The Opportunity

In this exciting role as the Deployment Functional Specialist – Fund Management for programme Y.O.D.A you will play a pivotal role in providing functional support to the deploying countries as they successfully adopt to the new business process D365 system. You will be working closely with the BRD (Business, Readiness and Deployment) team as well as the business process owner for Project & Funds, in addition to the global and regional hub functional teams to ensure business processes are understood, providing subject matter expertise in project/fund management and the functional systems process to end users.

The Individual

• We are looking to recruit an individual who has extensive knowledge of project and/or fund management processes within an international NGO or charity, as well as systems experience using SAP/SAP BI or D365.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools particularly MS Forms, Sharepoint, Teams, while knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies would be beneficial.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with proficiency in French/Portuguese/Spanish being desirable.
• You will need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, coupled with a highly efficient and organized approach, enabling effective prioritization and multitasking.
• Adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to promoting equality are essential attributes, along with a proactive attitude towards learning and taking initiative. Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively while managing multiple priorities are also key requirements for this role.

Requirements

Essential Knowledge

•  Extensive knowledge of project and/or fund management processes
•  At least 3 years of in-country experience at an international NGO or charity, experience in Plan International is a plus
•  At least 2 years’ experience of SAP & SAP BI

Skills

•  Microsoft tools such as MS TEAMS
•  Knowledge of Power Platform, Power BI, and related Microsoft technologies is a plus.
•  Fluent written and spoken English.
•  Working knowledge of French/Portuguese/Spanish is a plus.

Behaviours

•  Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
•  Highly efficient and organised, able to prioritise and multitask.
•  Adaptable and a team player
•  Comfortable working in a diverse environment and a strong promoter of equality.
•  Willing to take initiative and keen to learn.
•  Self-starter and strives for quality.
•  Strong leadership skills
•  Manages customer expectations.
•  Ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
•  Attention to detail, accurate and observant.
•  Ability to work with senior management.
•  Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities