The Netherlands Red Cross recruits 01 Roving Finance Delegate
We help to strengthen resilience of vulnerable people exposed to hazards and crisis situations and we respond to disasters and conflicts to save lives and alleviate suffering. In the Netherlands with more than thirty thousand volunteers and internationally through technical assistance, supplies and money. Together we act before, during and after disasters to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. We do this without regards to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinion. Our seven principles guide our humanitarian work: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. The International Assistance department is responsible for all Netherlands Red Cross international support for victims of disasters and conflicts and for vulnerable people exposed to hazards. The International Assistance department has opened a vacancy for a Roving Finance Delegate. Position title: Roving Finance Delegate (French speaking African countries) Duty station: Benin (Cotonou) or Ivory Coast (Abidjan) Time period: 1 year, possibility of extension Starting Date: June 2019 Status: Single posting Purpose of the position The main purpose of the position is to monitor, support and check financial processes for NLRC supported projects in Benin, Ivory Coast, Mali, CAR and Burundi. Background The five focus countries are facing considerable challenges as a result of socio-economic and political instability in the different contexts and protracted armed conflict. The countries are also prone to natural disasters, such as drought, flooding, disease outbreaks. The NLRC is a long term partner in these countries and supports its partners, the National Red Cross Societies, with both emergency relief and longer term development assistance through programmes in the areas of health, wash, sexual and gender based violence, livelihood, climate change and response preparedness. In addition, NLRC supports the partners with strengthening its capacities to effectively provide services to the most vulnerable communities and assists the partner in the coordination within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and other stakeholders. The projects are funded by the NLRC, by public campaigns or by institutional donors, including the Dutch and Belgian ministry of Foreign Affairs. The NLRC is recruiting a Roving Financial Delegate to support operations and provide capacity building to NLRC and local staff based in-country.
Position in the organization The Roving Finance Delegate reports to the NLRC Financial Control manager based in the Netherlands. The Finance Control unit sits within the International Department of the NLRC. The Roving Finance Delegate works together in day to day operations with NLRC Project Delegates, Country Representatives and local staff. Close cooperation & frequent communication with Project Administration, Desk, and Financial Control at HQ is also essential. Duty station of the position is in Benin (Cotonou) or Ivory Coast (Abidjan), still to be decided – with frequent travel to all five countries and equally divide time per country. Summary statement and responsibilities
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Experience | 5 to 10 years |
Positions | Human resources & Financial services |
Areas of activity | Other |
Country | Africa, Benin, Ivory Coast |
How to apply | Please send your resume in English and letter of motivation with reference to Sophia van Maanen before the 20st of May 2019 by using our online application system via: https://werkenbij.rodekruis.nl/nl/Vacancy/Postulate/126796
For more information about the position, you can contact Simone Zwaan: Szwaan@redcross.nl The selection procedure will start as soon as the first applications come in. For more information of the work of the Netherlands Red Cross please go to www.rodekruis.nl. and www.rodekruis.tv. NLRC on Facebook: Facebook.com/rodekruis and Twitter: Twitter.com/rodekruis Acquisition for this vacancy will not be appreciated
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