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  • Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance

    Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance

    About This Role

    The Senior Manager of Risk and Compliance is responsible for implementing GD’s risk and compliance work encompassing organizational policies, internal controls, audit, learning, and whistleblowing. This position will oversee the risk and compliance unit within the global Compliance team. Reporting directly to the Director of Compliance and Grants Management, this position will manage the development of policies, risk assessment, internal controls and associated audits, learning and whistleblowing platforms, and operational systems improvement activities. This role will collaborate closely with GD country programs and global shared services staff. Additionally, the Senior Manager of Risk and Compliance will oversee the work of a Manager and other staff within the risk and compliance unit.

    Reports to: Director Compliance and Grants Management
    Level: SM
    Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel ~3-5 times per year to one of our countries of operation for team retreats or audit/field visits.
    What You’ll Do
    Organizational Policies and Procedures

    Facilitate routine reviews and updates of organizational policies and procedures to ensure they remain current, relevant, and in alignment with evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
    Incorporate feedback from both internal and external stakeholders into the policies and procedures to ensure they effectively support GD’s objectives.
    Implement robust compliance oversight within the Guru knowledge management platform by regularly monitoring content integrity to uphold organizational standards.
    Proactively identify areas for enhancement or updates within the Guru platform to optimize its usability in facilitating organizational compliance efforts.
    Provide comprehensive guidance and support to staff members in effectively navigating organizational policies and procedures, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and adherence to compliance standards.
    Support the finance team on strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing activities by implementing and overseeing related policies, procedures, and controls.
    Maintain an effective sanctions check process to adhere to GD’s policies and donor requirements, including screening of vendors and other parties against sanctions lists.
    Facilitate cross-site learning, create user-friendly resources, offer creative solutions to operational challenges, and promote best practices in compliance management.

    Internal Controls Review and Audit

    Coordinate with the Compliance team and other departments to conduct risk assessments and develop a comprehensive work plan for internal controls review.
    Collaborate with leadership across GD countries to conduct internal controls audit through roadshows and other methods.
    Utilize relevant risk-based audit techniques to assess internal controls effectiveness across operational, financial, and compliance functions.
    Supervise staff and ensure the timely completion of roadshows and audits, focusing on collaborative verification and assessment of internal controls.
    Identify compliance gaps in policies, procedures, regulations, and donor requirements, and offer actionable recommendations for internal control improvements and policy/procedure modifications.
    Collaborate with external auditors as needed to conduct special purpose audits, ensuring thorough examination and compliance with relevant requirements.
    Follow up with action owners to ensure timely implementation of improvements as per agreed timelines. Offer technical assistance and share solutions to enhance operating systems and internal controls.

    Learning Management and Whistleblowing Platforms

    Manage GD’s learning management and whistleblowing platforms, ensuring they align with compliance objectives aimed at promoting integrity and ethical behavior.
    Collaborate extensively to understand evolving wrongdoing reporting needs and work with service providers to implement suitable learning and ethical reporting solutions.
    Assist in developing training materials that effectively utilize the learning management platform, with a particular focus on compliance initiatives.
    Strengthen procedures and protocols for enhancing reporting of whistleblowing concerns in accordance with GD’s policies and donor requirements.
    Provide training, awareness, and support to staff to optimize their use of the learning and whistleblowing platforms, fostering awareness and adoption across all GD countries.
    Foster open communication for reporting whistleblowing concerns, including fraud and wrongdoing detection and prevention, to encourage transparency and accountability.

    Communication and Collaboration

    Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, including partners, auditors, and other entities crucial to the success of risk and compliance.
    Effectively communicate and provide advisory support to country-based staff on risk mitigation and compliance requirements.
    Provide assistance to other departments as requested and as assigned by the line manager, including participation in audits, investigations, etc.
    Cultivate compliance awareness and collaboration across GD countries for the effective implementation of systems and processes.
    Promote ethical conduct and foster awareness on wrongdoing mitigation among employees at all locations.

    Team Management

    Provide effective oversight of staff within the risk and compliance unit, including setting clear objectives, providing regular performance feedback, and conducting performance reviews in alignment with organizational guidelines.
    Motivate and inspire team members to achieve their goals and objectives, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
    Offer professional guidance and mentorship to team members, identifying opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
    Collaborate with Human Resources to address any staffing issues or concerns, ensuring a high level of performance and productivity within the risk and compliance team.

