Vacancy: Regional Finance Director, East and Southern Africa
Save
the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We
work in 120 countries.
We
save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their
potential.
We work
together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world
treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Following
a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a
merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and
reporting to a relatively small, central office.
We're
changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger
advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role
Purpose: As a
key member of the regional leadership team, you will take shared responsibility
for delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the region.
You
will:
- Be
the trusted partner of the Regional Director and his / her immediate team
on all finance related matters
- Contribute
to the development of multi-year strategic and operational plans, and be
accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial
plans through targeted financial analytical review and best-in-class
forecasting
- Develop
the capacity of Country Office (CO) Finance Directors and their teams in
order that they meet Save the Children International finance and award
management essential standards and comply with Save the Children
International standard operating procedures
- Ensure
that appropriate controls are in place across the region and that
financial risk is minimised
- Enable
appropriate operational and investment decisions to be made on the grounds
of sound financial analysis support financial readiness, planning and
response to humanitarian situations.
Contract
Duration: 2
years
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Qualifications
and Experience
- Significant
senior level leadership and management experience in a large and complex
international NGO or organisation in finance
- Qualified
finance professional with financial management experience at a regional
level within a complex global organisation
- Experience
of developing and building capacity in a regional finance function
- Experience
of implementing/working within strong control frameworks, where an audit
background would be desirable
- Demonstrated
ability to thrive in a matrix management environment. Highly developed
interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation
and coaching.
- Highly
developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing,
negotiation and coaching
- Highly
developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international
environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Experience
of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way
forward and ensuring buy in highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Strong
results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
- Ability
to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling
manner
- Experience
of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
- Experience
of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way
forward and ensuring buy in
- Highest
standards of ethics and integrity
- Willingness
to undertake significant amounts of travel to the country offices for
training, support and capacity building purposes
- Commitment
to Save the Children values.
Please
apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document,
including your salary expectations for this role. This role closes on 20th July
2016.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website atwww.savethechildren.net/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save
the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign
the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
To
ensure our interests in the region, follow-up on our program implementation in
East and Southern Africa and identify new opportunities for funding, Save the
Children Norway seeks a well-qualified person to fill a position asAssociate
Area Director for East Africa for a
two years’ engagement.
The
position includes 20% time allocated to Technical Assistance on Child Rights
and strengthening of Civil Society to selected Country Programs.
Work
location will be the Nairobi regional office with extensive travelling to
relevant Save the Children Country Offices and programs in the region.
Key
tasks
- Close
follow up on program planning and development, as well as assist on
program implementation and reporting for selected countries in Save the
Children Norway’s East and Southern Africa portfolio, in close
collaboration with head office in Oslo and Country offices
- Build
relationship with the management team in prioritized country offices in
East and Southern Africa to ensure closer communication and engagement
with country programs about Save the Children Norway’s strategic
priorities, principles and methods
- Contribute
to regional coordination of Save the Children Norway's activities in East
and Southern Africa
- Initiate
and assist on identifying and pursuing fundraising opportunities by
building relationships with local embassies, UN, EU and other
international organizations and potential donors
- Provide
oversight, support and quality assurance on Child Rights and strengthening
of Civil Society to selected Country Programs in the region (20%)
- Build
relationships with relevant INGOs and international community in the
region
- Support
selected country programs in application processes
- Communicate
regional results in the organization, and promote internal and external
dissemination of Save the Children Norway’s learning in the region
Essential
qualifications
- International
experience and program understanding.
- Solid
knowledge of Norwegian development and humanitarian aid systems and
priorities will be given particular consideration.
- Broad
understanding of human rights, child rights and development issues,
international relations and the international humanitarian systems
- Ability,
knowledge and influence to make strategic assessments of focus and prioritization
of management team in country programs
- Experience
from project and team management, communication and coordination
- Sound
strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think
creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable work plans and
evaluate progress
- Knowledge
and experience on Child Rights and working in partnership with local civil
society – preferably in the context of the region
- Ability
to adjust to new environments and to collaborate with colleagues from
different cultures and contexts
- Knowledge
of Save the Children Norway and commitment to Save the Children’s mission,
values and approach
- A
professional qualification at minimum master level
- Strong
communications skills in English essential and Norwegian a strong
advantage (both written and verbal)
What
we offer
- Enriching
and meaningful work in an international dynamic organization
- Good
career opportunities
- Positive
and exciting work environment
Save
the Children Norway offers a challenging position among highly competent and
engaged colleagues.
Work
location will be in the Nairobi regional office and the position reports to
Area Director East Africa in Oslo.
Terms
and conditions will be agreed during the recruitment process.
If you like more information regarding the position, please contact Area Director Henrik Stabell: henrik.stabell@reddbarna.no .
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Application closes 7th July 2016
Application closes 7th July 2016