Education**

• Essential degree in Economics or Finance

• For OCA: Higher vocational training in Business Administration or MBA is desirable

Experience****

• Essential minimum of two years’ experience in budget management

• Essential minimum of two years’ experience in team management

• Experience with Médecins Sans Frontières or other NGOs is desirable

Languages**

• Mission language is essential

• Local language is desirable

Intersectional Support & Continuity**

• Ensuring continuity of financial operations across Operational Centers (OCs) during Finance Coordinator rotations or absences

• Supporting onboarding through structured handovers, training, and process alignment

• Preserving institutional knowledge and ensuring consistency in financial practices and reporting

Capacity Building & Remote Support****

• Strengthening the capacity of finance and non-finance staff through training, coaching, and mentoring

• Providing remote financial oversight to hard-to-access projects while ensuring compliance and data accuracy

• Supporting teams during peak workloads, emergencies, or staffing gaps

Operational & Strategic Financial Management****

• Supporting oversight of key processes including budget monitoring, reconciliations, re-invoicing, and project financial support

• Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data and reporting

• Supporting budgeting, variance analysis, forecasting, and strengthening of internal controls

• Enabling the Finance Coordinator to focus on strategic priorities by managing delegated operational tasks

Governance, Compliance & Audit****

• Ensuring adherence to MSF policies and internal controls

• Identifying compliance gaps and supporting corrective actions

• Supporting internal and external audits including documentation, coordination, and follow-up on recommendations

Taxation****

• Ensuring compliance with tax regulations in both Kenya and Somalia

• Overseeing tax calculation, payment, and documentation including VAT refunds

Systems, Reporting & Role Scope**

• Ensuring effective use of WEFIN, N’JUSTY, SAP, and Unifield while maintaining data integrity and reconciliations

• Delivering timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting

• Acting as Finance Coordinator back-up when required, while the Finance Coordinator retains overall accountability and Cell/Desk communication responsibilities