Support Programme Director (PD) in managing program finance at the country office/program entity

• Prepare and follow up annual program budget for regional program
• Advise on financial and other relevant legislation and regulation in the host country
• Advise program staff on financial and administrative issues
• Assist in budget preparation for resource mobilization
• Support the country office/program entity with procurement and contractual matters
• Coordinate audits in collaboration with global finance teams.

Support PD in managing administrative and Human Resources (HR) compliance matters

• Assist with technical HR matters
• Ensure that payroll is correctly administered
• Ensure that labour law is considered in all staff matters and that office is legally registered
• Ensure that all insurance matters are adequately handled
• Oversee computer maintenance and security.

Support PD in managing partner grant compliance

• Ensure partners are well informed on Diakonia and grant financial policies/procedures requirements and able to comply
• Provide technical support to partners on work plan, budget, financial reporting and audits
• Facilitate, process and track grant payment to partners
• Provide financial capacity building to partners
• Be responsible for follow up of partners on financial and administrative systems
• Review and assess partners´ budgets, financial reports and audit reports
• Conduct financial monitoring to designated partners, both partners´ office and field.

Assist PD in managing donor compliance

• Support program staff on all financial reporting requirements to different donors
• Ensure comprehensive compliance to various donor agreements.

Experience and qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting and Finance or another related field
• Relevant professional certification, specifically Certified Public Accountant.
• Minimum 3 years related work experience, specifically working with NGO/ CSO section in a multi-country or pan African partner context
• Ability to work effectively and under pressure
• Good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
• Professionalism, energy and integrity
• Ability to communicate effectively with sensitivity and confidentiality
• Professional English capacity required and fluency in French highly recommended
• Good written and verbal communication skills.