Finance and Grants Officer at Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

• 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.

• Manage contracts for the Global Wildlife Program Kenya project with strict adherence to GOK and donor requirements, project objectives, and internal policies.
• 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.
• Capacity build project staff and contractors on the technical aspects of grants and contracts management, including compliance, reporting, and financial oversight.
• Serve as the liaison person between the project and donor, contractors and other stakeholders.
• 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.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Conduct financial reviews and variance analyses, share findings with project management.
• Ensure compliance with GoK, CI and GEF financial regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the disbursement of funds to partners and contractors, ensuring that payments are made in accordance with agreed terms and project timelines.
• Maintain and update bank signatory lists and liaise with bank staff for project account support.
• Prepare specific financial journals (e.g., phone bill allocations) and support bulk transfers.
• In charge of Human Resource management and development in the Project

• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• 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.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body;
• Certificate in management course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; on Leadership and Integrity.

• 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

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