Area Finance Coordinator – ( 200002S6 )

Area Finance Coordinator – Mogadishu -Somali-National only

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

• 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 15,000 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.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role will support the Area Finance Manager in ensuring that key processes are in place to ensure that grant risk assessment, proposals development, donor financial and non-financial compliance, and reporting requirements are achieved. The role holder will also ensure that key finance and accounting processes are coordinated across all area field offices to ensure quality of data posted and achieve targets

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reports to: Area Finance Manager

Staff directly reporting to: (Field Finance Officers – Baidoa, Kismayu, Baladweyn, Adado & Mogadishu)

Dimensions:

Save the Chidden works across Somalia/Somaliland with 3 regional offices and direct program delivery through 14 field office with a total turnover of over USD 110 Million and more than 70 active Awards and over 600 staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A University degree in Commerce, Accounting or finance from a recognized University.
• 2 years’ experience working in similar role in an NGO or with a busy working environment

• Computer skills especially in Ms Excel, spread sheets, Ms Word and Agresso or FMS Accounting packages
• High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
• Ability and willingness to work under high pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Supportive personnel management style
• Good command of written and spoken English

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Application will be close on 5^th June 2020.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

Location: Mogadishu