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

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.

By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a
merged operation with 14 000 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.

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

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

Please note that the closing date for applications is 5th February 2013

For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs