German Red Cross Finance Delegate for East Africa Jobs in Uganda

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).

The candidate will ensure that GRC financial, administrative and standard operation procedures are applied and maintained and where necessary strengthened and improved.

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.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; German Red Cross Finance Delegate for East Africa Jobs in Uganda

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