The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects internationally on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.
GRC is currently seeking a Finance Delegate (m/f/d) for East Africa, based in Kampala, Uganda.
The Finance Delegate is based in Kampala, Uganda and will be responsible for the financial management of projects in Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia. The Finance Delegate is working in close cooperation with the Head of Office for Uganda and Somalia and the Country Representative in Ethiopia.
The overall responsibility is securing the financial management and effective mechanisms to prevent fraud and corruption of the projects in the respective area, especially of donor funded projects (German Federal Foreign office, BMZ and EU). Furthermore, the delegate will support administrative & logistic tasks. The candidate will ensure that GRC financial, administrative and standard operation procedures are applied and maintained and where necessary strengthened and improved.
Duration: starting as soon as possible for an initial 12 months (extension is possible)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- General financial management and reporting
- Safeguarding of financial procedures and regulations (GRC and donor standards)
- Further development and adaptation of financial systems for the GRC delegations in line with GRC requirements (Uganda, Somalia), Set-up of financial systems in Ethiopia as new country of cooperation
- Strengthen the capacity of local finance staff through skill development, including financial management and monitoring to assume increased ownership and responsibility of the financial management of the GRC projects
- Training of delegation staff, local counterparts, and if applicable other delegates and volunteers in donor regulations and financial software administration
- Apply risk management in financial matters, implement anti-fraud and anti-corruption procedures in close cooperation with the HoO and the Head of International Financial and Administration Department
- Support logistics and procurement procedures
- Coordinate with finance unit in GRC NHQ
- Represent GRC and liaise with partners and donors with regards to financial planning and reporting on financial matters if required
- Network with IFRC, ICRC and PNSs on financial matters whenever required and appropriate
- Regular monitoring trips to Ethiopia and Somalia
Required Skills:
- Academic training in economics and financial management
- Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting of international humanitarian / development organizations (minimum of 3 years work experience)
- Proven experience in financial reporting and administration (minimum of 5 years work experience)
- Experience in logistics and procurement
- Working knowledge of donor requirements (Federal Foreign Office, BMZ, European Union ECHO)
- Excellent skills in MS office and common accounting software
- Work experience within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is a strong asset
- Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
- Readiness to work in remote areas and frequent travels
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Oral and written fluency in English; German would be an asset
- Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environments
- Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process 'working abroad under specific climate and health conditions'
- Valid driving licence.
GRC offers you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC as well as an expatriation allowance during your mission. In Uganda we provide a personal allowance to cover your accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-months period of assignment. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings and coaching prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service are included in your assignment.
How to apply:
Kindly apply by submitting your application by using the GRC online application system DRK HR net (https://drkhrnet.de) until 11.10.2020.
Please indicate Ref. No. 2020-100 with your application.