Programme Finance Officer at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)
About The role
The Project Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring
effective project financial management, compliance, and financial capacity
building across CBM’s partner portfolio. The role focuses on supporting project
oversight, risk management, financial monitoring and reporting for partners,
implementation of CBM policies throughout the project finance cycle, and
strengthening partners’ financial systems and practices in line with donor
requirements and local regulations.
The position is a position with 37.5 h/week.
This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the
respective country. An expatriation is not intended.
These are your responsibilities
Project Development:
- Develop
and/ or review project budgets at the planning stage, focusing on overall
compliance with donors and local regulations (taxes, social security
etc.).
- Collaborate
with and support the Partner Portfolio team in planning and conducting
partner assessments and addressing identified gaps related to
finances.
Partner Capacity Building
- Develop
and implement capacity-building initiatives for partner project teams,
focusing on financial management (including financial reporting,
budgeting, creating a framework for preparing financial statements etc.),
procurement policies and procedures, forecasting, compliance, and internal
controls that meet donor’s and CBM guidelines.
- Conduct
workshops, coaching sessions, and one-on-one training for partner finance
staff on the topics mentioned above.
- Promote
continuous improvement in financial processes to enhance efficiency and
transparency.
Project Coordination & Quality Assurance
- Review
project-related financial statements, including Income and Expenditure
Statements (I&E), balance sheets, bank reconciliation and cash flow
statements.
- Assist partner
in developing a procurement plan
- In
case the CO is involved in project related procurement, support the PO
in: Development of a procurement plan including ToRs and conducting the
financial analysis of the bids
- Ensure timely payment
transfers for projects after completing all review checks.
- Support
partners in responding to donor financial queries.
- Ensure
effective coordination on financial matters between the Country Office,
International Office, and Implementing partners.
- Provide
a financial overview of programmes to the Country Director
- Maintain up-to-date
documentation related to project finances
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Conduct
financial monitoring visits (remote and in-person) of every project at
least once a year to ensure compliance and provide corrective action
guidance. During the visits conduct: Sample voucher checks to verify data
accuracy, compliance with policies (including procurement), and quality of
documentation (invoices, quotations, taxes/VAT) and detailed eligibility
checks and proper accounting of expenses.
Reporting & Audit
- Review
project financial Reports (quarterly and annual) to: Ensure
reconciliation of financial reports with bank statements and project
accounts, prepare for monitoring visits, support the PO
in analyzing budgets against actual expenditure, review
and analyze forecasts in collaboration with the PO.
- Coordinate
internal and external audits for partner projects with the relevant PO and
CD
- Draft
terms of reference for auditor selection and support CD in timely hiring
of auditors
- Follow
up on the implementation of complex audit recommendations related to
accounting, legal, and tax compliance.
- Close
audit action points based on a review of the work done.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Identify and
assess financial risks, providing timely recommendations for mitigation
to POs.
- Ensure
partner compliance with local regulations (tax laws, labor laws, other
regulations applicable to NGOs), and donor specific financial
requirements.
- Monitor
evolving tax regulations and support partners in meeting legal
obligations.
- Close
compliance related action points based on a review of the work
done.
These are your qualifications
- Education
(bachelor’s degree or master’s degree) in Finance, Accounting, or
equivalent
- Experience: at
least 2 years of experience within the I/NGO sector, or equivalent
- Financial
Management: Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting
principles.
- Grant
Management: Experience with managing grants, including compliance with
donor regulations and reporting requirements.
- Analytical
Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and make
informed decisions.
- Risk
Management: Skills in identifying and mitigating financial risks, ensuring
the integrity of financial operations.
- Software
Proficiency: Familiarity with financial software and tools, such as
QuickBooks, SAP, or other accounting systems.
- Languages:
Professional proficiency in English, local language highly
appreciated.
- Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with
stakeholders, donors, and team members.
- Team
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with project teams, providing
financial insights and support.
- Capacity
Building: Skills in training and supporting partner staff in financial
management practices.
- Attention
to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports.
- Integrity:
Upholding ethical standards and transparency in financial dealings.
- Adaptability:
Flexibility to work in diverse and dynamic environments, often with
limited resources.
- Problem-Solving:
Proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions to financial
challenges.
- Identification
with Christian values and the mandate of CBM
What we offer
- A
meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s leading
organization in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
- A fair
salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the
country you apply for
- An
approachable, agile organization with self-reliant people in a diverse and
collegial team and great team spirit
- Identification
with Christian values and the mandate of CBM
Security and Safeguarding Advisor at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)
About the role:
CBM is seeking a Security & Safeguarding Advisor to lead
the implementation of our global security and safeguarding strategy in line
with international standards. In this role, you will identify risks, strengthen
mitigation measures, and develop early-warning systems to keep our people,
partners, and programmes safe.
You will work closely with country offices, focal points, and the Global
Security & Safeguarding team to contextualise plans, lead risk assessments
and security management planning, and build capacity across CBM’s programmes.
You will also provide technical expertise to ensure security and safeguarding
are fully integrated into project design and proposals.
Success in this role calls for sound judgement, strong risk-management
expertise, and a genuine commitment to safe, inclusive, and accountable
programming worldwide. We’re looking for an advisor experienced in both
security and safeguarding—a proactive approach to protecting individuals,
especially vulnerable groups, from harm, abuse, exploitation, or neglect. This
position is locally hired and may be based only in one of the following CBM
entities: Nairobi (Kenya), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), or Kampala
(Uganda).
These are your responsibilities
- Support
several, designated country offices and partners in the Eastern and
Southern part of Africa to develop, update, and implement safeguarding and
security plans and risk assessments in line with CBM’s global
policies.
- Ensure
all plans reflect local contexts and promote disability-inclusive and
gender-sensitive practices.
Provide training, coaching, and guidance to country office and partner staff and designated safeguarding and security focal points. - Monitor
compliance with CBM’s minimum operational standards and support continuous
improvement of safeguarding and security systems.
- Lead
or advise on responses to safeguarding and security incidents,
coordinating closely with crisis management teams.
- Collaborate
with internal teams and external networks to share learnings, track
emerging risks, and strengthen CBM’s global safeguarding and security
culture.
You Have
- A
bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Administration, Management, Social
Sciences, or a related field — or equivalent education and
experience.
- At
least 5 years of leadership experience in security and/or safeguarding
management, ideally within an INGO setting in the region.
- Proven
expertise in safeguarding, including risk assessments, incident
management, and implementation of prevention measures.
- Strong
experience in personnel and organisational security, conducting threat and
risk assessments, and developing mitigation and reporting systems.
- A
solid track record in developing and implementing Security and
Safeguarding Plans across diverse contexts.
- Experience
in designing and facilitating training, coaching, and capacity-building
initiatives.
- Willingness
to travel frequently, including to locations with limited security
infrastructure.
- Flexibility
and commitment to be reachable during emergencies or incidents.
- Identification
with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.
What we offer
- A
meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s leading
organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
- A fair
salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the
country you apply for
- An
approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and
collegial team and great team spirit