Finance and Administration Manager - Plan International
Plan International
Hargeisa, Somaliland
9 months ago
Deadline Jan 13, 2024
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it's girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for -- and respond to -- crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.
The Country Finance and Admin Manager will provide overall leadership and strategic oversight of the accounting and financial management services function in Plan International Somalia in compliance with the Plan's global policies and accepted accounting practices and develop and maintain an appropriate financial reporting system. The position will also participate and take responsibility for the management of country business risks.
Supporting the CD, the CFM has a vital responsibility to undertake internal and external representation on all operations with critical stakeholders, including RH, GH, and the NOs. The CFM will be a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) and provide high-level strategic leadership to the CO, working collaboratively with other CLT members.
The role will be responsible for supporting effective and efficient programme support services, including; effective liaison with Nairobi Hub Shared Services Centre for delivered Logistics and Procurement systems and procedures, Budgeting and Costing different supplies. Oversee, Managing Fleet, and Ensuring compliance to Procurement systems and procedures in the organization. In addition, the post holder is responsible for implementing innovative and effective use of resources in the Plan's work at the CO & PAs to make program delivery effective.
A member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT) and is expected to contribute to Plan International Somalia's strategic direction in the country.
The role directly line manages the finance staff and logistics and administration officer and liaises with Nairobi hub Shared Service Centre for effective service delivery.
Upon delegation of the Country Director, the Finance and Administrations Manager may approve financial obligations, disbursements, and transfers to third parties up to a specified amount.
Strong collaboration with regional and GH Technical teams on Supply Chain and Admin
Technical Expertise, Skills, And Knowledge
Essential
Location: Hargeisa
Reports to: The Country Director
Closing Date: 13 December 2023
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls' rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
*Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. *
Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Experience: 7 Years
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Management
Qualifications: Degree in Finance/Accounting related courses
Headquarters: Woking, United Kingdom
Industries: NGO
Email: None
Website: www.plan-international.org
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