CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: RAPID REVIEW OF AIK FINANCIAL SYSTEMS 2025

CONSULTANCY: Rapid Review of Amnesty International Kenya Financial Systems 2025

LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

ABOUT AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KENYA

Amnesty International Kenya (AIK) is a non-governmental human rights organization that forms part of the global Amnesty International movement, which advocates for the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide. AIK works to ensure that every person in Kenya enjoys the full range of their rights, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Kenyan Constitution. 

Since its inception, AIK has campaigned for human rights with a strong focus on social justice, civic engagement, and protecting vulnerable communities. With a robust network of members, partners, and supporters, AIK has played a significant role in shaping national human rights discourse. Amnesty Kenya works through its over 100 Circles of Conscience across 31 Counties.

The 2024-2028 Strategic Plan is AIK’s third strategic plan, building on the successes and lessons learned from previous years. This new strategy focuses on deepening impact, strengthening advocacy efforts, and ensuring that human rights remain at the core of Kenya’s socio-political agenda. As the strategic plan enters its second year of implementation, the outcome harvesting exercise will serve as a crucial tool for understanding the early impacts and laying a foundation for continuous learning and improvement. 

AUDIT OBJECTIVE

The purpose of the consultancy is to undertake a rapid review of our organization’s financial systems, internal controls, liquidity management, and budgetary monitoring processes. This initiative is critical to strengthening our financial governance and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our operations. The audit will also include such other required schedules or analyses as AIK has determined are necessary to ensure that program resources are properly managed.

SCOPE OF WORK

We propose that the review focus on the following six areas:

  • Financial management systems: Rapid evaluation of our core financial modules; general ledger, accounts payable & receivable, budgeting & forecasting and financial reporting tools.
  • Internal controls: Review of control mechanisms, segregation of duties and fraud prevention strategies.
  • Data integrity: Assess the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data, as well as access controls.
  • Budgetary monitoring and liquidity management: Review of budget formulation, tracking and variance analysis processes, analysis of cash flow practices and short-term financial planning.
  • Process mapping: Analysis of key financial workflows, identification of inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
  • Technology assessment: Review of our current financial software capabilities and its infrastructure.

DURATION AND TIMELINES

  • Start Date: 14th July 2025.
  • End Date: 1st August 2025.
  • Regular consultations with the AIK team throughout the assignment.

DELIVERABLES

The key deliverables will be:

Following document review and consultations, the consultant will make a presentation to Management and the Board Finance and Fundraising Committee that includes:

  1. Key insights on Financial internal controls management.
  2. Strategic recommendations on systems strengthening and a structured deficit management strategy.
  3. Include identification of cost-saving opportunities and prioritization of high-impact, low-cost initiatives.
  4. Strengthening revenue mechanisms and enhancing long-term 2026-2028 financial planning and forecasting accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Professional Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), ACCA or any other professional accounting qualification.
  • A master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage.
  • Be a qualified Internal Auditor (IIA) 
  • At least 8 years of recent professional experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, Risk Management or Fraud Investigation. 
  • Demonstrable experience at a senior level in the NGO sector is preferable.
  • A certificate from the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested consultants are invited to submit:

  • A Technical Proposal outlining the proposed methodology and approach (max four (4) pages).
  • A Financial Proposal detailing the estimated cost for the consultancy.
  • CV/Resume highlighting relevant experience.
  • References from previous similar assignments.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

All applications must be received before or on Friday, 4th July 2025, by 2359 hours (EAT). Applications should be sent to [email protected], subject line: Rapid Review of AIK Financial System Consultant Application – AIK 2025.  

EQUALITY STATEMENT 

Equality and diversity are at the core of our values. We do not discriminate based on your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, class, sexual preference, or other identities. 

Amnesty International Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer and especially encourages members of Amnesty International Kenya to apply. Due to the large volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

No Fee Charged and Your Right to Privacy  

Amnesty International does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). Amnesty International Kenya also does not share your applications or information with any third parties without your consent.