UAF (Urgent Action Fund Africa) is a conscious feminist and woman’s human rights pan-Africa Fund registered in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Operating as a virtual organisation, the Fund boasts a strategic presence in Africa’s five sub-regions: East Africa, Central Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa.

UAF Urgent Action Fund Africa is a pan-African and Feminist Rapid Response Grant Making Fund. We have resourced more than 5,200 grants with a geographical presence in Africa’s 54 countries. Collectively, our Board Members and Staff members are physically present in more than 15 African countries and speak more than 46 African languages.

UAF has deep and expanding knowledge, experience, and skills in the contexts in which AWHRDs live, organize and work, the Fund is alert and agile in responding to the priorities and urgent needs of African woman’s rights activists and movements, thus ensuring holistic security, safety and well-being, movement building and strengthening using feminist philanthropic principles and values.

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Position Overview
The position will provide support to the Finance and Operations portfolio by ensuring the accuracy
and efficiency of our financial operations. Under close supervision and the direct guidance of the
team, the Intern will assist with routine tasks including data entry, filing, organizing financial
documents, supporting the payment and reconciliation processes and maintaining records.
Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the Finance team by organizing and assessing supporting documents for payment
  vouchers under supervision, ensuring all required information is included.
• Manage petty cash under supervision, including disbursement, reconciliation, and
  replenishment.
• Assist in monthly bank, petty cash and credit card reconciliations, flagging discrepancies and
  ensuring timely resolution.
• Support the verification and tagging of assets and help maintain an updated asset register.
• Assist in the preparation and issuance of Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), ensuring compliance
  with procurement procedures.
• Organize and file financial documentation for easy retrieval and audit readiness.

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• Provide support during external and internal audits, including preparation of schedules and
  retrieval of supporting documentation.
• Assist with supplier reconciliations, resolving outstanding issues in collaboration with the
  procurement and admin teams.
• Perform supplier due diligence checks, including anti-money laundering (AML) and
  compliance reviews.
• Support the finance team in data entry into accounting software and preparation of financial
  reports.
• Assist in reviewing staff accountability documents such as travel advances and expense
  reports.
  Other Responsibilities
• Support the Finance team in generating periodic financial reports and updates for internal use
  and external stakeholders, as guided.
• Assist in maintaining timely and professional communication with vendors, suppliers, and
  contractors, particularly regarding payments, reconciliations, and compliance
  documentation.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned within the portfolio.
  Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies or related field
• CPA Part I or equivalent
  Skills and Experience
• At least 2 years’ relevant work experience working in or with organisations in Africa,
  preferably womn’s rights or social justice-oriented organisations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office applications. Experience working with
  QuickBooks software is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English.
• Strong analytical, presentation, planning and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential

• Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving results,
  including a commitment to trust-based transformative grantmaking, community-led
  development, and grassroots movement building.
• Experience working in a virtual setup with seamless task coordination, managing multiple
  deadlines.

Work Environment
This is a regional position that involves some national and regional travel. UAF-Africa is an equal
opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices. In order to build the strongest
possible workforce, UAF-Africa actively seeks a diverse applicant pool. The Fund is committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.