Medecins Sans Frontieres Operational Finance Advisor Jobs in Kenya;To provide strategic and operational financial support to MSF Ubuntu Country Programs and operations, ensuring sound financial stewardship, riskinformed decision making, strong internal controls, operational planning support and financial accountability throughout the project cycle.Tasks & ResponsibilitiesOperational Finance Support
Medecins Sans Frontieres Operational Finance Advisor Jobs in Kenya;
Tasks & Responsibilities
Operational Finance Support
Advise country program teams on financial planning and resource allocation.
Support project design and proposals through budget development.
Participate in project reviews, planning meetings and emergency response.
Forecast financial needs and monitor expenditure.
Provide rapid support to emergency interventions.Financial Planning & Budget Management
Financial Planning & Budget Management
Facilitate annual country program budget development.
Monitor budget performance and variances.
Recommend corrective actions and resource optimization.
Support rolling forecasts and scenario planning.
Produce financial analysis and management reports.
Contribute to portfoliolevel reviews and organizational monitoring.Internal Control & Risk Management
Internal Control & Risk Management
Implement MSF Ubuntu financial policies and procedures.
Conduct operational finance reviews and internal control assessments.
Identify risks and develop mitigation measures.
Support riskinformed decision making.Compliance & Accountability
Compliance & Accountability
Ensure compliance with donor requirements, MSF policies and local regulations.
Support audits and monitor adherence to authorization frameworks.
Uphold safeguarding and financial integrity principles.Capacity Building
Capacity Building
Coach and mentor Finance/HR Coordinators and staff.
Develop finance tools, guidelines and training materials.
Strengthen financial management capacity within operations teams.
Facilitate onboarding of finance personnel.CrossFunctional Collaboration
CrossFunctional Collaboration
Foster collaboration between Finance, MedOPS, HR, Logistics and Supply.
Contribute finance expertise to operational decisionmaking.
Support institutional learning and accountability processes.Other Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
Integrate EDI & Safeguarding aspects into policies and practices.
Recognize and report any form of abuse or inappropriate behavior.
Ensure compliance with Data Protection (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});Act, 2019.
Enforce data protection policies and training.
Participate in performance management processes.Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration.
Professional managerial accounting qualifications (CIMA or equivalent) preferred.Experience
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ progressive finance experience.
At least 3 years supporting humanitarian, development or emergency operations.
Experience in operational finance management.
MSF or international NGO experience highly desirable.CompetenciesTechnical
Competencies
Technical
Financial planning and budgeting.
Financial controls and risk management.
Financial analysis and audit preparedness.
ERP systems.Behavioral
Behavioral
Strategic thinking.
Collaboration and partnership mindset.
Problem solving.
Coaching and mentoring.
Adaptability and strong communication skills.
High ethical standards and safeguarding commitment.Conditions & Benefits
Conditions & Benefits
Regular travel to countries of operation and MSF hubs (20%–50% annually).
Travel at short notice during emergencies.
Extended/irregular hours possible during crises.
High discretion, resilience, political judgement and emotional intelligence required.
Initial duty station: Harare (Zimbabwe), Johannesburg (South Africa), or Nairobi (Kenya).
Contract: 3year renewable, fulltime (maximum 6 years).