Ref: INT5356
Region: Horn, East & Central Africa
Location: Dar es Salaam
Division: International Department
Position Type: Open Ended
Job Family: Finance
Closing date for applications: (UK Time) 4 May 2012
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Level: C1 National
Gross salary: Tshs 4,178, 132 and other benefits
Contract Type: Open Ended
Ref No:INT5356
Who we are
Oxfam is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania Oxfam is working in Shinyanga, Dodoma, Morogoro, Tanga, manyara and Arusha to implement three change goals that have been identified in the country strategy for 2010/2015, namely Economic Justice – Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women’s livelihoods), Gender Justice – equality for women and Social Justice centred in active citizenship and effective governance for quality essential services. We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Finance and Systems Manager to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.
The role
- Reporting to Associate Country Director.
- You will be responsible for the implementation of the corporate, regional and country finance and logistics strategies within the country.
- Leading in the budget preparation of financial projections/ forecasts and ensure reporting requirements are met.
- Ensure that all donor financial requirements in regard to funding are monitored and you will manage the preparation of financial reports to donors according to set deadlines.
- Oversight all partner organisations financial and logistics capacities, manage process to review compliance of partner organisations and improve their skill sets and commitment to delivering complete financial records and reports.
- Advice the Associate Country Director on legality matters and impacts on programme delivery.
- Support and advice programme staff on financial management and control issues, ensuring effective liaison between programme and finance staff throughout the country.
- Provide Support on Fundraising by reviewing budget proposal to ensure donor requirements are adhered to and recharge opportunities are maximised within the objective of the programme.
- You will continually review Oxfam GB’s finance systems and procedures in Tanzania and you will build strong relationship with Oxfam Ireland Finance and Systems Manager, field finance and logistics to ensure effective support and adherence to policies, procedures and best practice.
- Maintain completeness and integrity of data within people soft financial systems (GL and OPAL) for easy generation of reports and contribute to capacity building for staff working under your supervision.
The person
- A candidate envisaged for this role will hold a post graduate degree in relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification and experience.
- Hold expertise in the application of strategic financial management and experience in maximising resources utilisation.
- Professionally qualified finance manager with some experience in large and complex organisations and the ability to influence and support colleagues in appreciating the importance of financial standards procedures and controls.
- Strong ability and willingness to communicate effectively promote a team environment and transfer skills.
- Possess Strong planning and analytical skills with the ability and confidence to analyse current needs in your area of operation, and make recommendation for changes when necessary.
- You will have experience of working with computerised accounting packages and spreadsheets.
- Prior experience working for an International NGO in an emergency or development context would be desirable.
- Excellent written and oral English is essential and good Kiswahili language skills would be an advantage.
To apply
If you believe you qualify for this post, please submit your application and CV, detailing your qualifications and experience for the post by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. You are advised to use advert REF INT5356 and job title above. Any application via email or hard copy will not be accepted. The closing date for this application is 4th May 2012
Oxfam tunapiga vita rushwa. Ripoti rushwa kupitia ripotirushwa@oxfam.org.uk
