Grants Finance Manager at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 22 January 2025)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
GRANTS FINANCE MANAGER
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Grants Finance Manager, joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating position incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization. It will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and report to the Finance and Support Services Director.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To provide leadership and management support for all aspects of grants financial management in the National Office. This position is seen as a strategic partner responsible for ensuring accountability, stewardship, coordinating planning and budgeting processes, and providing accurate financial data, analysis, and advice in relation to all grants finance in the National Office for improvement of the well-being of the most vulnerable children. The role holder is responsible for the grants finance staff capacity strengthening, the development and implementation of good internal controls, risk management, and utilization according to WV-approved policies, standards and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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% Time |
Major Activities |
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35 |
Leadership, management and stewardship
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20 |
Financial Planning, Budgeting and resources mobilization.
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15 |
Financial Risk Management and Controls
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15 |
Financial Accounting, Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting
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15 |
People Management and Capacity Building
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- Five years’ experience in grants financial management with extensive knowledge of major donor regulations.
- People management experience
- Proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls.
- Proven experience in budget preparation and management.
- Good working knowledge of spreadsheet applications and accounting software.
- Working under pressure
- Attention to details
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- MBA in Finance, MSC in Finance/Accounting/Auditingpreferred
- ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent preferred
- Knowledge of government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements preferred
- Knowledge of local accounting system preferred
- Experience of treasury activities, establishment and monitoring of budgets and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems is preferred.
- Experience with humanitarian aid in-country is a plus.
- Experience working in a challenging environment (either in a fragile context or a relief environment is preferred).
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to
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All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know at [email protected] (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 22nd January 2025; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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