• 2 years contract / full-time (39 hours per week)

Plan International is an independent organisation for development cooperation and humanitarian aid. We believe that girls and boys worldwide must have equal rights and opportunities and be able to actively shape their future. In order to achieve this, we carry out sustainable community development projects efficiently and transparently in our partner countries and react rapidly to emergencies and disasters that threaten the lives of children. We work together with children, youths, supporters and partners of all genders to achieve our global aim in more than 75 countries: to transform the lives of 100 million girls so that they are able to learn, lead, decide and thrive. The sustainable development goals of the United Nations reinforce our commitment.

Your tasks:

  • Controlling and monitoring of publicly and privately financed international humanitarian aid and development cooperation projects with focus on

    • Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa (MEESA) and/or
    • Western and Central Africa (WACA)
  • Ensuring compliance with donor guidelines (German Government, EU, UN organisations) and other standards with regard to German grant law
  • Preparation and review of project budgets, financial statements and requests for funds
  • Preparation and monitoring of audits and support in contract management
  • Supporting the country offices and project partners on site in the financial management of projects and compliance with donor guidelines

Your profile:

  • University degree in the field of economics or project controlling or comparable completed training
  • First professional experience (1-3 years) in financial controlling of projects
  • Experience with national and international donors and their guidelines is an advantage
  • Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel) and knowledge of IT-based project management systems (e.g. SAP) would be an advantage
  • Very good English skills are a prerequisite; German and other language skills (e.g. Arabic, Kiswahili) are an asset; French is required for the position in the WACA team;
  • Working experience in African or Middle East countries is an advantage
  • Structured and independent working style
  • High level of intercultural competence and very good communication skills
  • Team player, flexible, solution-oriented and strong communicator

We offer:

  • a modern and well-equipped workplace
  • a committed working environment
  • a good working atmosphere
  • flexible working hours

This vacancy is archived.

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