ROLE PURPOSE:

Safeguarding level: 3

S/he is responsible for ensuring that implementing partners are fully supported technically including reviewing their financial reports and records to ensure that CDA funds are used for the intended purposes. S/He will support and provide on-the-job training/mentorship to the accountant/finance officer hired by the implementing partner in order to oversee the project’s financial accounting and procurement processes. S/He will provide technical assistance to the implementing partners in developing or strengthening their financial system.

Reports (Directly Reporting) to:  Finance Lead.

Staff Directly Reporting to this Post: Dotted line management of finance coordinators in SCI Area Offices

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

•  Capacity building of implementing partners in the areas of budgeting (particularly on the annual budgeting process) and financial reporting

• Developing tools for budgeting and tracking financial performance, including a sound understanding of the BVA process and ensuring solid financial controls by partners

• Job holder to undertake regular audit spot checks with partners to ensure partners’ full compliance with donor and SCI regulations etc.

• To follow up on findings that were identified during spot checks and ensure corrective action has been taken.

• The job holder will regularly track and monitor partners’ expenditures to ensure the timely submission of financial reports by partners. 

• Review partners’ financial reports and facilitate posting to financial system in collaboration with country office finance team.

• Prepare regular financial analysis of the partner burn rate to inform quick decision making

• Capacitate and support the implementing partners in preparing and revising finance guidelines so that they adhere to Save the Children and donor requirements.

• Support the implementing partners in proactively participating in monthly BVA review meetings with Save the Children and submitting reports in a timely manner.

• Support the partners in their annual planning processes. 

• Ensure finance coordinators who are hired by CDA or have LOA are providing appropriate finance services to the Activity.

• To work with finance coordinators to ensure any issues raised by the implementing partners are resolved in a timely manner.

• To conduct regular supportive monitoring supervision visits jointly with the engagement of program and other concerned staffs and spot checking/verifying the financial documents for its completeness

• To deputize the Finance Lead in their absence.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.

• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and apply appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same.

• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, and engages, and motivates others.

• Future orientated and thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters.

• Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

Honest, and encourages openness and transparency.

Job Requirements

• BA Degree in Accounting, or other related field, from a recognized institution.

• 8+ years of professional experience in grant compliance, auditing, and financial management.

• Computer literate, particularly skilled in awards management package AMS, with fluency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Significant experience in financial monitoring, budgetary systems, and controls with strong analytical skills

• Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills while working in a dynamic, team setting in a challenging environment.

• Willingness to travel extensively to multiple sites and provide capacity building for staff.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours and work with other teams, in the event of emergencies.

• Demonstrated capacity and prior experience in staff management and supervising others as a coach/mentor to develop financial skills of colleagues

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams

• Ability to communicate effectively and work across departments, with demonstrated experience in integrated project activities.

• Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise.

• Commitment to the Save the Children values.

Desirable

•  Awareness of international accountability standards including HAP (Humanitarian Accountability Partnership) and a demonstrated commitment to promoting these standards in ways of working and project implementation.

• Experience of working with an international NGO especially in refugee context.

• Experience in managing and supervising the construction of primary schools, latrines and school Wash facilities.

• Experience of effectively communicating findings to internal/external stakeholders.

• Experience in child friendly accountability systems.

 COMPETENCIES

•  SC Values are: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following Competencies on ongoing bases.

• Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards

• Promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organization.

• Engaging (align with Collaboration, Creativity)

• Networking: Builds and use sustainable relationship to support the work of save the children

• Working effectively with others to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives

• Knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

Use the below link to apply:  

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We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.