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
The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in CAR, the
Director of Finance shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and
coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Finance in his/her
capacity is responsible for finance administration, fiscal management, grant
management, and financial and grant reporting, in both emergency and
development programming contexts.
Qualifications and experience
- Recommended
a minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO
environment, of which three at a management level within the finance
department of a national or international organization
- Experience
with recent experience working in an emergency context
- CPA
or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA) 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
- Ability
to build a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working
collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as
necessary
- Willingness
and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with
incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
- 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
- Written
and verbal fluency in English and in French
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as
a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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Location: Bangui, Central African Republic
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 9 June 2015
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
