CLOSE: 16/04/2015
Description
Promundo-Great
Lakes is a Rwanda NGO recently formed in partnership with Promundo-US, an international
non-governmental organization dedicated to gender equality and violence
prevention. The Finance Coordinator will be based either in Goma, Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC), or in Gisenyi, Rwanda, depending on personal and
public se
Lakes is a Rwanda NGO recently formed in partnership with Promundo-US, an international
non-governmental organization dedicated to gender equality and violence
prevention. The Finance Coordinator will be based either in Goma, Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC), or in Gisenyi, Rwanda, depending on personal and
public se
The
Living Peace Finance Coordinator will report to the Living Peace Program
Director based in Goma, DRC and the Promundo-US Director of Finance and
Operations based in Washington, DC, and will work with the Living Peace in the
DRC staff and partner NGO’s. Candidates should have an accounting degree and
experience working in an office environment.
Living Peace Finance Coordinator will report to the Living Peace Program
Director based in Goma, DRC and the Promundo-US Director of Finance and
Operations based in Washington, DC, and will work with the Living Peace in the
DRC staff and partner NGO’s. Candidates should have an accounting degree and
experience working in an office environment.
Duties
include:
include:
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Managing budgets and expenses related to the Living Peace in the DRC Project to
ensure that activities remain within budget and according to the grant
agreement.
Managing budgets and expenses related to the Living Peace in the DRC Project to
ensure that activities remain within budget and according to the grant
agreement.
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Working with Promundo NGO partners in the Living Peace in the DRC Project to
assist in budgeting, financial reporting and fraud prevention
Working with Promundo NGO partners in the Living Peace in the DRC Project to
assist in budgeting, financial reporting and fraud prevention
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Along with the Living Peace Program Director liaising with the Dutch government
in tracking the financial progress of the Living Peace in DRC project
Along with the Living Peace Program Director liaising with the Dutch government
in tracking the financial progress of the Living Peace in DRC project
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Managing any new consultants and vendor contracts
Managing any new consultants and vendor contracts
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Monitoring project implementation and financial record keeping of the Living
Peace in the DRC partner NGO’s to ensure that activities proceed along the
agreed timetable, and financial activities are being documented
Monitoring project implementation and financial record keeping of the Living
Peace in the DRC partner NGO’s to ensure that activities proceed along the
agreed timetable, and financial activities are being documented
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Manage financial reporting to Promundo-US and the funder and partners
Manage financial reporting to Promundo-US and the funder and partners
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Working with Promundo-US and Promundo-Great Lakes personnel in the expansion of
the Promundo-Great Lakes office
Working with Promundo-US and Promundo-Great Lakes personnel in the expansion of
the Promundo-Great Lakes office
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Managing human resources of project staff
Managing human resources of project staff
About
Promundo
Promundo
Founded
in Brazil in 1997, Promundo works internationally to engage men and boys in
advancing gender equality and preventing violence. Promundo’s independently
registered NGOs in the US, Brazil and Portugal collaborate to conduct
high-quality formative, population-based research; develop and conduct impact
evaluations, scale-up gender transformative interventions; and carry out
national and international advocacy to achieve gender equality and prevent
violence. Promundo has been active in the Great Lakes region since 2010
conducting research and developing and evaluating interventions promoting
gender equality with key local partners.
in Brazil in 1997, Promundo works internationally to engage men and boys in
advancing gender equality and preventing violence. Promundo’s independently
registered NGOs in the US, Brazil and Portugal collaborate to conduct
high-quality formative, population-based research; develop and conduct impact
evaluations, scale-up gender transformative interventions; and carry out
national and international advocacy to achieve gender equality and prevent
violence. Promundo has been active in the Great Lakes region since 2010
conducting research and developing and evaluating interventions promoting
gender equality with key local partners.
