Amnesty International Kenya an integral part of a global movement of more than 10 million people who take injustice personally.
Registered in Kenya and affiliated to Amnesty International, the organization has been in the forefront for promoting and protecting human rights for all.
Guided by our new Strategic Framework 2021-2023, Amnesty International Kenya believes in a society where every human being understands and claims their constitutional rights and freedoms. We exist to enable circles of conscience and movements capable of advancing full citizenship rights for all and an effective and accountable state.
Together with our national board, supporters, members and partners both in civil society and the state, we will create an activist culture that strengthens public expression, association and peaceful assembly and reduces discriminatory inequalities, corruption and impunity at national and county levels.
All applicants to this position will be required to demonstrate a commitment to Amnesty’s organisational values and vision and Kenyan Constitution and be familiar with rights-based organising, citizen empowerment and an anti-discriminatory approach to social justice.
All successful candidates will have demonstrated an ability to work in teams and proven ability to multi-task and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure
The purpose of the job is to provide financial and administrative management and lead on budget development and management, internal financial controls, asset management, financial reporting and accountability to staff, Board, donors and all statutory bodies.
This position shall provide thought-leadership to value for money strategies, financial management and reporting and
overall fiscal transparency and integrity within Amnesty and across our partners. .
Essential
• A Master’s in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• A professional qualification in Accounting (CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent qualification)
• Over 5 year’s professional experience in a medium size international organization at a senior level with demonstrated impact and ability to handle increasing responsibility/accountability.
• Knowledgeable of financial management best practises, statutory laws and NGO compliance standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff and financial resources;
• Demonstrated experience of working with bilateral agencies, trust and foundations, statutory bodies and audit firms
• Remarkable commercial acumen and strategic business knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade and influence
Desirable
• Familiarity with the rights-based approach, citizen empowerment and gender sensitive approaches;
• Familiarity with social enterprise, endowment, investment, crowdfunding and asset management approaches
• Diploma in Procurement/ IT or equivalent
• Demonstrated understanding of training and capacity-building for non-finance managers
