Finance Manager - Agriculture Cluster

ABOUT THE COMPANY

GIZ, the German Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, provides services in the field of international technical cooperation worldwide. In Kenya, it has been active since 1964, and up to now implements programs in a wide variety of areas, including economic development, green energy and water, governance, food security, and peace and security. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is GIZ’s main commissioning party. However, GIZ as well works closely with the private sector, fostering successful interaction between development policy and foreign trade.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring the provision of efficient support services related to financial management, contractual obligations, and other administrative functions for the EU-cofunded project SWIOP-Invest under ProsperBlue as part of the Agricultural Cluster.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial ManagementSupport the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports in alignment with project goals, donor requirements and GIZ regulations.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with cost-output reporting (KOMP), EU co-financing reporting standards and any other reporting formats required by the project.Oversee financial monitoring of expenditure, costs and commitments to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and financial regulations and provide regular (monthly) financial overviews to support budget planning and annual budget monitoring.Provide hands-on, solution-oriented financial support to programme and managementstaff, including preparation of decision-ready financial overviews and early identification of financial risks and inconsistencies.In liaison with the Head of Finance, coordinate all administrative functions related to financial management and support programme staff in executing their commercial and financial responsibilities.Act as an interface between the project, Country Office and GIZ Headquarters onfinance- and administration-related matters, ensuring clear communication and compliance with organizational standards.Facilitate internal and external audits, including preparation and follow-up, and supportthe timely correction of identified routine financial errors.Assist local project partners in financial management of grants and local contributions and reporting requirements, in close coordination with Headquarters and the Country Office, and advise them in the preparation and closing of contracts.Required qualifications, competences and experienceQualificationsMaster’s degree or university degree in business administration, finance, accounting ora related field. A professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage.Professional experienceSeveral years of solid professional experience in financial management in complex project or donor-funded environments, preferably within international or development cooperation organizations.Other knowledge, additional competencesProven experience in financial management of co-financed projects, ideally EU-fundedor EU-co-financed programmes, including budgeting, reporting, audits and donor-specific requirements.In-depth understanding of financial planning, monitoring and accounting.Broad experience in financial management and administration in multi-stakeholderenvironments, including cooperation with public partners and line ministries.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in established financial andadministrative frameworks.Good working knowledge of GIZ financial systems and IT tools; prior experience withGIZ processes, systems and compliance requirements is a strong asset.Strong oral and written communication skills.Openness to change, flexibility and ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities.Willingness to continuously upskill as required, in agreement with management.Duration of Assignment: 1 yearDuty Station: NairobiSubmission of Application:Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/10/01/2026Equal Employment OpportunityAt GIZ Kenya, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We actively seek individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to build a stronger, more impactful global team.We provide an environment of respect and psychological safety, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all. Discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected status is not tolerated in any of our workplaces.People With disability are encouraged to applyEthicsGIZ is committed to the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals we interact with, including staff, partners, community members, and program participants. We uphold the highest standards in preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Child abuse or any form of misconduct by or toward team members is strictly prohibited.All staff are expected to behave professionally, respect local laws and customs, and complete mandatory ethics e-learning courses upon hire.Data ConfidentialityIn accordance with GIZ’s data protection policy, all candidate applications are stored in our database for six (6) months and deleted thereafter.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Financial analytics and forecasting, Reporting, Accounting, Operative management, General ledger, Year end reporting, Budgeting, financial planning, Tax management, Quality management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education