Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 15 Jun 2016
Sudan Programme. This position is covering South Sudan and bordering areas the duty station is Juba. The position is a one year position with the possibility of extension.
DCA is working with local partners 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 development and humanitarian projects are part of 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 programme and project finances, incl. financial monitoring of projects and programs in cooperation with program officers and programme managers.
Quality assure partner project budgets and financial reports as well as monitoring, supporting and capacity developing partners, incl. assessment of the 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 assure 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 Head of Finance is part of the senior management team together with the Head of Procurement and Logistics, Programme Coordinators and Programme Managers and the Country Director to whom the Head of Finance refers.
We are looking for a colleague with the following qualifications:
At least five years experiences in financial management including external audit and grants management, preferable working with International Non-Governmental Organizations.
Relevant academic degree within finance, profound knowledge of accounting, experience from working with financial software system 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.
Experience of working in developing countries, 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.
The Head of Finance will refer to the DCA Country Director in Juba.
Please submit your application via our e-recruiting system no later than 15th of June, 2016. The interviews with the shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for third week of June 2016. Interviews may take place by Skype if relevant. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
DCA South Sudan has a turnover of about 10 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. 40 of the about 60 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 has Regional Offices in 11 countries, Humanitarian Programmes in five countries and projects worldwide and about 150 staff in HQ in Copenhagen. DCA is member of the ACT Alliance. For more on DCA, please be referred to www.danchurchaid.org
How to apply:
You apply for the position by following this link: https://www.danchurchaid.org/get-involved/jobs/international-vacancies