Country Finance Manager - Ukraine

Overview

Manage financial operations and resources for Ukraine programs

You have:

• Right to enter Schengen Zone countries (preferred).
• Experience in financial management in the humanitarian/INGO sector.
• Ability to adapt and implement financial initiatives and practices.
• Comfortable working at a fast pace and achieving challenging objectives.
• Strong collaboration skills.

Are you an exceptional Finance Manager who can effectively manage financial resources and ensure optimal utilization in supporting UK-Med’s humanitarian initiatives and programs in Ukraine?

• Hours: Full-time

• Pay: £3,500 GBP to £4,000 GBP gross per month (dependent on experience)

• Duration: 12 months with possible extension

• Location: Ukraine

This role is within our Ukraine Programme and will be carried out in Ukraine.

Preferably applicants need to have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country (https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements) but this is not essential.

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

As our new Country Finance Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing the financial operations and resources of UK-Med across our program in Ukraine.

You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands. You will be aiding management in financial decisions.

The incumbent will adapt and implement UK-Med’s finance initiatives and practices, across our field offices in Ukraine. Serving as an advisor to improve financial management, reporting, monitoring and donor compliance, promoting sound internal controls and minimizing financial risks.

Our ideal candidate will bring substantial financial management expertise developed through relevant professional experience in the humanitarian / INGO sector and managing complex multi grant projects.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a

real difference through and influential role in humanitarian programming You will be determined, high performing,

compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language

skills will be an advantage.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Country Finance Manager - Ukraine - August 2023 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Friday 8 September 2023.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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