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