CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 20 Oct 2014

Finance Manager North Kivu Democratic Republic of Congo

Location: Goma

Contract Type: Level C2; National Plus – 12 months Fixed term contract, Unaccompanied Salary: From £21,768 – £31,014 net per annum (take home – Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of the post holder, in relation to Oxfam’s employment)

Who we are

Oxfam GB as one of the affiliates of Oxfam International is one of the world's leading humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With many staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to end poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term programmes for poverty alleviation and campaigning for lasting change. Oxfam’s DRC programme is one of our biggest, providing both emergency aid and long-term development to some 800,000 people, with over 300 staff. We are looking for a professional Finance Manager to support our programme in North Kivu.

The Role

This is a strategic provincial leadership role reporting to the Provincial Coordinator. You will lead on the integration of Oxfam’s country programmes into a one programme approach, focusing on budgeting, financial systems and policies, quality financial and donor reporting, risk management and effective application of Information Technology systems. You will achieve this by providing adequate specialist support and facilitating coordination, representation and team management across North Kivu programmes. You will be responsible for implementing country, regional and corporate management strategies whilst influencing both the Provincial management team as well as country management team through the Country Finance Manager to adopt options and strategies to drive change. As a member of the Provincial Management Team (PMT) you will help shape Oxfam's future in the DRC. You will be a good trainer to develop the financial capacity of staff and partners. You will manage part of this work remotely. This is a key role in the programme that often involves assisting in areas other than finance.

The Person

You will be a strategic thinker who is committed to success with significant strategic management experience in a large and/or complex organization. You will have expertise in the areas of strategic financial management, budgeting, donor contract management and risk management. You will be an exceptional leader with interest and ability to develop and mentor staff and teams in a conflict prone environment. Additionally, your ability to distance-manage and lead cross-functional and multi-cultural teams, as well as good communication and representation skills will be essential for this role. Fluency in written and spoken English and a working knowledge of French is essential. Good knowledge of major donors reporting requirements such as DIFD, OFDA, ECHO, WFP and UNICEF will be required.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full description and submit your application online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs or send your application to drchrcoord@oxfam.org uk using reference INT0903.

Closing date:20 October 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed before the closing date.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

How to apply:

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full description and submit your application online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs or send your application to drchrcoord@oxfam.org.uk using reference INT0903.