Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 18 Jul 2017
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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: 2 years
The role
Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced Finance and Compliance Specialist to manage a flagship girls' education project in DRC, a large-scale multi-year and multi-location grant of about £19M. The project brings together an experienced group of international and local implementing organizations to deliver the second phase of a high quality, integrated programme focused on improving girls' access to school, retention, and achievement in primary education as well as their transition to secondary schools. The Finance and Compliance Specialist must bring a finance leadership profile with a proven track record in managing complex programming delivery in fragile and conflict affected countries, notably in the education sector. The position will ultimately contribute to Save the Children's learning on girls' education and education delivery in conflict-affected and fragile environments
The Finance and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for the financial planning, management and monitoring of this project across 3 provinces (Ituri, Lomami and Kasai Oriental provinces).
Qualifications and experience
- A minimum of 5 years' financial management experience in an INGO environment
- A University degree in relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Audit and Control, Awards, Compliance, etc.)
- Certifications and accreditations programmes strongly recommended
- Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling
- Excellent analytical skills - the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
- Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management
- Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
- Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions
- Excellent experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Experience of general administration work
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
- Previous experience of working in a consortium
- Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours
- A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment
- Understanding of Save the Children's vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values
- Fluent in French, written and spoken and a very good command of English, written and spoken
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.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.08318.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'