Position Title: Finance Officer - LIFT NK
- INTRODUCTION
BOMA is working to lift 3 million people out of extreme poverty by 2027. BOMA’s mission is to provide the people and governments of Africa’s drylands with economic inclusion programs that increase resilience to multiple crises. Founded 15 years ago to eliminate extreme poverty among pastoralist women in Kenya, BOMA has since transformed the lives of more than 350,000 women, youth and refugees in East Africa. BOMA stands out for its focus on last mile populations of the drylands of Africa, who are most at risk to shocks from climate change and COVID-19, tech savvy and data driven approach, impressive graduation rate and 99% local structure based in Africa.
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- ABOUT THE PROGRAM
BOMA is currently seeking qualified candidates for Program Training Officer position for the newly awarded Livelihoods and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Northern Kenya project. The Livelihoods and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) Northern Kenya project will implement a climate crisis-adapted “green” version of The BOMA Project’s proven poverty graduation model, the Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) to provide market-based pull by facilitating more competitive, profitable Green Enterprises for women, youth, and refugees within the forest ecosystems in Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties and in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Refugee Settlements over a period of 3 years. BOMA will be the Lead partner of the project and will collaborate with Danish Church Aid (DCA) and Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) in implementing the project.
- JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Officer – LIFT NK will be responsible for supporting financial management and accounting of the LIFT NK program and to ensure adherence and compliance with the donor requirements, Financial management, Financial Reporting, audits and internal BOMA financial policies and procedures.
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting and Financial Management
- Responsible for preparation of project monthly fund request (Wire).
- Supports implementing partners in submission of Semi-annual fund request.
- Responsible for project monthly bank reconciliation
- Prepare monthly Budget Vs Actual report for the budget holder
- In coordination with Project Management Team and the Grants Manager help in budget preparation
- Review implementing partners financial report and prepare consolidated financial report for donor reporting.
- Support development, roll-out, and continuous improvement of partners financial capacities through regular capacity building sessions
- Support the Finance and Admin manager and Implementing Partners staff in closeout activities.
- KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS INCLUDE:
- Partners understating of reporting deadlines and following the donor rules and regulations
- Preparation of quarterly compliance reports.
- Training and implementation of audit recommendations within the consortium.
- EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Commerce Degree with at least CPA II.
- MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
At least three (3) years of Finance and accounting experience.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Commitment to the mission of BOMA.
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in both English.
- Good financial reporting and monitoring skills
- Experience in working in a consortium.
- Ability to work respectfully and maintain productive relationships with people from different departments.
- Results oriented, with the ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in computer skills. Experience using QuickBooks.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure in a especially with Consortium partners.
How to apply
Interested and suitable qualified candidates to submit their application, through My Jobs In Kenya Website using the attached link https://bit.ly/3TFq6aR
Applications must be received by 4th November 2022. Late applications will not be considered.
While we thank all applicants for expressing interest in the role, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.