BACKGROUND
LAW is an independent, non-profit organization comprised of human rights lawyers working in fragile and conflict affected areas in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. We have a particular focus on gender equality and sexual and gender-based violence, natural resource exploitation, rule of law and accountability, and transformative justice, working to bring justice to those who need it most.
LAW’s ground-breaking work has been included in several UN and Member State government reports and has received international media coverage, including in the New York Times, the Times of London, the Guardian, Voice of America, BBC News, Sky News, Al Jazeera, Huffington Post and Foreign Policy.
We are seeking for an exceptional skilled and experienced Finance Coordinator to join our dedicated team to deliver comprehensive finance services to the programmes. You will be reporting directly to the Programme Manager and matrix reporting to the Director of Operations. You will also support management to ensure that all grants are implemented in line with LAW’s policies and procedures and donor regulations.
MORE ABOUT THIS POSITION
Where? The position will be based at our Nairobi Office in Kenya.
Duration: Full time position for 12 months, possible extension subject to funding and satisfactory performance.
Salary: Competitive market rates of pay apply.
More detail: The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for internal and external financial reporting and capacity building for our local partners, assisting them in budget preparation related to grants, funds, and ensuring adherence to LAW’s policies and donor requirements. The Finance Coordinator will ensure LAW is consistently producing high quality financial reports, monthly banking reconciliation and audits are conducted in a timely manner.
The postholder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:
Budget and Grant Management
About You
LAW seeks an experienced professional who shares our passion for human rights and championing strong financial coordination to the front line. If you have the right skills and experience join the LAW Family.
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining how your previous experience and skills match this role (neither exceeding 2 pages of A4) to: recruitment @legalactionworldwide.org. The heading of the application should read ‘Finance Coordinator Kenya’.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as we are keen for a start date in early June 2024. To avoid any disappointment please apply in the first instance.
At LAW we are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues reflecting the people and communities that we represent and support. Our team includes many nationalities with diverse professional backgrounds, skills, and knowledge. This enables us to deliver and understand the cultural and political contexts on the ground and to tailor our support effectively and appropriately.
To learn more about LAW please visit our website: www.legalactionworldwide.org.