NGO JOBS

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Nigeria, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 29 Jun 2014

AfID has recently begun a ground breaking new partnership with one of the world’s largest and most respected development agencies; to build financial management capacity amongst its local partners operating at a national and local level in Nigeria. This international financing institution fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria with a 21st century approach; through partnership, transparency, constant learning and results-based funding. The organisation galvanizes support for the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria, working with partners to support the most effective prevention and treatment. They have a historic opportunity to seize new advances in science and apply practical experience to defeat these diseases and remove them as threats to public health.

The organisation spurs partnerships between government, civil society, the private sector and communities living with the diseases, the most effective way to fight these deadly infectious diseases. They do not manage or implement programs on the ground, relying instead on local experts. It works with partners to ensure that funding serves the men, women and children affected by these diseases in the most effective way.

Through AfID volunteers we hope to develop the skills of key finance and management staff working within the National Agencies and NGOs and INGOs delivering essential healthcare services across the country. By doing so, we know that the grant performance process will be more effective and ultimately livers will be saved.

Key areas for focus for trainings, coaching mentoring will include the following;

• Organisational needs assessment/ Internal Audit

• Budget preparation & analysis & proposal writing

• The review & implementation of financial controls & procedures

• Internal and external (donor) grant reporting

• Cash-flow forecasting, Financial planning & audit preparation

• Use of accounting software & MS Excel reporting

• Coaching & mentoring new or inexperienced FMs/FOs and CDs.

This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to make a life-changing difference to the effectiveness of implementing govt agencies, civil society, international development organizations and communities living with and affected by the diseases.

We envision this will be either a 6-8 weeks or 10-12 weeks assignment; they would ideally like a volunteer to support them in June, July & Aug. The role will be based in either Abuja, Abuja & Kaduna State or Calabar Cross River State with last 2 weeks in UK.

The 2 weeks period could be done remotely with occasional travel to the country office for attending meetings.

Please register you interest immediately by emailing your CV to volunteers@afid.org.u

How to apply:

Click to apply: http://www.afid.org.uk/site/page/411

Organization: Accounting for International Development
Country: Nigeria, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 29 Jun 2014

AfID has recently begun a ground breaking new partnership with one of the world’s largest and most respected development agencies; to build financial management capacity amongst its local partners operating at a national and local level in Nigeria. This international financing institution fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria with a 21st century approach; through partnership, transparency, constant learning and results-based funding. The organisation galvanizes support for the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria, working with partners to support the most effective prevention and treatment. They have a historic opportunity to seize new advances in science and apply practical experience to defeat these diseases and remove them as threats to public health.

The organisation spurs partnerships between government, civil society, the private sector and communities living with the diseases, the most effective way to fight these deadly infectious diseases. They do not manage or implement programs on the ground, relying instead on local experts. It works with partners to ensure that funding serves the men, women and children affected by these diseases in the most effective way.

Through AfID volunteers we hope to develop the skills of key finance and management staff working within the National Agencies and NGOs and INGOs delivering essential healthcare services across the country. By doing so, we know that the grant performance process will be more effective and ultimately livers will be saved.

Key areas for focus for trainings, coaching mentoring will include the following;

• Organisational needs assessment/ Internal Audit

• Budget preparation & analysis & proposal writing

• The review & implementation of financial controls & procedures

• Internal and external (donor) grant reporting

• Cash-flow forecasting, Financial planning & audit preparation

• Use of accounting software & MS Excel reporting

• Coaching & mentoring new or inexperienced FMs/FOs and CDs.

This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to make a life-changing difference to the effectiveness of implementing govt agencies, civil society, international development organizations and communities living with and affected by the diseases.

We envision this will be either a 6-8 weeks or 10-12 weeks assignment; they would ideally like a volunteer to support them in June, July & Aug. The role will be based in either Abuja, Abuja & Kaduna State or Calabar Cross River State with last 2 weeks in UK.

The 2 weeks period could be done remotely with occasional travel to the country office for attending meetings.

Please register you interest immediately by emailing your CV to volunteers@afid.org.u

How to apply:

Click to apply: http://www.afid.org.uk/site/page/411

Organization: GRM International
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 11 May 2014

Financial Analyst

• International Development, London
• Global market leader
• 100+ projects currently under management

GRM International, the global development management firm, partners with institutions, governments, and businesses worldwide to improve people’s quality of life. By harnessing the power of possibility, we build a better future for nations and communities around the world.

A successful year of bid work has delivered a significant volume of new business, including a flagship programme in Western Africa, due for imminent launch.

The Commercial Management Group (CMG) manages the commercial and financial demands of our bid and project work. We are currently doubling the personnel within our UK unit, to support the demands of our new project wins.

Purpose of Position

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the development of annual work plans and pipeline budgets, reviewing budgets and financial reports for accuracy. Primary responsibilities will revolve around Commercial Management and in particular, to:

• Provide general program assistance to project technical staff and administrators;
• Assemble budget/financial information for new, existing and ending contracts;
• Development of budget and commercial narrative for tender submittal;
• Analyse project financial performance on a monthly basis;
• Assist in the preparation and review of budget realignments, narrations, justifications and value for money analysis;
• Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations;
• Perform the initial job setup function and on-going project maintenance with the project team to ensure Value for Money tracking objectives can be met;
• Assist project teams with Value for Money tracking and reporting by developing tools consistent with corporate accounting systems while ensuring appropriate margins;
• Work collaboratively with technical staff on project forecasting;
• Work with the project team to develop partner invoices to be able to track partner budgets and reporting requirements;
• Research salary rates, equipment costs, office costs etc. for corporate financial management tools;
• International travel will be required.

The Financial Analyst will report directly to the Lead Business Analyst within the London office.

Relationships

• The Financial Analyst will join the Commercial Management Group.
• Liaise closely with all Project Managers, Project Coordinators, corporate managers, Senior Managers, other employees and external service providers.

Requirements

Minimum education and experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field
• 2–3 years of experience in Finance/Accounting and financial modelling

Key competencies and professional expertise required

• Good knowledge of accounting policies and procedures
• Strong accounting, business and administration skills
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and planning skills
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office – particularly Excel modelling

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our Jobs section on the GRM website: http://www.grminternational.com/jobs

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Morgan: Chris.Morgan@grminternational.com

Organization: World Learning
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 03 Feb 2014

World Learning seeks a Senior Financial Management and Capacity Specialist for a USAID-funded Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society program in Nigeria. Duration: Up to 5 years. Location: Abuja, Nigeria. Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position – please also include three references with contact information. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Thank you.

