IUCN Hiring: Finance Officer, Shared Services, Nairobi, Kenya – Apply By May 1, 2026
IUCN Hiring: Finance Officer, Shared Services, Nairobi, Kenya
IUCN Hiring: Finance Officer, Shared Services, Nairobi, Kenya
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has announced a vacancy for a Finance Officer – Shared Services based in Nairobi, Kenya. This IUCN finance officer position is a locally recruited role at Grade P1, offering a fixed-term contract of up to 24 months with the possibility of renewal. The expected start date is June 1, 2026, and the application deadline is May 1, 2026.
IUCN is a global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. The Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) in Nairobi serves as a hub for conservation initiatives across the region. This IUCN finance officer role is critical to supporting the ESARO Finance department in an effective, transparent, and legally appropriate manner.
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Vacancy # | 7594 |
| Unit | ESARO – Finance |
| Organisation | International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) |
| Location | Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Reporting to | Finance and Administration Manager, Nairobi |
| Work percentage | 100% |
| Grade | P1 |
| Expected start date | 01 June 2026 |
| Type of contract | Fixed-term (up to 24 months with possibility of renewal) |
| Closing date | 01 May 2026 |
Key Responsibilities
The IUCN finance officer will have the following overall responsibilities.
Payment Processing and Documentation
Ensure Finance procedures are followed in payments and accounting documents are well filed. Prepare payments for selected ESARO Country Offices in both NAV and bank, send Proof of Payments, and maintain the payments folder.
Reconciliations and Account Analysis
Prepare bank reconciliations for selected ESARO Country Offices. Perform account analysis of Vendor Account subledgers and Staff Account ledgers for selected ESARO Country Offices. Perform customers aging analysis and propose any adjusting entries.
Cash Management and Receipting
Handle receipting and banking while ensuring regular monitoring of bank balances, updating the supervisor accordingly.
Data Capture and Expense Claims
Assist with data capture into the accounting system for regular suppliers for selected ESARO Country Offices. Prepare expense claims for workshop participants paid directly to them.
Audit Support
Provide support during audits. Support on Implementing Partner (IP) payments and IP fund balances reconciliations.
Policy Compliance and Training
Ensure that all programme team members follow financial policies and procedures. Work with project teams to prepare project cash requisitions. Provide information and advice to the Country Representative and project managers on costs and norms.
Transaction Control
Provide overall control of cash transactions at IUCN ESARO selected Country Offices, including cash transaction reporting. Perform final checking of requests for cash advances, reimbursements, and purchase orders, ensuring correct financial procedures are undertaken.
Monthly Closing and Compliance
Support the preparations of both internal and external audits across ESARO selected Country Offices. Ensure that all PYs and PPIs are completed before monthly closing and support on checklists. Ensure compliance with mandatory statutory deductions and other requirements under selected ESARO Country Offices.
Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates for this IUCN finance officer position must meet the following requirements.
Education
A first degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. Relevant professional qualification in accounting such as CPA, ACCA Level II, or CIMA is preferred. Working knowledge of ERP-Navision is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also required.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of relevant work experience with a recognized organization, especially an international development agency, is required.
Language Proficiency
Good verbal and written communication skills in English are essential. Working knowledge of Kiswahili and another AU/IUCN/regional language would be an added advantage.
Core Competencies
The ideal IUCN finance officer candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies.
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out work in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure objectives and desired measurable results are understood by team members.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, provides a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural environment and maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promotes the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility for individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.
Functional Competencies
The successful IUCN finance officer will adhere to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability. They will maintain high personal integrity and confidentiality. They will be result-oriented with attention to detail and accuracy.
The role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining work relationships in the face of conflicting demands. Excellent relationship management and communication skills with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment are essential.
A confident and positive attitude with excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity is required. Willingness to travel is necessary. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who requires minimum supervision and is committed to continuous learning with a proactive and mature attitude towards self-development.
How to Apply for This IUCN Finance Officer Position
Interested and qualified candidates must apply online through the IUCN HR Management System. To apply, open the vacancy announcement for Finance Officer – Shared Services (Vacancy #7594) and press the “Apply” button.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Visit the IUCN jobs website at https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/. Locate Vacancy #7594 for Finance Officer – Shared Services. Click on the position to open the vacancy announcement. Press the “Apply” button. Create an account or log in to an existing account. Submit your profile information including your CV. Upload a letter of motivation. Submit your application before the closing date.
Deadline
Announcement Date: April 2026. Application Deadline: May 1, 2026. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time). Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Note
IUCN has issued a public warning regarding fraudsters who may solicit money in exchange for interviews or job offers. IUCN does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All official communication regarding shortlisting and interviews will be sent through official IUCN channels. Candidates are advised not to respond to any requests for payment from individuals claiming to represent IUCN.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for this IUCN finance officer position. The selection process typically includes application screening and verification of academic and professional documents, competency-based interviews, skills assessments for technical positions, reference and background checks, and final approval by the IUCN ESARO hiring committee.
For full details on this position and to submit an application, visit the IUCN jobs website at https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/ before the May 1, 2026 deadline.
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