    Other Duties

    Provide assistance as needed on departmental activities including compliance aspects of legal, regulatory, partners oversight, and grants management activities.
    Maintain fundamental principles and ethics of auditing and compliance, such as a high level of confidentiality, integrity, objectivity, professional competence, and behavior.
    Act as a thought partner within the compliance team for safeguarding of organizational interests and compliance with legal and donor requirements.
    Contribute to alignment of compliance and risk management ambitions with industry norms and regulatory requirements.

    What You’ll Bring

    Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.
    Language Requirement: Fluency in English is required.
    Language Preferences: Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Arabic or other GD languages is preferred.
    5 years of overall experience with 3 years of managerial level experience in risk management, audit, and compliance functions.
    Demonstrated skills in organizational policies, procedures, and systems improvement initiatives.
    In-depth expertise in risk assessment and audit processes, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
    Proficient in implementation of the learning and whistleblowing systems.
    Knowledge of donor requirements, such as USAID, World Bank (WB), FCDO, etc., is preferred but not required.
    Ability to adapt and innovate, navigate evolving situations, and introduce creative solutions to challenging problems.
    We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve.

    Apply via :

    boards.greenhouse.io

  • Global Shares Equity Plan Management – Analyst

    Global Shares Equity Plan Management – Analyst

    Job Description

    Play an integral part in client management and innovation within our Equity Plan Management Team providing the opportunity to grow and develop your career within the equity space space.
    As an Equity Plan Management Analyst within Global Shares, you will take responsibility for client account management, engage regularly with teams across our operational and IT functions as well as contribute to the innovation of company-wide processes. You will have the freedom to manage your workload in a dynamic environment and collaborate with diverse teams.

    Job Responsibilities

    Manage a portfolio of Companies administering employee share plans within a team framework
    Interact with customers/clients on operational transactions related to their share plan program.
    Execute the timely processing of operational transactions, including data management, reconciliation, processing, reporting and problem solving.
    Organize, develop and maintain procedural and process documentation related to client companies’ program(s) to ensure accurate transaction processing and minimize risk.
    Assist in identifying new system tools and enhancements to existing systems.
    Implement projects to enhance business operations while acting as a point of contact for Client Accounts.
    Create and maintain excellent relations with key business partners as well as identify innovative client solutions.

    Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

    Excellent communication skills
    Proven numeric, financial analysis, documentation and procedural skills required
    Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
    Demonstrate commercial acumen with an ability to be innovative & pro-active
    Ability to prioritize and adhere to tight deadlines

    Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

    Third level qualification, preferably in a related field such as finance, investment, economics etc.

    Apply via :

    jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com

  • Grants and Engagement Officer – REINVENT Programme

    Grants and Engagement Officer – REINVENT Programme

    Job Overview And Reporting Line

    The REINVENT programme is seeking a Grants and Engagement Officer who will be responsible for providing support to the implementation of the RE-INVENT programme and Tetra Tech Shared Kenya services by supporting downstream partner relationship management and fund disbursements.
    Based primarily in Tetra Tech’s Nairobi office, this role will report to the REINVENT Finance and Grants Manager and has no direct reports. The Officer will work closely with the Finance and Grants Manager, Head of Finance, and Finance Officer.

    Reporting to: Finance and Grants Manager

    Reducing Insecurity and Violent Extremism in the Northern and Coastal regions of Kenya (REINVENT) is a five-year (2018-2023) programme funded by the UK Government through its Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO). The programme aims to improve security and stability in 18 counties across four regions of Kenya to enable investment, inclusive growth, and equitable service delivery. The programme is designed to enhance Kenyan capacity and capability to address, prevent and respond better to criminal violence and weak community-police relations, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), inter-communal conflict and election-related violence, and radicalisation and violent extremism.
    REINVENT is managed by Tetra Tech International Development and delivered in partnership with the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI). It builds on the achievements of the predecessor programme, Jamii Thabiti (2014-19), also known as the Kenya Improving Community Security Programme (ICS) and scales up support across more counties. New areas of work include conflict-sensitive development, election security, and preventing/countering violent extremism.
    The Impact of the REINVENT programme is “Improved community safety and security as measured by the effect on inclusive and equitable development, investment and service delivery in Kenya.” The Outcome is “Improved state and non-state actors’ collaboration in a mutually accountable and inclusive manner to respond effectively to root causes of violence”.

    The Outputs Are

    Accountable and effective police (and other security agencies) addressing community security, violent extremism, and election security.
    Strengthened agency of women and girls in peace, safety, and security.
    Intra and inter-institutional commitment to address the root causes and drivers of conflict.
    Knowledge and evidence generated and utilised to enhance community and institutional learning and adaptation.

    Main Duties
    Partner Engagement and Relationship Management

    Responsible for coordinating downstream partner requirements, compliance, and reporting, including the development and review of concept notes, budgets, partner financial reports and disbursements, working closely with Regional Technical Leads and Workstream Leads.
    Support the Organisational Capacity Assessment process, including coordinating regular assessments, spot checks, development of capacity building work plans for every partner, and the management and delivery of training and capacity building.
    In collaboration with the Safeguarding Focal Points, ensure partners comply with safeguarding standards.
    In liaison with the Programme Management Unit, play a leading role in partner contract development and follow-on processes.
    Support the Finance & Grants Manager in conducting Partner Internal Audits & spot checks.
    Assist in maintaining the Partner Asset Register.
    Assist in tracking risks associated with individual partners.
    Support the Finance & Grants Manager and PMU in conducting Partner Due Diligence and Onboarding.
    Support the Finance & Grants Manager in maintaining the Partnership Disbursement Tracker.
    Any other finance-related duties delegated by the Head of Finance & Finance and Grants Manager, including supporting with assigned finance-related tasks.

    Grants and Financial Management

    Ensure financial transactions and disbursements to REINVENT Project Partners are properly authorized, recorded, have adequate supporting documentation, filled, maintained, and can be easily extracted for the purpose of preparing financial statements and financial audits.
    Review partner financial reports to ensure that spending is in line with the agreed budget and milestones. As part of this, review requisite supporting documentation, ensuring that all financial transactions are adequately supported as per REINVENT and partner financial policies and guidelines.
    Support the Finance & Grants Manager in the approval follow-up of partner financial and technical reports, partner acquittals, and partner payments.
    Support in reviewing, updating, and re-aligning partners’ budgets in line with any requests for amendment made by partners and ensuring they correspond with milestone payment schedules and agreed-upon work plans.
    In collaboration with the technical team, ensure that financial reports reconcile with the delivery narrative, work delivered and activity reports.

    Partner Financial Analysis

    Support the analysis of all grant management processes for REINVENT as per the set policies and in collaboration with the Finance and programmes Teams.

    Aptitude And Skills

    Any other professional course in finance, grants or programs will be an added advantage.
    Accounting grants management experience is essential for this role.
    Excellent understanding of programme cycle management.
    Excellent command of accounting software including QuickBooks, Excel
    Strong background in financial management systems.
    Experience auditing of partner grants.
    Experience in building the capacity of local organisations and sub-grantees in areas of grant compliance, financial reporting, and accountability.

    Qualifications

    Relevant degree in Finance.

    Apply via :

    tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com

  • Manager, Innovation Fund

    Manager, Innovation Fund

    About the Role

    As a Manager in the GSMA Innovation Fund team, you will have the following responsibilities:  

     Grant Management  

    Work in a team to review and assess grant applications for funding  
    Support shortlisted grant applicants (approx. 5 per round), this will include conducting due diligence and an extensive review of their grant application (workplan and budget) 
    Prepare and present final recommendations to the independent fund panel committee  
    Manage a portfolio of grant projects from contracting to project completion, including providing tailored technical assistance (either directly or through a third party). 
    Support the Senior Managers in key reporting activities including monthly and quarterly Socio-Economic KPI reporting. 
    Manage and coordinate regular meetings with the grantees assigned to you. This will include coordination with the internal sub-grant compliance team and external fund manager. 
    Conduct regular market visits of the assigned grantees to witness the activities and the associated impact of GSMA-funded project(s) in the relevant markets 
    Manage and coordinate with internal stakeholder such as relevant program team(s) to gather their technical input as and when needed to ensure successful implementation of the project(s) that is/are assigned. 
    Proactively manage risk on the projects. This must include troubleshooting, escalating to GSMA Innovation Fund senior management and sharing lessons with the wider team including instances where things fail.  
    Support relevant M4D teams such as MEL and the marketing team in conducting market research activities and knowledge product development such as blogs, written case studies & video case studies etc. 