Background: The project’s goal is to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations who have and will serve as integral parts of national and state-level election-related activities across Nigeria. To achieve this goal, the Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society project will focus primarily on improved management and expanded domestic electoral observation and participation programs for civil society organizations in addition to working with marginalized groups such as women, youth, PWDs and non-indigenous populations to expand their participation in elections leading to improved public confidence in elections and their outcomes.

Senior Financial Capacity Specialist responsibilities:• Provide oversight for all organizational development capacity activities including trainings and post-training monitoring and support;• Lead trainings and provide continued support to targeted CSOs in the area of financial management;• Develop and revise financial management and organizational development curricula to the Nigeria context;• Coordinate with the Chief of Party and other program staff to ensure cohesion and communication across all program activities;• Manage program staff and consultants.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in public administration and/or financial management;• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in the financial management and/or accounting field;• Minimum of 5 years of experience in advising/implementing/developing strategic and operational plans and budgets in the field of domestic election observation implemented by host-country organizations and related budgeting thereof;• Demonstrated experience supporting financial management systems of host country institutions to become sustainable and qualify for direct donor assistance;• Demonstrated experience working with civil society and on support to democracy and governance initiatives in West Africa • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

How to apply:

To apply: Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. If you do not see the job you are interested in, please “search all.” Please note, a resume and cover letter are required when applying to this position.

Organization: Islamic Relief
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014

Location: London, UK

Ref: FBP/F&S -F/0114

Contract: One Year Fixed Term (Renewable Contract)

Salary: £32,640 per annum + £3,000 (London Weighting)

Islamic Relief Worldwide is looking to recruit a Financial Business Partner, based in London who will ensure Finance service delivery requirements are met and to ensure the accuracy of activities connected to UK ledgers, income, expenses, reporting and budgets. S/he will ensure the UK adheres to policies & procedures; an effective internal control environment is operated. You will also be expected to prepare and explain regular management reports.

The Financial Business Partner will be able to support budget holders in understanding and reviewing results of financial reports also will be able to review budgets against actual expenditures and to be able to clearly interpret the results to understand the UK business and its financial impacts. You will ensure the accuracy of income and expenditure through monthly analysis ensuring effective liaison with donor support teams, having effective understanding of Git Aid. S/he will analyse financial management information, provide interpretation, narrative, raise questions and identify information needs to develop and support financial decision making.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and must be studying towards or have a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW). In addition, a high level of computer literacy, plus experience of using spreadsheets and accounting software is essential. The candidate will have experience of restricted and unrestricted reporting, cash flows, management accounts, budgets and yearend financial reporting. A track record of the understanding of the concepts of accounting, together with a general knowledge of charities and services provided. The candidate will have previous exposure and experience of donor financial compliance, donor contractual invoicing, Financial Accounting Management and management reporting.

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered.

How to apply:

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website http://www.islamic-relief.com/Vacancies/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.

Organization: Futures Group
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 25 Oct 2013

Description

Company Profile

Established in 1971, Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management, Health Management Information Systems, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary

Futures Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst based in Nairobi, Kenya to work on a Health Informatics project.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Finance Officer, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for:

Monitoring budget spend versus actuals to ensure alignment of project field activities with obligated funding and budget line items.

Working collaboratively with technical staff to develop monthly cash forecasts based on programmatic activities in the workplan.

Recording daily payments, compiling and conducting initial review of field voucher/cashbook, and ensuring information is accurately recorded and required documentation is provided.

Performing bank reconciliations, preparing reconciliation statements for all bank accounts, and ensuring discrepancies are accurately identified and reconciled. Compiling for review the bi-monthly financial report based on bank reconciliations.

Preparing and tracking DA1 forms for all invoices above USD 500.

Maintaining staff advances aging list and providing update during the fortnightly Operations meeting.Supervising petty cash expenditures, accounting and management.

Preparing statutory returns, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, pension and HELB and ensuring timely remittance, to include annual returns for PAYE.

Performing bi-annual review of staff remittances with regard to NHIF, NSSF and pension allowances and providing updates to staff as needed.

Arranging and updating financial and administrative filings in the form of hard and soft copies.

Liaising with banks in connection with banking information updates and inquiries relevant to bank accounts.

Updating field vouchers and accounting records in the system and performing quality control and checks over suppliers’ bills/invoices to ensure calculations are correct and complete.

Contributing to the control and accuracy of project inventory to ensure records/information contained therein are accurate and complete.

Other tasks as requested by the Finance Officer.

Qualifications

-University degree in finance, accounting, public administration or similar field-6+ years professional experience in finance and/or accounting-Knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices and terminology (private sector, governmental, and non-profit) and ability to understand accounting practices and procedures, to analyze data, narrative reports and workload flow charts.-Understanding of contracting to ensure project compliance with CDC rules and regulations and adherence to Kenyan law is preferred.-Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with managers, colleagues and clients.-High computer proficiency, particularly in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and accounting software programs.-Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities.-Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands.-Professional and mature demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with team members.-Kenyan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Please submit the following to Joshua Best at Joshua.best@grminternational.com by October 23, 2013:

An updated CVTwo references related specifically to work in conducting interviews and focus groupsDaily rate requirements

Please state “Senior Financial Analyst - Kenya” in the subject line of the email and indicate where you first saw this advertisement.

Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Organization: FreeBalance
Country: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

As a Support Specialist in Finance you will have the opportunity to contribute to our on-going success by delivering quality and timely services during and post implementation of our products to our customers for all project deployments. This position provides first line support to our customers and provides the opportunity to learn new technologies and enterprise applications in delivering better service to our government customers.

