Location: Location in Nairobi

Head Of Technical & Commercial Services Autonews Magazine Editor

Reporting to the Director General, this position will oversee the designing, controlling, and managing the technical process and operational integrity of technological services provided by the Association.
The position will be in charge of Driving School, Rescue Services, Motor vehicle Valuation and Inspection, Technical Training, Motor vehicle Maintenance, and Tours and Licensing.
We are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking person to lead our Technical and Commercial Services team and ensure smooth running of all aspects of technical operations. He should be a critical thinker with a proven record of success in expanding the organizational objectives and exceeding business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a short and long term value based business strategy:

Drive the development and implementation of the strategy for the department to ensure that it aligns with the overall strategy of the Association.
Maximize profitability across the current and future products, and channel portfolios.

Quality assurance and service delivery

Maintain and ensure compliance with the established QMS documentation in the technical department.
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures when performing job duties
Provide specifications for spare parts and vehicles for procurement purposes.
Develop and implement fleet management plan for all AA vehicles.
Advise on disposal of obsolete fleet.
Participate in the procurement of services and ensure AA appointed service providers meet the required standards.
Represent AA in external motoring fora. 3. Financial and Process improvement
Prepare and implement budget for technical operations in order to achieve set objectives.
By means of statistical metrics, assess the business performance of the Association and proffer recommendations that will add value to the Association’s bottom line.
Ensure that all operations are coordinated and completed within set deadline and available budget.
Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly Departmental reports to the Director General for decision making.
Prepare and review of motor vehicles running cost schedule.
Negotiating service contracts with suppliers and ensuring their profitability.

Customer service

Build and maintain good working relationships with clients and partners in order to maximize patronage.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical processes, functions and requirements and advice members on motoring matters.
Provide marketing support on product development.
Provide marketing support on product development.
Research and analyse Engineering Trends in the Motor Industry to ensure that AA is abreast with modern technologies.
Oversee the development of the annual technical training calendar. 5. Performance Management
Oversee and coordinate the activities of technical team.
Set objectives for technical team as well as implement action plans necessary for achieving set targets.
Ensure the provision of technical equipment and materials required for operations.
Supervise, mentor, coach and develop direct reports.
Ensure safety within our operations by minimizing operational risks.
Handle all accident cases involving AA Vehicles.
Manage performance and conduct annual staff appraisals and assessments to determine staff training needs.

Minimum job requirements:
For appointment to this position one must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering.
Registered Engineer (EBK)
Membership of IEK.
At least 5 years’ experience in senior Business Development positions or equivalent.
Excellent leadership and negotiation skills.
Budgeting skills.
Good presentation and communication skills.
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office
Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Research and project management skills.
Excellent time management skills

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October 23, 2024
Project Engineer Water Treatment Engineers Accounts Internship Software Development Assistant

Roles & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will report to the Projects Department Manager and will have the following qualifications and abilities:

Bachelor’s engineering or quantity surveying degree with a minimum Upper second Class.
Post graduate qualifications in Projects Management from a recognised institution.
Minimum five years’ work experience, three of which must be in a consulting firm with responsibility for project acquisition, implementation, supervision or management.
A proven record in tender preparation, bills of quantities, costs analysis, risk value management and project valuation.
Experience using project management software will be an added advantage.

Key Qualifications
Applicants are expected to have the following additional skills and attributes:

Excellent written and spoken English.
Adriver’s license and basic computer skills – MS Office packages.
Integrity, hard work ethic and good presentation skills.
Be a good team player with strong interpersonal and analytical skills

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October 23, 2024
Deputy Chief of Party / Senior Technical Advisor Chief of Party Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor Finance Manager

Amref Health Africa in Kenya is currently seeking experienced, dynamic and qualified person for an anticipated funding by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to fill the position of Deputy Chief of Party / Senior Technical Advisor.
Ref: Amref/ USAID-TB-DCoP & STA/002-2018
Deputize Chief of Party and responsible for the overall technical oversight of the project and specifically responsible for project implementation that relates to facility and community level service delivery. Will take leadership role in ensuring technical implementation and coordinate with other technical leads, key stakeholders, other USG implementing partners, and Government of Kenya, particularly at the county-level.
Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of Medical degree and a Master’s Degree in public health or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in large, health sector development programs that have implemented successful activities.
Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of TB and TB-HIV/AIDS.
A clear track record in provision of technical assistance of similar complexity and magnitude to the one being procured
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level Government of Kenya officials, USAID, NGOs, private sector groups, cooperating agencies, and donor organizations.

