USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program Director of Finance and Administration Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration, USAID KIWASH 

Requisition Number: 0002 

Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation 

Position Type: Full Time 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Please Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor. 

Job Description 

The Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) seeks a Director of Finance and Administration for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014. 

KIWASH aims to provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through 

(1) scaled-up market-based service delivery models; 

(2) increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 

(3) improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services; 

(4) increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 

(5) strengthened WASH services and water resource institutions. 

The project will incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and effective strategies to scale. 

The Director of Finance and Administration (DoFA) will provide financial and administrative support to the Chief of Party. 

The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial reporting, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, knowledge of local human resource requirements, and will have a lead role on financial and operational support of the program team from Nairobi. 

Implementing activities will be primarily in the regions of Lake Victoria and Tana/Arth/Ewaso. 

Specific DoFA responsibilities include the following:

• Provide leadership on administrative, finance, accounting and reporting for the KIWASH program, including the submission of timely and accurate performance and financial reports. 
• Monitor budget utilization and work with COP to ensure proper financial management and utilization of funds.
• Analyze, develop and monitor accounting of fiscal control procedures and program budgets.
• Support the COP to put into place monitoring and quality oversight systems to ensure the project is meeting established deliverables and reporting requirements. 
• Manage project procurement processes.
• Assist COP to respond to USAID informational, data, and monitoring requirements.
• Assist the COP in compiling and finalizing all USAID financial reports, including the annual and semi-annual USAID reports.
• Liaise with external auditors in the review of project expenditures.
• Assist the COP and MWA HQ to identify and recruit project staff as needed and to identify human resources to fill gaps
• Support the COP and DCOP to ensure efficient and effective project implementation in accordance with the contract, leveraging MWA HQ financial, support, and HR resources as necessary
• Maintenance of accounting system in compliance with USAID and MWA requirements and regulations
• Preparation of tax reports for MWA and/or USAID
• Payroll; preparation of cash projections, management of cash flow; budget control; financial reporting to headquarters and USAID (including accruals);
• Safeguarding of data, financial records 

Required Skills: 

• Demonstrated skill in financial management, accounting, and office management. 
• Operational knowledge of USAID regulations including FAR and ADS concerning financial management and reporting, subcontracting, and procurement. 
• Demonstrated experience providing financial management and support to large donor-funded projects. 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strong organization skills and ability to prioritize and successfully management multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously, required. 
• Strong attention to detail needed 
• Excellent MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
• Strong written and oral skills in English. Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili. 

Required Experience: 

• University degree in business administration, finance, commerce, economics, or a relevant field. Masters degree strongly preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience with USAID rules and regulations. 
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in financial management. 
• Demonstrated experience with generally-accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control principles as well as automated accounting software systems and database spreadsheets. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development sector, supporting large ($5+ million/year) donor-funded projects, preferably in East Africa.

Qualified Kenyan nationals are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Applicants should forward a cover letter, CV in reverse chronological format, and a list of at least 3 professional references (name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference) to MWAKiWASHDoFA@gmail.com. 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

The Millennium Water Alliance offers sustainable solutions through advocacy, shared knowledge, and collaborative programming. 

Our vision mirrors our belief that no one should die or suffer chronic illness as the result of a water-related disease. 

With nine implementing NGO members, the Alliance demonstrates commitment to water and sanitation programs that embody the values of transparency, accountability, efficiency, and sensitivity in all their work.
 

We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. EOE/M/F/D/V

Closing Date: September 6, 2013