The Opportunity
Finance & Grants Officer is responsible for partner assessments, due diligence in partner selection processes & financial management & stewardship on a partners level. The position also oversees the financial reporting and compliance aspects of partnership engagements in projects operating in Country.
Also responsible for handling day to day financial transactions in line with SCI rules & regulations. The post incumbent is responsible for checking the accurateness and completeness of supporting documents & recording transactions according to SCI guidelines. He/she provides support during month-end & assists in producing monthly reports to FM
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
Experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Good sense of responsibility.
Excellent organizational & communications skills
Good proficiency in spoken and written English
Good computer skills especially in spreadsheet & data analysis (excel & access) and familiarity with accounting software is preferred.
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
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.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
This vacancy is archived.