Finance and Grants Officer
Full time @The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife posted 2 months ago in Accounting/Finance Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3866
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 4 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Accounting/Finance
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Qualifications Diploma/Degree
Job Description
ADVERT NO.2/2025 – ONE (1) POSITION
Post: Finance and Grants Officer
Terms of Service: Two (2) Year Contract
The remuneration attached to this position will be a gross taxable monthly Ksh.
250,000 payable as follows:
Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh. 150,000
Monthly Allowances: Ksh. 100,000
At the end of your contract term, you shall be entitled to a gratuity payment calculated at the
rate of 31% of your basic monthly salary for the total number of months worked.
The Finance and Grants Officer will report to and work under the guidance and supervision
of the Technical Lead.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
a) Manage contracts for the Global Wildlife Program Kenya project with strict adherence to
GOK and donor requirements, project objectives, and internal policies.
b) Prepare, review and implement contractual agreements in collaboration with legal and
finance teams, ensuring that terms and conditions are clear and in line with project
goals.
c) Capacity build project staff and contractors on the technical aspects of grants and
contracts management, including compliance, reporting, and financial oversight.
d) Serve as the liaison person between the project and donor, contractors and other
stakeholders.
e) Assist in the coordination of donor visits, reporting, and audits, ensuring that all
necessary documentation is provided to external reviewers and auditors in a timely and
organized manner.
f) Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
g) Conduct financial reviews and variance analyses, share findings with project
management.
h) Ensure compliance with GoK, CI and GEF financial regulations, policies, and reporting
requirements.
i) Coordinate the disbursement of funds to partners and contractors, ensuring that
payments are made in accordance with agreed terms and project timelines.
j) Maintain and update bank signatory lists and liaise with bank staff for project account
support.
k) Prepare specific financial journals (e.g., phone bill allocations) and support bulk
transfers.
l) In charge of Human Resource management and development in the Project
Requirements for Appointment
i. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business
Management, Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Finance, Business
Management, Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
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iii. At least four (4) cumulative years of work experience in project management,
management of grants, contracts and partnerships, preferably within the environmental
or conservation sectors.
iv. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries
Examination Board (KASNEB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized
institution;
v. Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant
professional body;
vi. Certificate in management course from a recognized institution;
vii. Proficiency in computer applications;
viii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; on Leadership and
Integrity.
Job Specifications
➢ Regular travel to project sites and other locations.
➢ Comfortable working out of the office.
➢ Ability to work beyond official working hours to meet strict deadlines.
How to apply
Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications by completing PSC
2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form can be downloaded from the Public Service
Commission’s website www.publicservice.go.ke
Duly completed application forms should be sent to:-
Principal Secretary
State Department for Wildlife
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife
P.O. Box 41394-00100
NAIROBI
OR
Hand delivered to National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Building, Block “A”, Eastern
Wing, 21st Floor Central Registry on or before 10th September, 2025.
OR
Emailed to: pswildlife2018@gmail.com
NOTE
Female candidates and Persons Living With Disability (PLWD’s) are encouraged to
apply
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