Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 18 Dec 2015
Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of Germany's biggest and most respected private organisations committed to development cooperation and humanitarian aid. It carries out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are willing to dedicate yourself to projects which have to be carried out under sometimes difficult conditions and you meet the following requirements, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of
Expert for financial administration
in Juba, South Sudan
The position is to be filled immediately and is initially scheduled to end on 31 December 2016, with a prospect of a contract renewal. You will be working in Juba.
Objective and responsibilities of the position
As Expert for financial administration, you are responsible for the financial administration of projects at the project location in Juba. You ensure that the measures are carried out in accordance with the directives of co-financers and Welthungerhilfe.
Your most important duties include:
Monitoring and ensuring orderly financial and material planning (bank transactions, accounting, budget control, equipment)
Providing instructions and advisory services to national administration staff
Supporting the Head of Project with the preparation of project/co-financing budgets with regard to formal correctness
Preparation of final financial reports and financial statements pursuant to the contractual specifications of the third-party donors of funds
Your qualifications include:
A university degree or polytechnic degree or business training with additional special knowledge in e.g. accounting and controlling
Several years of project-relevant experience in the administration of co-financed projects of international (aid) organisations, preferably in this region as well as very good analytical skills for assessing the humanitarian and security-relevant situation
Coordination and organisational skills - even under a high workload
excellent ability to work under pressure, both on a physical and psychological level, and willingness to go on duty trips into regions with volatile local conditions
EDP knowledge (knowledge of financial software is considered an asset)
A very good knowledge of both spoken and written English; a knowledge of German would be an asset
You can expect to work in an exceptionally motivated team and to be assigned responsible duties. We also offer you regular Rest & Recreation days.
How to apply:
Please send us a cover letter and CV by mail to Carolin Möllenbeck (recruitment.moellenbeck@welthungerhilfe.de) quoting our reference code "S**SDN 14015" by 18 December 2015.**