Finance and Administration Officer
Nairobi, Kenya
Local Hire
ABOUT IDLO
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) works to enable governments and
empower people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, and
sustainable development.
IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes justice, peace and development by
providing legal expertise to governments, multilateral and civil society organizations. It seeks to
enhance human rights, economic growth and good governance through technical assistance on
judicial and legal reform, capacity-building and legal empowerment programs and projects.
Bringing together a range of diverse local, national and international stakeholders and working in
an enabling rather than directive or prescriptive way, IDLO acts as a catalyst for social change. It
prides itself on its flexibility, speed and entrepreneurial spirit.
While IDLO works in all developing regions of the world, it has significant operations in countries
emerging from conflict. IDLO is the only intergovernmental organization with an exclusive
mandate to promote the rule of law. It currently has 27 Member Parties and benefits from the
collective wisdom of a prestigious International Advisory Council.
To learn more about IDLO, please visit our website www.idlo.int or follow us on Twitter
@IDLOnews.
THE CONSULTANCY
Under the supervision of the Country Director, Somalia and in close collaboration with the Program
Finance Unit in Rome HQ, the incumbent shall:
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Oversee the provision of administrative, consultant, and financial support required for the
project, ensuring that appropriate control reporting structures are maintained in accordance
with IDLO Rules and Regulations and/ or special requests of the donor;
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Monitor projects’ expenses against budget. Ensure that appropriate control and reporting
structures are maintained in accordance with IDLO financial rules and regulations, and coordinate use of financial resources in the field;
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Act as focal point for issues relating to financial and administrative aspects of the project;
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Ensure the timely preparation and submission of all financial information, reports and
documentation to Headquarters from the Nairobi (Somalia) Field Office;
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Track the financial progress of project; analyze project expenses as required, underline budget
deviations and provide analysis;
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Draft and review, in close collaboration with the Somalia Country Director and other project
relevant project managers, the monthly project financial forecast to be submitted to
Headquarters;
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Assist in new project budget proposals in line with IDLO program development process;
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Maintain local personnel files and monitor daily attendance sheets, annual/sick/home/R&R
leave records, and other project staff entitlements ;
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Undertake all procurement for projects, in coordination with HQ Procurement Officer, ensuring
that purchases follow IDLOs, or donors, procurement guidelines and procedures.
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Maintain office and project asset inventory;
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In charge of all business affairs related to the office premises to ensure adequate working
standards.
IDLO programs in Somalia are based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position will be filled subject to funding.
The successful candidate should be available to start immediately for a period of 6 months,
renewable subject to funding.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Academic qualifications
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Undergraduate degree in business administration, preferably with accounting qualifications.
Work experience
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6-10 years of professional experience in Finance and/or accounting with 3-4 years of the
experience in an international organization working for project donors.
Languages
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Fluency in English is required.
Specific knowledge, skills and competencies
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient use of other ICT software
and internet softwarel
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A self-starter, able to identify improvements to working practice, make recommendations and
implement change;
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with several internal service
departments;
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Proven ability to develop and foster productive working relationships across a globally based
organization;
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Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results;
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The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit;
and
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Keen sense of ethics, integrity, credibility, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.
HOW TO APPLY
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We
welcome and encourage diverse applications.
To apply, please visit IDLO’s employment website at www.idlo.int/jobsPC.