, and manage the overall partnership grant agreement portfolio.
    Lead on the development and improvement of NRC Somalia’s partnership Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools.
    Lead the identification of partner capacity development needs, and the development of partner capacity building programmes in coordination with other NRC Somalia departments, when applicable.
    Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programmes and draft concept notes and project briefs for discussion with partners.

    What you will bring:
    Professional competencies 
    Generic professional competencies: 

    Degree in International relations, Political or Social Sciences, or any other relevant field
    At least 4 years of relevant experience in programme development, management, and fundraising in the humanitarian sector
    Experience of donor relations and grants management (e.g.  with institutional humanitarian and development donors), working with humanitarian and development donors
    Good understanding of donor rules and regulations  
    Proven skills and experience in report and proposal development and working with multiple donors
    Fluency in English, both written and spoken
    Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel

    Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

    Working experience with international donor guidelines.
    Someone with direct experience in grants management and business development. 
    Must have international experience. 
    Understanding of Somalia context
    Systematic mind-set, attention to detail and capability of structuring a large amount of information in an easy accessible way.
    Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
    Excellent analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
    Ability to work independently on own initiative.
    Ability to use Logical Framework Approach as a tool in project/program design and follow-up
    Knowledge of rules and regulations of key donors and partners is an asset, mainly NMFA, SIDA, USAID, EU (ECHO), and the UN Donors.

    What we offer:

    Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
    Travel: 30% travel to Somalia Country Office   
    Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary pay scale.  
    Duration of Contract: Fixed Term
    NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
    We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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  • Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Coordinator

    Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Coordinator

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Manage the assigned MHPSS projects in the Nairobi to meet the JRS project objectives within budget and within the allotted timeframe, promptly reporting operational concerns to the Nairobi Project Director and Country Projects Manager (e.g. projected failure to meet objectives; increased beneficiary needs; projected over or under spending on project budget).
    Provide strong leadership of the assigned MHPSS projects, ensuring both short-term and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the participants, local authorities (where applicable) and staff.
    Contribute to the development and implementation of an appropriate and effective MHPSS strategy including coordinating assessments at field sites in consultation with Project Director.
    Set clear objectives and indicators for MHPSS activities in collaboration with Project Director.
    Continuously monitor and supervise MHPSS activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data involving the MHPSS team (interns and assistants) in analysis and taking appropriate action as needed to ensure continued progress.
    Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project.
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all MHPSS activities.
    Assist in liaising with national authorities, mental health professionals, and community-based organizations (CBOs).
    Follow security protocols and ensure they are followed by MHPSS staff.

    Technical / Management

    Develop and manage a comprehensive activity plan covering the time frame of the project proposal.
    Ensure the quality and sustainability of the project outputs.
    Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities (monthly, quarterly and final reports).
    Support the Project Director & Country Program Manager in the development of new proposals.
    Support the MHPSS sector by the improvement and further design of the technical sector on approved and appropriate MHPSS practices.

    Staff Management

    Line-manage the junior MHPSS staff within the assigned projects, including day-to-day management.
    Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives and current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
    Provide coaching and technical supervision to staff to develop ownership for MHPSS activities for officers, assistants, and community workers as needed.
    Assess the training needs of MHPSS staff and ensure together with the Project Director and Country Programs Manager that appropriate training is conducted.

    Financial Management

    Under supervision of the Project Director, manage the MHPSS budgets for the assigned project(s) and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet the JRS standards about financial management, including accountability and good governance

    Communication and Coordination

    Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent, and supportive communication structures with the broader JRS Program team and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., participants, community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs), to ensure good cooperation and partnerships.
    Participate in Protection, MHPSS TWG, and other coordination or working group meetings as appropriate and as assigned by the Project Director and Country Programs Manager, as well as in JRS internal trainings representing JRS and feeding back to the Project Director on relevant issues.

    Logistics

    Liaise, as necessary, with the logistics and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly.

    Quality Management

    Ensure MHPSS projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with JRS, donor, country and international standards i.e. Sphere, CHS and IASC guidelines.
    Promote and use the JRS operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used, and guidelines are followed.
    Conduct regular field visits to assess quality of activities and to meet with and coordinate with local authorities and organisations.