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October 23, 2024
Regional Statelessness Internship

Duty station
UNHCR Regional Service Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
Manager of the position
Snr. Reg. Protection Officer, (Statelessness), UNHCR Regional Service Centre (RSC), Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of assignment
Six months (minimum five)
Date of entry on Duty
As soon as possible
General Background
The Regional Statelessness Unit at the UNHCR Regional Service Centre (RSC) based in Nairobi is seeking tstrengthen its engagement with States and other actors tbetter identify and protect, resolve existing situations of statelessness and prevent new cases in 16 countries within the region of Central, East and Horn of Africa including Central African Republic, Cameroon, Chad, Republic of Congo, DRC, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Building regional and continental synergies among African States and creating adequate State mobilization on the right tnationality are critical tensure effective prevention, reduction and elimination of statelessness by all the countries in the region. This will alscontribute tensuring sufficient support among African Union Member States for finalizing and adopting the draft AU protocol tthe African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the right tnationality and eradication of statelessness. Conducting targeted advocacy towards a range of stakeholders will alsbe essential and will be increasingly pursued at regional and at national level tensure that all actors have adequate understanding of issues relating tnationality and statelessness within the region, enabling them ttake appropriate actions tend statelessness.
Against this backdrop, the Regional Statelessness Unit at UNHCR RSC is looking tenhance regional dialogue in a coordinated, inclusive and sustained manner tprevent, reduce and eliminate statelessness in the region. UNHCR is partnering with key regional organizations such as the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), and is alslooking tcooperate with other relevant organizations in the region (i.e. IGAD and EAC).
The ICGLR has already spearheaded efforts taddress statelessness by ensuring access tnationality and proof of legal identity across the region. The 12 ICGLR Member States adopted in October 2017 the Brazzaville Declaration and Regional Action Plan on eradication of statelessness, which sets out key commitments in line with UNHCR’s Global “IBelong” Campaign tend statelessness. This is a significant achievement, with States committing tadopt National Action Plans; reform their legislation and policies on nationality and civil status; improve birth registration systems, and conduct national and regional studies on the issue by 2019.
UNHCR’s technical support in implementing this Declaration’s commitments requires sustained efforts with dedicated staff, in order tmove ahead with a series of activities at national and regional level in 2018 and beyond. These allow for a progressive approach; training and sensitising Government Focal Points nominated as per the Brazzaville Declaration, as well as ICGLR National Coordinators; promoting ratification of the international conventions on statelessness; and culminating in a Ministerial Meeting foreseen for late 2018 with the aim of extending this Regional Action Plan t2024 and triggering the development of an ICGLR Protocol on eradication of statelessness under the ICGLR Pact. Achieving the objectives of the Brazzaville Declaration are crucial in furthering progress ahead of the 2019 High Level Event on Statelessness, including as part of the build up tthe adoption of the draft AU Protocol.
Functional responsibilities & Tasks

