Clerk Job in Kenya - Equity Bank

Description

 

SCHOLARSHIP
MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL CLERK- (DADAAB & KAKUMA)

• Equity Group Foundation (EGF), Education and Leadership
  Development Pillar is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to
  join our team as a Scholarship Management Financial Clerk who will
  stationed in the Dadaab and Kakuma Equity Bank Kenya branches. This
  position is critical to the effective financial management and reporting
  of our Wings to Fly and Elimu secondary school scholarship programs,
  ensuring transparency and accountability in resource allocation and
  utilization. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting
  the education of scholars within the region and promoting access to
  quality education in challenging circumstances with a large pool of beneficiaries
  emanating from the Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee camps.

Roles and
Responsibilities:

• Oversee and facilitate the selection process of scholarship
  beneficiaries, including application reviews and interviews within Dadaab
  and/or Kakuma refugee camps.


• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as schools,
  parents, and community leaders, to ensure smooth program implementation.


• Support beneficiaries in the enrolment process, including
  school admission and facilitation and access to required educational
  materials during academic terms.


• Ensure effective planning, coordination, and execution of program-related
  events and activities.


• Document success stories, best practices, and lessons learned
  from the program implementation.


• Manage the financial aspects of the scholarship program,
  including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.


• Monitor program expenses and ensure adherence to approved
  budgets and financial guidelines.


• Prepare accurate financial reports, including expense
  reports, budget variance analysis, and financial projections.


• Collaborate with the finance team to maintain accurate
  financial records, receipts, and supporting documentation within the Data
  Management and Information System (DMIS).


• Work closely with program stakeholders to ensure financial
  transparency and compliance with donor requirements.


• Provide financial guidance and support to scholarship
  beneficiaries and their families as needed through provision of the
  scholarship package.


• Assist in the development and improvement of financial
  management systems and processes.


• Collaborate with program coordinators and other team members
  to ensure effective implementation of the scholarship program within the
  region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management and
  reporting, preferably in the nonprofit or humanitarian sector.


• Strong knowledge of financial management principles,
  practices, and procedures.


• Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as
  Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, or similar applications.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen
  attention to detail.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight
  deadlines.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the
  ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.


• Experience working in a multicultural and refugee context is
  highly desirable.


• Knowledge of donor requirements and grant management is a
  plus.


• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of the local
  language(s) is an advantage.

How to Apply

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