Finance Manager
Job Title: Finance Manager
Department: Operations
Division: Finance
Duty Station: Bukavu, DRC
Line Manager: Start-up Manager/Head of Mission
Technical Line Manager: Global Director Finance and Operations
Line Management Responsibility: Finance Assistant
Position Type: Full-time
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
Overview:
NP is in the process of setting up its country program in DRC to support the strengthening of safety and security of conflict-affected communities in South Kivu and North Kivu. Working through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP), NP centres local communities in preventing violence and promoting positive peace. The NP programming will focus on building capacities within local communities to engage in nonviolent self-protection methods such as protective accompaniment/presence, community-led safety and security initiatives such as conflict de-escalation techniques and early warning/response mechanisms. Secured funding spans several years and offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of sustainable, civilian protection.
Job Summary:
The Finance Manager is responsible for oversight of finance and compliance in NP DRC and is supported by a Finance Assistant. The Finance Manager is a member of the Senior Management Teams in both NP Sudan and NP DRC, and responsible for financial and accounting management; financial reporting, accounting, funds management, preparing donor finance reports, contributing to fraud control procedures, payroll, and related administrative tasks. The Finance Department ensures compliance with donor and governmental regulations as well as Nonviolent Peaceforce internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Programs and other Departments, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to all departments and to HQ to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively. Although the finance manager reports to the Head of Mission, he/she has a functional reporting line to the NP Group Director Finance and Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Receipt of supplier invoice & payment process.
- Review invoices for accuracy and proper approval
- Review the supporting documents before payment is approved by the Head of Missions/budget holder.
- Ensure that the purchase orders are properly coded and match with the donor budget
- Ensure proper filing and supporting documentation is in order
Petty Cash & Cash Fund Management.
- Ensure payroll advances are recorded in the payroll on a monthly basis
- Ensure the R&R allowance is recorded in the payroll on a monthly basis
- Ensure the advances accounts are cleared on a monthly basis
- Ensure weekly reconciliation of petty cash
Cash Disbursement to Field Sites.
- Review and maintain oversight of cash fund disbursement forms
- Manage withdrawal of petty cash/ cash fund from the bank
- Oversight of cash movement including verification of receipt by recipient/field site
- Ensure withdrawal and deposit to and from the bank are recorded
- Ensure that the cash count reconcile with the balance in the books of account
Bank and Control Accounts Reconciliation.
- Prepare and review the monthly bank reconciliations
Cash Forecasting
- Maintain a 6-month cash forecast, and updated on monthly basis
Monthly closure & Financial Reporting.
- Close the accounts for the month ensuring that all vouchers and expenses are posted by the end of the month
- Prepare month end reports for in-country Senior Management Team and submission, including Budget vs. Actual reports and those included in NP’s internal control processes.
- Maintain real time accounts payable system with monthly submission to HQ
- In liaison with program staff ensure accurate and timely reporting on budget vs. actuals reports to HQ, including variance analysis.
- Ensure that the transit accounts are cleared and reconciled monthly.
Payroll Management
- Review the master payroll file on a monthly basis and ensure that social charges and other statutory deductions and contributions are calculated and accounted for correctly.
- Ensure that national staff social security and taxes are paid to relevant authorities in a timely manner.
- Ensure that the annual tax declaration and other statutory reports is prepared and filed to related office in a timely and accurate manner.
- In liaison with program staff ensure correct cost allocation of staff costs
Budgeting and forecasting.
- Support to the Programme team in the preparation and monitoring of program/project budgets
- Prepare budget for Finance Department and assist in the budget preparation with the project managers
- Work with Head of Mission to coordinate the annual programme budgeting process
- Liaise closely with relevant staff for monthly review and adjustment of Country Programme as well as individual project forecasts.
Other
- Ensure internal controls are implemented throughout the country programmes with a specific focus on ensuring thorough fraud prevention processes and oversight
- Ensure due diligence, oversight and compliance with donor reporting requirements
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors
- Coordinate and prepare for annual audits as well as project audits
- Coordinate the submission of monthly, quarterly and final financial reports to Tax offices in Kinshasa and Port Sudan
- Facilitate training of finance procedures to finance and non-finance staff
- Identify and build, or facilitate staff capacity building
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in accounting, Finance or equivalent. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification.
- At least 5 years’ experience in finance management with a nongovernmental organization (NGO)
- Experience interpreting and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable country rules and regulations, and grants management.
- Experience in grants financial management and accounting
- Experience working in multi-cultural environment
- Demonstrated attention to detail
Key Challenges:
- Balancing the demands of different country programs when they have similar internal deadlines
- Ability to work with several management stakeholders
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong communication skills – English and French both essential
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent time management and ability to deal with competing demands
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Commitment to the humanitarian principles (humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence) and the work of Nonviolent Peaceforce.
Independent Judgment/Analytical:
- Ability to manage information with discretion
- Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyse data
- Demonstrable ability to effectively process and consolidate information and documentation from multiple locations.
Interpersonal:
- Flexible, energetic and adaptable
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Proven ability to build relationships
Preferred Qualifications:
- Quick Book experience is a significant advantage
Working Conditions:
- This field position may include challenging living conditions, limited access to amenities, and potentially unstable security situations.
- You must be prepared to live in basic or non-traditional accommodation, which may include shared housing, camps, or field-based settings
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict security protocols and maintain high level of
How to apply
Application Process:
- Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV ( 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page) in English, through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August 2024
- Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
- As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector. NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
NO FEE
We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.
