World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
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- Regional Finance Director Africa1, VisionFund International
- People & Culture (Human Resource) Coordinator - Talent Acquisition
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
- The Regional Finance Director – Africa1 will report to VFI Network Finance Director. The RFD will also have a matrix reporting relationship to VFI Regional Director – Africa3.
The Regional Finance Director, Africa1 will be a Board Member on each region MFI and will be a matrix manager of the MFI CFOs alongside their line manager, the MFI CEO. The RFD is responsible for ensuring:
- Robust oversight of the financial performance, liquidity and funding requirements of the region MFIs
- Effective communication of monthly financial performance and risks arising in region MFIs to VFI GC staff
- Effective internal controls, policies, procedures, systems, reporting standards and best practices are implemented in region MFI finance departments
- MFI CFOs and finance teams have the capabilities and competencies required
- Strategic reviews are undertaken when MFI circumstances change and support is provided for the execution of any resulting transactions
- Effective management of crisis events occurs so as to minimise losses.
Key Responsibilities
Financial oversight of MFIs
- Serve as MFI Board member and attend (as Committee or Board member) the Board Audit and Risk Committee.
- Encourage MFI integration with WV and MFI CFO and WV NO FD engagement.
- Monitor MFI financial performance monthly through review and sign-off of MED reports and discussion of results with MFI CFOs and (Senior) Operations Director and provide narrative comments and rolling forecast for VFI reporting.
Internal controls, checks and reviews
- Ensure that a robust internal control framework is established and effective in each MFI.
- Ensure finance systems implementation and upgrade projects are prioritised and kept on schedule.
- During in person visits to MFIs complete the review checklist which includes activities such as ensuring general ledger TB agrees to MED report, core banking system agrees to financial records and reviewing a selection of bank and other account reconciliations.
Funding of MFIs
- Oversee the liquidity and funding needs of MFIs and ensure timely communications with funding providers (VFI and third parties).
- Ensure the Global Lender Covenant Tracker is kept updated.
- Assist MFI CFOs with the preparation of business cases to request debt or equity from VFI.
Capacity building, performance management and training
- Model Christian leadership and VFI Core Values in all interactions.
- Inspire and nurture the spiritual and professional development of MFI CFOs and MFI finance team members.
- Participate with MFI CEO in setting annual MFI CFO performance plan and reviewing performance through the year.
- Manage the performance of MFI CFOs jointly with MFI CEOs.
Strategic reviews, crisis response and ad hoc projects
- Perform financial and strategic reviews of region MFIs including building financial models as required.
- Provide financial analysis and/or data to (Senior) Operations Director and VFI GC Finance and other VFI GC departments as required.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Preferred
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics preferred.
- ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification preferred.
- At least 3 years experience as CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent role in a bank, commercial MFI and/or other regulated financial institution
- At least 1 year experience participating to Supervisory Board meetings, ideally including Board Audit, Risk, ALCO committees - either as a Board Director, or as member of senior management
- Impact investment relation management - especially microfinance-oriented - is desirable
- Audit and/or consulting experience with regulated financial institutions is desirable.
- People management experience in an international, matrix-managed organisation (including mentoring, coaching, directing and building capacity).
- Effective trainer in financial policies, procedures and processes.
Required
- Degree in finance or accounting or equivalent level of knowledge demonstrated through relevant experience.
- Deep accounting, financial reporting, financial forecasting and financial performance and analysis knowledge and skills developed over a minimum 7 years.
- Thorough knowledge and extensive experience (minimum 7 years) in the microfinance and/or banking sectors.
- Understanding of balance sheet risk management including interest rate risk, liquidity risk and foreign exchange risk as well as bank funding processes and contracting.
- Ability to analyse problems or options and recommend solutions.
- Cross cultural sensitivity to engage with MFI staff and stakeholders across VFI global departments.
- Flexibility with working hours to contact people within wide time zones.
- Able to balance Christian values with commercial practices.
- Good project management and organisation skills.
- Able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities, projects and stakeholders
- Strong communication and influencing skills in written and oral forms.
- Able to manage staff virtually.
- Knowledge of French will be advantageous
Languages and Travel
- For non-English speaking countries: English fluency is required
- Travel up to 25% of the time
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience4 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldHuman Resources / HR 
Purpose of Position
- To provide effective coordination and technical support in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment’s end–to–end processes to contribute to the measurable improvement of the well-being of vulnerable children and communities in Kenya.
Major Responsibilities
Recruitment & Selection
- Lead overall recruitment processes and ensure timely and quality recruitment and selection processes are carried out.
- Coordinate the development of workforce plans
- Promote Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) throughout recruitment processes
- Provide regular and updated information on recruitment status using the recruitment tracking tool
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance with recruitment metrics.
- Conduct market research and coordinate materials for career events.
- Assist in sourcing candidates through social media and other channels.
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates.
- Identify opportunities for improving recruitment processes.
- Ensure achievement of World Vision’s diverse staffing needs by providing proactive sourcing; accountable, transparent, and focused recruitment processes; and expert support to hiring managers
- Provide technical guidance to the hiring managers in the development of job descriptions and ensure that proposed jobs are subjected to hay evaluation and are aligned to the approved WVK structures.
- Coordinate and guide the selection process including short listing and interviewing candidates
- Conduct candidates screening in accordance to the WVK Polices
- negotiate pay package for successful candidates and extend employment offers to successful candidates
- Provide timely updates to the Hiring managers and P & C teams to ensure smooth staff orientation and induction.
- Ensure timely management of recruitment related conflicts and disputes
- Provide timely reports i.e. recruitment plans, interview reports and recruitment status reports.
Employee Contract Management
- Administer employment contracts, ensuring that appointments, contract renewals, contract extensions.
- Coordinate changes in employee movement including acting appointments, promotions transfers, deployments, special appointments, to ensure timely appointments and advise payroll accordingly.
- Track respective Grants Cycle and ensure timely staff contracts renewals and extensions and non-renewals are effected.
- Ensure compliance of Contract management process with employment legislation to avoid litigation.
- Ensure completeness and correctness of staff data on People & Culture Information Systems and conduct periodic reviews to ensure that errors are maintained at 0%
- Provide accurate and timely contracts management status reports.
Work Force planning & Grants Acquisition
- Collaborate with Directors to ensure timely development and implementation of Work Force Plans
- Provide recruitment technical support during the Proposal development/ grant acquisition process to ensure that proposed grants have the right structures, staffing levels and Job Descriptions that meet the required standards.
- Identify and analyze staffing needs from the Work Force Planning and the Grants Acquisition process and collaborate with line managers for strategic prepositioning of staffing capacity.
- Develop and ensure updated pool of qualified candidates
Collaboration & Networks
- Actively participate in roll out of P & C initiatives
- Participate in committees and taskforces, as assigned
- Participation in HR Inter agency workgroups and other Networks
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional experience
- A minimum of four years’ experience in human resources
- Experienced in recruiting, interviewing and conducting job evaluations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and familiarity with HRIS systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Required Education & Certification
- Must have a university degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related Field
- CHRP will be an added advantage
- A professional diploma in Human Resources Management is required if the first degree is not in HRM
- Must be a member of a recognized human resources professional body with appropriate Certificate of Practice
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
- Experienced in cross-cultural environment.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations is preferred
End Date: December 13, 2024
Method of Application
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