    Person Specification – Essential Requirements
    Qualification and Experience

    Degree qualification in a related field e.g. psychology, counselling, or related field
    The candidate will be a mental health professional (psychologist, clinical social worker, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse) with experience in MHPSS program coordination
    4 years of relevant and progressive experience working in mental health related field, including minimum of 2 years of professional experience coordinating MHPSS projects in humanitarian settings
    Experience in project management is an added advantage
    Therapy community development, child protection, or related field. Practical working experience preferably in a safe houses, or schools is an advantage.
    Experience in working in the field of Sexual and gender-based violence women empowerment, and child protection
    Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with marginalized and vulnerable communities and ability to work in an environment of relief emergency operation
    Strong and practical skills in peacebuilding and conflict resolution
    Good knowledge of MS word/Office.
    Able to communicate orally and in writing in Swahili and English. Knowledge of language in will be an added advantage
    Ability to build effective partnerships and collaborate with other team members.
    Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable and refugee populations of different ethnic backgrounds
    Certificate of good conduct (police clearance) will be required

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  • Manager Core Banking – Faulu MFB Wellness Officer – Health Navigation (Temporary Employee) Wellness Officers – Health Navigation Assistant Manager – Alternative Channels

    Manager Core Banking – Faulu MFB Wellness Officer – Health Navigation (Temporary Employee) Wellness Officers – Health Navigation Assistant Manager – Alternative Channels

    Job Description

    To develop new processes and modify existing T24 functions to meet business requirements.
    To develop applications on T24 Core Banking system that interface with other applications.
    To work closely with testing/project teams to ensure solutions developed are defect free and meet business requirements.
    To aide in ensuring T24 Core Banking system stability and issue resolution.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Change Management and Projects:

    Works closely with various business functions and project teams for delivery of approved T24 solutions.
    In liaison with functional units, supports T24 related projects.
    In liaison with business units, performs product optimization on existing products.
    Ensures quality component, system integration and user acceptance tests are performed on all initiatives, ensuring proper documentation and post implementation evaluations.
    Ensures all developments are done with security and risk in mind. This should be adequately tested and demonstrated in all implementations. This to avoid possible loss or audit items.
    Coordinates installation of new systems components, ensuring correct installation (including post deployment implementations) and makes post implementation evaluations, reporting any adverse issues.

    Problem Management

    Diagnoses and assesses repeat issues(problems) and pain points, working to provide final resolutions through development and/or back to core functionality.
    Closely works with and escalates items to Temenos(vendor) for resolution where necessary.
    Reviews current implementation and advises on Best Practice on T24 functionalities.
    Spearheads maintenance, traction, and resolution of system core functionalities.

     Incident Management

    Works to ensure maximum availability of the Core Banking environment:
    Evaluates, reviews and conclusively resolves all assigned T24 Core Banking related incidents and requests.
    Monitors and evaluates performance of T24 Core Banking, recommending, and implementing performance related solutions within the bank.
    Provides 24 hour on call support for T24 Core Banking issues.

    Security Management

    Ensures that all security aspects are defined, documented and implemented in accordance with the Bank’s Security IT Policy and guidelines.
    Ensures adherence with the Group’s technical and security standards in all aspects of the technical activities.
    Comply with Group Money Laundering Prevention Policy and Procedures to the extent applicable and report all suspicious Transactions to the Line Manager.

     Capacity and Business continuity

    Build and disseminate expert T24 skills and issue resolution, ensuring back up resource in all builds.
    Hands on Temenos T24 Technical Skills in Writing the Complex customized programs, Interfaces in Conventional & Islamic Banking. Performs development (coding, unit testing, packaging, deployment, etc.) and any other responsibilities (SIT/UAT support, training, etc.) defined in the SOW of the project/assignment or as assigned by the Lead T24 Developer of the Bank.
    Candidate should be aware of T24 coding Standards & should have worked in Release T24-R12 and above with Browser and Oracle DB. Must be highly skilled in T24 programming.
    Should have the working knowledge on Modules and Customizations in Arrangement Architecture AA- Accounts, AA – Lending, AA – Liabilities, Accounts, FT, Teller, Money market, Payments, Delivery, Advice, COB Jobs, Batch routines, Version routines, enquiries in conventional banking products. Should be aware of the accounting flows in these modules.
    Strong Skills in Developing the Web Services in T24, expertise in Satellite System Integrations (Ex UAEFTS, WPS, Clearing, Cards, ATM, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Digital Applications etc.) using MQ, SOAP, REST API.
    Adopts an attitude of professionalism, excellence, integrity, constant improvement, proactiveness, trustworthiness, and other virtues defined in the company’s core values as well as those highly valued in society, in general.
    Proactive and requires minimal management supervision.
    Documenting system developments in accordance to the application development policy.
    Create test plans, test cases, test scripts and perform technical unit testing
    Work with existing systems to track and manage Change requests and user issues.
    Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents, design and execute test plans.

