CFO for the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation

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What we do

The Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN) was founded in 2016 as a joint initiative of five humanitarian agencies: the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

The CCHN provides humanitarian professionals with a platform to learn and exchange around the topic of frontline negotiation. It contributes to scientific research around negotiation processes, tools and strategies and promotes collaboration across the sector. At the core of CCHN’s work is a global community of negotiators working at the frontlines of humanitarian action.

Purpose of the position

The Senior Management Team of the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN) led by the CCHN Director is composed of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The latter defines and maintains the required financial system and procedures that support and enhance the financial transparency and integrity of the CCHN. S/he ensures the diversification and mobilization of CCHN sources of funding and oversees the overall fundraising strategy. S/he also ensures the compliance of the financial and administrative operations of the CCHN with the applicable rules and procedures. S/he ensures in particular that the financial and administrative systems of the CCHN remains in compliance with the MoU agreement signed with the ICRC as the hosting agency. S/he provides internal and external stakeholders with relevant and reliable financial information supporting decision-making, especially reporting to CCHN Donors, and contributing agencies.

In addition to the financial responsibilities, s/he oversees the development, implementation, and supervision of the CCHN Monitoring & Evaluation framework and organizational performance assessments.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Organizes and ensures implementation of the work of the financial operations team and manages the related budget;
  • Sees to it that SoWs and KPIs are kept up to date, implemented and monitored. Takes corrective measures where necessary;
  • Is responsible for monthly and yearly closure activities (field and headquarters) and monitors deliverables in the areas of data quality, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset management, expense claims, cash flow, and investment and budget;
  • Maintains and nurtures relations with the various partners;
  • Follows a proper escalation process for relevant matters;
  • Promotes a culture of inclusiveness. Empowers the financial operations team and works with its collective intelligence on project-streamlining, automation and, generally, continuous process improvement;
  • Supports the management in implementing objectives/changes and acts as a change champion;
  • Supports the development of information-technology (IT) tools related to financial accounting, to help ensure the quality and consistency of financial information. Participates in projects aimed at developing financial or managerial IT systems, by proposing solutions for financial accounting and related procedures and contributing to project design;
  • Performs analysis of the financial data produced and interprets the results;
  • Provides ad hoc support to the finance and administration team in specific areas of work;
  • Supervises the financial operations team and monitors its performance, workforce-planning and implementation of activities.

Certifications / Education required

  • University degree in finance and administration or equivalent;
  • Accountant diploma or certified accounting expert (Certified Public Accountant/CPA) or equivalent;
  • As assets, certification in International Standards on Auditing (ISA), Swiss Auditing Manual (MSA), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
  • Fluent command of spoken and written English; French an advantage;
  • Computer proficiency;
  • Strong understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated systems (PeopleSoft, JD Edwards).

Professional experience required

  • Typically 12–15 years’ overall professional experience;
  • Former experience in financial auditing, as a Chief Finance Officer, or in leading a finance shared services centre for at least three to five years;
  • Sound knowledge of internal control systems and best practices in financial accounting (paperless accounting, automation, efficiency);
  • Demonstrated experience in managing the financial accounting of a medium to large company/organization based on ERP;
  • Proven experience in auditing and/or presenting the accounts of a non-profit organization;
  • Experience in project and change management. Background in implementing projects in the field of finance and information-and-communication technologies (ICT);
  • Experience in managing and supporting large teams.

Additional information

  • Location: Geneva
  • Type of contract: Long-term assignment
  • Duration of assignment: Open-ended
  • Grade: C2
  • Activity rate: 100%
  • Estimated start date: ASAP
  • Application deadline: Wednesday, the 15th of December 2021

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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