VSO is recruiting a Finance Manager, to be based in Maputo.
Duties
- Lead and be accountable for the financial management of VSOs programmes in Mozambique
- Lead on the development and implementation of coherent financial rules and procedures towards the strategic country programme plans
- Lead on raising and advancing the profile, positioning and advocacy of VSO in Mozambique, networking with key stakeholders
- Provide crucial support to drive forward funding plans for VSO Mozambique to ensure the external funding portfolio is significantly diversified and expanded
- Effectively manage, coach and train the country team within the performance management framework and ensure the effective matrix management of Mozambique staff, contributing to their performance reviews
- Build effective communication and influencing mechanisms which ensure that the country team are well briefed on developments about the financial situation at VSO Mozambique
- As part of the Operational Management Team, identify and facilitate the development of staff in the finance department to assure quality succession plans across the programmes
- Be accountable for budget, resources and assets, ensuring all financial matters are in control and cost effectiveness is paramount
- Ensure compliance throughout VSO Mozambique in all of VSO’s policies and processes
- Ensure staff and volunteers are continuously engaged and aligned with VSO’s global vision, mission, values, strategic directions and business plans
- Work collegiately with peers across VSO to share knowledge, skills, resources and networks
Requisites
- Experience working in an international organisation or major institutional donor
- 5-7 years proven leadership skills and experience of managing large and complex budgets, particularly remote management
- Experience with Donors such as DFID, USAID, EC and other relevant donors
- Strong understanding of socio-economic, financial and political realities in Mozambique
- Experience of leading and managing change and employee engagement
- Excellent leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Experience of leading strategy development at least at a country level and successful implementation thereof
- Significant experience of donor reporting and impact and effectiveness measures
- Strong experience of the financial management of significant budgets (circa £5-10M), including preparing financial projections, general financial management and reporting
- Proven expertise of leading large funding initiatives, advice on securing new donors, management of large and complex grants
- Proven experience of donor relationship management and contract management and how they impact on programme management
- IT literate (Microsoft and finance packages)
- Experience in security and risk management
- Experience working in the Southern Africa Region
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to meet deadlines
Notes
- Only short listed applicants will be contacted
- Kindly reference the source of this job post: emprego.co.mz
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Lester
- Curriculum Vitae
- References
2. Application