Main Responsibilities:

-Provide timely and accurate response to customer requests-Analyze customer issues and requirements and facilitate solutions-Analyze business requirements and tailor software solutions using FreeBalance software-Learn and understand clients’ environment and assist with utilizing the product to the full potential-Act as primary support specialist contact for the client during deployment and post-implementation needs-Collaboratively develop and deliver functional training to clients-Provide support in proposals-Provide feedback to Sales, Product Management and Development on future product requirements based on interaction with clients-Develop new or modify existing custom solutions, including forms and reports

Education and Experience:

-University degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance or Commerce with a minimum of 3 years’ experience-Demonstrate previous experience supporting customers for translating business issues and providing solutions-Previous experience and knowledge of government budgets, processes and workflows-Experience in using Windows Operating Systems and other productivity tools such as MS Office Suite-Strong presentation skills and ability to interface with various levels of stakeholders-Knowledge and or background with ERP systems is considered an asset-Knowledge of database and application servers will be considered an asset-Previous working experience with Governments is considered an asset-Ability to read, write, speak English fluently-Ability to speak French is considered an asset-Ability to relocate and travel

This is a full-time position supporting Africa customers.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send us your cover letter and resume, through: http://www.freebalance.com/company/job_application.html

Organization: Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale is a French Non-Governmental Organization, non-profit, apolitical and non-religious. Its entire staff is mobilized daily to cover the basic needs of civilian victims endangered, marginalized or excluded by the effects of natural disasters, wars and situations of economic collapse. PU-AMI is based in 21 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Caucasus and the Caribbean, and operates in the areas of food security, health, nutrition, rehabilitation of infrastructure, water and sanitation and economic recovery. PU-AMI results of the merger of two NGO, Première Urgence and Aide Médicale Internationale, thus combining experienced teams, with strong complementary technical expertise in the humanitarian field. Their common goal is to provide a comprehensive response to population’s in emergency situations and support their return to independence following a crisis.

As part of our activities in Yemen, we are looking for Finance and Administrative Coordiantor.

The Financial and administrative Coordinator is responsible for the sound financial, accounting and budgetary management and the management of human resources of the mission.

Financial, budgetary and accounting management: He/She is responsible for all aspects relating to finance, including budgetary and accounting elements, as well as the mission cash flow.Management of human resources: He/She is responsible for the administrative management of the local and international teams, for the definition/updating of procedures and HR management tools in accordance with labor regulations in the intervention country and the HR policies of PU-AMI, and for the monitoring of risks linked to HR questions.
Representation: He/She represents the organization in its relations with partners, authorities and different local players for the financial and human resources areas of the mission.Coordination: He/She centralizes and diffuses information within the mission and to headquarters for all financial and human resources aspects of the mission, and consolidates the internal and external reporting for these domains.

How to apply:

Please send your complete application (CV + cover letter) to: recrutement@pu-ami.org

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: Peru
Closing date: 15 Nov 2013

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks a temporary Field Financial Manager (from November 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014) for its Peru office that manages ABA ROLI’s “Program to Support the Criminal Justice Sector”, which provides technical support to the country’s transition to an accusatorial model of the criminal justice system. The position will be based in Lima.

Responsibilities:

The Field Financial Manager shall coordinate budgeting and financial reporting related to all program activities, including those related to several training workshops per month. Specific tasks include tracking expenses, compiling monthly expense reports, managing petty cash and coordinating all financial transactions for the local office. These duties will involve frequent interaction and coordination with U.S.-based grants managers and finance staff.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a university degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Additional job requirements include professional fluency (oral and written) in English and Spanish, interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication skills. Preferred candidates will be Certified Public Accountants in Peru, with experience in financial management of U.S. government-sponsored programs.

La Iniciativa para el Estado de Derecho del Colegio de Abogados de los Estados Unidos de América busca una persona (FFM o “Field Financial Manager”) de tiempo temporal (01 de Noviembre de 2013 al 28 de Febrero de 2014) que se encargue de los asuntos financieros de la oficina en Perú relacionados a su “Programa de Apoyo a la Justicia Penal en el Perú” cual presta asistencia técnica al sector judicial del país durante la transición al sistema penal acusatorio. Este cargo sería en la ciudad de Lima.

El/la FFM coordinará los presupuestos e informes financieros relacionados a todas las actividades del programa incluyendo esas actividades que conciernen a los varios talleres de capacitación que se arman cada mes. Actividades específicas incluyen seguimiento de los gastos, redacción de los informes mensuales, manejo de la caja chica y coordinación de todas las transacciones financieras de la oficina en Perú, al igual que apoyo general al Director del Programa. Estas tareas requieren de interacciones frecuentes y coordinación con las personas y el equipo basado en los EE.UU encargados de los fondos (“grants”) y las finanzas del proyecto.

Las personas que apliquen deben poseer un título universitario en contabilidad, finanzas u otra disciplina similar y relacionada a las tareas del cargo. Adicionalmente se requiere dominio del inglés a nivel profesional, tanto escrito como oral, habilidades interpersonales y habilidades de la buena comunicación, escrita y oral. Preferimos candidatos que sean contadores públicos en Lima y con experiencia en manejo de proyectos financiados por el gobierno de los EE.UU.

ABA ROLI es una organización sin fines de lucro que implementa programas de reforma legal en aproximadamente 60 países alrededor del mundo. ABA ROLI tiene cerca de 700 profesionales trabajan en el extranjero y en sus oficinas de Washington, DC. Contrapartes de ABA ROLI en nuestros países anfitriones incluyen a jueces, abogados, colegios de abogados, facultades de derecho, administradores de tribunales, legislaturas, ministerios de justicia y una amplia gama de organizaciones de la sociedad civil, incluidos los grupos de derechos humanos.

Aplicación: http://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328230

How to apply:

Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. To apply, please visit http://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328230.

Organization: UN Development Programme
Country: Viet Nam
Closing date: 18 Sep 2013

UNDP Vietnam seeks 01 qualified International financial and policy expert for an analysis of chemical fertilizer production in Vietnam with focus on energy efficiency and reduction of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions.

The assessment and analysis include a review of the current policy and regulations for energy use and GHG emissions, a detailed baseline/reference level description of the current chemical fertilizer production processes and related energy and GHG intensity of chemical fertilizer. This is combined with technical descriptions and application possibilities for a number of Best Available Technologies (BATs) for Vietnamese producers of chemical fertilizers, and must include estimates of energy and GHG Marginal Abatement Costs (MACs) for each BAT. The assessment of BATs must also include other co-benefits beside energy and GHG reductions. Other non-financial barriers for BAT implementation must also be include in the analysis.

The financial and policy expert will work with an international team leader and will be supported by a team of three national experts (separate TORs). The national consultants are expected to conduct the majority field visits, collection of data, calculate emissions, review policy options etc.

The selection will be based on a competitive basis and will comply with UNDP procurement regulations.