     Ecosystem Engagement   

    Build relationship and do proactive market engagement with the key regional and local stakeholders, including investors, local incubators/accelerators/tech hubs, government etc. 
    Build relationships with mobile network operators (MNOs) across Asia in order to build a pipeline of MNOs interested in commercial partnerships with GSMA Innovation Fund grantees, participation at GSMA Innovation Fund Bootcamps or clinics
    Actively promote the GSMA Innovation Fund at GSMA events or external events to disseminate insights, as well as to continue to position the programme in forums around innovation and investment. 

    The successful candidate will report into the Senior Manager, GSMA Innovation Fund.  

    About You

    The ideal candidate will display the following qualities: 

    A proven track record of managing complex grant projects, with multiple stakeholders’ engagements, and within predefined budgets and timelines
    Experience in successfully managing innovation fund grantees across emerging countries. This includes experience managing risk and helping grantees pivot
    The ability to think creatively of solutions to new challenges or a changing environment.
    Ideally, an understanding of emerging technologies for good – such as how AI can be used to deliver socio-economic outcomes
    Strong understanding and experience working with start-ups in Asia, as well as networks within the ecosystem such as investors and tech hubs 
    Strong interpersonal skills, and a very collaborative approach to working with other teams across the M4D.
    Critical analysis of business models and an understanding of the path for sustainability for grantees
    Experience dealing with a variety of external stakeholders, in particular the innovation ecosystem players including MNOs.
    Fluency in English is essential

    Apply via :

    gsma.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • R4D Program Finance and Administrative Specialist (Re-advertisement)

    R4D Program Finance and Administrative Specialist (Re-advertisement)

    Description

    The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of R4D Program Finance and Administrative Specialist.
    The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-
    Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of the One CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food-secure future. Please visithttp://www.iita.org/for more information on IITA.

    Position Responsibilities:

    Finance and Administrative Support to R4D

    Provide support and guidance to Science Area Directors and Program Leads on financial and administrative matters.  
    Assist and advise Deputy Director General-Research for Development (R4D) on financial and administrative matters within the R4D directorate.  
    Perform financial analyses and monitor budgets and burn rates of Initiatives and W3/bilateral projects within the R4D directorate.
    Develop agendas for regular meetings with Science Areas Directors and Program Leads and monitor the implementation of action plans, developed during such meetings.
    Any other finance and administrative-related duties as assigned by Deputy Director General, Research for Development (R4D).

    Support to Proposal Development

    Participate in the formulation of budgets and financial plans during proposal development and annual institutional plans.  
    Assist with the alignment of staff FTE and other financial needs in relation to the One CGIAR Initiative budgets.
    Monitor progress with investments in science infrastructure, as defined in the IITA’s Refreshed 2023-2030 Strategy.

    Administrative Oversight of the IITA@ICIPE office 

    Oversee financial and administrative operations of the IITA@ICIPE office, including People and Culture management, procurement, security, facilities maintenance, asset management, and supervision of administrative staff, among others.
    Liaise with HQ on financial and administrative matters of the IITA@ICIPE office.  

    Requirements
    Educational Qualifications and Experience

    The candidate should have an advanced degree in a relevant field such as Business Management, MBA in Finance, or Accounting. Project management training is an added advantage. 

    Core Competencies

    At least ten years of extensive experience working in a similar position, preferably in a donorfunded not-for-profit international organization.
    Solid knowledge in financial and contractual management of large, complex donor-funded projects, preferably within the agricultural research arena.
    Experience in overseeing administrative and financial operations, and with team and people management abilities.
    Demonstrable skills in the budgeting requirements and proposal development processes of major international donors.
    Extensive knowledge in financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting methods, financial data analysis, donor reporting, and ability to explain budgeting and financial information in plain terms. 
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
    Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels and across work areas.
    Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to pay attention to detail.
    High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, and advanced-level user of Excel). Hands-on experience with accounting software and ERPs is essential.
    Fluency in both written and spoken English.