    Qualifications and Skills:

    Banking experience and knowledge will be an added advantage.
    Proven experience in systems analysis, design, implementation and support.
    4+ years’ proven experience in T24 Core banking development, support and troubleshooting, web technology and integrations.
    4+ years’ experience in T24 Core Banking with good understanding of modules such as Funds Transfer, Teller, Arrangement Architecture (AA), Trade etc
    4+ years’ experience in T24 Banking Systems Operations (COB, deployments, health checks, troubleshooting).
    Experience in T24 template programming, T24 customization (VERSION, ENQUIRY, online services), Design Studio, Browser Web, jBASE, TAFC, TAFJ, jAgent, and OFS.
    Ability to troubleshoot and debug T24 issues using logs, traces, and debugging tools.
    Knowledge of T24 data model, application design, version control, enquiry design, batch processing, and integration services.
    Experience in working with Temenos T24 Extensibility Framework, which allows you to create and modify T24 components using Java code will be an added advantage.

    Skills
    Application Development, Banking Systems, Core Banking, Core Banking Systems, Problem Resolution, Security Standards, User Acceptance, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), User Acceptance Testing Suppor

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  • HR & Logistics Coordinator – Africa

    HR & Logistics Coordinator – Africa

    Role Overview and Responsibility
    The HR and Logistics Coordinator will be delivering a comprehensive support to the teams and ensure compliance, and perform activities in accordance with responsibilities outlined below:
    Human Resources

    Lead on the recruitment and selection process; drafting job descriptions, advertising, short listing, scheduling interviews, preparation of appropriate interview documents and liaising with candidates, also participating on interview panels;
    Lead on staff probation and ensure performance reviews are held in a timely manner with the line manager; identifying training needs and developing professional development plans;
    Accountable for HR documents, including maintenance of confidential personnel files, leave records etc to ensure these are accurate and up to date;
    Lead on staff receiving relevant training and adhere to consistent high standards, including the Code of Conduct, safeguarding policies and wellbeing initiatives;
    Manage staff performance concerns or conduct issues efficiently and effectively with appropriate support and HR intervention in coordination with the Programme Manager and to escalate to Head of HR as necessary;
    Support the Head of HR and Compliance on developing policies, toolkits and ensure that LAW policy and procedures are embedded and adhered to;
    Drafting offer letters; ensure all paperwork is processed (pre-employment reference and background checks); and all new employee procedures are correctly administered;
    Draft contracts, employment and consultant agreements to service providers/ other vendors, and maintaining an efficient system to tracks contract expiry, renewal and changes in contracts are adequately documented;
    Lead on induction and onboarding for all new starters ensuring staff have appropriate information, training, workspace, LAW equipment including medical insurance;

    Payroll and Logistics

    Ensure smooth running of payroll and pay slips in coordination with the Finance Coordinator; employee registration, salary payments and tax deductions, time sheets, exit clearance, etc;
    Coordinate with brokers (medical compensation insurance) to manage appropriate covers and policies for staff;
    Lead on the procurement and vendor selection process (suppliers and service providers), obtaining quotes, preparing bid analysis, drafting contracts, and ensuring periodic reviews of service agreements as per donor and LAW requirements; .
    Focal person for office suppliers and vendors; respond to queries, ensure utility bills and payment authorisation are tracked;
    Liaise with the letting agent on any building management issues etc;
    Procurement and financial compliance, assisting with maintaining office /stationery supplies, and track inventory of LAW equipment including laptops etc;
    Coordinate with project teams or guests travelling the Africa Hub, or country offices on mission with advise and assist on all visa or work permit requirements, including planning of flights and accommodation.

    Partnerships

    Support the Programme and Finance team to follow up on partners’ compliance with partnership agreements: monitor reporting obligations, organise trainings on compliance with policies, and other duties as specified by the Programme Manager;
    Draft or review partnership agreements, ensure timely renewal or termination.

    Security

    Support the Programme Manager to maintain and develop security plans; risk assessment in coordination with the Operations Director;
    Maintenance of the office to ensure a safe and comfortable workplace and implementation of staff security and safety;
    Communicating with teams and keeping up to date with relevant security agencies and government sources to ensure awareness of the security and political situation;
    Conducting risk and security assessment when planning events, travel missions and field trips;
    Supporting the Programme Manager by initiating emergency calls to staff in a crisis situation;
    Any other duties as specified by Programme Manager or the Head of HR and Compliance.

