Sudan: Finance Director, Sudan

Finance Director, Sudan

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

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 Purpose:

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Sudan, the Finance Director shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and co-ordination of the Country Office. The Director of Finance in his/her capacity will be accountable to the Country Director for overseeing the Finance support functions - in both emergencies and development programming contexts and considered to be a key strategic finance advisor.

Dimensions:

Save the Children Sweden in Sudan is working across ten major locations (Khartoum, Blue Nile, South & North Kordofan, North, West & Central Darfur States, Red Sea and Abyei Area) in Sudan. Our thematic coverage includes child rights governance, child protection, education, health, nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, and emergencies. We maintain diversified sources of funding including SIDA, OFDA, DFATD (CIDA), EC/ECHO, Private Foundations, UN pooled funds (CHF), UN Agencies and exploring new sources of funding with Middle Eastern new donors. In 2014, Save the Children Sudan's programs reached over 11 million people, 50% of whom are children.

Contract Duration: International. Contract 2 years, renewable, starting as soon as possible.

Location: Khartoum, Sudan

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 7 years' management experience in an NGO or corporate environment of which 3 are at a senior Management level within the department of a national or international Organization
• CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA) strongly recommended
• Leadership skills including the ability to supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with strong personal value systems
• Analytical decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to coach mentor delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff
• Recent experience of working in an emergency context
• Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling
• Excellent analytical skills - the ability to analyse Complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
• Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management
• Excellent understanding of Financial Systems and procedures
• Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions
• Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
• Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions
• Excellent experience of computerised accounting packages i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, word,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and work to tight deadlines
• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and work hours, and work with incoming surge teams in the event of emergencies
• A full appreciation of the value of cooperation, both internationally and within a team environment
• Understanding of Save the Children's vision and mission and a commitment to its values and objectives
• Written and verbal fluency in English
• Arabic literacy is an asset .

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

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

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'MKogi.17807.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'