Terre des hommes Foundation
Job
Title: Finance
Assistant
Job ID: 20230102
Categories: Collaboration
Function: Finance
Reports
to (Hierarchically): Senior finance officer
(Functionally):
Number
of subordinates: 0
Contract
duration: 4 Months
Location: Nairobi
Context: Terre des hommes Foundation is an independent, neutral, and impartial Swiss organization founded in 1960, dedicated to bringing about significant and lasting change in the lives of children and young people, especially those most at risk.
Tdh
ensures their well-being and the effective implementation of their rights as
defined in the Convention on the Child’s Rights and other human rights
instruments.
To
make a difference, Tdh focus our efforts on maternal and child health, children
and young people in migration situations, and access to justice.
Tdh
promotes the active participation of children and young people to empower them.
We advocate for their rights and support them in expressing their needs and
interests. Tdh works in fragile contexts and conflict zones, as well as in more
stable environments.
Tdh
is present in Kenya since 2011. Currently Tdh is providing protection services
for children and families
affected by migration, natural crises and poverty in Dadaab refugee camps, in
Garissa County, and in
Korogocho informal settlement in Nairobi.
The
intervention in Dadaab refugee camps is focused on prevention and response to
child protection needs while strengthening protection community-based
mechanisms in the refugee operation and its host communities.
In
Korogocho informal settlements, Tdh implements early child development
activities and child protection activities with a strong community-based
approach aiming at decreasing violence against children and strengthening child
protection mechanisms.
General
description of the position: With the support and under the
supervision of the Senior finance officer, general financial duties in the
Nairobi office in Kenya under the direction of Finance & admin Coordinator
in collaboration with the senior finance officer.
He
or she will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des
hommes and the Tdh Child Safeguarding Policy.
Specific
Job Descriptions:
Accountancy
and Financial Management
· Verify
that receipts/invoices are correctly filled and are eligible for payment
· Prepare
Payment vouchers to be attached to the payments ensuring the correct donors and
budget lines have been correctly charged
· Ensure
all payments made are duly stamped paid
· Archive
all the relevant administrative and accountancy documentation in the proper way
and
according to Tdh procedures and make scans of the same when required
· Collaborate
in the preparation of documents for financial/annual audits.
Others
Undertake
all other duties that may be determined by the Senior finance officer that are
compatible with
the job.
Abuse
Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management
· Commit
to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy,
Safety and
Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Code of Conduct, Whistle
Blowing Policy
· Commit
to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies
· Commit
to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of
transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge
· University
Degree in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
from an
accredited academic institution Or CPA 2.
· Strong
knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Word and Excel.
Skills:
· Demonstrated
ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned
· Ability
to work independently, under pressure, able to maintain accuracy, paying
attention to details, meeting deadlines and working with minimal supervision.
· Strong
interpersonal and intercultural skills with proven ability to work effectively
and harmoniously with a team of colleagues.
· Ability
to communicate clearly and constructively on negative and positive points
Application
Modalities:
Interested
candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their
applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch.
Candidates
are required to indicate the position title on the subject line of the email
when applying.
Kindly
note only applications sent to this email address will be considered.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
Closing
date for the application of this position is 18 January 2023.
Tdh’s
recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect
children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh
is an equal opportunity employer