Promundo
was founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where it carries out community-based
work to engage men and boys in gender equality; to prevent gender-based
violence and violence against children; to reduce homophobia; and to empower
and achieve the rights of women and girls. Promundo also serves as global
co-Chair and Latin American coordinator of the MenEngage Alliance, a global
network of NGOs and UN agencies working to engage men and boys in gender
equality. Promundo-US, a separate legal entity, coordinates technical
assistance outside of Brazil, carries out advocacy globally, supports Promundo
activities and fundraising in Brazil, coordinates the global MenCare Campaign
and the Living Peace Programs in the Great Lakes Region. For more information,
see www.promundoglobal.org.
was founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where it carries out community-based
work to engage men and boys in gender equality; to prevent gender-based
violence and violence against children; to reduce homophobia; and to empower
and achieve the rights of women and girls. Promundo also serves as global
co-Chair and Latin American coordinator of the MenEngage Alliance, a global
network of NGOs and UN agencies working to engage men and boys in gender
equality. Promundo-US, a separate legal entity, coordinates technical
assistance outside of Brazil, carries out advocacy globally, supports Promundo
activities and fundraising in Brazil, coordinates the global MenCare Campaign
and the Living Peace Programs in the Great Lakes Region. For more information,
see www.promundoglobal.org.
Promundo-Great
Lakes was recently registered in Rwanda to coordinate Promundo’s activities
both in Rwanda as well as regionally in the Great Lakes region. It is a
separately registered Rwandan NGO according to the registration requirements of
the Rwandan government. It has an independent board of directors and follows
all requirements for NGOs in Rwanda.
Lakes was recently registered in Rwanda to coordinate Promundo’s activities
both in Rwanda as well as regionally in the Great Lakes region. It is a
separately registered Rwandan NGO according to the registration requirements of
the Rwandan government. It has an independent board of directors and follows
all requirements for NGOs in Rwanda.
About
the Position
the Position
The
Finance Coordinator will report, for operational purposes, to the Living Peace
Program Director in Goma, DRC and the Promundo-US Director of Finance and
Operations based in Washington, DC, but will work in Rwanda or DRC (depending
on personal and public security issues at the time of hiring). Salary is 29,000
– 30,000 US Dollars (26,500 – 32,500 Euros), gross pay, per annum depending on
salary history and experience. A comprehensive set of benefits is included.
Proposed starting date is as soon as possible after application closing date.
Finance Coordinator will report, for operational purposes, to the Living Peace
Program Director in Goma, DRC and the Promundo-US Director of Finance and
Operations based in Washington, DC, but will work in Rwanda or DRC (depending
on personal and public security issues at the time of hiring). Salary is 29,000
– 30,000 US Dollars (26,500 – 32,500 Euros), gross pay, per annum depending on
salary history and experience. A comprehensive set of benefits is included.
Proposed starting date is as soon as possible after application closing date.
Required
Qualifications and Skills
Qualifications and Skills
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An Accounting Degree
An Accounting Degree
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Strong demonstrated experience in project and budget management and office
accounting practices.
Strong demonstrated experience in project and budget management and office
accounting practices.
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Experience in working in emergency settings/conflict areas
Experience in working in emergency settings/conflict areas
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Experience in working and coordinating with UN, donors and NGOs and other
stakeholders
Experience in working and coordinating with UN, donors and NGOs and other
stakeholders
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Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
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Excellent English writing and speaking skills as well as fluency in French.
Swahili is a plus.
Excellent English writing and speaking skills as well as fluency in French.
Swahili is a plus.
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Excellent analytical and written skills
Excellent analytical and written skills
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Strong attention to detail
Strong attention to detail
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Ability to handle pressure and stress, ability to improvise, adapt and
flexibility
Ability to handle pressure and stress, ability to improvise, adapt and
flexibility
Desired
Qualifications
Qualifications
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Knowledge and experience in the field of gender equality
Knowledge and experience in the field of gender equality
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Previous work with local or international NGO’s
Previous work with local or international NGO’s
How
to apply:
to apply:
To
apply, please send a 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) two professional
references no later than Thursday, April 16 to: contactdc@promundo.org.br.
Please indicate if you already have residency status in Rwanda or DRC. Please
note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
apply, please send a 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) two professional
references no later than Thursday, April 16 to: contactdc@promundo.org.br.
Please indicate if you already have residency status in Rwanda or DRC. Please
note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
