Africa
Closing date: October 9, 2020
Program Finance Officer, Africa – Nutrition
International
Description
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline for submission: October 9th , 2020
About
us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our
global team of over 400 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with
one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through
improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction
that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the
world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global
team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying
for the position below.
Know
our team
Nutrition International (NI)’s Africa Region Corporate Services Unit
comprises of a team of expertise that work closely with the Country Offices in
the region and HQ in Ottawa. The primary mandate for the Corporate Services
Unit is to provide leadership and support in corporate and program finance
management, budget management, donor reporting, procurement and office
administration functions.
Nutrition International is seeking applications for Program
Finance Officer, Africa to be based in Nairobi,
Kenya
About
you
You will have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. At least 5
years’ experience working in finance in the development sector. Excellent
interpersonal and people management skills. Competent IT, financial management
and administration skills. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and with
attention to detail. Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Great
Plains and experience in Contract/Grant Database will be an added advantage.
About
the role
In this role you will be:
- Ensuring
that all regional project and contract details are correctly maintained in
the NI contracts database.
- Monitoring
the Contracts Database (CDB) for the Region on a regular basis. Providing
guidance to the Country Offices and resolving / trouble shooting CDB
related bottlenecks.
- Ensuring
the completeness and accuracy of the funding approval form, contract
approval sheet, payment request form and other related documents received
from the country offices in the Region.
- Ensuring
compliance with established NI policies for the release and approval for
signature of legal documents (Grant agreements, consulting contracts,
travel letters, extension and supplement requests).
- Reviewing
contract budgets to ensure only eligible costs are budgeted for, and all
activities budgeted for are in line with the approved workplan /
implementation plan.
- Preparing
Budget Change forms on request for budget shifts from Country Offices and
facilitate full approvals.
What
we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan,
flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support
for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and
engaging work environment. Read more to know more about us Top Employers of National Capital Region 2020.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate
diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work
environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available
throughout the selection process.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate
screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached
. Please click Job Description on the Apply button below to
submit your application.
How to
Apply
To apply for this
position and for a complete job description, log into https://apply.workable.com/j/F7A080CB4B . Qualified candidates
should submit their cover letter and CV by October 09, 2020. We thank all
applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen to participate in the
interview process will be contacted.