Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the
large and respected private organisations in the field of development
cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in 39
countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If
you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes
difficult
conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look
forward to receiving your application for the position of
Expert (m/f)
Financial Management Country Office
in Lilongwe,
Malawi
The post is to be
filled as soon as possible with an initial contract duration of 12 months. The
place of work is Lilongwe in Malawi.
Objectives
and responsibilities of the position
As Expert for
Financial Management in the country office, you are responsible for the
establishment of a financial structure and all financial administrative
processing in Malawi. The goal of the post is to provide support for the
projects in the region in accordance with the framework specified as regards
content, time schedules and finance.
Your most important
duties are as follows:
Monitoring
and ensuring the proper planning of financial and material resources
Assisting
the Regional Director with carrying out his supervisory duties relating to programme
administration
Providing
administrative and technical financial support to the Head of Project and
partner organisations in drawing up the financial section of final financial
reports in accordance with the appropriate guidelines
Providing
guidance and training for local and international finance experts
Monitoring
and ensuring the accurate and prompt drawing up of internal and external
financial reports
Your
qualifications will include:
a
university or polytechnic degree or completed commercial training, together
with additional specialist knowledge, for example in the fields of accounting
and controlling
several
years’ project-related professional experience in the administration of
co-financed projects for international (aid) organisations – preferably in the
region
coordination
and organisational skills, even under high workload
a
good knowledge of both spoken and written English
We offer you the
opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties
involving a high degree of responsibility. The position is accompanied.
Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive training.
Please send
a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting reference “MWI 10416” by 6
July 2016 to Ina Stepka
(recruitment.stepka@welthungerhilfe.de).
