Job Vacancy: Senior Finance and Business Analyst – NGO
Duration: 2 year fixed term contract
In particular the incumbent will
support the organization in achieving greater efficiencies through deeper
analysis and understanding of organizational cost trends and projections, cost
structures, cost ratios, cost recovery and spending rates/patterns across the
organization.
Duration: 2 year fixed term contract
A multinational NGO dealing with
education and child protection projects is looking for a Senior Finance &
Business Analyst to provide strategic analysis of financial and business data
to guide the leadership in strategic and management decision making.
S/he will through analysis help the
leadership understand the ongoing viability of the organization set at the
Country, Hub, and Program Unit levels.
This is a critical position that will
also deputise and support the Country Finance Manager in general financial
analysis and planning as well ensuring timely financial reporting that is
tailored to meet management needs for improved decision making.
Key Responsibilities
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Complement the Country Finance
Manager in supervising finance staff responsible for financial reporting. It
will also closely interact with Country Leaders Teams on matters pertaining to
financial and business analysis at various levels in the organization.
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Support the implementation of
country, global and regional financial strategies and to provide timely and reliable
financial information and analysis that leads to effective decision making at
the country Level.
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Contributes to country’s strategic
objectives by ensuring effective business critical support information is in
place and contributing to maximize the availability of resources for programs
by cost effective financial processes and other operating activities by timely
and accurate management reporting.
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Provides support to Country Finance,
Grants and Program teams in improving the overall transparency and accountability.
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Review and consolidation of country
finance reports.
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or
related field
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Professional Financial/Accounting
qualification e.g CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent
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At least 5 years’ experience in
similar role in the NGO sector
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Significant experience with large
multiple government grants from donors
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Knowledge of the sector and the
financial management issues
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Knowledge of International Financial
Reporting Standards, Control standards and Risk management techniques
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Proven effective Management
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Strong team building skills,
motivated & with good attitude towards work.
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Strong negotiating, facilitating and
influencing skills
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Excellent proven financial analytical
skills
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Good written and spoken English Good
presentation and communication skills in delivering financial management
information
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Proficient in computer skills and use
of Microsoft based packages. Experience of using general ledger packages and
other databases is an advantage. (SAP and various bespoke systems).
Job Vacancy: Regional Head of Influencing and Strategic Communication
A multinational NGO dealing with
education and child protection projects is looking for a Regional Head of
Influencing and Strategic Communication to provide strategic and technical
leadership and oversight to Plan’s Advocacy, campaigning, Media and
Communications work in the region.
S/he ensures that the regional
advocacy priorities are prioritized in our strategic partnerships and
engagement with actors and stakeholders through influencing activities at the
regional level.
S/he collaborates with the Global
Influencing and Partnerships Department at our international headquarters, with
our UN Liaison Offices and particularly with the Pan-African Liaison Office and
the West and Central African Regional Office to ensure that global advocacy,
communication priorities and campaigns effectively support our goals.
S/he supports capacity development
and quality assurance measures for communication and influencing staff in
Eastern and Southern Africa and represents Regional Office in global
Influencing network and other networking fora.
Key Responsibilities
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A member of the Regional Office
Management Team (ROMT) and leader of the regional network covering our
advocacy, policy, strategic partnership and communication and media work in
RESA.
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Provides leadership and supervision
to regional team for all influencing and communication and fosters integration
of programme and influencing activities.
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Facilitates the development and
maintenance of strong internal and external linkages with key regional and
sub-regional institutions, strategic partners, peer organisations, the
private/corporate sector and media outlets within and beyond the region.
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Advises on and manages risks related
to advocacy, campaigning, strategic partnership, communication and media work
in the region.
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Develops and oversees the execution
of the assigned component of the regional office budget.
Required
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In-depth knowledge of current issues
and trends, in both the development and humanitarian sectors in the region of
Eastern and Southern Africa and beyond.
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Masters level required in one of the
following fields: national and international law, communication and Public
Relations, international development and political sciences
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Demonstrated working knowledge of
regional stakeholders and actors, such as national Governments,
inter-governmental institutions, civil society and UN agencies, media and
journalists
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Minimum of 5 years demonstrated
experience of working as a manager with supervisory capacity and budget
responsibility
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Proven experience to develop and
implement advocacy, influencing, partnership and communication and media
strategies
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Excellent understanding of child
rights and gender equality as pre-conditions and ingredients for sustainable
development.