    Apply via :

    jobs.workable.com

  • Manager, USAID Finance and Compliance

    Manager, USAID Finance and Compliance

    About the Role

    The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Manager, USAID Finance and Compliance to oversee and manage the finances of grants funded by the US Government. This role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and is offered on a 12 months’ fixed term contract subject to the availability of funding.
    Reporting to Head of Management and Donor Accounting, the postholder will work closely with the Head of Management and Donor Accounting, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief of Party and other senior Programmes colleagues to oversee and manage the finances of grants funded by the US Government. You will be responsible for ensuring that financial management and compliance is effective and that donor reporting is timely and accurate.

    Key Responsibilities include:

    Ensuring project reports, including expenditure against remaining obligations, are reviewed on a monthly basis with implementing managers and that cost allocations are made appropriately for the awards
    Monitoring and tracking overall contractual obligations and accruals to accurately capture project financial commitments and determine pipeline variance
    Managing the financial aspects of work-planning and periodic financial reviews/modifications, while facilitating effective linkages between GAIN finance/technical staff, country programmes, and partners
    Supporting the development and management of subaward and consultants’ contracts, liaising with technical teams to track and review payments; capacity build subaward partners as necessary
    Serving as the finance/compliance focal point for assigned awards, proactively providing guidance, training, orientation and explanations on compliance to staff and partners where needed, responding to requests for assistance and taking corrective action
    Supporting contracting/subaward processes (e.g. donor agreements, teaming agreements) ensuring execution according to GAIN’s policies and procedures as well as USAID/USG requirements (2 CFR 200, FAR, AIDAR as applicable) and other donor requirements
    Preparing documentation for recurring compliance tasks including NICRA calculation, PVO and SAM registration, etc.
    Preparing and submitting annual/quarterly financial reports, donor invoices and fund requests to USAID, including textual variance analysis and context as needed, ensuring the donor is aware of the position regarding remaining obligated funds, and approved workplan budgets
    Managing the quarterly forecast for USG awards
    Representing GAIN Corporate Finance at meetings with external stakeholders (e.g. USAID, subaward recipients)
    Supporting the preparation and review (including cost analysis) of proposal budgets and supporting documents
    Travelling to field offices where necessary for start-up, close-out, training, financial reviews of projects or general operational support

    About You

    The ideal candidate will have significant professional experience in grant/donor finance with good knowledge and skills in technical accounting, the financial management of restricted donor funding, and donor compliance.
    You will have significant relevant experience in the financial management of USAID awards, including the preparation of donor reports and financial compliance and proficient in USAID regulations, particularly as applicable to awards to non-US NGOs.
    The postholder should possess excellent communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English and have experience working in multicultural and multi-country environment. You will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills and willing and able to present clear written reports and explain financial concepts and analyses to non-finance colleagues. In addition, you should be highly flexible and willing and able to travel.
    The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (holder of ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent). Candidate with bachelor’s degree or equivalent would be an advantage. You will be computer literate in Microsoft Office, candidate with experience of ERP / project management / high-end accounting systems e.g. Serenic Navigator (Navision), Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Jet Reporting, Salesforce, SharePoint and CMS websites would be an advantage.

    Apply via :

    www.gainhealth.org

  • ATIDI: Bilingual Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) Coordinator ATIDI: Communications Associate ATIDI: Senior Finance Officer – Treasury and Investment ATIDI: Senior Underwriter ATIDI: Bilingual Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) Underwriter ATIDI: Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) Underwriter

    ATIDI: Bilingual Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) Coordinator ATIDI: Communications Associate ATIDI: Senior Finance Officer – Treasury and Investment ATIDI: Senior Underwriter ATIDI: Bilingual Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) Underwriter ATIDI: Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) Underwriter

    The Bilingual RLSF Coordinator will primarily oversee RLSF projects and processes running from identifying pipelines, managing projects implementation and reporting on the same. Under the Supervision of the Chief Underwriting Officer, the RLSF Coordinator’s key duties and responsibilities will be as below:

