International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies
Job title: Finance Coordinator - Horn of Africa Appeal
Unit / dept / delegation: Horn of Africa, East Africa Regional Representation, Nairobi
Reports to:
1. Operations Coordinator-Horn of Africa
2. Chief Accountant
Duration: 8 Months
Purpose
The primary responsibility of this position will be to review accounts and
financial management of the Horn of Africa Operations’ ECHO funding and the
Regional Framework budget.Job title: Finance Coordinator - Horn of Africa Appeal
Unit / dept / delegation: Horn of Africa, East Africa Regional Representation, Nairobi
Reports to:
1. Operations Coordinator-Horn of Africa
2. Chief Accountant
Duration: 8 Months
Purpose
Duties applicable to all staff
- Actively
work towards the achievement of the Federation's goals.
- Abide
by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Red Crescent principles.
- Perform
any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by
the line manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor
accounts to ensure proper coding
- The
Finance Coordinator will ensure that National Society staff are aware and
adhere to the ECHO funding and financial reporting requirements. She/ he
will work closely with national society staff to ensure that expenditure
is booked into correct budget lines and periodically generate reports that
will assist programme managers monitor project expenditures and balances.
The responsibility will include ensuring that expenditure incurred is in
full compliance with the Federation Financial and procurement procedures.
- She/
he will review CODA entries to ensure expenses are earmarked to the ECHO
pledge accordingly and other pledges for the HOA Operations Framework.
- Check
expenditure and documentation to ensure compliance with ECHO financial
requirements and in line with audit recommendations. Similarly this
applies to PNSs contributing to the regional framework budget.
- Reviewing
all payments from NS on Working Advance and build capacity of all in
relation to the ECHO regulations. Inform National Societies on Cash
transfers and relevant donor requirements
- Prepare
financial management reports and update regularly on the ECHO and PNSs
funding for the regional framework.
- Prepare
the donors reports as per schedule
- Send
feedback to the Finance Officers and Finance Manager/ Head of Operation on
corrective actions
- Participate
in review meetings, planning meetings and prepare budgets for additional
funding as required
- Any
other finance duty as required by the Head of Operations
Required Qualifications
Education
Education
- BA
in Accounting or Finance management
Experience
- At
least 5 years in similar positions,
- Previous
experience in managing ECHO grants
- Previous
experience working at the Federation Delegation, ICRC and/or National
Society will be an added advantage.
Languages
- Fluency
in English spoken and in writing
Skills and Knowledge
- Proficient
computer skills
- Broad
understanding of Red Cross/Red Crescent activities
Character Qualities
- High
degree of integrity, discretion and personal conduct
- Flexible
and adaptable to changing working conditions
- Self-motivated,
proactive with good judgement and initiative
- Excellent
interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability
to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Sensitive
to diversity
- Attention
to detail
- Able
to work in a multicultural team
- Good
inter-personal skills
- Able
to work under minimum supervision
- Good
stress management
Applications should be submitted by email to zonehr.easternafrica@ifrc.org; to be received not later than 20 October 2011.
Kindly note that due to the large volumes of applications received;
1. Only e-mail applications will be accepted
2. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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