About the Organisation
Trócaire was set up in 1973 as a charity to express the concern of the Irish Catholic Church for the suffering of people living in the world’s poorest regions.
Role Overview
Trócaire is seeking a highly qualified Programme Finance Manager to be based in Nairobi. The Programme Finance Manager will oversee financial management, grant management, and capacity building within the organisation. This role involves interpreting financial information, managing donor grants, and coordinating with partner organizations to ensure compliance, proper corporate governance, and effective resource utilisation.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field from a leading university.
- Professional Accounting Qualification: CPA-K, CA, or ACCA (fully qualified and in good standing with the relevant professional body).
- Master's degree is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in financial management in a complex organization.
- Grant management experience with local partner organizations.
- Experience in interpreting financial information and preparing and presenting financial reports to non-finance professionals in an accurate and timely manner.
- Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Experience in training/capacity building of staff in a multi-cultural environment.
Skills
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with strong personal value systems.
- Demonstrated ability to meet corporate governance and accountability requirements of host governments, the organisation, and donors.
- Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven organisation and planning skills.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel, internet/email, and accounting software (Agresso).
- In depth knowledge of managing grants and contractual requirements of institutional donors.
- Ability to work well with others under strict deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and set priorities.
- Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the line manager with possible options and solutions.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application online by visiting the Trócaire Application Portal.