Under the direct supervision of the Snr. Regional Protection Officer (Statelessness), the incumbent will:
Assist the Regional Statelessness Unit in supporting the ICGLR Executive Secretariat and Member States timplement the commitments contained in the Brazzaville Declaration and Regional Action Plan, including:
Supporting the preparation of the training workshops for ICGLR National Coordinators and government focal points on statelessness;
Assisting in the preparatory work ahead of the Ministerial Meeting foreseen in late 2018 on statelessness in the ICGLR region;
Assist in monitoring implementation progress of the Regional Action Plan;
Provide inputs and support tthe UNHCR country operations developing and operationalizing strategies teradicate statelessness, including review of nationality related legislation;
Assist in the cataloguing of the Unit’s documents, including by developing a resource library for statelessness in the Great Lakes, Horn of Africa and East African region;
Assist in producing communications tools such as web stories and articles, brochures, one-pagers, and visibility items tsupport the office’s advocacy work and ensure coverage of the ICGLR process and efforts teradicate statelessness at country and regional levels;
Assist in collecting inputs from country operations in order tprepare quarterly newsletters, including pictures, movies and stories;
Assist in updating the Regional Data Portal on statelessness;
Pro-actively provide administrative and logistical support for all activities organized by the section, such as conferences, workshops and trainings;
Assist in generating regular reports on progress, successes, challenges, constraints and lessons learned in the area of statelessness;
Provide support for any other operational tasks when required.

Qualifications (academic and work experience)

Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in law preferably with focus on human rights, refugee law and/or international humanitarian law;
Excellent legal research and analytical skills;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Excellent drafting and writing skills in English;
Excellent knowledge of French (spoken and written) as French is essential;
Excellent organizational skills, with experience organizing events such as conferences, trainings and/or workshops.

Desirable competencies

Interest and relevant experience in statelessness and nationality issues;
Sense of innovation and creativity;
Political awareness and interest tcooperate with regional inter-governmental organizations such as ICGLR, EAC, IGAD, etc;
At least one year of related professional experience;
Practical knowledge of Portuguese and/or Arabic ;
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes on protection of stateless persons would be an asset or any other equivalent external courses.

Status of the intern and insurance
Interns are neither “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, nor “officials” within the meaning of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations of 13 February 1946, as interns are not remunerated for their work. As of 1 June 2018, interns that dnot receive financial support from an outside party will receive a monthly Food and Local Transportation Allowance equivalent t10% of the Daily Subsistence Allowance for Nairobi duty station and based on 30 calendar days (not exceeding USD 1,000 per month).
Interns may not represent UNHCR in any official capacity.
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or his/her sponsoring institution. However, UNHCR will help with the visa application if applicable and advise accordingly.
Interns are not subject tUN security evacuation procedures but may be assisted tleave the country when possible and tthe extent feasible.
Interns are fully responsible for arranging medical insurance covering their full internship period. Interns will be requested tshow proof of valid medical (and life/accident) insurance for the duty station. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship. UNHCR accepts nresponsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, they should not travel thazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNHCR.
Interns will not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of UNHCR.
Interns will maintain confidentiality of all unpublished information made known tthem during the internship and will not publish any reports on the basis of information obtained during the period without prior written permission of UNHCR.

October 23, 2024
Africa Reg. Human Resources Manager

The Reg. HR Manager, in alignment to the global HR strategy, will develop, implement and administer the Africa region’s HR strategy, support FH organizational priorities and build HR capability through resources, processes and systems. This role will also lead a field’s restructuring process and will be involved in change and risk management to enable each FH Africa country office to achieve their strategy and FH’s vision and purpose.
This position will reside in Nairobi, Kenya. The most appropriate candidate will be eligible to work in, and already reside in Nairobi, Kenya. An expat benefit package is not available for this position.
Responsibilities

Key Result #1 – Direction and oversight of HR standards and functions in the Africa region.
Key Result #2 – Build HR capability, processes and systems in the Africa region.
Key Result #3 – Oversee the administration process of employee remuneration for the Africa region.
Key Result #4 – Facilitate communication and knowledge sharing between Africa country office HR leaders, GSC HR and the Africa Regional Office.
Key Result #5 – Regional HR Personnel / Team development.

A resume and an application are required to apply for this position.
Values, Vision, and Purpose
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.

