Country: Haiti
Closing date: 05 Aug 2016
Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of
Expert (m/f) for Financial Management
in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
The post is to be filled as soon as possible with an initial contract duration until 31 December 2018. The place of work is Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Objectives and responsibilities of the position
As Expert for Financial Management in the country office, you are responsible for all financial administrative processing in Haiti. The goal of the post is to provide support for the projects in the region in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, time schedules and finance.
Your most important duties are as follows:
- Establishing and maintaining a programme wide financial management system
- Ensuring sound budget planning when project proposals are being drafted
Monitoring and ensuring the proper planning of financial and other resources
Assisting the Regional Director with carrying out his supervisory duties related to programme administration
Providing guidance and training for local and international financial experts and project partners in line with WHH policy to enhance national staff capacity
Monitoring and ensuring the accurate and prompt drawing up of internal and external financial reports in accordance with the appropriate guidelines
Ensuring compliance with the Assignment Allocation Regulations (AAR) and relief supplies management
Your qualifications will include:
A university or polytechnic degree or completed commercial training, together with additional specialist knowledge, for example in the fields of accounting and controlling
Several years' project-related professional experience in the administration of co-financed projects for international (aid) organisations - preferably in the region
Coordination and organisational skills, even under high workload
Intercultural communication skills
Excellent command of English and French, good command of Spanish
We offer you the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive training.
How to apply:
Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting reference "HTI 12016” by 05 August 2016 to Rosemarie Rampp(recruitment.rampp@welthungerhilfe.de).