Background The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a national indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE vision is one of empowered communities living in healthy ecosystems. ICE mission is to accompany local communities in harnessing indigenous knowledge for environmental conservation and realization of sustainable livelihoods. ICE is seeking to recruit qualified individuals to fill the position of Finance Manager. Position Title:     Finance Manager Reporting to:      Director Location:            Garden Estate, Exit 7, Off Thika Road, Nairobi Contract:            1 year renewable (subject to satisfactory performance) General Job Summary: The position holder will be responsible and accountable for administrative & financial operations, grant management, budgets preparations and budget monitoring, financial reporting, development & implementation of financial and administrative policies Main Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that the finance and administration department comply with laid down policies, procedures and regulations.
• Monitor grants management and financial transactions to ensure compliance with approved budget lines, fund accounting requirements and organizational financial policy.
• Review all payment vouchers prepared by the finance officer for payments and ensure proper documentation and that the costs are reasonable and allowable.
• Review all financial, cash and bank reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
• Organize the preparation, approval, and execution of budget and ensure adequate budget control practices.
• Design, develop and update financial, procurement and other administrative policies and procedures.
• Co-ordinate the annual audit and follow-up on recommendations and action points raised by auditors.
• Review both organizational and donor financial reports for compliance with the reporting requirements of the organization and donors.
• Ensure all donors and funders or partners contractual obligations and deadlines are met.
• Maintain up-to-date information on grants in hard and soft copy.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met or adhered to.
• Maintain an effective, efficient and up-to-date staff records and filing system including contracts, leave, medical, awards, discipline, etc
• Maintain full up-to-date records and archives of employee files and other documents.
• Supervise finance and administration staff.
• Support in fundraising efforts.
• Acts as finance advisor to the Director.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce or finance from a recognized academic institution.
• Professional accountancy qualifications i.e., CPA K
• Proven Knowledge of QuickBooks
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent reporting, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience of a minimum of 5 years in a not- for-profit organization, three of which must be overseeing donor grants.
• Those with higher degree in business or financial management will have an added advantage

Applicants who meet the above minimum requirements are invited to send application letter illustrating how they meet the above requirements plus a detailed curriculum vitae with names and full phone contacts of three (3) current referees. They should quote current and expected remuneration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Applications should be addressed to; The Director, Institute for Culture & Ecology, P.O Box 6270-01000, Thika, Kenya. The application should be sent to procure@icekenya.org and cc. martin@icekenya.org by Tuesday, 16^th April, 2024 at 5.00pm. Please do not fill the online application, only applications sent through the given emails will be accepted.  

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a national indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE vision is one of empowered communities living in healthy ecosystems. ICE mission is to promote harnessing of indigenous knowledge for environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods of local communities. ICE is desirous to produce quality publication of the Forest Biodiversity-Assessment Of Forest Policy Environment in Kenya document in an easy to read and visually appealing format. The document is 84 pages. Therefore, ICE would like to procure the services of company/consultant that has the capacity to edit and proofread, design layout and print out the document. For more details click on the TOR.Submit financial proposal, workplan and company/consultant profile by 20^th April, 2024 at 5.00pm

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a national indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE vision is one of empowered communities living in healthy ecosystems. ICE mission is to promote harnessing of indigenous knowledge for environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods of local communities. ICE is desirous to improve its cash management, fixed asset management, financial data entry and reporting for improved financial management resulting to increased effectiveness and efficiency in its financial operations. Therefore, ICE would like to procure SAGE 200 Evolution ERP. Click here for a more detailed terms of reference. Interested service providers should submit their technical and financial proposal by email to; procure@icekenya.org and CC martin@icekenya.org by 10^th November, 2023 at 5.00pm. Only proposals submitted through the emails provided will be accepted.

The Institute for Culture & Ecology is sourcing for Medical Insurance cover quotations for year 2023/2024 from qualified medical insurance service providers.

Kindly send expression of interest to Institute for Culture and Ecology for more details. The expression of interest with profile of the company should be sent to procure@icekenya.org  and copied to martin@icekenya.org by 5.00pm Friday, 31st May 2023.

Institute for Culture and Ecology-ICE wishes to re-advertise the sale of motor vehicle Toyota RAV4 KCH 692U. See attached poster and photos for more details and viewing. Deadline for bidding is 27th October 2022.