    Key Duties And Responsibilities

    Contribute to the improvement of policies and documents relating to the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) such as legal documentation, RLSF agreements (MoUs etc.), brochures, policy documentation, investment policy, cash management policy, risk management policy, etc. if applicable;
    Gather and analyze feedback from the Energy Sector and take this feedback into consideration in product development including products for the benefit of off-grid and C&I projects;
    Identify effective RLSF marketing channels and promote RLSF among potential investors and lenders, through these channels (partner websites, brochures, conferences, etc.);
    Contribute to define the strategy and conditions per country. Develop and maintain country cover notes;
    Develop and regularly identify a pipeline of IPP projects for RLSF’s initiative, including participating in marketing and events relevant to the implementation of RLSF;
    Contribute to the definition and updating of RLSF’s pricing strategy;
    Coordinate with the Portfolio and Risk Teams on updates to the underwriting guidelines in the Operations Manual relevant to RLSF;
    Upon request by ATIDI’s Management, support with communication to potential future investors and stakeholders in respect of RLSF as well as provide support to ATIDI in responding to queries from donors or any other stakeholders;
    Identify ATIDI’s needs for further Technical Assistance, identification of potential donors, coordination of mobilization efforts and support Legal in documentation of Technical Assistance (TA) Agreements;
    Coordinate the reporting requirements from all RLSF partners and compliance with the Framework Arrangement and Financing Agreement(s) entered into with various partners;
    Manage the accounting of TA expenditure to relevant partners including the confirmation that services that are being invoiced by ATIDI were actually performed and documented, the payments have already been effected by ATIDI and all necessary documents have been presented and are in line with regulations/ standards;
    Support ATIDI in managing TA (including budgeting, recruitment of consultants, ATIDI’s internal staff and implementation of any agreed tasks) within the agreed milestones;
    Propose improvements to the Transparency Tool and follow up on adaptation of the Tool by stakeholders;
    Support the incorporation of RLSF in the Underwriting System, including improvements to current initiatives in this regard. Support the development of specifications for the underwriting system for changes that are required by RLSF;
    Improve the expertise and underwriting methodology of RLSF;
    Coach, train and develop the underwriting competencies of the Underwriting Team on Energy projects. Identify training opportunities for the ATIDI team relevant to underwriting of RLSF transactions;
    Review energy projects and propose the best underwriting structure. Support underwriters in the review of the transactions themselves (Non-Binding Indication (NBI) and Underwriting stages) if required;
    Underwrite large/ complex deals;
    Assist ATIDI in becoming a center of excellence in energy/ renewable energy;
    Prepare timely reports to the RLSF Steering Committee;
    Support the periodic audit of RLSF;
    Manage RLSF including any reporting requirements to external partners;
    Work with the Chief Underwriting Officer and the Chief Financial Officer in claims determination and payment as well as claims avoidance;
    Perform other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.

    Role Specifications

    A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, Banking or other financial service specialization;
    A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Banking or other financial service specialization;
    CII or CPA/ACCA (an added advantage);
    A minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience;
    Excellent Bi-lingual communication skills in both English and French;
    A proven track record of success structuring, financing, implementing or underwriting complex transactions. Energy Sector experience will be an added advantage;
    Technical understanding, expertise and experience in finance, investment or corporate banking, sovereign operations/financing, trade finance, insurance, guarantees or reinsurance;
    Key Stakeholders management skills;
    Demonstrate ability to initiate ideas for Product development;
    Team leadership skills;
    Demonstrate a clear understanding of policy wordings;
    Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to details;
    Excellent negotiation skills;
    Good judgement and decision-making skills.

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    The closing date for application is 25 March 2024 at Midnight Nairobi time.
    If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to atidi-recruitment@caglobalint.com

    Apply via :

    atidi-recruitment@caglobalint.com

  • Program Assistant, PMI REACH Malaria- Kenya Project/Regional Coordinator- PMI REACH Malaria- Kenya

    Program Assistant, PMI REACH Malaria- Kenya Project/Regional Coordinator- PMI REACH Malaria- Kenya

    Responsibilities:

