Avsi: Head of Administration and Finance, Kinshasa

Organization

AVSI Foundation – ETS

Apply: https://www.avsi.org/en/work-with-us/jobs/3525-HAF-CI

2 Jul 2025

Closing date

31 Jul 2025

Aim of the position: The Head of Administration/Finance assures compliance (accountability) with AVSI’s internal policies and procedures, and according to those provided by the Donors. She/he performs each activity according to the Code of Ethics in line with AVSI Mission, Values and Method and shares the organizational culture with colleagues, beneficiaries and all stakeholders. She\he is a role model in understating, sharing and adhering to AVSI core values and behaviors (focusing on transparency, integrity, accountability, etc. as per AVSI Code of Ethics) and ensures their adoption and implementation.

CAFOD: Finance Senior Manager – Caritas Norway

Starting Date: 01/07/2025

 

Period: 12 months

 

Language: French

 

Reporting to: Directly report to the Country Representative

 

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Under the lead of the Country Representative, he\she, plays a key role in the development and implementation of the country programme direction and strategy in all aspect related to administration/finance

Collaborate with HR at the Country level for administrative issue related to employment and under the supervision of the Country Representative

Ensure compliance with AVSI policies and local laws including NGO law, tax, and any other applicable local laws, providing a framework for effective policy implementation concerning Admin-Fin

Developing and implementing annual departmental plans in line with the country annual plan and measuring performance against key indicators

Under the supervision of the Country Representative, he\she is the liaison with HR at the local level for the administrative aspect of employment

Promote the technical and professional growth of the Administration/Finance staff, including the staff of the peripheral offices

Ensure all projects adhere to AVSI’s systems and procedures (administrative and financial) so that effective and efficient support functions contribute to improvement of programme quality

Ensure that project implementation meets donor compliance requirements

Ensure AVSI in complies with all legal and bureaucratic requirements in country

Support field sites in the timely preparation of projected expenditures each month (cash book management) and discuss/analyse monthly Financial Planning and reports

Exercise accurate budget control and ensure financial management at project sites are in line with relevant project proposals

Oversee budgets revision/realignments for submission to donors and provide advice and assistance where necessary

Ensure that an overview of project spending and financial reporting is maintained and provide advice and assistance whenever required

Essential Requirements:

Education: University degree in Business Administration, Economics or equivalent

Work experience: at least 5 years of global experience in finance / administration; at least 2 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context

Language proficiency: Proficient knowledge of French and English (written and oral) C1

Required skills and experiences:

At least 2 years of experience as finance/administration manager

Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software

Strong capacities of financial management and planning

Leadership and training skills

Corporate managing and organizational skills

Capacities of managing of external audits

References from previous employers are required

How to apply

Please go on our website avsi.org and apply