Finance and Grants Manager

I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is one of the leading Non-Governmental Organizations that has contributed greatly to Sexual Reproductive Health efforts among the youth in Kenya today. The organization works closely with the government, universities, and communities and has programs in over 210 institutions (tertiary institutions and high schools) across 23 Counties in Kenya and reaches over 1 million youth annually with Behaviour Change Communication messages.

Vision & Mission: ICL's vision is to see a ‘Healthy Africa, Empowered People!’ The organization seeks to support to the implementation of Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL's mission is to create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life for communities through Health initiatives, Economic empowerment, Education and Improved Leadership & governance (HEAL)

Job Purpose: To establish and maintain financial and management procedures for I Choose Life-Africa that ensure compliance and achievement of the Organizational Objectives in line with the strategic plan. In addition, support counties in the actualization of their county strategic plans aligned to Vision 2030.

Key responsibilities

1. Finance Planning
   a) Lead the development and implementation of the annual organizational and program operational budget, monitor, control and report performance on a weekly – monthly basis
   b) Coordinate the project planning process including creating Resource, Financial, Quality, Risk and Reporting plans
   c) Participate in the recruitment, induction and deployment of the finance staff in line with the policies of ICL
   d) Build the capacity of the finance team to deliver high quality project finance management.
2. Finance Management
   a) Maintain day-to-day financial control of the service within budget heads agreed by the donors and development partners.
   b) Ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored, including credit control.
   c) Support the project accountants in the provision of information for the estimates.
   d) Advise on the proper allocation of resources.
   e) Ensure that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all times.
   f) Prepare and review detailed budgets for approval by the management and development partners.
   g) Make regular reports to the management, donors and development partners on income, expenditure and any variations from budgets.
   h) Ensure that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to submissions for funding, for grant aid, for contracts and any other initiatives
3. Grants Management
   a) Oversight and coordination of the ICL’s grant portfolio.
   b) Work with selected partners to ensure budgets are in line with programmatic, cost and feasibility criteria
   c) Prepare grant award documents for approval, this will include: grant agreements, negotiation memorandums and modifications.
   d) Coordinate the scheduling of in-kind disbursements
4. Resource Mobilization and Sustainability
   a) Develop the organization’s funding base to secure present and future service delivery.
   b) Liaise and negotiate, as appropriate, with the development partners and donors and other funding sources on future service delivery initiatives and developments in conjunction with the Management.
   c) Maintain appropriate relations with Donors and development partners and make reports as necessary, ensuring compliance with any contracts.
   d) Identify opportunities for funding by the development partners and submit bids and applications accordingly.
5. Finance Reporting
   a) Participate in reviewing the goals and objectives as set out in the scope of work
   b) Compile finance reports (narrative and data) and submit them to the CEO as per the set deadlines
   c) Track the overall performance of programme, through coordinating preparation of quarterly activity plans and monthly & quarterly performance reviews.
6. Audit and Compliance
   a) Prepare close-out documentation at end of funding cycles in compliance with donor and government regulations.
   b) Ensure procurement procedures are in alignment with ICL policies and donor requirements.
   c) Ensure implementation of audit recommendations
   d) Implement financial policies in accordance with international donor standards, rules and Regulations and local financial regulations.
7. Any other duties and responsibilities in line with Financial

Education and Training
a. The ideal candidate should have Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance or equivalent. Master’s in Commerce, Finance will be an added advantage.
b. CPA K or ACCA mandatory.
c. At least 7 years’ experience with 3 years at managerial level.
d. Must have a strong background in grants management
e. Must have previously managed over Ksh. 600Million of both DfID, USAID, EU and UN Funding.
f. Must be a member of ICPAK

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are up to the challenge and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to write to us through www.ichooselife.or.ke/careers clearly indicating achievements and attributes. Your CV and cover letter should reach us on or before 6th July 2016. Kindly indicate current and expected salary on your CV in pdf format with subject as ‘Finance and Grants Manager’.

We are an equal opportunity employer.Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted