NGO Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - Habitat for Humanity

Habitat

for Humanity in Kenya
HFH Kenya is a leading housing organization founded in 1982 whose mandate is to

enable low income communities to access decent and affordable shelter.

Through

provision of affordable financial and technical services, HFHK brings people

together to build homes, communities and hope.

HFH Kenya is recruiting appropriate candidates following its just completed

strategic plan. 

This

vacancy announcement is for the position of Internal

Auditor to

strengthen our work in Kenya, and be part of the team that takes HFH work on

housing to the next level.
 

Reports

To: The

Board Audit and Finance Committee Chair with dotted reporting line to the

Country Director
 

Direct

Supervisees: None
 

Relationships: All departments to

ensure seamless flow of HFH programme and operations processes.
Job Purpose: The Internal

Auditor plays a central role performing internal audits with a view to identify

underlying business risks, examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness

and efficiency of the HFH Kenya’s internal control systems and procedures and

recommends corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls

and reduce costs where possible.
 

• To
  
  plan and conduct/execute/carry out the internal audits of all business
  
  functions to identify risks and recommend corrective actions to improve
  
  the business control environment.


• Develop
  
  risk–based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of
  
  audit activities.


• Design
  
  internal audit procedures and work programs.


• Advise
  
  management on the resourcing requirements for the Internal Audit function,
  
  including any potential outsourcing arrangements.


• Conduct
  
  internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the
  
  established internal controls and procedures. Identify key areas of risk
  
  within the organisation and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the
  
  risks.


• Review
  
  the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other
  
  disclosures provided to management.


• Generate
  
  quality audit reports on findings for reporting to senior management
  
  highlighting exceptions noted and recommending improvements.


• Prepare
  
  audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.


• Monitor
  
  the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the
  
  audit reports.


• Provide
  
  senior management and the Finance and Committee with an opinion on the
  
  adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the
  
  organisation.

• Assist
  
  the development of an internal control culture, including training to
  
  staff.


• Monitor
  
  the trends and developments in the internal audit area.


• Participate
  
  in the Finance and Audit Committee meetings.


• Liaise
  
  with the external auditor on internal control issues.


• To
  
  review policies and procedures to ensure they are adequate and minimize
  
  risks by building internal controls within the internal procedures and
  
  policies.


• Maintenance
  
  and archiving audit reports and audit working papers for internal and
  
  external audit assignments.


• Conduct
  
  investigations to identify any lapses or fraudulent transactions as when
  
  required with a view to recommending further controls to avoid future
  
  losses.


• Peer
  
  review of the audit reports to ensure these capture all the relevant value
  
  adding issues and are understood by the teams.


• Updating
  
  the audit programs to ensure all processes and operations of the business
  
  units are audited comprehensively.

• Generate
  
  quality audit reports on findings for reporting to management to
  
  highlighting exceptions noted and recommending improvements.


• Report
  
  on internal control issues and the implementation of the internal audit
  
  plan to senior management and the Finance and Audit Committee.


• Ensure
  
  compliance with all donor or funding reporting requirements.


• Discharge
  
  other functions as may be delegated.

Key Performance Measures / Indicators

• Monthly
  
  / quarterly audit reports


• Monthly/quarterly
  
  updates


• Successful
  
  implementation of audit recommendations.


• Timely
  
  planning and execution of internal / external audit activities.


• Quarterly
  
  review of the audit plan

• •
  
  A Business related degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
  
  Administration.


• •
  
  Internationally recognised accounting or auditing certification, such as
  
  CPA part 2 or above, CIA, CISA etc. (desirable)


• •
  
  IT MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required 

• Excellent
  
  written and verbal communication 


• Analytical,
  
  evaluation and report writing skills 


• Expertise
  
  in the functioning of an international financial services institution. 


• Expertise
  
  in internal audit, risk and control functions 


• Excellent
  
  communications and presentation skills 


• Ability
  
  to place details in a wider context 


• Ability
  
  to explain findings and to convince the organisation to implement audit
  
  recommendations


• Ability
  
  to working independently



• Ability
  
  to think broadly and critically

• At
  
  least 5 years relevant work experience in an Internal Audit or internal
  
  control function in an international financial institution or financial
  
  services sector or professional accounting firm. 


• Exposure
  
  to lending operations and funding operations related activities, 


• Experience
  
  in Financial administration and expenses management 


• Experience
  
  in Internal audit, internal controls, compliance and risk management, Audit
  
  techniques (work programs, tests, sampling. documentation, reports)

• Capable
  
  of a rigorous analytical approach and result oriented


• Perseverance
  
  in the analysis of issues


• Confidentiality


• Honesty 


• High
  
  levels of integrity


• Adaptability
  
  to working different locations/ environment

This vacancy announcement is for the

position of Resource Development and Communications Manager to

strengthen our work in Kenya, and be part of the team that takes HFH work on

housing to the next level.
 