Full solicitation documents can be downloaded by visiting UNDP website: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=12586

How to apply:

Interested offerors are invited to submit CVs, Expression of Interest, References and financial proposals (following guidance in the Procurement Notice) to:

Procurement UnitUNDP Viet Nam72 Ly Thuong Kiet, Ha Noi, Viet NamTel. (84-4) 3 9421495Telefax number: (84-4) 3 9422267Email: nguyen.thi.hoang.yen@undp.org

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCYFOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EASTUNRWA

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its international team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:

Financial Information and Systems OfficerThis is a temporary vacancy for one year only

Vacancy Announcement Number 13-HQ-AM-40Grade P-4Deadline for Applications 24 September 2013Duty Station HQ Amman, Jordan

The Financial Information and Systems Officer will have two key areas of responsibility: a) ensuring Policy and operational adherence to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and b) being a key focal point of the Finance Department to work with ERP staff in ensuring the existing and future ERP system is IPSAS compliant. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Develop and update Financial Policies, Procedures, and Technical Instructions in accordance with the Agency’s newly issued IPSAS compliant Financial Regulations;• Play a lead role in the development and maintenance of UNRWA’s IPSAS compliant financial statements and reports in the existing and future ERP system;• Provide support in liaising with the ERP team in testing and proving that the accounting treatment of transactions in the “to be” developed new ERP solution is IPSAS compliant in all functional respects;• Assist in collating finance department requirements for data conversion, training and support activities in the implementation of the new ERP system; • Coordinate implementation of new accounting standards and financial policies and systems in cooperation with senior staff in the Finance Department and with Heads of Field Finance Offices (HFFOs);• Provide financial accounting guidance and training to finance staff regarding changes to the Agency’s existing and future ERP system.

Professional Knowledge and Experience• Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution, in accountancy, finance, public or business administration, or related field;• Membership in a professional body of accountants (e.g.: Institute of Chartered Accountants, Institute of Certified Public Accountants);• Eight years' experience in the application of the knowledge acquired above, including at least five years at the senior supervisory level in a large dynamic organization; experience in financial accounting; experience working with contemporary ERP system; international experience outside one’s home country;• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Competencies? Thorough knowledge of financial accounting standards, computerized finance and procurement systems;? Ability to develop and implement appropriate finance policies and technical instructions;• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with staff and clients of the Finance Department; including the ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries and in multiple locations;? Ability to take initiative, coordinate and integrate multiple inputs to generate common approaches or frameworks;? Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations;? Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations;? Demonstrated experience in interpretation of international accounting standards and preparation of financial statements within an ERP environment.

Desirable Qualifications• Working experience with either IPSAS or IFRS;• Demonstrated experience in assisting in the development and testing of an IPSAS/IFRS compliant ERP solution.

Additional InformationThe incumbent will be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations in the Middle East.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,467 net tax free with dependants or $67,483 single, plus post adjustment of 47.4% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. This is a temporary vacancy for one year only.

NB: If a current UNRWA staff member already employed with the Agency on Area staff contract is found suitable and consequently selected for the post they would be required to choose to either:a. transfer to an International staff contract. Return to an Area staff contract at the end of the assignment would not be possible; orb. undertake the temporary appointment in the form of an Acting assignment with applicable allowances, and return to their Area staff contract at the conclusion of the assignment.

How to ApplyTo start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General InformationUNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 4 September 2013/CF

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCYFOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EASTUNRWA

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its international team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:

Financial Accounting and Systems OfficerThis is a temporary vacancy for one year only

Vacancy Announcement Number 13-HQ-AM-41Grade P-4Deadline for Applications 24 September 2013Duty Station HQ Amman, Jordan

The Financial Accounting and Systems Officer will have two key areas of responsibility: a) ensuring Policy and operational adherence to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and b) being a key focal point from Finance Department to work with ERP staff in ensuring the planned new ERP system is IPSAS compliant. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Interpret all IPSAS standards and act as a focal point to resolve any accounting interpretation and reporting issues to ensure that UNRWA is and remains IPSAS compliant;• Interpret reporting requirements under IPSAS with reference to UNRWA’s circumstances; play a lead role in the development and maintenance of UNRWA IPSAS compliant financial statements and reports;• Provide a lead role in liaising with the ERP team in testing and proving that the accounting treatment of transactions in the “to be” developed new ERP solution is IPSAS compliant in all functional respects;• Provide a lead role in collating finance department requirements and take primary responsibility in data conversion, training and support activities in the implementation of the new ERP system; • Coordinate implementation of new accounting standards and financial policies and systems in cooperation with senior staff in the Finance Department and with Heads of Field Finance Offices (HFFOs);• Provide financial accounting guidance and training to finance staff regarding IPSAS compliance;• Maintain regular dialogue on IPSAS matters with internal and external auditors as well as UN stakeholders;• Prepare notes, guidelines and replies relating to or arising from implementation of Accounting Standards.

Professional Knowledge and Experience• Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution, in accountancy, finance, public or business administration, or related field;• Membership in a professional body of accountants (e.g.: Institute of Chartered Accountants, Institute of Certified Public Accountants);• Eight years' experience in the application of the knowledge acquired above, including at least five years at the senior supervisory level in a large and dynamic organization, outside one’s home country;• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Competencies? Thorough knowledge of financial accounting standards, computerized finance and procurement systems;? Ability to develop and implement appropriate finance policies and technical instructions;• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with staff and clients of the Finance Department; including the ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries and in multiple locations;? Demonstrated experience in assisting in the development and testing of an IPSAS/IFRS compliant ERP solution;? Ability to take initiative, coordinate and integrate multiple inputs to generate common approaches or frameworks;? Ability to apply conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills in accounting operations;? Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations;? Demonstrated experience in interpretation of international accounting standards and preparation of financial statements within an ERP environment.

Desirable Qualifications• Working experience with either IPSAS or IFRS;• Working experience with large contemporary ERP system.

Additional InformationThe incumbent will be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations in the Middle East.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,467 net tax free with dependants or $67,483 single, plus post adjustment of 47.4% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. This is a temporary vacancy for one year only.

NB: If a current UNRWA staff member already employed with the Agency on Area staff contract is found suitable and consequently selected for the post they would be required to choose to either:a. transfer to an International staff contract. Return to an Area staff contract at the end of the assignment would not be possible; orb. undertake the temporary appointment in the form of an Acting assignment with applicable allowances, and return to their Area staff contract at the conclusion of the assignment.

How to ApplyTo start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General InformationUNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 4 September 2013/LA

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

Organization: University Research Co.
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 03 Nov 2013

University Research Co., LLC (URC)URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).

Division & Project OverviewThe URC finance department is seeking a mid-level Financial Analyst to support the Quality and Performance Institute (QPI) division’s field offices. The Financial Analyst’s overall responsibility is to support the financial management of QPI field offices as their primary liaison in the finance department and coordinate with Project Coordinators assigned from the QPI division.

