Program \/ Department Summary<\/p>\n
Mercy Corps is seeking a Finance & Administration Director for the anticipated FCDO-funded Land Border Programme.\u00a0\u00a0Irregular migration and associated criminal activity in East Africa remain a complex and escalating challenge which leads to significant exploitation of vulnerable people on the move.\u00a0\u00a0The planned East Africa Land Border Programme will take a multifaceted approach \u2013 integrating \u2018prevention\u2019, \u2018prepare\/protect\u2019 and \u2018pursue\u2019. An important purpose of this programme is to support the pursuit of human traffickers and smugglers who are exploiting vulnerable populations on the move.\u00a0\u00a0Initial interventions will take place in the Kenya border regions, with planned and phased expansion to Uganda, Ethiopia and possibly Somalia border areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n
General Position Summary<\/p>\n
The Finance & Administration Director will provide leadership and direction to the broad finance and operations teams, with close oversight of the project\u2019s finances, including financial analysis and accounting management. They will be responsible for the sound financial management of the program and its associated awards, working collaboratively across countries and between organizations to ensure that the program is delivered on-time, on-budget, and in adherence to Mercy Corps\u2019 and FCDO policies and procedures. The program is anticipated to start early April 2026 for 36 months and this position will be based in\u00a0Nairobi.<\/p>\n
Essential Job Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Strategy & Vision<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Lead the complex, multi-year budgeting process at the start of the project and ensure its detailed updating each fiscal year. Built in inputs from a diverse array of program stakeholders including technical leads, country-level leads, international and local partners, and HQ and Regional support teams
\n\t\u00a0Establish proactive and robust systems for maintaining oversight of multiple countries, partners and separate awards throughout the duration of the project<\/p>\n
Finance & Compliance Management<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Develop and update annual fiscal year budgets with the programme Senior Programme\u00a0Manager[JW1]\u00a0\u00a0and partners, and develop and implement budgeting and forecasting systems with the different project components and\/or Awards. Review all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes. Flag issues and work to resolve with senior management
\n\t\u00a0Develop and oversee all financial and accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls for the program, adapting them as necessary to meet changing regulations and best practices within each country of implementation. Establish efficient financial systems including internal audits, compliance, and risk management
\n\t\u00a0Oversee annual financial audits of the program and ensure that partners and subgrantees comply with all audit and financial review requirements.
\n\tPrepare and execute action plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administrative operations and to mitigate operational and compliance risks
\n\t\u00a0Periodically assess the efficiency and effectiveness of finance and administration procedures in relation to the delivery of technical activities on time and at optimum cost
\n\t\u00a0Create and maintain systems to ensure effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with program, FCDO and Mercy Corps\u2019 needs.
\n\t\u00a0Ensure compliance with FCDO and Mercy Corps\u2019 rule and regulations relating to finance, administration and sub-grant management<\/p>\n
Administration\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Ensure recruitment is conducted in line with FCDO policies and with full approvals, where required
\n\t\u00a0Support the scale-up of activities, ensuring timely recruitment and onboarding<\/p>\n
Team Management<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Build and develop the capacity of the Finance and Admin teams, deepening the understanding of their roles and assisting with career development. Ensure team members have access to the information, tools and resources they need to improve performance & reach their objectives.<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones and performance reviews.
\n\t\u00a0Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
\n\t\u00a0Hire, orient and lead team members as necessary.<\/p>\n
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tActively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
\n\t\u00a0Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
\n\t\u00a0Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.<\/p>\n
Supervisory Responsibility<\/p>\n
\tGrants Manager; Sub-grants and Compliance Senior Officer<\/p>\n
Accountability<\/p>\n
\tReports Directly To:\u00a0Senior Programme Manager
\n\tWorks Directly With:\u00a0Program technical leads; program partners and sub-awardees; HQ and Regional Finance teams; HQ and Regional Compliance teams; HQ and Regional Technical Support Unit members<\/p>\n
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders<\/p>\n
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0A BA\/S or equivalent in accounting or finance required; advanced degree preferred.
\n\t\u00a0At least 15 years of progressive financial management experience, including supervisory experience required.
\n\t\u00a0At least 4 years\u2019 experience in grants management as well as an understanding of FCDO grant and contract regulations required. .
\n\t\u00a0At least 3 years\u2019 international experience required; international INGO\/PVO field office experience is preferred.
\n\t\u00a0Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.\u00a0
\n\t\u00a0Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
\n\t\u00a0Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.
\n\t\u00a0Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
\n\t\u00a0Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
\n\t\u00a0Excellent oral and written English skills required
\n\t\u00a0Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
\n\t\u00a0Previous experience in insecure environments<\/p>\n
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