The World Bank Kenya Country Office is looking for a highly organized and a seasoned professional, capable of
operating effectively in a very demanding fast-paced environment to serve as Financial Management Specialist
(FMS). This is a two (2) Year Term Appointment (subject to renewal on performance and business need).
The FMS will report to the Regional Manager for Financial Management (RMFM) and will be part of the regional
financial management team. S/he will perform the full range of duties with minimal supervision and works
independently on complex problems in meeting work-program targets (operational financial management for
project preparation and supervision; fiduciary oversight; capacity-building and country-based fiduciary and
development tasks), assuring adequate quality, relevance and timeliness of inputs/outputs.
The specific duties and responsibilities of the FMS will be agreed with the Manager and will include: (i) providing substantive
technical input into policy and strategic work in the field of Financial Management; (ii)assessing the adequacy
of the Borrower’s project financial management systems and their ability to manage and monitor World Bank
financed projects; (iii)develop strategies for harmonizing FM/disbursement approaches with other donors, playing
a leading role in departmental or institutional task forces on developing and implementing policies and practices,
fiduciary safeguards and the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes; (iv)carry out supervision work
to ensure that projects financial management systems are functioning appropriately, including the periodic review
of project financial management reports for financial performance with special attention to value for money
issues; ensuring compliance with the Bank’s audit and other fiduciary requirements; (v)ensuring that the project
operations are carried out in accordance with sound financial management practices, performing analytical work
on financial management and accountability issues in support of building client capacity.
Full details on the scope of responsibilities for this position are available at www.worldbank.org/careers
The successful candidates should hold a Bachelors degree in a related subject plus membership of a professional
accounting institute (CPA, CA or equivalent), with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience. Given
the strong public sector focus of this position, an Advanced Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Public Sector
Finance, etc.), with relevant professional public sector experience is desirable. (ii) Knowledge of International
Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing plus knowledge of current issues in FM,
particularly relating to the public sector. (iii) Strong experience in conducting fiduciary and PFM diagnostic and
implementing reforms in this area and ability to understand cross-cutting issues beyond FM/disbursement (e.g.,
procurement, governance, public sector management) at sector/country level. (iv) Experience in advising clients
on the design and implementation of FM systems, including financial and management reports. Proven ability to
conceptualize, design and implement FM capacity building initiatives.
For the full job description and full selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit an
electronic application through the World Bank Careers website: www.worldbank.org/careers and click on
>employment opportunities >professional/technical staff opportunities >current vacancies > job# 111585.
Email or paper/postal applications will not be considered.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving
diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are
equally encouraged to apply.
The closing date is September 7, 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