The Quality and Performance Institute (QPI) is a division of URC that implements international projects for donors and clients such as USAID and CDC with a focus on quality improvement interventions in health care systems. QPI implements a number of projects, of which the USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project is the largest with an annual budget of approximately $40 million and activities in nearly 30 countries. ASSIST is dedicated to improving health, population, and nutrition services through technical support to service delivery institutions, Ministries of Health, USAID missions, and cooperating agencies. The ASSIST Project is a global leader in the implementation, advocacy, development, and promotion of cost-effective methods to design and improve healthcare services and systems in developing and middle income countries.

Roles and Responsibilities:Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate the financial communications to project staff in the field and headquarters by serving as the primary point of contact between the finance office in Bethesda and HCI field Finance and Administrative Officers in assigned countries • Track and monitor project expenses, review and process monthly field reports, review receipts for field-based purchases, prepare and/or analyze quarterly financial reports, and coordinate with QPI Project Coordinators to analyze and update budgets in coordination with assigned country counterparts• Ensure project compliance with USAID rules and regulations and URC company policy through training, discussion, production of job aids and financial systems, and conducting internal process analysis in collaboration with locally hired Finance and Administrative Officers• Prepare financial content for reports, presentations, company portfolio reviews, and other project deliverables• Process invoices from consultants and major subcontractors, including obtaining approval from technical leads/relationship managers, and entering invoice data into trackers• Review field office payroll and taxes• Participate in financial audits as well as improvement team reviews of assigned countries• Manage bank signatories and account maintenance for assigned countries• Other duties as assigned by senior finance staff

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• At least three years’ experience in project support utilizing budgeting skills and applying procedures and regulations. • Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel is required with PowerPoint and QuickBooks preferred.• Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills in English; high comfort level writing and presenting data and information in a compelling way to different audiences.• Strong time management and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams.• Track record of being able to produce work in a timely manner with flexibility when necessary to adapt to changing work conditions.

Desired Experience & Qualifications
• Certificates or official training in financial management, financial analysis, government rules and regulations, or related area preferred.• Familiarity with US government regulations, especially OMB circulars and 22 CFR 226, preferred.• Ability to work effectively and thrive in a matrix management setting in a fast-paced environment.• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to provide training and administrative assistance to field offices.

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in the United States for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

How to apply:

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.

Please cut and paste your cover letter and upload your CV where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

URC is an E-Verify Employer

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc.
Country: Ghana
Closing date: 05 Sep 2013

COMPANY PROFILE

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over eighty-five countries and has implemented over one hundred and fifty projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance.

Proposal SummaryIBTCI is currently seeking a Public Administration/Financial Analyst for the Evaluate for Health program in Ghana. The project is contract by USAID Ghana and is expected to continue over a period of five years. The purpose of the contract is to establish a mechanism to support USAID/Ghana in strengthening monitoring and evaluation practices in three core areas:Evaluation Studies and AssessmentsPerformance Monitoring and Evaluation AssistanceStrengthening Local Capacity for Research Management

Position SummaryThe Financial Analyst provides advice and guidance on management processes and issues, drawing on the principles and practices of strategic planning, change management, systems analysis, financial management systems, audit offices, and related disciplines.

QualificationsApplicants for this position should be SENIOR level personnel. A senior level employee will have one of the following combinations of education and experience:Ph.D./M.D, and 10 years of relevant experienceMPH/MS/MBA and 15 years of relevant experienceBA/BA and 20 years of relevant experience

How to apply:

TO APPLY

Please send an updated CV to recruiting@ibtci.com with the subject line “Ghana Health Evaluation- Senior Capacity Development Advisor.” No phone calls please. Only final candidates will be contacted. IBTCI is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: GOAL
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013

General Description of Programme:

Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world. There are chronic problems of hunger and alarming HIV and AIDS prevalence rates. Over one fifth of all people are not able to meet their minimum nutritional requirements while approximately 12% of the adult population (15 to 49) are living with HIV/AIDS. With one of the highest adult HIV prevalence rates in the world, the epidemic has exacerbated social problems as diverse as food security and human resource capacity.

GOAL has been implementing programs in Malawi since 2002. In 2012 GOAL will implement programs in HIV and AIDS, nutrition, water and sanitation, livelihoods/food security and disaster management in three districts. GOAL Malawi’ main office is in Blantyre, and has a liaison office in the capital city of Lilongwe.

The current donors are Irish Aid, DFID, European Union, WFP and UNICEF.

General Description of the Role:

The aim of the role is to manage the financial function of the GOAL programmes in Malawi, ensuring proper financial reporting, financial controls and financial systems are in place and in line with the specified GOAL Ireland procedures. This will include preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets for proposals, donor status reports, monitoring levels of GOAL expenditure, year end accounts etc.

Key Duties:

• Report directly to Country Director in country and to Chief Financial Officer in Dublin

• To manage/supervise and work closely with local financial administrative staff

• To build the capacity of local finance and programme staff in financial issue submission to Dublin

• Management accounts – based on the GOAL management accounts template – includes monthly and year to date project and donors actuals, bank reconciliations, income and expenditure account, and other necessary information.• Donor Status Reports (DSR) – Monthly reports on the project actual v budget, and donor funding on individual budgets.

• Responsibility for the preparation of project financial budgets (in liaison with project officers) for submission to donors. The budgets must be in accordance with the donor’s guidelines for budget submissions.

• Responsibility for the timely preparation of financial reports – monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or yearly, as required by the donor project contracts and guidelines, which agree with the corresponding narrative reports. These are submitted to Dublin for approval along with budget variance analysis and explanations.

• Prepare the annual financial field budget with Country Director for submission to Dublin for approval.

• Monitor and ensure project and administrative spending are all in line with agreed budgets, - identify potential project under or over-spends and liaise with Dublin and donors as to the required action needed (e.g. no-cost extensions, budget re-allocations, etc)

• Responsible for cash management and control of cash flow, liaison with banks

• Ensure internal controls are reviewed and maintained according to GOAL guidelines

• Maintain and improve information systems – develop the accounts/financial information maintained on the field’s accounting package.

• Ensure adherence to GOAL’s ‘Accounting and Finance Manual’ and donor requirements. Ensure familiarity with the contents and requirements of both.

• Prepare the year end financial statements, arrange and ensure timely completion of year end audit.

• Responsibility for ensuring local compliance with the employee tax deductions, that all relevant statutory deductions are made from the employees salaries and paid out to the appropriate authorities

• Ensure GOAL procurement procedures are adhered to and ensure maintenance of fixed asset register – quarterly updates submitted to the Dublin logs office.

