About FilmAid:
FilmAid is a development and humanitarian communications organization that harness the power and influence of film and media to combat critical social issues by creating multimedia content designed to inform, inspire and empower. FilmAid uses strategic and integrated approach to distribution including broadcasts, mobile cinema, workshops, community based screenings and digital media and works with communities to catalyse and drive social change.
Job Purpose:
Working closely with the Grants Manager, Outreach Manager and Programme Coordinator, the Grants Assistant is expected to support the management of existing grants to achieve the organizational objectives.
Key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Support the grant and contract function to ensure FilmAid Kenya’s compliance with the requirements, procedures and policies in respect of grants reporting to the donors
· Assist in the financial oversight of the successful implementation of all grants ensuring donor compliance, contractual requirements and accurate and quality reporting on project progress
· Maintain accurate records and effective and timely reporting of financial performance of sub-grantees and sub-contractors
· Understand in integrate the grant and reporting requirements of FilmAid Kenya’s donors
· Assist the Grants Manager and Finance Team to complete all donor financial verification processes
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Finance from a recognised institution.
- Recognized certificate of professional qualification in Accounting (ACCA or CPA)
- At least 3 years’ experience in accounting or finance
- Experience with a donor-funded international development or humanitarian aid organisation will be an added advantage
Skills:
· Financial planning and management skills
· Budgeting and budgetary control
· Good knowledge of financial management and accounting and budget principles
· Financial reporting skills
· Decision-making and problem-solving skills
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Working knowledge of bet practice grants management approaches
· Understanding of organizational objectives and how that relates to Finance and Grants Management
HOW TO APPLY:
Please e-mail applications with Cover Letter, CV and 3 references only by 7th July 2015 to:jobskenya@filmaid.org citing Grants Assistant as the subject
Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified. Only short-listed candidates will be notified