Head of Programme
Job Title: Head of Programme
Department: Programming
Division: Programme Management
Duty Station: Bukavu
Line Manager: Head of Mission
Line Management Responsibility: Programme Development Coordinator, MEAL Officers, Team Leaders
Position Type: Full-time
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
Overview:
NP is in the process of setting up its country program in DRC to support the strengthening of safety and security of conflict-affected communities in South Kivu and North Kivu. Working through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP), NP centers local communities in preventing violence and promoting positive peace. The NP programming will focus on building capacities within local communities to engage in nonviolent self-protection methods such as protective accompaniment/presence, community-led safety and security initiatives such as conflict de-escalation techniques and early warning/response mechanisms. Secured funding spans several years and offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of sustainable, civilian protection.
JOB SUMMARY
The Head of Programme (HoP) joins the Head of Mission (HoM) and Head of Operations (HoO) to provide co-leadership for all existing and emerging programmes in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The HoP ensures the country programme is coherent, well-planned, and aligned with the NP’s global mandate. Together with the HoM and the HoO, the HoP will continually monitor and assess the DRC programmes to ensure their effectiveness and adherence to agreed programme deliverables, budgets and general commitments. In this context, s/he will provide operational, strategic planning and budget-related support and guidance to the programme staff to implement civilian protection and violence-prevention programming for those affected by violent conflict in South Sudan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program implementation and Management:
- Oversee the Program Team responsible for direct program implementation
- Provide technical direction to the NP team and ensure high technical quality program implementation
- Coordinate and line manage Program Development Coordinator, Team Leaders and others who lead NP project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
- Provide regular progress reports to HoM and the Senior Management Team, highlighting operational successes and challenges
- Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist
- Develop and manage project budget, in cooperation with HoM, Senior Management Team and other team members
- Together with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, ensure that the program teams are collecting and analyzing information to inform programming
- Oversee any technical program support staff, support the development of technical tools for program teams and participate actively in relevant technical working groups in country
- Act as the budget holder for program budgets, in coordination with HoO and ensure that donor budgets are followed and modified as needed. Engage in the budget monitoring process and ensure that forecasting is done promptly and accurately.
Grants Management and Donor Engagement:
- Act, along with the Head of Mission, as a key communications focal point for donor engagement. Maintain donor relationships and ensure that all communication is professional and timely
- Oversee the Grants/Program Development team and ensure all grants management processes are timely. Ensure the involvement of program staff in grants management processes as needed
- Oversee grant reporting and other donor submissions, including situation updates, context analysis, etc.
- Ensure all donor compliance requirements are being met and coach members of the programs team to ensure they are aware of and complying with donor rules
Program Development and strategic direction:
- Contribute to the development of country strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant NP projects
- Lead on strategic program development, producing new ideas and concepts for Unarmed Civilian Protection work in DRC
- Engage with donors on new programming, tracking trends in the donor environment and seeking out opportunities for NP in DRC
- Lead proposal development processes for new programs and required revisions, ensuring the production of high-quality concept notes and proposals
- Engage in NP global program discussion and activities and contribute to the global development of Unarmed Civilian Protection programming
- Act as a member of the Senior Management Team, support the strategic vision of the NP DRC program
Leadership and Management:
- Nurture a positive supervisory culture in NP DRC and support the development and roll-out of policies and procedures as needed
- Coach program staff on management skills and provide oversight on HR and management issues that arise in the field teams
- Provide regular support and supervision to the line-managed staff, including guidance in formulating individual work plans on a weekly and monthly basis
- In coordination with the HoM and HR, facilitate line-managed program staff’s performance evaluation based on agreed project work plans and deliverables, and/or job description
- Identify staffing needs within the program team, ensure proper budgeting for needed staff and In coordination with HoM, lead recruitment hiring and training processes for new program staff
- Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer critical skills
- Support the development of the capacity and responsibilities of NP national staff in DRC
Representation and Communication
- Represent Nonviolent Peaceforce in relevant coordination, advocacy, and governmental meetings/fora as needed
- Enhance NP’s profile among relevant stakeholders, including with donors, government actors, civil society and other NGOs
- Support programmatic input into relevant advocacy efforts, whether in-country or at a global level
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Knowledge and Experience,
- University degree desired (but not required), preferably at Masters level or equivalent in social sciences, international development or related area of studies
- Minimum five (5) years experience in a senior humanitarian position, with line management and project management responsibilities
- Previous experience from working as a manager in a complex emergency context
- Previous experience working with Unarmed Civilian Protection or similar field
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Demonstrated experience in engagement and building relationships with armed groups, military and with local and national government officials and NGOs
- Demonstrated ability to analyse conflict, security and political contexts
- Proven experience in successful donor fundraising and grant management, including proposal development for institutional donors
- Understanding of conflict and peace-building concepts and international human rights and humanitarian law
- A strong understanding of the political and security context in DRC
- Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Key Challenges:
- Building and sustaining collaborative partnerships, negotiating, and resolving contentious issues and conflicts of interest while managing and balancing varied, diverse stakeholder priorities across a geographically dispersed region.
- Balancing country program start up with project implementation timelines
- Ensuring community voices are well represented in relevant forums
Skills and Competencies:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French essential
- Good analytical and communication skills
- A positive problem-solving approach
- Enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills
- Good interpersonal and cross-cultural communication and team-working skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and difficult conditions
- Knowledge of context in DRC and the region as asset
- Experience with start-up or expansion of new programmes
- Advanced computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with UCP programming an asset
- Experience in working in DRC an advantage
Working Conditions:
- This field position will include challenging living conditions, limited access to amenities, and potentially unstable security situations.
- Abnormal work hours may be required at times
- You must be prepared to live in basic or non-traditional accommodation, which may include shared housing, camps, or field-based settings
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict security protocols and maintain high level of integrity
How to apply
Application Process:
- Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The closing date for applications is Saturday, 4th August 2024
- Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
- As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector. NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
NO FEE
We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.
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