• Recharge the costs that Dublin office incurs and ensure that the Field amounts agree to the amoutns per Dublin

• Conduct regular field visits for internal auditing purposes and verification of systems and controls

• Ensure GOAL’s fraud policies are adhered to

• Any other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered/Certified Accountant or Management Accountant

• A minimum of 1 year overseas experience with development programs as a financial controller

• Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills

• Experience in preparation and monitoring of budget proposals

• Ability to take direction and work independently

• Previous experience is living in isolated areas and with basic conditions

Reporting To GOAL Country Director. This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This position is unaccompanied. Interviews will be held in Dublin or London. Unfortunately GOAL cannot contribute to financial costs incurred when attending for interview.

How to apply:

http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Apply.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=BEVGTAZ&jid...

Organization: Fairtrade Africa
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 30 Aug 2013

LOCATION: Nairobi, KenyaFAIRTRADE AFRICA PURPOSE: To improve the socio-economic conditions of African producers through increased access to better trading conditions.REPORTING LINESPost holder reports to: Executive Director of Fairtrade Africa (for African context) and to FTA M&E managerStaff reporting to this post: None Consultancy fee: USD 400 per dayTime Period: 4 weeks- starting September 9th and concluding October 4th 2013

Introduction

About Fairtrade AfricaFairtrade connects consumers and producers to improve livelihoods through trade. It is an established route through which farmers and workers in developing countries are empowered to access markets, secure more value for their produce and build more sustainable livelihoods with less environmental impact.Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is a member of Fairtrade International and is the independent non-profit producer network representing all Fairtrade certified producers in Africa. Fairtrade Africa is owned by its members, who are African producer organizations, certified against international Fairtrade standards.

The Secretariat of FTA based in Nairobi working with the regional offices, identifies opportunities for improvement in producer enterprises, designs and implements producer support services to achieve these improvements.

Context and backgroundIt is commonly accepted that small scale producers accelerate local economic progress and pulls developing communities out of poverty. Accordingly “They occupy a vitally important part of global value chains which is increasing each year as large multinationals refine sourcing and introduce ethical and sustainable policies to their businesses (Dalberg, 2012)”. Yet many of these small scale businesses, operating as producer organisations, cannot access the finance they need to grow. They are seen as too much of a risk for commercial banks and investors and are too large to qualify for commercial finance schemes. Described as the ‘missing middle’ these small scale businesses need support to access financial institutions and social lenders who have the right kind of requirements that can assist small scale producer growth needs.

The FTA financial profiling tool will provide producer organizations with a financial rating score and a sub set of scores on a range of organizational capacity areas. These variables will facilitate financial institutions in identification of viable producer organizations and also enable capacity building service providers deliver specific technical assistance support. . The tool will also act as a valuable monitoring tool in assessing the progress of producer organizations in developing various different areas of their organizational capacity over time.

Purpose, Scope and Objectives of the ProjectIn 2012 FTA collaborated with KPMG London to develop a financial profiling and rating system for Fairtrade Africa (FTA) that could be used by FTA small producer organizations to rate their organisational capabilities and financing viability. With this rating FTA can determine the current financials of member organizations and provide technical assistance to improve their financial maturity and access to finance. Externally the rating and various reports can be made available to potential financial lenders and investors to allow them to make preliminary assessment of which FTA producer organizations meet their lending or investment criteria.Initial testing of the tool was done across East, West and Southern Africa. The tool has been further tested on a sample of 100 producer organizations of different sizes and product categories across Africa as part of a joint project alongside Shared Interest to improve financial capacity and financial access for selected producer organizations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. The financial profiling tool formed part of the baseline assessment.The purpose of this consultancy would be to take the results of assessment to:1. Review the quality of the data accumulated from the tool and make recommendations on how the
tool structure, reporting, and assessment criteria can be improved2. To make adjustments or recommendations on how to improve the financial profiling tool assessment criteria, data collection process and database where required 3. Working with FTA organise the sharing of these results to the producer organisations, financial institutions and social lenders: a. To attract financial support to producer organizations from potential financial lenders b. To get feedback on the value of the tool for social lenders and financial institutions, particularly in East and West Africa c. To get feedback on how the tool could be made more relevant for financial institutions and
social lenders d. Identify potential partnerships for increasing the outreach, functionality and utilisation of the tool within Africa4. Research on similar tools or approaches to identify best practice that will be recommended to ensure that the tool has sustainable business model allowing it to be competitive, cost effective and scalable in the market.

Key Outputs of the ConsultancyThe Consultant will prepare a detailed work plan for approval indicating delivery of the following key outputs including:1. Recommendations and prototype of improved financial profiling tool and 2. Recommendations and prototype of improved storage system3. Partnerships secured between FTA and financial institutions and social lenders4. A final report containing feedback from financial institutions and social lenders and recommendations for improving the tool5. A report and final presentation showing how the tool can be implemented using viable business models, a set of recommended next steps for Fairtrade Africa in implementing the business model.To do this the consultant will work closely with Fairtrade Africa’s monitoring and evaluation manager and Executive Director.

Knowledge and Experience

This assignment is best suited for a team with complementing and diverse skills. The Team Leader and other team members will be required to provide a competency matrix that illustrate their individual roles and how they fulfill the requirements below

Required

• Graduate Degree in finance, accounting, business administration or relevant subject • At least 3-5 years of working in the financial sector within Africa or similar experience with a social lender with a good understanding of the current lending environment across Africa• Excellent knowledge of the lending requirement of financial institutions and social lenders across Africa• Excellent knowledge of the assessment process required by financial institutions and social lenders across Africa• Proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with external partners, particularly financial institutions and social lenders • Experience working with cooperatives or producer associations in Africa• Proven experience of developing strategies for capacity improvement programmes• Competence in relevant IT packages including database development and information storage solutions egg. MS Office• Experience in research methodologies including using web based tools for data gathering and analysis• Excellent verbal and written communication in English. French will be an added advantage• Commitment to Fairtrade and ethical standards

Skills• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently• Able to take the initiative to drive work forward and to lead• Ability to motivate others and to recruit their support• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills and effective negotiator with the ability to positively influence project partners.• Ability to negotiate with, and influence senior level counterparts in financial institutions• Strong attention to detail and deadlines, the ability to balance multiple, complex, competing andDemanding responsibilities while under pressure.• Strong negotiation, advocacy and communication including excellent presentation skills;

How to apply:

Please provide consultants’ competencies and proof thereof (including company profile, consultants’ CVs, copies of previous work earlier designed for similar projects) and a covering letter including your availability for the consultancy by Friday 30th August 2013 at 17.00pm CET to recruitment@fairtradeafrica.net . If you have any queries, please e-mail or call +254202721930 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team

Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 28 Aug 2013

BACKGROUND

IUCN is seeking a motivated individual to contribute to the delivery of new Knowledge, Tools and Capacity aimed at facilitating the restoration of 150 million hectares of degraded and deforested lands by 2020 – also known as the Bonn Challenge.