    Work closely with PATH Malaria Program and Ministry of Health program administrative focal point to assist and provide technical support for planned and unplanned events and meetings.  
    Collaborate with finance and program team to provide support in the implementation of projects as defined in the work plan.  
    Participate in activities during and after meetings, such as setting up conferences and online calls, taking minutes, and assisting the Project Manager with follow-up activities.  
    Assist the Project Coordinator in planning and coordinating the full range of logistics for workshops, meetings, and fieldwork exercises.  
    Develop detailed budgets for activities; prepare financial reports for workshops, meetings, and fieldwork exercises.  
    Initiate payment processes in BusinessWorld and follow up with the accounting team to ensure that vendor invoices are paid in a timely manner.  
    Ensure that all financial transactions are properly coded and charged to the correct project codes.  
    Coordinate with project teams to ensure smooth coordination of administrative tasks.  
    Work closely with the procurement team to coordinate the purchase of project services and supplies.  
    Coordinate travel arrangements for team members and consultants; Monitor team member travel schedules, including support for changing arrangements during travel and follow-up activities such as reimbursement requests.  
    Support the development and implementation of project management systems to coordinate, track, analyze, and report progress on all project-related activities. 
    Participate in the process of monitoring the implementation of key project tasks and recommendations, with a focus on operational aspects.  
    Participate in program development, proposal writing, and budgeting as required.  
    Provide support to the PADM to ensure the accuracy of the inventory of the project. 
    Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 

    Required skills and experience:

    Degree in Accounting, Management, Business Administration, or related field with at least 2 years of experience 
    Ability to work in multi-site project team with minimal supervision, including demonstrated history of being a proactive problem solver who can work effectively under deadlines.  
    Excellent attention to detail and results focused while able to adapt to changing priorities.  
    Strong interpersonal and organizational skills  
    Ability to organize and implement events for large groups and international guests.  
    Excellent and demonstrable organization, communication, and writing skills.  
    Ability to manage time efficiently and work independently.  
    Experience working with International NGOs and donors is preferred. 
    Fluency in written and oral English is required.
    Ability and willingness to travel. 
    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and Teams 

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Kenya: Subgrants Officer

    Kenya: Subgrants Officer

    POSITION OVERVIEW

    The Subgrants Officer will manage the day-to-day administration of subgrants and service contracts, including tracking budgets, payments, compliance, and modifications; build capacity of subgrantees in various areas including financial management and reporting, ensuring all procedures are followed and consulting with Internews Headquarters for information or financial issues regarding partners. The Subgrants Officer will support conducting Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCA) to implement capacity-strengthening strategies in response to identified capacity gaps.

    DESCRIPTION OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Work closely with the Project Director in drawing up workplans of subgrantees of KenSafeSpace project in Kenya.
    Manage a portfolio of subgrants, including developing budgets, tracking expenditures, and submitting reports.
    Conduct subgrant budget analysis and review budgets for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal financial requirements.
    Conduct needs assessments and organizational capacity assessments (OCA) of subrecipients.
    Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of institutional capacity action plan of each organization-support utilizing the outcome of the OCAs.
    Provide monitoring and oversight on subgrants, including financial tracking and progress towards deliverables.
    Maintain subrecipients’ activity tracking schedules for project development, field reports, site visits, and follow-up communication with funders.
    Ensure the procurement policy is strictly adhered to and ensure documentation of relevant procurement processes.
    Work closely with the regional finance team to support the project’s financial systems, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
    Elaborate monthly financial statements including bank and petty cash reconciliation for submission to regional office and Internews Europe.
    Ensure timely payment of suppliers and service providers subject to appropriate documentation.
    Ensure compliance with Internews and European Commission rules and regulations.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    At least 2 to 3 years of grants coordination/monitoring experience, strong EU grant management experience preferred.
    Experience in designing and implementing capacity building training for Kenyan CSOs. This includes strategic planning, organizational capacity development, financial and operational analysis, financial reporting, etc.
    University degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
    Excellent report-writing, oral, and presentation skills.
    Proficient in project narrative reporting, analytic and financial management skills.
    Understanding of and experience with the administration of European Union-funded grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and procurement.
    Excellent Information Technology skills (including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and project management systems).
    Ability to multi-task and proven organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
    Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
    Experience with administrative systems of international NGOs required.
    Skilled in cooperative resolution of problems.
    Practical experience in establishing and operating participatory training programs.
    Must be self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good-humored, and flexible.

    Apply via :

    KE-jobs@internews.org