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  • Posted: Apr 21, 2026
    Deadline: May 11, 2026
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    The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. It previously operated under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya by Legal Notice Number 171 of November 24, 2011. The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management and to establish mechanisms, either on its own or with stakeholders, that will end drought emergencies in Kenya.
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    Finance & Accounts Officer II - 2 Posts

    Job Reference Number NDMA V/No.6/4/2026

    Position Summary/ Purpose

    The Finance & Accounts Function entails: - applications of sound principles, systems and techniques in accounting for finances of the Authority, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs, accounting for special funds set up under various statutes; management of accounting information; co-ordination and rationalization of estimates annual appropriation and fund accounts; cash flow control; and cost analysis

    Job Specifications
    Specific Duties and responsibilities will include: -

    • Offering primary examination to all documents delivered to the account’s office for action;
    • Preparing all payment vouchers;
    • Processing Imprests and travel advances for staff;
    • Receiving and issuing receipts to customers;
    • Checking and processing payments and other disbursements;
    • Preparing and posting EFTs, payments and receipt vouchers in the cashbook;
    • Posting payments and receipts in the cashbook
    • Making petty cash payments and reimbursements after receipt of approvals;
    • Drafting of journals for examination before posting to the ledger
    • Preparing periodic expenditure returns;
    • Maintaining the general ledger;
    • Preparation and filling records on payments/cash receipts;
    • Preparing tax and statutory payments and returns;
    • Providing safe custody of records and assets under him/her;

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Business Administration (finance/accounting option), Business management (Accounting/Finance Option), economics, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
    • Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or ACCA Examination
    •  Proficiency in computer applications; and
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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    Method of Application

    Interested qualified applicants are notified of the following:

    • Detailed job descriptions, requirements and applicant’s bio- data form is available on the website www.ndma.go.ke
    • Applicants MUST fill the Bio-Data Form, whose link will be availed in the Authority’s website. Applicants who will not fill the bio data form will have their applications rejected.
    • All applications must be submitted online on or before 11th May, 2026, by 5.00 pm. Physical application will not be accepted.
    • NDMA is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
    • There is NO fee charged by NDMA for any application of these positions.
    • Canvassing of any form will result in the disqualification of the candidate.
    • ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

    How to Apply

    Interested qualified applicants are requested to submit a filled Bio-data form, a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of certificates & testimonials with the title of the position and Reference Number clearly indicated in the email subject line to hr@ndma.go.ke. The Bio-data form link will be provided on the Authority’s website. Successful candidates will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, specifically clearance from the following institutions;

    • Kenya Revenue Authority
    • Higher Education Loans Board
    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)
    • Registered Credit Reference Bureau

    Applications should be addressed to;

    Chief Executive Officer,
    National Drought Management Authority
    P. O. Box 53547 00200
    NAIROBI, KENYA

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