Job Vacancy: Finance
Officer
OSIEA promotes vibrant and inclusive democracies in Eastern Africa. Founded in 2005, OSIEA plays an active role in encouraging informed dialogue about issues of public importance.
We do this through grant-making,
research, and advocacy. OSIEA works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, and
South Sudan. (For more details check www.osiea.org)
OSIEA promotes vibrant and inclusive democracies in Eastern Africa. Founded in 2005, OSIEA plays an active role in encouraging informed dialogue about issues of public importance.
We promote democratic governance,
justice, human rights, equality and non-discrimination, respect for rule of law
and protection of rights of minorities. We play a key role in amplifying the
voices that promote open society ideals. We do this by supporting individuals,
organizations, coalitions, and movements.
The Open Society Initiative for
Eastern Africa (OSIEA) seeks to recruit a Finance Officer.
Overall job purpose: Under the supervision of the Finance and Administration
Director, the finance officer provides leadership in execution of financial
services in OSIEA ensuring effective and transparent utilization of financial
resources and integrity of financial service.
The Finance Officer promotes an
all-inclusive approach consistent with OSIEA rules and regulations; works with
program teams to resolve complex finance related issues and information
delivery.
S/he develops external relationships
with appropriate partners such as auditors, bankers and other relevant
statutory bodies. The Finance Officer also provides advice on financial risk
management.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure accurate and complete
Financial reports by;
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Preparing monthly cash and bank
reconciliations.
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Reconciling Creditors balances in to
their respective statements on a monthly basis.
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MOUs and consultancy accountability
reports are accurate.
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Review staff credit card
accountability reports.
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Prepare Monthly Financial Reports
Pack.
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Confirm Fixed Asset sub ledger
account is complete, accurate and reconciled to the General ledger.
Person specifications
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Masters degree in Finance and
Accounting or a related field.
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Should be a certified public
accountant CPA (K).
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Excellent hands on experience in a
complex accounting system.
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Advanced skills in spread sheets and
other computer packages.
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High level Analytical and problem
solving skills.
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At least six years’ relevant work
experience in finance and accounting.
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Extraordinary initiative, creativity
and capacity to think practically.
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Excellent coordination, networking
and facilitation skills.
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Ability to effectively manage
multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced working environment.
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Ability to maintain strict
confidentiality and show discretion and ability to handle confidential issues.
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Flexibility and willingness to work
as a team member and independently, with a high level of self-motivation
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Excellent listening and communication
skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences.
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Strong organizational skills and
close attention to detail in order to produce high quality output.
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Ability to plan, organize, coordinate
and negotiate under pressure.
Job
Vacancy: Program Officer – Disability Rights Program
OSIEA promotes vibrant and inclusive
democracies in Eastern Africa. Founded in 2005, OSIEA plays an active role in
encouraging informed dialogue about issues of public importance.
We promote democratic governance,
justice, human rights, equality and non-discrimination, respect for rule of law
and protection of rights of minorities. We play a key role in amplifying the
voices that promote open society ideals. We do this by supporting individuals,
organizations, coalitions, and movements.
We do this through grant-making,
research, and advocacy. OSIEA works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, and
South Sudan. (For more details check www.osiea.org)
The Open Society Initiative for
Eastern Africa (OSIEA) seeks to recruit a Program Officer for the Equality and
non-discrimination program with a focus on disability rights.
Overall job
purpose: In collaboration with Open Society
Foundation thematic programme, Human Rights Initiative (HRI); the Programme
Officer’s core duties will entail provision of technical support in
identification and fostering of effective grant making relations in a dynamic,
creative and committed manner with emphasis on disability rights.
Key
Responsibilities
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Provide a bold vision for innovative
work that will add value to the existing efforts in the region by identifying
grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies to advance Equality and
non-discrimination programme in Eastern Africa, particularly in relation to
Disability Rights.
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Work in close collaboration with
Human Rights Initiative staff and other relevant Open Society Foundations staff
to support the work of organizations and activists that seek to address the
human rights concerns of persons with disabilities.
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Support the programme in conducting
relevant legal and policy analysis for internal and external audiences.
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Support in the identification of
capacity and institutional development opportunities in partner organizations
(grantees).
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Support network/coalition/alliance
building for joint advocacy with grantees and constituents targeting
governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.
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Oversee administrative duties within
the program and supervision of consultants.
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Develop partnerships with the rest of
the program staff in the identification and evaluation of emerging and key
development trends and priorities in a particular region.
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Scan the external environment to
ensure programme relevance.
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Engage with civil society actors,
attend meetings, solicit and evaluate grant proposals, follow-up with grantees
and potential grantees. Conduct site visits as necessary.
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Coordinate meetings, conferences,
partnerships.
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Participate in writing, editing or
commissioning reports and advocacy documents on the Disability Rights program.
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Conduct advocacy in collaboration
with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service
providers, and the general public.
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Represent OSIEA at key functions and
meetings related to the Disability Rights program.
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Reporting and budget management
(portfolio reviews, monitoring programme budget and expenditure etc.)
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Participate in program learning,
knowledge generation and management.
Person
specifications
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Advanced degree in a relevant field.
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At least six years’ relevant work
experience, including demonstrated experience working in the field of
disability rights and a nuanced understanding of the UN Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Strong written and verbal
communication skills in English and one other East African language.
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Experience developing and
implementing social change strategies through a rights-based approach and
substantive knowledge of disability rights issues in the Eastern Africa region.
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Experience in working with community
based groups in East Africa on equality & non-discrimination and human
rights issues of persons with disabilities.
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Demonstrable commitment to Human
Rights and OSIEA values.
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Experience or understanding of grant
making work.
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Understanding of Eastern Africa
social and economic issues including governance and rights.
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Experience in working with NGOs
(desirable).
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Ability to manage several
simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong analytical and problem solving
skills.
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Integrity, team work, diplomacy and
professionalism will be essential.
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Willingness to travel frequently as
needed.
Suitably qualified candidates should
mail their resumes and cover letters to jobs@osiea.org by by 16th March 2018.
The position will attract a
competitive salary with good benefits package.