Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world.
Project Finance Officer
Lilongwe, Malawi
Local terms and conditions will apply
Lilongwe, Malawi
Local terms and conditions will apply
The position reports to the Finance and Support Services Manager and will coordinate and provide technical support to the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust funded SAFE Programme in Malawi through partner capacity building, budget and financial planning, monitoring and reporting.
The ideal candidate, who should be a Malawian national, must possess a University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or ACCA, CIMA or CA and Equivalent.
A minimum three years’ work experience, ideally in an INGO environment, experience in audit and government organisation would also be advantageous. You should have strong financial, programme and project management skills, strong grant accounting and reporting background and experience in working with partners.
You should have strong interpersonal, communication, capacity building or facilitation skills, the ability to work under minimum supervision, the ability to work with project budgets and an in-depth knowledge of computer financial packages and Global ICT communication systems.
Closing date: 30 June
How to apply
To apply for this post, please download our application form and return the completed application form and equal opportunities form as two separate documents to ecsarecruitment@sightsavers.org
We’re an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage qualified people living with a disability to apply.
We will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview, shortly after the closing dates. We very much regret that in view of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that you will understand the need to concentrate resources towards our work.
