CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V. (German Agro Action)
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 19 Oct 2014

The post is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial term ending 30 April 2016. The field location will be Juba, South Sudan. Duty trips will be required, taking into account the security situation.

Objectives and responsibilities of the position

As Expert (m/f) for Financial Administration, you are responsible for the financial-administrative implementation of our projects in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, time schedules and finance.

Your most important duties are as follows:

• administrative and technical financial support for the Head of Project
• monitoring and ensuring orderly financial and material planning (bank transactions, accounting, budget control, equipment)
• preparation of the financial section of final financial reports for co-financed projects in accordance with the rules of the sponsors and of Welthungerhilfe;
• providing support, training, and technical skills training to the local staff in the administration field
• offering logistical support (clearance of vehicles/trucks and goods at the border), procurement etc.

Your qualifications will include:

• a university degree or business training with additional special knowledge in e.g. accounting and controlling
• several years of project-relevant experience in the administration of co-financed projects of international (aid) organisations, preferably in this region
• coordination and organisational skills
• EDP knowledge, knowledge of financial software (WINPACCS, PIAP is considered an asset)
• a very good command of English, both spoken and written

We offer you the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive induction training.

How to apply:

Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting "SSDN 16414” to Carolin Möllenbeck by 19 October 2014 (recruitment.moellenbeck@welthungerhilfe.de****).****