Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 20 Jun 2016
Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of
Expert (m/f) financial management country office
in Goma, DR Congo
The post is to be filled as of 1 September 2016 and is initially scheduled to end on 31 August 2018. The place of work is Goma in DR Congo but readiness to frequently travel to the project and sub-offices in DR Congo is assumed.
Objectives and responsibilities of the position
Within the programme region (North Kivu and Maniema), Welthungerhilfe provides support especially to rural, disadvantaged groups and groups whose survival is at risk. The programme is specifically designed for people excluded from sustained and independent development, as well as people and groups that only have limited economic potential.
As Expert for Financial Management in the country office, you are responsible for all financial administrative processing in DR Congo. The goal of the post is to provide support for the projects in the region in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, time schedules and finance.
Your most important duties are as follows:
Monitoring and ensuring the proper planning of financial and material resources
Assisting the Country Director with carrying out his supervisory duties relating to programme administration
Providing administrative and technical financial support to the Heads of Projects and partner organisations in drawing up the financial section of final financial reports in accordance with the appropriate guidelines
Regularly updating the Staff Policy and ensuring its proper application
Ensuring an updated compliance of WHH to the Congolese laws
Collaboration with the local authorities on HR, finance and logistics issues
Providing guidance and training for local and international finance experts
Monitoring and ensuring the accurate and prompt drawing up of internal and external financial reports
Your qualifications will include:
A university or polytechnic degree or completed commercial training, together with additional specialist knowledge, for example in the fields of accounting and controlling
Several years' project-related professional experience in the administration of co-financed projects for international (aid) organisations - preferably in the region
Coordination and organisational skills, even under high workload
Fluency in French and English are mandatory, German language skills are an asset
We offer you the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive training and rest and recreation days.
How to apply:
Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting reference "COD 7516” by 20 June 2016 to Barbara Kürsten(recruitment.kuersten@welthungerhilfe.de).