A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
Must have CPA, ACCA, CMA or CFA or any other relevant professional qualification.
Minimum of 9 years experience in the international development sector with at least 4 years in public sector audit or fund and grants management.
Demonstrate experience in grants and fund management, preferably with donor-funded or partner-implemented programmes.
Proven expertise in financial accounting/monitoring, risk management, and partner capacity building.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), particularly ability to articulate concepts and recommendations in written form - reports, analytical analysis etc.
Resilience and tenacity: Must be able to sustain motivation and commitment to goals and manage stress effectively.
Team player: Has good people management skills, work organization and coordination skills, can also coach/ mentor junior team members.
Problem solving skills: Can handle and resolve unstructured problems, flex and adapt in new environments to create order and stability and provide effective solutions.
Personal and professional ethics: Must operate and practice within the professional code of conduct, be honest, with self and colleagues.
Multicultural skills: Must be able to operate and interact in a multicultural environment and works well in culturally diverse teams.
Ability and willingness to travel within East Africa or the rest of Africa where the project dictates.
Strong writing and presentation skills.
Experience working in a complex, fast-moving environment and dealing professionally with multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated track record in relationship management and business development.
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