Country: Angola
Closing date: 11 Nov 2016
The MENTOR Initiative is looking for a competent person to manage MENTOR’s Angola country programme finances and administration. The programme focuses on health system strengthening and partnership working to achieve positive health outcomes in the areas of Neglected Tropical Disease and Malaria.
A highly skilled and motivated individual, the post holder will enjoy working as part of a team, motivating and inspiring team members to deliver programme aims to high standards. Experienced in all aspects of project management, including HR, the Finance and Administration Manager will be able to effectively plan and ensure fiscal accountability, whilst the rest of the team deliver programme goals. Within MENTOR the post holder will maintain good working relationship between country teams and HQ. Fluent in English the post holder will also be able to communicate effectively in Portuguese or Spanish (willingness to learn Portuguese).
Qualifications and Experience
· A strong and demonstrable financial or accountancy background, with experience of managing complex budgets of multiple projects with tight timelines.
· At least 3 years’ experience working in senior roles within international development, and/or in emergency response.
· Experience of all aspects of financial management and administration.
· Fluency in verbal and written English.
· Fluency in oral and spoken Portuguese.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to work with minimal supervision, whilst maintaining good communication with HQ.
- Experience of planning and management of complex budgets.
· Adaptable, flexible and responsive to change.
How to apply:
CV and letter of motivation to recruitment@mentor-initiative.net