Colleges and Institutes Canada Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya
Background
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is implementing a number of projects related to youth skills development in Kenya in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and other partners. The following projects are currently being implemented:
Launched on 20th June 2019 by the President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, Young Africa Works-Kenya is a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation, the private sector and the Government of Kenya to improve employment outcomes in the country. As a key strategic component of Young Africa Works, the Young Africa Works-Kenya/TVET Program (YAW-K-TVET) will strengthen the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and systems in Kenya.
YAW-K-TVET is a 5-year program (2020-2025) implemented by CICan in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education, other relevant Government of Kenya agencies, and the private sector. YAW-K-TVET will work through a partner-driven participatory approach focusing on developing 26 Centres of Excellence (COEs) as model institutions that will increase the participation of young Kenyans, particularly women, in market-relevant skills training programs to ultimately increase the number of youth in dignified and fulfilling work in the Big Four and digital sectors.
The Kenya Blue Economy Skills Training Program (KBEST) is a 7-year (2022-2029) program implemented by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). KBEST has a strong focus on increasing the equitable participation of girls and women, youth, and vulnerable populations in the Blue Economy.
KBEST works in collaboration with the Kenyan Ministry of Education, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, county governments, civil society, and industry; working with 24 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in the Coast and Lake Victoria regions of Kenya.
It will share the expertise of Canada’s colleges and institutes in linking young women and young men, educational institutions, and employers to develop competency-based education and training for employment programs in Kenya around the Blue Economy.
General Expectations
The Finance Officer is expected to support the CICan Kenya office in a number of financial and administrative capacities in Nairobi and across Kenya. The employee is expected to work with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
Reporting
Reporting to the Human Resource & Administration Manager and working in close collaboration with the Ottawa-based Managers of Operations, Senior Finance Officers and Kenya-based Finance Assistant, the Kenya-based Finance Officer will be responsible for supporting the CICan Nairobi office’s financial activities. This will include supporting the Partnership Coordinators, implementing partners and suppliers with the management and reporting of finances.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV with three references as one PDF file not exceeding 8 pages to email address [email protected] with the title on the subject line, Finance Officer
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