Finance Officer: Mara River Basin Project

ReferenceNELSAP-IP-003-13
Job TypeFull-time
Job StatusSourcing
Date PostedThursday, 17 January 2013
LocationMusoma, Tanzania
Duration1 Year contract renewable depending on performance and availability of funds
Job Description
Category:            Regional Position
Eligibility:            Citizens of   Kenya and Tanzania 
Reporting to:       Project Manager    

Deadline:             Friday, 1st February 2013

1.    Background
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership of the riparian states of the Nile. The Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP) is a Subsidiary Action Program of the NBI, covering the countries of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its mission is to contribute to the eradication of poverty, to promote economic growth, and to reverse environmental degradation in the NEL region. The Mara Transboundary IWRM & D Project is shared between Kenya and Tanzania and targets economic growth opportunities from cooperative management of the shared water resources and contributes towards the eradication of poverty, economic growth, and reversal of environmental degradation. The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) has received a Grant from Sida towards the cost of implementation Mara River Basin Transboundary Integrated Water Resources Management and Development project under the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP). Kenya and Tanzania countries will participate and benefit under the project. The NELSAP Regional Coordination Unit now seeks to recruit competent nationals preferably from Kenya and Tanzania to the position of Finance Officer.

2.    Functions and Responsibilities

The Finance Officer shall directly report to the Project Manager for all functions and duties of the project. He/she, however, shall be responsible to the NELSAP Finance and Administration Manager for technical guidance. The responsibilities for the position will include, but are not limited to:
a)    Provide advice and support to the Project Manager on all finance matters, including procurement and logistics issues.
b)    Establish and operationalize financial management functions at the Project Management Unit.
c)    Establish and maintain a common, computerized financial management/accounting system at the Project Management Unit that is in compliance with and consistence with that at the Nile Basin Secretariat.
d)    Monitor, analyze and operationalize the financial transactions through a computerized financial environment.
e)    In consultation with the Project Manager, design and prepare project cost projections for the year\\\\\\\'s expenditures in order to make accurate delivery projections and realistic budgets.
f)    Prepare, produce and submit monthly, quarterly and annual accounts and reports to the NELSAP Finance and Administration Manager and the Project Manager in an acceptable format/ design.
g)    Initiate the process for procurement of an external auditor and ensure that the procured auditor is enabled to carry out proper examination of the project structures, accounts and systems.
h)    Respond to all observations that are raised by external auditors for better management of the project and for strengthening internal control systems.
i)    Operationalize disbursement procedures in accordance with program and project agreements
j)    Maintain proper assets/stores inventory, filing and recording systems, logistics and operations of the project.
k)    Any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Project Manager
QualificationsThe appropriate candidate shall meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:

a) University degree in finance, accounting or business administration and if in possession of professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA awarded by accountancy bodies accredited to the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) will be an added advantage
b) At least five years of working experience in accounting, financial management and logistics in an international/donor organization or public (government) sector. Experience and knowledge of Sida or World Bank procedures will be an added advantage.
c) Efficient and up-to-date computer knowledge in all MS and window-based applications including excel, word and at least one relevant accounting soft ware package.
d) Excellent oral and written English and experience working in Africa, particularly the Nile Basin countries
How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit an online application and attach Curriculum Vitae (clearly indicating the reference number above) to the NELSAP Regional Coordinator on: nelcu@nilebasin.org copied to nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org by Friday February 1st 2013. Priority will be given to nationals originating from Kenya and Tanzania. Only applicants who fully meet the requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date shall not be considered. The NBI is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

NB: NBI offers a competitive salary package commensurate with the qualifications and experience. 
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