Finance and Awards Coordinator- BAB Project

Finance and Awards Coordinator, BAB Project – Mogadishu- Open to Somali Nationals Only

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Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Dimensions:

Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget and staff over 650 staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Finance & Awards Coordinator will be responsible for the oversight of USAID Bar ama Baro (Teach or Learn) project finances and grants. The Finance and Awards Coordinator is responsible for overseeing activity operations, including but not limited to: Budget management and monitoring, donor compliance, subawards, monthly invoicing, financial controls, financial accounting, and auditing.

The coordinator also develops the financial capacities of all relevant staff and sub-awardees under this project. This individual develops strong internal control measures, conducts internal reviews for the project, and coordinates internal and external financial audits for the award. S/he also prepares budgets for annual work plans and financial reports.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party

Technically Reports to: Area Finance Manager

Staff reporting to this post: None

Working contacts:

Internal: Finance and Awards Teams, Project Staff, Budget Holders, Support Staff, Internal Audit

External: Tax Offices, External Auditors, Regulatory Bodies, Bank, Insurance, Suppliers, Transporters, Partners etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• Professional certification/qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA is a bonus.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 5 years of grants and financial management, or similar experience in donor-funded projects.
• Previous work experience with USAID-funded projects and familiarity in US government federal acquisition regulations (FAR) is preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members

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Application will be close on 11th March 2022

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents