The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya is a subsidiary of not-for-profit organisation, The Donkey Sanctuary (UK), the world’s leading equine charity. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.  

We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and professional team player with outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills to join our busy team at The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya (DSK), Lamu. As Finance and Administration Officer, you will be responsible for cash/bank management, financial reporting, budget administration and other related matters. Additional duties within this varied and rewarding role will include responsibility for Human Resources and Administration at the DSK Lamu Office.

About you:

• Relevant finance qualification such as Bachelor of Commerce in finance or accounting or, ACCA F4 or CPA 2 or 3.
• Experience of office and finance administration.
• Experience of data recording, filing and monitoring.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills, able to meet changing priorities and time frames.
• Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Competent IT skills and practical knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

About the role:

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include –

• The recording, reconciliation and banking of all donations to the Lamu Clinic.
• Managing Lamu Petty Cash – checking, processing and recording all payments, ensuring all transactions balance.
• Reviewing budgets and expenditure as necessary with Finance & Admin Manager, and prepare monthly reports and other data as required.
• Maintaining proper records on computer and filing of all relevant paperwork.
• Assisting the Lamu Program Manager and Senior Veterinary Surgeon in the running of the Clinic systems and maintaining/updating records of such checks.
• Providing HR support, including developing and leading on programmes to enhance employee relations and create a positive work environment and ensuring staff comply to country and DS organisational policies and procedures.
• General administration tasks e.g. dealing with items of correspondence, telephone messages, enquiries and filing.

The contract:

Based on Lamu Island – approximately 150 miles north of Mombasa, Kenya –this is a full-time, fixed term contract starting as soon as possible until 30 May 2030, working 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility may be required for occasional evening and weekend work and for regional travel.

Applicants for this role must have the legal right to live and work in Kenya.

Closing date for completed applications: 23^rd March 2025.

Interviews will be held both physically and virtually at The Donkey Sanctuary Lamu Office on 9^th April 2025.

The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

Please note: The Guaranteed interview scheme is only applicable to candidates who consider themselves to have a disability applying for roles based within the United Kingdom.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: We look forward to receiving your application, but we do ask you to complete this in your own words, and not to employ an Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tool or assistant. Applications that are considered not to be an applicant’s own work may not be shortlisted for interview.