October 23, 2024
Programs Graduate Internship M&E Graduate Internship Communications Graduate Internship Agriculture & VCD Graduate Internship Youth Empowerment Internships Finance Graduate Internship IT Internship HR Internship Procurement Internship Graduate Intern – Procurement MBS Graduate Intern – Procurement Kilifi (27647)

Role Purpose
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Dimensions of the Role
The job role provides a learning opportunity for the incumbent as they support the implementation of the child protection interventions (Protect My Rights Project) in Tharaka PU during FY19. Working closely with the program team, the incumbent is responsible for contributing to the designing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the progress of the project activities in line with the project’s detailed implementation plan. S/he will be reporting directly to the Program Manager who has oversight of all programmes in the PU.
Areas of Learning/ Duties
Project Implementation:

In line with the detailed implementation plans, facilitate activities that will ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence and there are reporting mechanisms to respond when/if violence against children is perpetrated;
Ensure that the monthly activities and budget plans are implemented as per approved schedules and all the activities are on track;
Work with relevant staff to ensure all logistics and procurement processes are planned and completed according to Plan policies;
Represent the project in related activities at appropriate levels in the Sub County.

Documentation and Reporting:

Consolidate/write timely and quality project reports in line with Plan standards;
Contribute to documentation and sharing of best practices on child protection with all stakeholders;
Jointly with the Program team, support in facilitating and coordinating reflection sessions with project beneficiaries;
Update Progress log on weekly basis on implemented activities in SAP

Education Qualifications Required

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Development Studies;
Knowledge of community development;
Hold personal values, ethics and attitudes which are in alignment with the principles of the Plan Values as well as the Child Protection Policy.

Knowledge and Skills that the Intern will demonstrate at the End of the Period
The intern will demonstrate the following key competencies after the end of the internship period:

Skills in project management – including project scope, budget and timelines
Skills in project monitoring and reporting;
Skills in documentation and report writing;
Community facilitation, networking, partnership management skills;
Good communication and negotiation skills;
Conflict management skills;
Good interpersonal relationship and team working.

Criteria for eligibility
Those eligible to apply to participate in the internship program shall be Kenyan citizens who meet the following criteria:

Graduates from Kenyan universities
Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the last 24 months.
Graduates who are below 25 years old and willing to commit their time on the program for the entire year
Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn
Graduates who are currently not in employment

Type of Role: Internship
Closing Date: 5th April, 2018

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October 23, 2024
Accountant (Quarry Mining)

Location: Lavington, Nairobi.
Reports to: Finance Director
This position holder will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organization.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Update and manage accounts receivable and issue invoices
Prepare/ update statement of accounts as and when needed for all clients
Prepare and manage an aged debtors schedule
Active debt collection
Perform bank reconciliations of all daily sales based on the sales summary sent by site clerk.
Manage all company bank accounts, perform daily reconciliations and access all accounts via online banking
Update and manage accounts payable and perform reconciliations
Prioritize payments based on funds available
Keep updated statement of accounts for all service provides/ suppliers
Prepare and manage aged payables schedule
Preparation and execution of payroll and statutory deductions
Prepare daily requisitions for funding
Manage control accounts for fuel
Keep track of all fixed payables (rent, utilities etc.)
Prepare and update cash flow and send to management by close of business to guide decision making
Inform decision making by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
Manage all loan repayments
Prepare loan repayment schedule
Ensure tax returns are prepared and filed correctly and on time.
Analyze budgets and other financial information and advise where savings could be made.
Prepare and assist with annual audits
Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports
Secure financial information by completing data base backup.
Maintain financial security by following and recommending internal controls.
Maintain an impeccable book keeping/filing system for all accounting documents
Create a good rapport with all clients
Build a good working relationship with all service providers/ suppliers

Experience and Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance and
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation
Prior experience providing financial advice to Management
CPA or ACCA accredited
Proficiency in Quickbooks

October 23, 2024
Business Development Manager

Job description
On behalf of a listed International EPC Client I am currently looking for a Business Development Manager for a permanent job, working out of their Kenyan Office.
The ideal BD Manager candidate will have local experience working in the East Africa region on Construction of Infrastructure projects. The client is looking to expand their global presence within the Infrastructure division, so is actively looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive sales in this region.
The ideal candidate will have:

20 – 25 years experience
Experience dealing with Local authorities in East African
Background of Sales within Infrastructure projects (Highways, Expressways, Roads)
Ideally worked for an EPC client

This is a fantastic opportunity in a new office, working with one of the regions leading EPC clients.
Sthree UAE is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

October 23, 2024
Head of Clinical Trials

JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for providing leadership and coordination of all clinical trials activities in the Programme, and to oversee and coordinate monitoring, project management, data base support and sponsorship for investigator-led clinical trials on Phase I, II and III.
The post would best suit a doctor with clinical research experience with capacity to develop their own research interests as well as support clinical trials led by colleagues.
Description:
REPORTS TO:

Programme Executive Director
Departmental Chair Clinical Research

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:

Monitoring staff in clinical trials facility.
Data managers, project managers.
Fieldworkers, nurses, clinical officers and medical officers on specific trials.

INDIRECTLY SUPERVISES:

None

BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

Departmental budget
Clinical research trials facilities including equipment and machinery

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility for strategic direction of the clinical trials platform.
Planning the overall budget and setting targets for development of the platform on a yearly basis, and negotiating and agreeing the plans with the Scientific Departments Committee responsible for overall scientific strategy in the programme.
Negotiating with prospective funders and PIs regarding proposed trials, their budgets and conduct.
Line managing the team of Line managing the team of monitors, project managers and data managers based in CTF.
Reviewing progress of clinical trials against internally set and contractual milestones.
Communicating with trial sponsors to ensure compliance to applicable regulations, and applying corrective and preventive action.
Providing input on clinical trials aspects of developing proposals and funding applications.
Overseeing the management and governance of clinical trials conducted by the Programme including trial monitoring and study coordination.
Coordination with regulatory affairs, surveillance and clinical service departments.
Responsibility to ensure trials are run to a high standard and delivered on schedule.
Membership of a Data Governance Committee and a Centre Scientific Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in medicine, science, public health or a related field.
A PhD or post-graduate medical qualification relevant to clinical research is required.
Experience in clinical trials or clinical research.
Leadership experience in clinical trials, clinical research or clinical practice.
Extensive experience in medical, business, the NGO sector, international, academic or research organizations (i.e. at minimum ten years of experience and ideally 15 to 20 years).
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects of >6months in duration demonstrating leadership in these projects
Computer literacy with proficiency in hospital systems and Microsoft applications
Experience of line management and delivery of projects with multiple external partners

Desirable Requirements:

Medical qualification with registration to practice as a doctor in Kenya
Familiarity with biomedical sample collection and handling
Regulatory experience

COMPETENCIES:

Evidence of supervisory ability and negotiation skills
Evidence of an ability to operate in a federalized environment with decentralized authority.
Strong skills in budgeting, development and oversight of project proposals, leadership of meetings, and writing skills.
Ability to work across cultures and evidence of communications skills in that context.
Willingness to respond within tight timelines and to cope with changing assignments.
Excellent diagnostic, analytical and investigative skills
Strong leadership skills and managerial ability
Strong planning, administrative and organisation ability
Confidentiality, integrity, patience and calm disposition
Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

October 23, 2024
Regional Finance Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide financial support to the regional office and support the capacity building of country office finance staff under the supervision of Regional Finance Manager.
Maintain good relations and understanding between IRW, Regional and Country offices and finance functions on a regular basis.
Review budget proposals, monthly financial information, consolidate reports and produce timely and accurate financial information at regional level.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Regular liaison and engagement with Regional Team, Country Directors, Country Finance Managers, Regional Desk Coordinators and Regional Finance Manager and International Finance Manager in IRW.
SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
Scope of the Role:
Focal contact point for the assigned country offices, ensure finance function at regional offices are working adequately. Trouble shoots and analyse information for independent decision making and consolidate monthly financial information accurately received from the assigned countries.
Deal with day to day financial concerns and issues of assigned countries.
Assist regional finance Manager to maintain strong accounting controls for all the assigned countries to have consistent and same financial standard across the board
Overall Objectives:
Review and process field financial data to make sure Regional consolidated financial statements are produced accurately and analysis on a timely basis for the assigned countries.
Assist Regional Finance Manager in a busy and highly demanding environment to meet objectives and goals for each country’s financial operation, and obtain financial information on regularly basis from each assigned country. Guide and assist country offices finance teams to produce quality and accurate external and internal reporting including donor reports.
Actively participate in provision of training and support to the assigned regional countries on financial systems and processes
KEY ACCOUNTABILITES
Financial & Reporting