The successful candidate will be responsible for financial and administrative coordination of Landscape Restoration projects, including responsibility to monitor and facilitate all financial tracking and donor reporting aspects. S/he will also be responsible for providing logistical and administrative support to the team, including assistance in the organization of events.

This position offers great opportunities to engage with a wide range of partners at both the national and international levels. IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization with more than 1,200 member organizations including 200+ government and 900+ non-government organizations, almost 11,000 voluntary scientists and experts in some 160 countries, more than 1,000 staff in 45 offices, and hundreds of partners in the public, NGO and private sectors around the world.

This position will report directly to the Manager, Landscape Restoration Knowledge, Tools and Capacity with an additional line to the Senior Finance Manager in the IUCN Washington DC Office on financial reporting matters.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The financial management of the Landscape Restoration projects is complex, with numerous sub-grants and research agreements, cost-share tracking across multiple projects and project codes, detailed financial reporting and tracking obligations, and budgeting across numerous activities and staff, among other challenges. As the primary point of contract for financial and administrative activities related to these projects, the person hired for this position will be critical to their ultimate success.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain, monitor, and review project budget and expenditures in consultation with the project manager and IUCN’s finance department staff in Washington DC and Headquarters.
• Draft, process and monitor all contracts by following IUCN’s internal control system.
• Process all payment requests for sub-grants, research, and professional service agreements and other expenditure claims by making sure the required approvals, supporting documents and charge codes are provided to the IUCN Washington DC finance office for processing of payment and record on timely manner.
• Prepare and submit the monthly credit card expenditure claim reports of the project staff to IUCN Washington DC finance office in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with donor contractual terms and conditions for reporting requirements, including tracking cost-share requirements, maintaining all receipts for expenses, and other requirements as determined by the donor.
• Track travel and credit card expense reports for members of the project teams and work closely with IUCN’s finance department to ensure expenses are recorded properly.
• Comply with all internal IUCN financial reporting, budgeting and contract processes, and deadlines.
• Prepare additional budgets and spreadsheets as requested/needed.
• Help plan and facilitate meetings and events, including logistical arrangements.
• Provide support on travel arrangements.
• Carry out other financial, logistical and administrative duties for the project as needed.

Salary:

Salary range from USD 40,759 to USD 50,949 per year, commensurate with experience, education level, and position responsibilities. IUCN offers a comprehensive benefits package.

REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field
• 2-3 years of professional experience in an office environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Proficiency in a second language is a plus
• Strong interest in program/project administration and coordination
• Experience with, or demonstrated aptitude for, financial management
• Understanding of basic non-profit accounting principles and experience in developing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets
• Experience with managing grants, sub-grants, and contracts
• Strong analytical capabilities and a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures
• Demonstrated capacity to work well under pressure and successfully manage multiple deadlines and competing demands
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word
• Previous experience with financial software (Concur and Cognos8) highly desirable
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by going to https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=624

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST).

Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

Organization: International Relief and Development
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 01 Nov 2013

Background:

The Australian Government established the Development Assistance Facility for Afghanistan (DAFA) in 2007 to support the Afghanistan National Development Strategy. The goal of DAFA’s third phase is to develop the leadership and human capacity required to achieve sustainable economic and social development in Afghanistan. Building capacity and public confidence in the government’s ability to deliver services and improving the quality of education are critical components of this mission and the Afghan government’s efforts to meet its people’s needs.

DAFA III comprises four components:

Australia Awards in Afghanistan offers opportunities for long and short-term study and professional development in Australia with the objective of developing capacity and leadership skills so that individuals can return home and contribute to development in Afghanistan.

Malaysia Australia Education Project for Afghanistan (MAEPA) involves the Governments of Malaysia, Australia and Afghanistan cooperating to provide professional development training to Afghanistan’s Teacher Trainers and teacher college staff to improve the quality of teaching in Afghanistan.

The Public Financial Management (PFM) program aims to improve the quality of core development budget processes in key service delivery Line Ministries.

AusAID-Initiated Activities deliver needs-based, flexible interventions in support of the Australian Government’s strategic programming objectives.

The Activity Design Specialist/Short Term Technical Adviser will deliver specific, intermittent inputs for DAFA Phase III. Specific consultancy dates will be requested when Tasking Notes are issued by AusAID. Each assignment will be to conduct specific activity design and prepare an implementation plan in response to a specific tasking note received from AusAID. Typical assignments are between 2 – 4 weeks, though some assignments may exceed this duration.

DAFA Phase III will embrace a broad range of modes of assistance in order to address individual, institutional and systematic capacity building approaches and will maintain flexibility to meet changing requirements.

The following types of activities are envisioned:
• Provision of individual Advisers deployed in partner Ministries in non-line management functions (coaching, mentoring, advising, and training);
• Provision of technical assistance to undertake specific tasks with and on behalf of partner Ministries (e.g. policy studies, policy advice, research), through subcontracts to local or international organisations or individual advisers;
• Provision of tailored training programs through local or international training providers;
• Design and delivery of projects delivered jointly by counterparts and sub-contractors and/or advisers;
• Provision of Australia Awards scholarships to partner Ministry employee candidates; and
• Support of third country training through the Malaysia-Australia Education Project for Afghanistan (MAEPA).
As part of this process the Activity Design Specialist/Short Term Technical Advisor is required to work with partner Ministries on needs assessments, concept development and activity design.

Objectives of the Assignment:

The objectives of the assignment are:
• To develop and document designs for activities to be funded under DAFA Phase III;
• To produce completed Implementation Plans and design documents for submission to AusAID;
• In consultation with the Facility Manager or his/her designee review Implementation Plans document formats.

