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VSO is a development
organisation that has been working through volunteers to fight poverty for more
than fifty years and we are the leading organisation in the field. We work in
almost 50 countries and are constantly exploring new ways to use the time,
energy and skills of people to make a difference.
VSO helps make change happen. By bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities and promote understanding, we assist the fight against poverty in developing countries.
With a substantial annual budget and significant restricted funding for the first three years, VSO South Sudan – is the newest country programme office to open and will be running three programmes tackling issues of quality in basic services of health and education, and supporting the development of good governance.
We’re looking for a dynamic and influential person to join the South Sudan team to lead in managing the budget.
Your principal responsibility will be for the establishment of new financial systems in a brand new programme, followed by financial oversight and management which will include tasks such as assisting with budget setting and monitoring, dealing with donor contract related matters and regular reporting to the Country Director and UK finance team.
You will work to ensure that donor reporting deadlines and spending within budgets are met, as well as providing technical financial assistance as required.
The position will be line managed directly by the Country Director.
We are looking for a person who is:
VSO helps make change happen. By bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities and promote understanding, we assist the fight against poverty in developing countries.
With a substantial annual budget and significant restricted funding for the first three years, VSO South Sudan – is the newest country programme office to open and will be running three programmes tackling issues of quality in basic services of health and education, and supporting the development of good governance.
We’re looking for a dynamic and influential person to join the South Sudan team to lead in managing the budget.
Your principal responsibility will be for the establishment of new financial systems in a brand new programme, followed by financial oversight and management which will include tasks such as assisting with budget setting and monitoring, dealing with donor contract related matters and regular reporting to the Country Director and UK finance team.
You will work to ensure that donor reporting deadlines and spending within budgets are met, as well as providing technical financial assistance as required.
The position will be line managed directly by the Country Director.
We are looking for a person who is:
- Fully qualified accountant
- Experienced in donor-related financial management and reporting.
- Experienced in financial systems, audits, and budgeting
- A good manager, able to develop strong and effective relationships with programme staff
- Organised and self-motivated and able to achieve results
This
is an unaccompanied posting and substantial travel within the country, to/from
the regional hub and the UK is expected.
Remuneration: A competitive expatriate remuneration and benefits package.
Applications
Please submit a CV and a cover letter to HR at recruitment@vsoint.org.
Please quote the job title on the subject line.
The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable for the role and outline your current salary, benefits package and your salary expectations.
Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).
For more information on VSO visit our website: www.vsointernational.org
Application deadline: 13 January 2012
Interviews: 23 January 2012
VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Remuneration: A competitive expatriate remuneration and benefits package.
Applications
Please submit a CV and a cover letter to HR at recruitment@vsoint.org.
Please quote the job title on the subject line.
The cover letter should detail the reasons you believe you are most suitable for the role and outline your current salary, benefits package and your salary expectations.
Please include telephone and email contact and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).
For more information on VSO visit our website: www.vsointernational.org
Application deadline: 13 January 2012
Interviews: 23 January 2012
VSO is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
