Finance Assistant
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is a public body sponsored by the UK Government responsible for supporting the establishment of effective multi-party democracy in developing countries. Since 1992, we provide training, technical support and enable the exchange of knowledge between the institutions of the UK and those of partner countries. WFD works in partnership with UK political parties and parliamentary, electoral and civil society institutions. We are implementing programmes in over 30 countries, through a global network of over 26 local offices.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is a public body sponsored by the UK Government responsible for supporting the establishment of effective multi-party democracy in developing countries. Since 1992, we provide training, technical support and enable the exchange of knowledge between the institutions of the UK and those of partner countries. WFD works in partnership with UK political parties and parliamentary, electoral and civil society institutions. We are implementing programmes in over 30 countries, through a global network of over 26 local offices.
WFD Kenya implements programmes
that:
·
strengthen the capacity of the
Senate, County Assemblies and other Oversight Institutions to effectively hold
the executives accountable for service delivery.
·
promote best practice among County
Assemblies as functional and effective legislatures that support the implementation
of devolution in Kenya
·
engage civil society actors for
greater participation of women, youth and persons with disability in governance
processes
Main Purpose of the Role
The position will be responsible for
supporting all the primary financial and accounting transactions in the Kenya
office and ensure financial transactions and records are undertaken and
maintained in accordance with internal and external financial requirements and
in compliance with the laws applicable in Kenya.
The post holder will need to be
fluent in English, an excellent communicator, organised and efficient, have
great attention to detail and establishes, builds and sustains effective
relationships within the programme team and with internal and external
stakeholders with exceptional financial and administrative experience and
skills.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have
the following skills and experience
·
First degree or similar, in a
relevant discipline for e.g. business studies, finance, office administration,
project administration or accountancy CPA, ACCA.
·
Experience of, and excellent
abilities in, financial administration including management of cash flows,
balance sheets, sizeable budgets (planning, monitoring and reporting), and
experience of using accounting packages
·
At least one years’ experience in a
similar role, in a similar type of organisation (preferably working on projects
funded by the British government or other major donors)
·
High levels of proficiency in Excel
and experience of using accounting packages e.g. SAGE
·
Excellent levels of spoken and
written English and local languages
This is a locally based field role
and therefore the successful candidate must have eligibility to work in the
relevant location.
How to Apply
All applicants must submit a
completed application
form to recruitment@wfd.org by
23:59 (GMT) 20th September 2018 to be considered for this role.
Please note: Due to the volume of
application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Programme Coordinator
Westminster Foundation for
Democracy (WFD) is a public body sponsored by
the UK Government responsible for supporting the establishment of effective
multi-party democracy in developing countries. Since 1992, we provide training,
technical support and enable the exchange of knowledge between the institutions
of the UK and those of partner countries. WFD works in partnership with UK
political parties and parliamentary, electoral and civil society institutions.
We are implementing programmes in over 30 countries, through a global network
of over 26 local offices.
Job Description
Fixed term contract of service Until
September 2019 Salary: £26,400 gross per annum
The programme is funded through the
DAI Deepening Democracy Programme and will focus on the following:
·
improving the ability of
parliamentary oversight committees to carry out effective oversight and
scrutiny of public finances, aimed at supporting accountable service delivery
by both national and county governments. addressing organizational capacity
gaps facing parliamentary oversight committees, which hinder their ability to
carry out practical oversight of public finances managed by the government Main
Purpose of the Role The role will be responsible for leading, driving and
coordinating the day to day delivery of programme activities and managing
administrative and logistical requirement in planning, budgeting,
implementation and, reporting of the programme.
·
The coordinator will be preparing and
disseminating project documentation, lead in the preparation of the narrative
and financial reports,
·
monitoring and evaluation of
programme activities, distilling leering and best practices and communicating
programme successes and successful case studies through WFDs reporting and
information sharing mechanisms.
·
One of the Programme Coordinator’s
key tasks will be to realise the successful implementation of the activities of
the programme. The Programme Coordinator will work closely with responsible
officials of the beneficiaries of the project, including: The Senate County
Public Accounts and Investment Committee; The National Assembly Public Accounts
Committee and the Office of the Auditor General.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have
the following skills and experience
·
First degree or similar, in a
relevant discipline such as social sciences. A master’s degree in development
or a related field is an added advantage.
·
A minimum of 7-10 years of experience
in the field or in a related area, broad familiarity with standard concepts,
practices, and procedures in Democracy Assistance
·
Proven experience in developing and
implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for development programmes.
Experience with MEL in the democracy support sector would be an asset
·
Possess a certain degree of
creativity, innovation and latitude including a good understanding and knowledge
of the Kenyan democratic and political environment and its interplay with
devolution
·
Critical thinking, problem solving,
organization, attention to detail, leadership, clear spoken and written
communication, active listening, and can perform a variety of tasks
·
Good command of written and spoken
English essential
This is a locally based field role
and therefore the successful candidate must have eligibility to work in the
relevant location.
How to Apply
All applicants must submit a
completed application
form to recruitment@wfd.org by
23:59 (GMT) 20th September 2018 to be considered for this role.
Please note: Due to the volume of
application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be notified