Assist country finance managers to produce accurate and timely submission of donor’s financial reports and minimising the risk associated with non-compliance of numerous partner regulations and IR policy and procedures
Financially monitor each project from the regional office perspective and assist country finance managers and teams in the liquidation process
Provide quality review and opinion on budget proposals and donor reports in respect to timely, with accuracy and its effectiveness.
Support and take active part in the preparation of processes and procedures of budgets and reporting
Maintain schedules, analysis and reconcile ledgers for income (cash & Non Cash/In Kind), and expenses as well as Assets for the projects on monthly basis received from assigned regional countries as well as control account with IRW books.
Maintain up to date and accurate consolidation of financial information and upload of budget and expenses for each project in AX on a monthly basis.
Assist regional finance Manager and assigned countries Finance Managers for the achievement of MAC (Minimum Acceptable Criteria) developed by AX team, so that AX can be introduced within country.
Assist finance managers as and when in the inductions of newly recruited staff in the assigned countries to make sure the same standard is carried out as per required standard
Review country offices monthly project reports and identify the areas of improvement with suggestions before submission to regional finance managers.
Support regional finance Manager to review external audit report and management letters of the assigned countries and coordinate with assigned country Finance Managers for its reconciliations with maintained books.. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that are consistent with the job as and when assigned by the line manager

Compliance
Monitor Compliance with the donor financial requirements and local country laws and provide technical support to the assigned countries and set up standards to make sure they comply with IRW financial guidelines
Monitor that in each assigned country Finance is using the standard formats, standard chart of account, and operate on same standards across the board Guide in the external audit preparation and finalisation of each assigned country office, identification of financial risks and improvement areas in Management Advisory comments from auditors in the assigned countries.
PERSONAL SKILLS

Proactively promote and foster a culture in which Islamic principles, values and approaches which are adopted by Islamic Relief Worldwide are consistently respected, applied and complied with in the delivery of the country/division/unit objectives and in the conduct of its employees.
Must pay attention to detail, concentration on all aspects of a finance task, and commitment to achieving quality results.
Take initiative and be able to provide solutions to the problems as they arise
Flexible in working arrangements and adaptable to new (sometimes unstructured) and stress full working environments
Work as a team and be able to work with others in order to reach common objectives
Define priorities in an unstructured environment, with many competing demands at same time
Able to manage diversity and adversity, aware of and sensitive to gender issues and different cultures;
Able to appreciate others’ points of view, to listen and be attentive; able to communicate clearly and concisely
Assist in arranging training and provide coaching for the finance staff in the assigned countries to make sure they maintain same standard across the board
Identify the needs of support to the countries offices, to increase their competence in preparation of financial reports, donor financial reports in line with donor reporting requirements.

Travel
The Regional Finance Coordinator is expected to spend a minimum of 50% of his/ her time in the East Africa regional countries for financial support as well as cover the gap in assigned countries of Finance Managers when required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide vision and mission.
Essential:
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Good management and financial accounting experience, including a pro-active approach to budget monitoring, reporting etc with 4-5 years experience.
Degree in Accounting & Finance and intermediate professional level qualified and studying towards such as ACCA/ CIMA or any professional qualification.
Excellent communication skills to liaison with regional assigned countries
Advance excel skills; in designing and manipulating reports
Ability to manage work load of multiple and remote locations, ability to think strategically
High degree of computer literacy.
Ability to adapt to new situations and needs.
Ability to develop and build capacities of staff. ï‚· Ability to work as a team player in a multinational national environment.

Desirable

Demonstrable technical knowledge and substantial experience of donor reporting and project budgets
Strong English communication skills (verbal as well as writing)
Arabic and French skills (for some country portfolios only) ï‚· Experience of working in insecure environment.

October 23, 2024