Processing Officer - Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Career Opportunity: Processing Officer
Requisition ID: 14747
Nairobi - Full Time
Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way?
Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference?
Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, we work toward a world without hunger.
Together with national and international partners, we respond to humanitarian crises and support long-term solutions that improve the living conditions for the most vulnerable people.
We change and shape food systems, we are locally-led and globally connected. As an impact-oriented and human-centered organization, we use innovation, evidence and data-informed decision-making to continuously improve our work and contribute to #Zero Hunger.
Our vision: "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet." Join us in creating a world where everyone has accessto food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!
Processing Officer in Nairobi
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of One Year.
There are very good prospects for an extension.
Employment location will be Nairobi, Kenya (KE).
The position is paid according to SG6.
The Hub forms an integral part of WHH’s ZAMI initiative (Zero Administration to Maximize Impact), which aims to increase process efficiency and compliance through the standardization, digitalization and bundling of administrative processes.
Your responsibilities

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• Process accounting and procurement transactions based on supporting documentation received through established workflow
  
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of documents
  
• Perform reconciliation activities
  
• Maintain proper electronic filling and documentation
  
• Ensure required supporting documentation is available for processing activities
  
• Liaise with colleagues across Country Offices to resolve open issues and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items
  
• Work effectively within a changing environment, integrating new processes and responsibilities as additional operational activities are progressively integrated into the Hub
  
• Support compliance with internal controls, procedures and audit requirements
  
• Contribute to user guidance, capacity-building materials and testing of new functionalities in digital tools
  
• Contribute to the smooth functioning of the Hub by working with a team-oriented approach and identifying opportunities for improvement
  

Your profile

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• A holder of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent (Accounting, Finance, etc.).
  
• At least 3 years of progressive professional experience.
  
• Accounting skills and proven experience, including management of general ledgers, journal entries, payables and balance sheets, is a must.
  
• Experience in an international NGO and understanding of international donor regulations is preferred.
  
• Audit experience and/or experience in Shared Service Centre is an added advantage.
  
• Good understanding of Supply Chain Management
  
• Strong organizational skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented working style
  
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
  
• English mandatory, French and/or Arabic is an added advantage
  

Our offer

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• We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team.
  
• Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees.
  
• Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.
  

Please send your application via our by November 13, 2026.
Your contact person is Human Resource Manager - Kenya Program.
Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities.
Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. online recruiting system