Back Country Finance and Compliance Manager

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future. Program / Department Summary Mercy Corps has been present in South Sudan since 2005, focusing its interventions on Emergency response, WASH, FSL, Education and child protection etc. With funding from USAID, UN, SDC, private funds, foundation etc, Mercy Corps has been able to work together with communities in South Sudan to respond to humanitarian needs bringing benefit to beneficiaries. General Position Summary The Country Finance & Compliance Manager is a member of the senior management team and part of the Mercy Corps Finance Department, and as such is responsible for all aspects of financial management of the country programs, working collaboratively to ensure compliance with Mercy Corps internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations. S/he works under the direction of the Country Director and is responsible for all financial functions in South Sudan, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting and grant financial management and compliance. The Finance & Compliance manager, in support of the Program Department, provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively. . Essential Job Responsibilities Strategy & Vision

• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment of empowerment.
  • Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives and contribute to country-wide strategy development. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
    • Fulfill Mercy Corps’ Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide.
      • Ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards. Personal Leadership
        • Consistently demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.
          • Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity.
            • Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs. INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION
              • Interface with the (donor) representatives to convey information about programs as appropriate.
                • Communicate with our partners and sub-grantees to verify their systems and that they understand and follow all appropriate procedures and archiving.
                  • Participate in sharing best practices with NGOs and governmental agencies.
                    • Consistently demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances. Team Management
                      • Develop the capacity of the team, deepen understanding of their roles and assist with career development.