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    Deployment Functional Specialist YODA - Nairobi, Kenya - Plan International

    Plan International
    Plan International Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children.

    The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War.

    The Opportunity

    In this exciting role as the Deployment Functional Specialist – Finance for programme Y.O.D.A you will play a pivotal role in providing functional support to the deploying countries as they successfully adopt to the new business process D365 system.

    You will be working closely with the BRD (Business, Readiness and Deployment) team as well as the business process owner for Finance, in addition to the global and regional hub functional teams to ensure business processes are understood, providing subject matter expertise in finance and the functional systems process to end users.

    The Individual

    We are looking to recruit an individual who has extensive knowledge of finance processes and accounting, as well as systems experience using SAP/SAP BI or D365.

    Proficiency in Microsoft tools particularly MS Forms, Sharepoint, Teams, while knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies would be beneficial.

    Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with proficiency in French/Portuguese/Spanish being desirable.

    You will need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, coupled with a highly efficient and organized approach, enabling effective prioritization and multitasking.

    Adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to promoting equality are essential attributes, along with a proactive attitude towards learning and taking initiative.

    Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively while managing multiple priorities are also key requirements for this role.

    Requirements
    Essential Knowledge

    Extensive knowledge of PLAN Finance processes and accounting
    At least 3 years extensive experience of SAP & SAP BI
    At least 3 years of country experience at PLAN
    Microsoft tools such as MS Forms, SharePoint, etc.

    Skills

    Microsoft tools such as MS TEAMS, SharePoint, etc.
    Knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies is a plus
    Fluent written and spoken English.
    French/Spanish would be a plus

    Behaviours

    Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
    Highly efficient and organised, able to prioritise and multitask.
    Adaptable and a team player
    Comfortable working in a diverse environment and a strong promoter of equality.
    Willing to take initiative and keen to learn.
    Self-starter and strives for quality.
    Strong leadership skills
    Manages customer expectations.
    Ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
    Attention to detail, accurate and observant.
    Ability to work with senior management
    Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Plan International

    Deployment Functional Specialist YODA

    1 week ago

    Plan International Nairobi, Kenya Full time

    Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation an ...