Regional Finance & Operations Coordinator

Regional Finance & Operations Coordinator

Contract type: Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Location: Nairobi – Kenya.

Salary: KES 4,426,091.38 - 5,694,760.24 Annually.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

You will join WaterAid Kenya Team to play a crucial role in advancing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives in the East African region and beyond, with a focus on providing high quality finance and operational management.

About the role

As our Regional Finance & Operations Coordinator, you will provide high-quality financial management, regional operational support, and first-line people and payroll coordination for the East Africa Regional Team and the Kenya Branch Office, working closely with staff in Kenya while partnering with other colleagues outside the region to drive sustainable change.

In this role, you will:

• Provide financial management & grant support to regional office and Kenya.
• Provide payroll support (Kenya Branch Office), supporting an external payroll provider.
• Onboarding, offboarding & Induction (Kenya Branch Office)
• Provide first-line people & finance query support
• Manage insurance, pensions & vendor liaison (Kenya)
• Support and manage regional operations & administration.
• Manage Kenyan Office (Only if Physical Space Is Established)
• Manage Treasury (Kenya Branch Office – only if bank account is opened).
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

To be successful, you will need:

• Level 3 /skills level part qualified with CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA and a bachelor’s degree in a Finance field.
• Quality and relevant experience in finance and accountancy in a senior position.
• IT literate and excellent knowledge and skills in using computer-based accounting systems and Microsoft Excel and Word packages.
• Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets & developing monitoring and reporting systems.
• Ability to provide financial analysis and interpretation to Country Management Team for decision-making.
• Knowledge of government policies and regulations on financial management and taxation.
• Knowledge of international donor reporting requirements.
• Risk analysis and risk management experience.
• Exceptional people and relationship skills; excellent ability to work with teams in an inclusive manner an create an engaging workplace.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with relevant internal and external stakeholders, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• IT literacy in using office 365, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SharePoint.
• Well organised and able to prioritise effectively to maintain high service level standards and efficiencies.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting regulations for non-profit organisations.
• Experience of working in an international NGO
• Experience in using SUN systems and vision excel.

View the full job description here.

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 18 March 2026. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 23rd March 2026.

How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV only and Cover Letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy.

Our benefits:

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process.

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and

communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!