Reporting Arrangements:
• The Activity Design/Short Term Technical Adviser will report to the Facility Manager or his/her designee on the development of activities.
• The Adviser will be required to work with and mentor the Activity Coordination Officers (ACOs).
• The Adviser will work with the International M&E Adviser to ensure alignment of activities with the Performance Assessment Framework (PAF) and activity design processes.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

The Activity Design Specialist/Short Term Technical Adviser will:
• Work with the DAFA team to define the DAFA Capacity Development Framework to guide activity design. The Capacity Development Framework should be linked the ANDS Capacity Development Framework, AusAID Capacity Development Strategy and the DAFA Performance Assessment Framework;
• Coordinate and provide advice on the continued analysis of Ministry strategic plans and programs based on DAFA objectives and components to identify priorities and opportunities for DAFA;
• Coordinate and provide advice on mapping current and planned donor investments aligned to Ministries national programs;
• Work with partner Ministries to identify/confirm/develop activity concepts which meet DAFA selection criteria, with reference to DAFA strategic analysis and donor mapping;
• Work with partner Ministry nominated contact persons to develop implementation plans including design analysis, appraisal, cover notes, implementation plans, fully cost budgets, work plans and details of partner Ministry contributions;
• Mentor Ministry counterparts and DAFA Activity Coordination Officers (ACOs) during the activity design process;
• Provide advice to Facility Manager or his/ designee on the recommended approach to activity design and implementation consistent with DAFA Procurement Guidelines; and
• Work with the Facility (project) M&E Officer and International M&E Specialist to ensure activity designs are in line with the DAFA Performance Assessment Framework.

Mandatory Competencies:
• A degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to respond to potential task orders within 1 week to indicate availability.
• Ability to commit to short term activity design with a typical duration of 2 – 4 weeks, though some assignments may exceed this duration.
• Minimum five years’ experience in activity design, including specific experience working on AusAID Facilities (projects).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in feasibility analysis for public sector infrastructure development.
• Expertise in coaching and mentoring with experience in ensuring capacity development approaches are incorporated successfully into development activities.
• Working knowledge of the Afghanistan context and a flexible approach.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with others from different social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, adapt to different cultures, and listen to ideas and concerns of others.
• Able to balance best practice methods and international experience with prevailing conditions and structures in post-conflict environments.
• Able to meet contractual reporting deadlines.

It is essential that the Activity Design Specialist/Short Term Technical Adviser is able to establish effective working relationships with the key stakeholders, Ministry officials and sub-project personnel. This requires qualities of genuineness of approach and integrity, in order to build mutual respect and trust. The personal attributes of such a person include:
• Capacity to develop and share a vision and strategic approach;
• Ability to work according to agreed principles and model the desirable behaviours, including openness, cooperation, a focus on the wider goals; and
• Sensitive to and able to act appropriately in the Afghan culture.

Travel Requirements:
As required.

Location
Kabul, Afghanistan

This position is an international position with fee rates governed by AusAID’s Adviser Remuneration Framework: Remuneration Tables and Guideline (February 2011). The position fits under Table C: Short-term Adviser, Discipline Group C, Job level 4.

How to apply:

Apply Online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRDDC&cws=1...

Organization: Action Against Hunger-CANADA
Country: Canada
Closing date: 04 Sep 2013

Context:Founded in France in 1979, Action Against Hunger/Action contre la Faim (ACF) is one of the world's most important international humanitarian organizations although we are unique in targeting malnutrition as the focal point of our programmes. Our focus on hunger and its underlying causes leads to profound and positive changes in the most vulnerable communities where we work. Malnutrition is treatable and affordable. We are respected innovators, our research is widely published and we have a reputation for results. The ACF network now works in over 47 countries with a staff of over 5000 staff and volunteers.

Today we are just beginning to be known by Canadians and there is a great deal we will be doing in the coming months to build awareness of ACF and most importantly of the need to put nutrition at the centre of the global development agenda. In order to achieve our goals, we have recently relocated our Canadian HQ from Montreal to Toronto. While retaining a small team in Montreal, we are building a strong, dynamic and highly talented team in Toronto. ACF Canada is responsible for global leadership of the SMART nutrition survey methodology, recruiting Canadians to work in the field, advocacy and fundraising to increase public, government and donor support for a world free from hunger.

Responsibilities:Reporting to the Executive Director, the Financial Manager is responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance including the day to day management of A/P, A/R, payroll, budget control, reporting and forecasting and preparation and management of the annual financial audit. In addition, working closely ACF Canada's Director of Operations, the Financial Manager is responsible for all aspects of budget management and reporting on donor grants.
Duties:• Annual budget development and tracking;• Quarterly reports to Board of Directors;• Tracking and analysis of expenses;• Day to day bookkeeping;• Management of payroll for both HQ staff and expatriates working abroad;• Monthly management of inter-agency charge backs and reconciliations;• Monthly financial reports to the Ed;• Oversight and revising as necessary of internal SOPs for maximum efficiency, privacy of donor data and monthly budget control and tracking;• Monthly reconciliation of the Donor Database with bank records;• Lead on day to day matters with ACF Canada's financial and insurance institutions;• Management of assets including leasing, purchase, IT, etc.;• Efficient management and negotiation on behalf of ACF Canada with various operations and service suppliers;
• Detailed management and control of finance and administration records;• Collaboration, cooperation and liaison with financial counterparts at other ACF HQs;• A/R & A/P;• Monthly donor grant financial control and reporting;• Other duties as required by the Executive Director, Board of Directors or senior management team.Standard health and dental benefits are available after completion of three months employment. ACF Canada's work week is the standard 37.5 hours. However, there are specific periods such as year-end or during a humanitarian emergency, when the hours are not predictable.

Requirements:• Related university degree; • Demonstrated knowledge of CRA Acts and Regulations regarding charitable organizations;• Minimum two years experience in a similar position;• Fluency in Simply Accounting and other financial management programmes;• Extensive knowledge of, and competency in, Excel and MS Office;• Knowledge of other current and related IT programmes and tools; • Strong communication skills;• Ability to read and understand French;• Experience in financial management of grants;• Demonstrated ability to initiate and follow up on recommendations for improvements that result in financial efficiency and improved performance;• Able to establish and manage priorities of tasks and time management;• Comfortable with busy office environment; • Able to successfully manage bank and supplier relationships;• Experience with an international NGO and field finances is an asset;• Interest and commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger;• Demonstrated strong detail orientation;• Able to work legally in Canada.

We are looking for an independent and dynamic professional to complement the ACF Canada team.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV BEFORE SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2013 to the Head of HR at rec@actioncontrelafaim.ca. In the subject line, please write ACF-CA Financial Manager. No telephone calls please.

To learn more about ACF, visit our website at www.actioncontrelafaim.ca