Partnership Finance Assistant

Finance & Economy

Overview

Support the Partnership Finance Officer in financial monitoring and partner management.

You have:

• At least 3 years’ experience of financial monitoring, in any national or international organization, preferably in INGOs, including experience with financial management in emergencies.
• Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information.
• Excellent experience of partner management, budgeting and budget management.
• Excellent understanding of operational and financial systems and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially in Excel.
• Experience on donor rules and regulation, especially USAID, EC & DFID.
• Bachelor Degree, preferably in Finance/ Business Studies/Accounting or relevant field.

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity The Partnership Finance Assistant in his/her capacity supports the Partnership Finance Officer in the areas of partners’ management, new partner assessment, agreement processing, financial monitoring, operation strengthening and other support to partners of the Country Office. The position ensures quality services to clients in line with SCI Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications and Experience • At least 3 years’ experience of financial monitoring, in any national or international organization, preferably in INGOs, including experience with financial management in emergencies. Experience in partners capacity strengthening will be an added advantage. • Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information. • Excellent experience of partner management, budgeting and budget management. • Excellent understanding of operational and financial systems and procedures. • Proficiency in MS Office, especially in Excel • Experience on donor rules and regulation, especially USAID, EC & DFID • Bachelor Degree, preferably in Finance/ Business Studies/Accounting or relevant field

The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education and that, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview ‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

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