    Skills and Qualifications Required:

    Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, or Business Administration;
    Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience working within a HR function in a similar position
    Track record of delivering comprehensive HR service including procurement, drafting policies and policies;
    Minimum 1 year’s demonstrated experience of delivering general payroll and complying with statutory requirements;
    Flexible and proactive with ability to manage different demands and multi-tasking
    Experience working with an international INGO preferred or NGO experience supporting functions / teams remotely;
    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook)
    Excellent communication skills, including fluency in English, other languages such as French is an advantage;
    Towork independently, with high level of organisation and prioritize tasks;
    Demonstrated experience to establish positive relationships with various stakeholders;
    Excellent knowledge and understanding of Kenyan Labor law;
    Ability and skills to support capacity building;
    Ability or track record of implementing safeguarding practices

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    worldwide.bamboohr.com

  • Senior Investment Analyst Deputy Headteacher – Pharo School Nairobi

    Senior Investment Analyst Deputy Headteacher – Pharo School Nairobi

    Duties and responsibilities
    Investment analysis and financial modelling.

    With guidance from supervisor, build financial and project models to analyse investment requirements and investments returns from new business proposals under consideration.
    Support the financial analysis and forecasting of growth projections for existing enterprises.
    Through quantitative and qualitative impact data and financial analysis, identify the strengths and opportunities to improve overall performance of the companies.
    Perform extensive analytics on historical performance and develop forecasts on the short and long-term performance of the portfolio companies.
    Provide analytical data and input in the development of country strategies and investment plans.

    Due diligence support and input into enterprise business plans.

    Contribute to the drafting of business plans, investment analysis documents and other material for review.
    Support the development of enterprise specific business plans prior to launch of the company operations and as required for company growth and expansion.
    Assist in the management of data, trends, insights and metrics for the business portfolio across the region.
    Carry out site visits to potential and existing business.
    Maintain a rolling database of potential business ventures for screening and analysis.

    Financial and impact forecasting and reporting.

    Support all aspects of investment portfolio management, monitoring the social and financial performance of existing investments, reviewing management information and compliance with organization policy.
    Undertake social performance assessments of existing and prospective enterprises in the portfolio.
    Support the financial and social impact metrics reporting, for the portfolio.

    Research

    Support in-depth and extensive market research and analysis for target countries and sectors of interest to Pharo Foundation.
    As needed, provide market research and analysis for existing businesses as they roll out growth strategies.
    Undertake targeted research and marketing efforts in order to support the development of a pipeline of new social investment business opportunities.

    Qualifications and requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Law, Business Management or related fields is mandatory.
    At least 4 years’ experience in the private sector, working in investment analysis, accounting, corporate finance or project finance, with exposure to multiple sectors and countries in the larger east Africa region.
    Full finance professional qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent).
    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX&MATCH, SUMIFS, PivotTables are daily bread formulas to you).
    Demonstrable experience in financial modelling and conducting complex financial analysis.
    Experience supporting the development and roll out of business plans is preferred.
    Solid ability and experience to conduct research and due diligence is required.
    Extensive experience with budget development, financial forecasting and analysis of impact metrics is required.
    Preferred candidate will be highly analytical, organised and a pragmatic professional who pays attention to details.
    Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
    Willingness to travel and visit business locations across the region.
    Ability to organise, prioritise, and manage tasks and projects to complete work efficiently.
    Substantial experience in successfully delivering results in multi-country and multi-culture organisations, preferably in an international development and impact investing setting.
    Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills across a range of audiences in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment where English is the working language.

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  • Accountant

    Accountant

    Maisha Bora Ventures PLC is seeking to hire an experienced, self-driven, and results-oriented Accountant. This role is crucial in supporting the company by managing finances, making critical financial decisions, and ensuring accuracy in financial records throughout the year.
    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

    Prepare monthly financial statements.
    Conduct weekly reconciliations (bank, receivables, and payables).
    Manage financial audits and ensure timely completion before the Annual General Meeting.
    Maintain and manage documents, including receipts, invoices, supplier contracts, and applications related to land and shares.
    Collect and receipt all payments to the company, maintaining accurate records.
    Prepare budget forecasts, track expenses, and provide monthly reports to the GM for board updates.
    Prepare and file tax returns and other statutory deductions on behalf of the company.
    Handle debt collection and conduct debtor and creditor reconciliations.
    Ensure books of account are maintained according to relevant accounting standards.
    Provide financial analysis for company projects to determine ROI, etc.
    Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups as needed.
    Ensure compliance with all applicable financial policies and regulations.
    Support the Sales and Marketing team with customer queries related to payments.
    Perform general office administration duties as required.

    Knowledge and Skills Required:

    Bachelor’s degree in finance or any Business-related course.
    CPA or ACCA (finalists will be considered).
    Minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience in a similar set up.
    Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
    Membership in a recognized professional body.
    Hands-on experience with Excel and accounting packages like QuickBooks.
    Demonstrated experience with computerized accounting systems.

    Competencies Required:

    Strong organizational and communication skills.
    Attention to detail and good analytical skills.
    Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
    Problem-solving aptitude.

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