NGO Finance & Operations Officer (Field Operations)

Humanities & NGOs

K sh 120,000 – 190,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Ruai (Kangundo Rd / Ruai Town nexus) Overview: Keeping the back office humming is an art, and in this role, you’ll be the artist. From processing payments and reconciling advances to managing petty cash and vendor files, you ensure the program engine runs smoothly without hiccups. Month-end may feel like sprint season, but your coordination keeps the chaos at bay. Our client relies on you to maintain airtight documentation, support audits without breaking a sweat, and free program teams to focus on impact rather than paperwork. Small procurements, logistics, and asset tracking all fall under your watchful eye, so nothing slips through the cracks. Think of this as a hybrid of meticulous organizer and problem-solver. You’ll refine SOPs, streamline processes, and anticipate bottlenecks before they hit the field. If you enjoy being the dependable hub behind meaningful work and can blend precision with practical solutions, this is your lane. Key Responsibilities: - Process payments; reconcile advances; maintain cashbooks. - Run small procurements; manage vendor onboarding and files. - Track assets/stock; coordinate fleet/logistics; maintain logs. - Prepare support documents for donor reports and audits. - Improve SOPs and document templates for field teams. Education & Experience: - BCom/Procurement/Business Admin; 3–5 yrs in NGO operations/finance. Skills & Tools: - QuickBooks/ERP, Excel, documentation discipline, logistics sense. KPIs: - Timely payments, zero audit issues, complete files, SLA to field requests. Compensation (Kenya): KES 120,000–190,000 + annual bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience and systems mastery. Benefits: - Medical, pension, phone/data, training. Growth Path: - Senior Ops & Finance → Grants & Ops Lead → Country Ops Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.