POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Rwanda
Country Programme, Kigali Rwanda
Country Programme, Kigali Rwanda
BACKGROUND:
Save
the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We
work in 120 countries. We work together, with partners, to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and
lasting change in their lives. Save the Children works in thirteen districts in
Rwanda with a current staff complement of approximately 183 staff.
the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We
work in 120 countries. We work together, with partners, to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and
lasting change in their lives. Save the Children works in thirteen districts in
Rwanda with a current staff complement of approximately 183 staff.
SC
Rwanda Country Office seeks to hire qualified,
Rwanda Country Office seeks to hire qualified,
committed and experienced National
to fill the following position:
Position:
Finance
Assistant
Finance
Assistant
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Place
of Work: |
Kigali
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Reports
to:
Staff
directly reporting to this post:
Time
frame:
Tentative
start date: |
Finance
Manager
None
Open
Ended
ASAP
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CHILD
SAFEGUARDING:
SAFEGUARDING:
Level
3- the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular
contact with or access to children or young people
3- the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular
contact with or access to children or young people
PURPOSE
OF POSITION:
OF POSITION:
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KEY
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
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Key
Responsibilities
Performance
Indicators
Responsibility
for resources: |
Ensure
that the cash and cash equivalents and financial records are safeguarded and
utilized in the intended manner.
that the cash and cash equivalents and financial records are safeguarded and
utilized in the intended manner.
SKILLS
AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds
self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,
achieving and role modelling Save the Children values - Holds
the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities –
giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing
the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate
consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
- Sets
ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes
responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to
do the same - Widely
shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates
others - Future
orientated, thinks strategically.
Collaboration:
- Builds
and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues,
members and external partners and supporters - Values
diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength - Approachable,
good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops
and encourages new and innovative solutions - Willing
to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest,
encourages openness and transparency
QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE:
AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s
degree in accountancy/finance/commerce - professional
qualification i.e. CPA, CA or ACCA is an added advantage; - 2-3
years’ work experience, preferably in an NGO set up
SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
AND ABILITIES
- Highly
developed relationship building and interpersonal skills - Highly
developed verbal and communication skills - Strong
analytical and financial modelling skills - Ability
to liaise with a diverse range of people, stakeholders and customers - Strong
time management and organizational skills - Ability
to work under pressure and to tight deadlines - High
levels of attention to detail and quality - Computer
literacy (including advanced excel skills)
PERSONAL
BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES
BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Commitment
to Save the Children’s mission and values - Initiative,
flexibility and ability to work independently as well as in a team - High
levels of self-motivation and initiative - Ownership
and accountability of own work - High
levels of confidentially and integrity
CHILD
SAFEGUARING POLICY:
SAFEGUARING POLICY:
Any
employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on
behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of
Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCIs Child Safeguarding
Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and
protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on
behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of
Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCIs Child Safeguarding
Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and
protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
- This
extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly,
but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI
believes that the situation of children must be improved through the
promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of
staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the
standards which all staff members must adhere to.
Interested
candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in
English, including 3 names of professional referees to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org.
The deadline for receiving applications is 6th November 2017.
candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in
English, including 3 names of professional referees to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org.
The deadline for receiving applications is 6th November 2017.
Please mention Finance Assistant as subject of your mail.
*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
