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) Financial Management Country Office
in Lilongwe, Malawi
The post is to be filled as soon as possible with an initial contract duration of 12 months. The place of work is Lilongwe in Malawi.
Objectives and responsibilities of the position
As Expert for Financial Management in the country office, you are responsible for the establishment of a financial structure and all financial administrative processing in Malawi. 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:
- Monitoring and ensuring the proper planning of financial and material resources
- Assisting the Regional Director with carrying out his supervisory duties relating to programme administration
- Providing administrative and technical financial support to the Head of Project and partner organisations in drawing up the financial section of final financial reports in accordance with the appropriate guidelines
- Providing guidance and training for local and international finance experts
- Monitoring and ensuring the accurate and prompt drawing up of internal and external financial reports
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
- a good knowledge of both spoken and written English
We offer you the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. The position is accompanied. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive training.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting reference "MWI 10416” by 6 July 2016 to Ina Stepka (recruitment.stepka@welthungerhilfe.de).
