Job Title: Finance Officer
Reference:NELSAP-IP-003-13
Job Type:Full-time
Job Status:Sourcing
Location:Musoma, Tanzania
Duration:1 Year contract renewable depending on performance and availability of
funds
Job Description
Category:Regional Position
Eligibility: Citizens of Kenya and Tanzania
Reporting to:Project Manager
1. Background
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership of the riparian states of the
Nile. The Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP) is a
Subsidiary Action Program of the NBI, covering the countries of Burundi,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania,
and Uganda. Its mission is to contribute to the eradication of poverty, to
promote economic growth, and to reverse environmental degradation in the NEL
region. The Mara Transboundary IWRM & D Project is shared between Kenya and
Tanzania and targets economic growth opportunities from cooperative management
of the shared water resources and contributes towards the eradication of
poverty, economic growth, and reversal of environmental degradation. The Nile
Basin Initiative (NBI) has received a Grant from Sida towards the cost of
implementation Mara River Basin Transboundary Integrated Water Resources
Management and Development project under the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary
Action Program (NELSAP). Kenya and Tanzania countries will participate and
benefit under the project. The NELSAP Regional Coordination Unit now seeks to
recruit competent nationals preferably from Kenya and Tanzania to the position
of Finance Officer.
2. Functions and Responsibilities
The Finance Officer shall directly report to the Project Manager for all
functions and duties of the project. He/she, however, shall be responsible to
the NELSAP Finance and Administration Manager for technical guidance. The
responsibilities for the position will include, but are not limited to:
a) Provide advice and support to the Project Manager on all finance matters,
including procurement and logistics issues.
b) Establish and operationalize financial management functions at the Project
Management Unit.
c) Establish and maintain a common, computerized financial
management/accounting system at the Project Management Unit that is in
compliance with and consistence with that at the Nile Basin Secretariat.
d) Monitor, analyze and operationalize the financial transactions through a
computerized financial environment.
e) In consultation with the Project Manager, design and prepare project cost
projections for the year’s expenditures in order to make accurate delivery
projections and realistic budgets.
f) Prepare, produce and submit monthly, quarterly and annual accounts and
reports to the NELSAP Finance and Administration Manager and the Project
Manager in an acceptable format/ design.
g) Initiate the process for procurement of an external auditor and ensure that
the procured auditor is enabled to carry out proper examination of the project
structures, accounts and systems.
h) Respond to all observations that are raised by external auditors for better
management of the project and for strengthening internal control systems.
i) Operationalize disbursement procedures in accordance with program and
project agreements
j) Maintain proper assets/stores inventory, filing and recording systems,
logistics and operations of the project.
k) Any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Project Manager
Qualifications The appropriate candidate shall meet the following
qualifications and experience requirements:
a) University degree in finance, accounting or business administration and if
in possession of professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA awarded by
accountancy bodies accredited to the International Federation of Accountants
(IFAC) will be an added advantage
b) At least five years of working experience in accounting, financial
management and logistics in an international/donor organization or public
(government) sector. Experience and knowledge of Sida or World Bank procedures
will be an added advantage.
c) Efficient and up-to-date computer knowledge in all MS and window-based
applications including excel, word and at least one relevant accounting soft
ware package.
d) Excellent oral and written English and experience working in Africa,
particularly the Nile Basin countries
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an online application and attach Curriculum
Vitae (clearly indicating the reference number above) to the NELSAP Regional
Coordinator on: nelcu@nilebasin.org copied
to nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org by
10th Feb 2013. Priority will be given to nationals originating from Kenya and
Tanzania. Only applicants who fully meet the requirements and are being
considered for interview will be contacted. Applications received after the
closing date shall not be considered. The NBI is an equal opportunities
employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
NB: NBI offers a competitive salary package commensurate with the
qualifications and experience.
