Save the Children International Director of Finance and Grants Job Vacancy in Malawi

Job
description

Save the Children is the world’s leading
independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save
children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their
potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and
lasting change in their lives. We have over two million supporters worldwide
and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever
before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and
child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international
programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14,000 staff,
managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small,
central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better
partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for
the 21st century.

Contract length: 3 years
fixed term

The role:
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Malawi, the Director of
Finance & Grants shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and
coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Finance & Grants
in his/her capacity is responsible for finance administration, fiscal
management, grant management, and financial and grant reporting, in both
emergency and development programming contexts

Qualifications and experience:

Recommended a minimum of 8 years management
experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which three at a
management level within the finance department of a national or
international organization
CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA)
strongly recommended
Experience of working in an emergency context
Excellent understanding of business and
financial planning including strategic modelling
Excellent analytical skills – the
ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective
management information
Excellent experience of budgeting and budget
management
Excellent understanding of financial systems
and procedures
Strong business acumen and the ability to
contribute to strategic decisions
Excellent experience of computerised accounts
packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Experience of general administration work
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage a complex and diverse
workload and to work to tight deadlines
Ability to build a small, proactive team,
motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing
support and advice as necessary
Willingness and ability to dramatically change
work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event
of emergencies
A full appreciation of the value of
co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment
Experience of managing and leading fraud and
dishonesty investigations
Experience of managing and conducting audits
Understanding of Save the Children’s vision
and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values
Written and verbal fluency in English