Jobs at Faith to Action Network

Faith to Action Network is a global interfaith Network of faith organizations committed to improve family health and wellbeing. The Network promotes dialogue, builds the technical and financial capacity of faith organizations and religious institutions and facilitates sustained joint advocacy and programming in support of family health and wellbeing. It supp...

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• Open Jobs
  1. Audit, Risk & Business Strategy Manager
  2. Program Officer - SRHR & Gender Justice
• Method of Application

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience8 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp

• The Audit, Risk & Business Strategy Manager will oversee the development and implementation of internal audit and risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with policies, donor regulations, and legal requirements. The position will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization by evaluating and improving internal control systems, managing risks, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures, and contributing to the achievement of Faith to Action Network's strategic objectives. The role also involves leading all audits, assessing organizational performance against required standards, and providing strategic advice on risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit

• Develop and implement the internal audit framework.
• Conduct regular internal audits to assess compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Contribute to the preparation for audits and provide follow-up support to ensure timely implementation of audit findings and action plans.
• Lead all internal and external audits planned for programs and overall organizational audits.
• Influence and monitor progress of corrective action plans to strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance
• Ensure the organization adheres to international standards in internal auditing and other relevant frameworks.
• Evaluate and report against adherence to accountability standards, and policies
• Assess compliance with minimum standards, audit findings, guidelines, manuals, and established procedures, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.

Risk Management

• Undertake risk assessments of operating systems, processes, and controls, and develop a risk map for management and the board.
• Assess and manage risks to ensure the safety of funds, trusts, fixed assets, and other properties internally and externally.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner, providing advice and guidance on risk management through mitigation strategies and tools to minimize threats to organizational objectives.
• Integrate risk management into all processes and decision-making.
• Report any concerns or violations related to internal controls, auditing, regulatory, or financial matters.

Special Investigations

• Conduct investigations where fraud or irregularities are identified and recommend changes to processes for serious incidents.
• Act as an escalation point for audit and risk issues, ensuring effective resolution and safeguarding organizational integrity.
• Business Strategy Development
• Contribute to the development and execution of Faith to Action Network’s operational strategy.
• Analyse trends in the sector and recommend adjustments to the organization’s strategy.
• Assess opportunities for business development to complement donor funding and other sources of income for financial sustainability
• Support financial forecasting, scenario planning, and budgeting processes aligned with strategic goals.

Financial health Oversight

• Provide strategic input on financial planning, including income diversification and sustainability strategies.
• Support the finance team in ensuring financial management practices align with donor and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement a compliance matrix to ensure all financial transactions are well-documented and auditable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Professional certification in Internal Audit (CIA, CISA, or equivalent) or Accounting (CPA, ACCA).
• At least 8 years of experience in internal auditing, financial management, and risk management, with at least 3 years experience in the non-profit, a mix of both private sector and the NGO is an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of international standards in internal auditing and risk management.
• Familiarity with accounting principles, managerial accounting, and accounting standards.
• Proven ability to evaluate governance systems, risk management practices, and internal controls and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong understanding of donor regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence, build consensus, and drive change at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation and report writing.

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience4 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldProject Management&nbsp

The Program Officer will support the Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Gender Justice Coordinator in implementing Faith to Action’s Action Network SRH portfolio. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Program Officer will contribute to monitoring projects, coordinating advocacy initiatives, and building capacity among network members. Applicants should have 4+ years of experience in SRHR or gender justice fields, with proficiency in project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Implementation

• Participate and assist in developing work plans for SRHR and gender justice projects.
• Work with implementing and consortium partners to deliver project activities.
• Ensure that the Quarterly, Monthly & Weekly plans and budgets are in place to guide effective project delivery.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of SRHR and Gender Justice project activities in line with approved proposals, budgets, and action plans.
• In Liaison with finance, track project implementation expenditure levels and manage work plans and budgets within the expected thresholds.
• Track activity implementation with partners and participate in follow-up meetings.
• Assist in providing technical support to partner organizations, including coordinating external technical assistance when needed.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Support the monitoring of project outputs and provide feedback to implementing partners.
• Assist with coordination, logistics and administrative tasks related to project implementation.
• Collaborate with the finance team to monitor project budget utilization.
• Advocacy, Engagement with strategic partners, Linkages and networks & partnership development
• Contribute to advocacy efforts at the national and sub-national levels to promote SRHR and gender justice.
• Support partnerships with civil society organizations and community leaders to enhance collaboration toward SRHR and gender justice objectives.
• Support Capacity Building initiatives
• Facilitate project support meetings and field visits with partners and stakeholders.
• Assist in initiatives to strengthen the capacity of healthcare systems and providers.
• Support training sessions for project participants, staff, and partners on SRHR and gender justice.
• Monitoring, Reporting, and documentation
• Ensures participatory monthly data collection are conducted involving partners and other stakeholders using the standardized tools, working closely with M& E Team
• Assist in preparing project reports, including activity, quarterly, and annual reports in line with reporting guidelines.
• Document and disseminate success stories and best practices
• Ensure that reporting aligns with donor agreements and F2AN’s policies.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities to assess project outcomes.
• Participate in documenting lessons learned and sharing knowledge with partners.
• Program Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Work with other program areas, including youth-focused and gender-based violence initiatives.
• Contribute to fostering partnerships with youth-led and women-led organizations.
• Attend relevant meetings and contribute to project reviews.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project implementation with F2AN’s strategies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in SRHR and/or Gender justice programs.
• Experience collaborating with partners and in participatory action planning.
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated skills in group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.
• Effective communication skills and proficiency in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Experience working in diverse and collaborative environments.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and cover letter) to HR@faithtoactionetwork.org by 3rd December ,2024.