Job Description
Responsibilities and tasks
The Programme Finance Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Finance Officer, with guidance from the Director of Administration and Finance, in order to give financial management support to the Centre’s programmes, initiatives, thematic areas, and other units. He/she will work in close coordination with other colleagues in the unit to carry out the following responsibilities:
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Support the Senior Programme Finance Officer in consolidating the plans and budgets of the institution.
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Support the programme teams in preparing their annual budgets as well as project-specific budgets and proposals as and when required.
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Coordinate with the concerned programme focal persons to ensure that periodic financial reports from partners are received on time; ensure that all necessary supporting documents are received and verified for accuracy and adequacy.
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Propose improvements to institutional finance processes in consultation with the Senior Programme Finance Officer.
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Ensure that all implementing partners meet reporting deadlines; maintain necessary communication with partner organizations in coordination with the concerned Programme Officers.
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Ensure that consolidated partnership data is updated on a continuous basis in the ERP system.
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Conduct monitoring visits to partner organizations as and when required and support partner organizations in their financial reporting.
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Coordinate with the ERP team to generate automated donor reports directly from the system.
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Keep track of all donor reporting milestones/deadlines across the organization.
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Support the Senior Programme Finance Officer in developing the programme module in the ERP system.
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Perform all other responsibilities as delegated by the Senior Programme Finance Officer.
Job Specification
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s degree in business administration, business studies, business management, or related field, with a specialization in Finance
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Minimum of 5 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a similar organization
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Experience with donor finance reporting
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Experience with the ERP environment (Microsoft Dynamics Navision) will be a clear advantage
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Demonstrated ability to work in a team and outstanding communication skills to effectively communicate within and outside the organization to collect and consolidate relevant financial data
Competencies
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Coordination: Ability to provide efficient operational planning for administrative, logistic, and coordination support; good time management and prioritization skills
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Communication skills: Ability to present, discuss, and communicate ideas effectively with/to stakeholders
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Results orientation: Proactive approach for the smooth organization of internal processes; ability to work independently with a strong sense of initiative, discipline, and self-motivation
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Social/team skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people from different disciplines and socio-cultural backgrounds
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Flexibility/innovation: Ability to stay abreast of changing approaches and technologies and desire to make improvements in own work area
Duration
Three years, of which the first six months is probation.
Starting Date
As early as possible
Remuneration
Commensurate with experience and qualifications as per ICIMOD’s international salary scales.
Gender and Equity Policy
Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD implements a gender fair policy and is supportive of working women. It operates a Day-Care Centre at the campus and is committed to gender mainstreaming at the organisational and programmatic levels.
Apply Instructions
Apply through ICIMOD's Online Application System.
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