Finance and Grants Coordinator (Future4Binti Project)

THE ORGANISATION
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

With approximately 38 years of experience in implementing its programme, Plan International Kenya (PIK) mainly operates in the following geographical areas; Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Kwale, Kilifi, Turkana, Isiolo, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Kisumu and Tana River.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

THE FUTURE4BINTI PROGRAMME
The Future4Binti programme is a five-year programme (2026-2030) being implemented by Amref Kenya with Amref HQ as the lead, Plan International country office as the support partner in (Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, African Union liaison offices) and local civil society organisations in collaboration with the government. The strategic goal of the programme is a society where girls are protected from harmful practices, benefiting their sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and enabling them to achieve their full potential.

THE OPPORTUNITY  
You, the Grants Finance Coordinator will be responsible for supporting effective implementation of the Future4Binti project through the assessment and compliance monitoring of grants systems and processes, analysis of budgets and expenditures, ensuring adherence to all donor and Plan International compliance and policy requirements by capacity strengthening local partners and project team to have a good understanding of  grant requirements and agreements for effective project delivery across the project outcomes and submission of financial reports in a timely manner as per donor requirement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting project budget planning and adjustments, monitoring grant performance to identify and address risks, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational financial policies, maintaining accurate grant documentation, and providing budget guidance during proposal development.
• A typical week in this role includes regularly producing timely and accurate financial reports, monitoring expenditures and burn-rate, supporting fund liquidation while aligning finances with workplans and project results. Additionally, you’ll be expected to coach project staff to improve financial reporting.
• Working closely with partner organizations to improve compliance and financial capacity-building, ensuring budgets and expenditure reports meet standards and deliver value for money. 
• Play a key role in grant close-out processes, audits, and compliance reviews, while engaging in coordination meetings and field visits to link financial performance with programme outcomes. 
• On regular basis, document recurring risks and gaps, recommend improvements, and promote transparent, and accountable partnership practices.
• Your contribution will support gender-responsive budgeting and monitoring to ensure resources contribute to gender equality and meaningful participation of young women and girls.
• Plan International has a robust global policy for Safeguarding and PII policy for Preventing Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse; and Gender Equality and Inclusion principles and Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to your area of responsibility. You will therefore have a responsibility to adhere and enforce adherence of staff and associates within your sphere of responsibility.
• You will be trusted to take on additional assignments within the scope of work as assigned by your supervisor on need basis.

What we are looking for:

• Someone with a Bachelor’s Degree in either business, social sciences or international development
• At least CPA 4 or other equivalent professional qualification in accounting
• An individual with at least 4+ years’ experience in grants management or a similar role in INGO, especially in portfolio management and knowledge of major donors’ compliance requirements (DANIDA, USAID, DFID, EU, etc.)
• Someone with experience in and is excited to support program/project implementing teams
• Someone with problem solving skills, you will be expected to identify and lead the resolution of issues 
• One with strong communication in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.  

Location: on site working and the role is based at Kajiado, Kenya

Reports to: Project Manager

Contract Period: 2 years

Job Grade: Hay Level 13

Vacancy advert closing Date: 16th April 2026

This vacancy is open to Kenya Nationals only

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Disclaimer: Plan International is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on any basis. Also, Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.