Country: Senegal
Closing date: 08 Jan 2016
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The Role
As Regional Finance Manager (RFM) for West and Central Africa you will be leading the regional finance department for one of the largest INGOs in the world, and with a regional budget in West & Central Africa of more than $200 million a year, the RFM will inspire, motivate and lead a team of dedicated staff to provide best in class financial management and support to 14 countries.
You will also provide financial leadership and management in the region, champion innovation in business process, provide analysis on country and regional financial performance and ensure quality support to countries and regional leadership.
Specifically, you will take care of the regional business planning processes, the regional accounting and treasury activities, and the financial reporting and analysis. You will also ensure internal financial controls and financial risk management in addition to people management responsibilities. As the organisation is also going through a variety of change processes, the RFM will be a key staff member to lead on change within the finance function.
Do you have what it takes?
In order to succeed in this varied and challenging role you will require demonstrable knowledge of critical finance areas such as control, reporting, treasury, donor requirements and accounting. Demonstrable expertise in financial management, leadership and analysis is also required
You will also require proven senior finance experience at a regional/ multi-country level, ideally within the development or humanitarian sectors.
Strong team-building and motivational skills alongside Strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills are required to succeed in this position
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and a working knowledge of French is required.
For a full job description, please click here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iumkuwfflgavmd2/WARO-Job_Description_RFM-Final-EO-Eng-Dec15.docx?dl=0
Location: West Africa Regional Office, Senegal with some travel
Type of Contract: 5 year fixed term contract
Salary: Circa $60,000 USD per annum + benefits
Reports to: Deputy Regional Director for Operations
Closing Date: Monday 8th January 2016
How to apply:
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Plan believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
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