Finance Officer I Job in Kenya

Finance Officer I

Responsibilities

  • An officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties: 
  • Participating in the preparation of the Commission’s Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF); 
  • Participating in the preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with all departments/units; 
  • Participating in the allocation and utilization of financial resources
  • Participating in forecasting and monitoring expenditure; 
  • Prioritizing projects and activities for the purpose of financial allocations in the budget; 
  • Preparing periodic financial reports; and
  • Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and work plans.

Qualifications


  • Served in the grade of Finance Officer II for a minimum period of three(3) years;
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration (Finance Option) or any other relevant and comparable qualification from a recognized institution; 
  • Attended a supervisory skills course in a recognized institution; 
  • Knowledge in computerized financial management systems;
  • Met the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya, 2010; 
  • Been a Member of a relevant professional body where applicable; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit their applications together with;

  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae;
  • A copy of the National Identity Card and
  • Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates

Applicants should submit three (3) names of referees, and their mobile telephone and e-mail contacts.
To submit your application, kindly direct it to the 

Commission Secretary/CEO of the National Gender and Equality Commission, either by post to P.O BOX 27512-00506
Nairobi, Kenya

or by physically delivering it to the Headquarters Office located on the 1st Floor, Solution Tech Place, 5 Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi. The office is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 All applications MUST BE SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY ONLY, CLEARLY INDICATING THE POST ON THE ENVELOPE to reach the Commission on or before 31st July 2023 at 5:00pm East African Time (EAT).

Please note that:

  • The National Gender and Equality Commission is an equal-opportunity employer. Persons with Disabilities, Youth, Persons from Marginalized groups and Minority communities who meet the requirements of the advertised job are encouraged to apply.
  • The Commission does not ask for any money or require applicants to undergo a medical examination.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and only the successful candidates will be required to provide clearance forms from KRA, CID (Police Clearance), EACC, HELB and CRB. Driver/Rider will submit KRA, EACC, CID and CRB.
  • It is a criminal offence for any applicant to provide false information and documents in the job application.
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.