JOB DESCRIPTION
Finance Assistant – Open to Somali Nationals Only
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role Dimensions:
Save the Children has a unified presence in Somalia and Somaliland since January 2010 and is working in the thematic areas of education (including skills training for youth), child survival (health, nutrition & livelihood), protection and emergency responses. Save the children has an operation in Somaliland, Puntland and South-Central Somalia with a current staff complement of approximately 350 staff and current expenditure of USD 30 million each year.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The role of the Finance Assistant is to manage the receipt and disbursement of funds and maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the programme in Qardho Office.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Finance officer
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years relevant work experience within a busy working environment such as financial institutions, local NGOs, INGOs, etc.
Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration etc.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
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Note: This position can only be applied by female candidates.
Application will be closed on 6th November 2023
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents