Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 06 Dec 2017
DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for an experienced and energetic Head of Finance (HoF) for its South Sudan Programme. The HoF will provide overall leadership to the finance, admin and HR team as well as support to the programme teams. The duty station is Juba and the position is covering South Sudan and bordering areas. The position is a one-year position with the possibility of extension.
DCA is working with local partners and with direct implementation in South Sudan to assist the poorest of the poor with a focus on protection, combating hunger, working for peace and conflict mitigation and the safe removal of explosive remnants of war (EWR). In our humanitarian work we focus on Disaster Risk Reduction and Self-protection mechanisms. Our resilience and development projects are part of a long-term programme, where gender is a cross cutting priority and community driven activities and capacity building of partners are key components.
The main responsibilities of the Head of Finance are:
Secure full overview and financial management of high quality of all DCA programmes and project finances, incl. financial monitoring of projects and programmes in cooperation with programme officers and programme managers.
Quality assure partner project budgets and financial reports as well as monitor, support and capacity develop partners, incl. assessing financial and administrative capacity of partners.
Ensure that DCA financial and administrative procedures and guidelines are followed as well as securing compliance and timely reporting, according to donor rules and regulations.
Support development of and quality assurance proposal budgets.
Maintain and improve systems and procedures for Human Resource Management with a focus to secure accountable and transparent processes, making sure that the provisions of the DCA Staff Manual, DCA policies and Code of Conduct are executed in accordance with DCA Staff Policies and the South Sudan Labour Law.
Ensure that staff and visitors are assisted with travel planning and in obtaining necessary immigration documents and permits.
Daily supervision of admin, HR and finance staff members.
The HoF is part of the senior management team together with the ProLog Manager, Programme Managers and the Country Director.
We are looking for a colleague with the following qualifications:
At least five years’ experience in financial management including external audit and grants management.
Knowledge of working with International Donors and International Non-Governmental Organizations a requirement.
Relevant academic degree within finance, profound knowledge of accounting, experience from working with financial software systems and good understanding of and familiarity with the principles of the international financial standards.
Knowledge of human resources management and administration.
Experience in staff management and team building.
Experience of working in humanitarian emergencies, specifically in Africa, and proven ability to understand and adapt to local customs and cultural settings will be considered an advantage.
Flexible, patient and persistent with good facilitation and coaching skills.
A team player with an open, humorous disposition.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
We offer:
A one year contract with the possibility of extension
Salary and benefits according to the DCA handbook for non-family postings
Start date as soon as possible or no later than 1 February 2018
The HoF will refer to the DCA Country Director in Juba.
DCA South Sudan has a turnover of about 17 Mill USD, incl. a humanitarian Mine Action programme. The mine action team is self-implementing, while the rest of the DCA activities are implemented through partners. 50 of the about 90 staff members work with mine action.
DCA was established in 1922 and is today one of the major Danish humanitarian non-governmental organizations working to assist the poorest of the poor. DCA is member of the ACT Alliance. For more on DCA, please be referred to www.danchurchaid.org
How to apply:
To apply please use the following link: https://www.danchurchaid.org/join-us/jobs/international-vacancies/head-of-finance Please submit your application no later than 6 December 2017.
The interviews with shortlisted candidates will be scheduled shortly after this deadline. Interviews may take place by Skype if relevant.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.