 
Reports To: Country Director
 

Direct Supervisees: Communications

Officer
 

Relationships: All departments to ensure seamless flow of HFH

programme and operations processes
 

Category: Amended position
Job Purpose: The Fundraising and Communications Manager is

responsible for the coordination, planning, development, and management of a

public and private sector fundraising and communications strategy to mobilize

resources and position HFH Kenya in line with agreed strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
 

• Initiate, review and design all communication
  
  and fundraising material for Habitat for Humanity Kenya.


• Develop and implement a fully integrated
  
  fundraising and partnership resource mobilization and development
  
  strategy.


• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate
  
  fundraising strategies with the overall objective of ensuring that the
  
  organization is well resourced to meet its objectives.


• Identify and respond to grant opportunities
  
  and maintain a grant tracking matrix as well as a grants database.


• Keep abreast with interests of individual,
  
  corporate, government donors, initiate contacts and develop concepts that
  
  would interest them in supporting HFH Kenya’s work.


• Review monitor and document donor funding
  
  policies and trends in the country.


• Maintain consistent and constant communication
  
  with past and present donors through thank you letters, newsletters,
  
  reports or other communication media.


• Oversee the management of a donor database,
  
  track donations as appropriate.


• Initiate contacts with Corporate Social
  
  Responsibility Officers and CEOs of companies in Kenya and cultivate
  
  interest, giving and participation in construction of low cost housing


• Ensure appropriate representation of the
  
  country office at strategic donor, partner and government meetings that
  
  could lead to resource acquisition and collaborate. Coordinate
  
  opportunities for Country Director to meet with donors.


• Manage the coordination of the grant
  
  implementation process in collaboration with other teams, programmes and
  
  programme quality including the development of work plans, technical and
  
  management approaches, correspondence, budgets, contracts, agreements,
  
  reports and close-outs at the country office level.


• Track, monitor, and ensure successful grant
  
  and contract management and fulfillment in accordance with donor
  
  requirements.


• Support and manage the writing of programme
  
  proposals and programmatic reports.


• Works jointly with colleagues and the
  
  Programmes team to unify HFHK’s image and positioning to existing and
  
  potential donors and ensure that synergies are created between the
  
  different strategies and activities.


• Supervises the development of fundraising
  
  tools, programme funding requirement documents, partner updates, donor
  
  reports and articles for HFHK website.


• Updates donor contact information to ensure
  
  current records are up-to-date


• Explores capabilities of donor management
  
  system and shares this knowledge with staff


• Supports research for funding opportunities
  
  and draft proposals as well as completing grant reports

• Support the Country Director to ensure
  
  appropriate representation of the country office at strategic donor,
  
  partner, and government meetings that could lead to resource acquisition
  
  and collaboration.


• Develop creative and effective print and electronic
  
  marketing /public awareness material that utilize personalized stories/
  
  testimonials, program outcomes and engaging images.


• Manage a positive public image of the
  
  organization by engaging local and international media on the work the
  
  organization is doing and representing the organization in forums that
  
  align with the organization’s mission and vision.


• Manage and maintain a constantly updated
  
  website of the organization to communicate to the wider public on the
  
  organization’s mission and vision. 


• Manage performance of the communications
  
  officer. 


• Discharge management functions as may be
  
  delegated

Key Performance Measures / Indicators

• Funds fundraised 


• Partnership & networks developed 


• Prompt submission of donor reports. 


• Smooth co-ordination of GV programs.

• A degree in an associated field such Social
  
  Science, Journalism and International Development. 


• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required 

• Proficiencies in spreadsheet, networking and
  
  database management 


• Editing , layout. 


• Attentiveness to detail and ability to work
  
  well under pressure. 


• Excellent research, information management and
  
  networking skills. 


• Strong analytical, research and report writing
  
  skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

• At least 7 years’ experience in charge of
  
  fundraising and communications in a NGO.


• Demonstrated experience preparing, writing and
  
  managing grants and contracts.


• Demonstrated creativity and productivity in
  
  resource mobilization, marketing and communications. 


• Demonstrated ability to listen to and support
  
  programme staff and partners, and to work with communities in a sensitive
  
  and participatory manner.


• Excellent public relations skills

• Ability to work long and odd hours, including
  
  weekends and nights


• Confidentiality


• Honesty 


• High levels of integrity

How to Apply

If you feel you meet the requirements of the position, send your application

letter indicating the reference number and quoting your current and expected

salary, title of position along with an updated CV and telephone contacts of

three professional references to hfhkenya@hfhkenya.or.ke to be received by 13

April, 2016. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be

contacted.

HFH Kenya is an equal opportunity employer