Finance Manager
25 Aug 2009 12:32:00 GMT
Deadline date: 31 Jan 2010 |
| Organisation: | Medair - Switzerland |
| Location: | 220185 |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | MEDAIR – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. Workplace: Khartoum, with some field visits (ie: Darfur, Nuba, OES) Starting Date: February 2010 Contract Details: 1 year, preferably 2 Project Overview Broad portfolio of projects, including: multisectoral project in an acute emergency in Darfur; PHC Clinic in established IDP camp outside Khartoum and mobile clinic in Khartoum State; cross-line PHC rehabilitation project in Nuba Mountains; emergency response to disease outbreaks/demolitions etc. Responsibilities Provision of accurate information on the financial status of the project(s) by carrying out various accounting functions and ensuring accurate financial management. Support to DCD and field in all aspects of financial management. Effectively communicate financial reporting at field and HQ level. Organise and further develop the financial processes required for projects to function effectively. Manage & train local finance office staff. Qualifications •Qualified accountant preferred. •Degree or relevant qualification in accounting / book keeping desirable Experience •1 year in relief NGO, working preferably in the finance sector. Medair standard working requirements for the field •Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field •Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values •Strong English communication skills (oral and written) •Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook •Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions •Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty •Single or married - without children, no dependent children •Successful completion of Medair’s Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC) To apply for this position For full information on this and other Medair work opportunities, please click on the link below and follow the Experienced Relief Worker path: http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/ We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate. |