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Working knowledge of French,
Portuguese or Arabic desirable.
Job
Vacancy: NGO Business Development Coordinator
Duration: 2 year fixed term contract
A multinational NGO dealing with
education and child protection projects is looking for a Business Development
Coordinator to ensure competent writing of concepts, proposals, capacity
statements, and other write ups as required for fund development; scope for and
evaluate new opportunities including calls for proposals and Expression of
Interest, reporting on current and potential opportunities in Pipeline Tracking
Tool (GPMT); Deputize the Business Development Manager; Support in the
contracting and documentation process of the different proposal development
stages; and act as liaison between grants and business development department.
Key
Responsibilities
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Support in the development of
opportunities such as proposals, concepts to donors (institutional, corporate,
multilateral, and, foundations, etc).
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Support Business Development Manager
prepare and develop concept notes and other proposal write ups including
proposals
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Work with communications department
and the Technical Advisors in the development of capacity statements including
articles and write ups to be posted on social media (Twitter, Facebook), Plan
Website, and other news channels
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Support and deputize the Business
Development Manager in representing Plan to donors and partners together with
senior leadership team when called upon
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Attend forums and meetings (including
Skype calls) with/or on behalf of the Business Development Manager to represent
Plan that will advance its interests to improve its funding opportunities
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Support the Business Development
Manager in identification and development of long term strategic partnerships
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Act as a liaison between Grants
Department and Business Development Department to ensure there is a harmonized
coordination between the departments especially during proposal development
(including budgeting), contracting (including FAD signing), and hand over of
contracted projects.
Required
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First Degree in a relevant
discipline. Master’s degree an added advantage, or equivalent practical
experience, in interdisciplinary areas within human rights, international
development and program leadership.
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5 years of demonstrable experience
developing new business and working with multi and bilateral donor funded
grants/contracts and other fund sources.
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Extensive experience in proposal
writing, concept development, and business cases, including budget formulation
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Strong writing skills is essential to
this role
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Understanding of multiple donor
policies and procedures particularly ECHO, OFDA, Start Network, Global Affairs
Canada, SIDA, DFID, USAID, EC and UN Agencies
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Ability to undertake strategic and
programme planning
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Proven ability to maintain strong
donor and partner relations
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Good understanding of gender equality
in programs and meaningful child participation.
Job Vacancy: HR Coordinator – NGO
Duration: 1 year fixed term contract
A multinational NGO dealing with
education and child protection projects is looking for a HR Coordinator to be
in charge of performance management and learning and development for staff.
In liaison with the supervisors, s/he
will give guidance and support to staff in developing objectives and support
supervisors in performance management process and identifying learning needs
and advising the HR Manager on the trainings required.
S/he will be in charge of appraisals,
conducting awareness and ensuring the process is completed within timelines.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct learning and development
needs assessment to inform planning and budgeting for training.
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Develop TORs for respective
trainings/workshops as identified from the assessment.
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Ensuring learning and development
activities throughout the year are within budget
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Ensuring personal development plans
are in place and follow-up on progress.
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Encouraging learning and development,
mentorship, group and individual training, e-learning and induction.
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Ensure personal development plans are
in place and discussed and agreed management and leadership programs within the
organization are budgeted for and funded.
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Support, identify and coordinate
specific coaching opportunities for staff.
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Produce organizational strategy and
plans to meet training and development needs, and manage training delivery,
measurement and follow-up as necessary.
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Coordinate e-learning and virtual
classroom programs.
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Performance Management Coordination
and training:
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Manage performance in the HR system
and generate reports to HR manager for each performance cycles.
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Organize training on performance
management system and performance management.
Required
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A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource
or related field.
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At least 3-5 years of relevant proven
experience as a HR specialist
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Excellent knowledge of training and
development, training process and adult learning
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Ability to negotiate, advocate and
influence effectively at all levels of the Country Office and outside of line
management relationships.
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Strong communication skills, both
verbally and in writing.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with
the ability to build strong relationships and networks quickly at every level
within the Country Office and outside.
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Listening, coaching and counselling
skills.
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Ability to lead and manage change
effectively.
Applications
Interested candidates who fully meet
the above requirements should send their applications along with a detailed CV
indicating current and expected salary and their daytime contact to
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
We do not charge any fees for
receiving and reviewing applications or for interviews.
Deadline: 8th June 2018