Skill Up Financial Manager At World Hunger Aid

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Welthungerhilfe ( www.welthungerhilfe.de ) is one of Germany’s largest and most renowned private organizations in development cooperation and humanitarian aid. It implements projects in 39 countries and publicly advocates for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are willing to invest yourself energetically in implementing projects under sometimes difficult conditions and if you meet the requirements listed below, we welcome your application as a. Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged.

Skill Up!* Financial Manager in Bangui (if Central African candidate) or Goma (if DR Congo candidate).

The position is to be filled as soon as possible and for a period of time until June 30, 2027. The location of assignment is Bangui, for the CAR or GOMA for the DRC. The position corresponds to SG7 of the national WHH salary scale.

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The objective is to effectively and quickly implement existing financial management standards in programs and projects, with a view to contributing significantly to the success of the

This involves:

  1. Ensure that project/programme financial administrative processes at the project site are auditable and effective and carry out financial management controls at the project level;
  2. Assist the project manager in carrying out supervisory functions within the framework of program management;
  3. If necessary, train and support project partner organisations (PPOs) in financial management, so that they fulfil their contractual obligations towards Welthungerhilfe and donors in accordance with the partnership contract and in a verifiable manner.

Your main missions

The Finance Officer will support the implementation of the multi-country “Skill Up!” program. Skill Up! enables young people to access employment and increase their income through technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The program has three components: the English-speaking component, funded by BMZ in six countries and implemented in seven (India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan, Uganda); the French-speaking component, privately funded in four countries (Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali); and the Skill Up!+ initiative, also privately funded in six countries (Afghanistan, Mali, Pakistan, South Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe). Country-level projects are supported by local finance officers.

The Finance Manager will support the Skill Up! Program Coordinators in managing and coordinating all financial aspects at the program level, including financial reporting, monitoring, and compliance with applicable internal and external regulations.

Based in a country office, the Finance Manager is part of the local team and works closely with the Skill Up! program coordinators at WHH headquarters, as well as with the WHH finance managers in each program country. A finance manager based at headquarters will provide technical support in pairs.

Job Description:

  • Support the coordination and management of program finances in accordance with internal policies, BMZ regulations and private donor requirements.
  • Contribute to budget activation in FundsPro (accounting system) and support program budget planning.
  • Support the coordination and monitoring of financial data entry and updating in FundsPro to ensure accuracy and completeness.
    Contribute to the coordination of financial matters with finance managers in participating country offices.
    Participate in the preparation of regular financial summaries, including individual and consolidated budget balances, as well as expenditure tracking.
  • Support timely expenditure planning and donor cash flow/income forecasting
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  • Contribute to quality control and assurance; support the preparation of aggregated internal and external financial reports.
  • Be the point of contact for internal and external requests related to program financial reporting.
  • Support program coordinators in data analysis, risk reporting and monitoring, and financial and treasury planning.

Your profile

Professional experience related to the position

  • 2 to 5 years of professional experience in southern countries
  • Foreign language skills
  • Excellent command of French and English (oral and written)

Others:

  • Coordination et organisation
  • Financial management of projects
  • Ability to withstand a tropical climate
  • Teamwork skills
  • Intercultural competence
  • Motivation and initiative (determination)
  • Intercultural communication skills
  • Good negotiation skills

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work within a highly motivated team and take on significant responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours to help you balance work and family.

Performance-based compensation is based on an internal pricing system. Our offer also includes an introductory phase. In case of equivalent qualifications, preference will be given to people with disabilities. We will be happy to provide you with the job description, if you wish.

COMPOSITION OF THE FILE

  • A cover letter;
  • An updated, detailed and signed curriculum vitae with mention of 03 references (Name, first names, position, professional email address, telephone numbers) including the last employer;
  • *Welthungerhilfe values ​​diversity and ensures an inclusive and non-discriminatory work environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from all sectors of society.

How to apply