Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 29 Jul 2015
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 12 Months
Location: KINSHASA
Post Type: National
The role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the basic function of this position is to provide efficient and effective financial support services to all programs/projects. The position will specifically be tasked with the financial management of field offices and providing support to all projects, including effectively managing the financial functions, ensuring that accurate and timely financial information is produced for the management team and assist budget holders in day-to-day management of their budgets. With an extensive travel to field offices (estimated at 60% of his or her time) will supervise the finance officers and facilitate all financial activities and internal control of the field offices.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized institution or a Masters degree in Accounting;
- Minimum three years of non-profit managerial financial experience, Requires extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems preferably in SUN or Agresso or ERPs, standard spreadsheet and database programs;
- Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support. Must be a patient and good communicator who can function in an organizational environment involving a diversity of cultures, languages, and personal interests and agendas.
Good at role of facilitator and team player in solving problems and committed to staff training and development.
Proven experience in grant management and donor reporting.
Fluency in written and spoken French and good command in English
Ability to work with limited supervision
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims values and principles
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'sdiagne.15374.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'