WeWorld recruits 01 MultiCountry Finance Manager

WeWorld recruits 01 MultiCountry Finance Manager Mali & Benin

Position: MultiCountry Finance Manager Mali & Benin

Reporting to: Mali Country Representative and Regional Finance Manager

Collaborating with: Country Representatives and Project Managers

Location: Bamako, Mali

Deadline: 28/01/2025

Starting date: 15/03/2025

Family Duty Station: NO

R&R: YES

Working context:

WeWorld has been active in Mali since 2019. The sectors of intervention are food security and support to resilience, protection with special focus on child protection and the most vulnerable groups of population, particularly IDPs. Future activities will enlarge the intervention in the fields of education and school feeding, including cash transfer. WeWorld currently works in the regions of Mopti. Currently we have a national representation office in Bamako, a field office in Douentza and an operational presence in Mopti with the help of the partners.

WeWorld has been working in Benin since 2008 (it was registered in January 2011) and is headquartered in Cotonou. The organization works with several local partners and is currently developing its projects in the departments of Zou, Collines, Ouémé and Plateau supporting 14 municipalities, 48 villages and 25 schools. WeWorld’s intervention mainly aims to support children’s rights to quality education, basic health, healthy food and protection; to promote rural families’ (especially women’s) access to the economic resources necessary for a dignified life; and to promote sexual and reproductive rights, especially of young people and women. WeWorld is committed to the prevention of irregular migration, the fight against migrant smuggling, human trafficking and the protection of women and young people in an irregular situation in West Africa, including the Sahel sub-region.

Job description:

WeWorld is recruiting a MultiCountry Finance Manager for Mali and Benin who will works under the direct responsibility of the Country Representative based in Mali and the technical supervision of the Regional Finance Manager. He/She will be responsible for the administrative management of the projects implemented in the two countries. His/her responsibilities include financial reports, accounting, verification of supporting documents, procurement, human resources, planning and budgeting. It is required to work in close cooperation with the Project Managers and the Country Representatives.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

General Administration

Track and manage deliverables and timelines related to grants, contracts, vendors, and partners
Monitor grant administration to ensure compliance with reporting and expenditure requirements
Supervise compliance of administrative documents and their proper filing
Ensure the smooth flow of administrative information and data to the HQ
Supervise flow of administrative information from project partners and the compliance with MoU
Design and implement administrative routines, procedures, and systems to increase efficiency
Ensure compliance with Local Operational Manual, SOPs and develop procedures to implement organizational policies, including those related to HR management

Accounting

Supervise and approve regular accounting, including monthly reconciliations, monthly and yearly closing of accounts, monthly journal entries

Financial Reporting

Support the preparation of financial reports, in coordination with HQ and administrative team, to ensure conformity with donors’ procedures
Supervise and approve annual financial report

Budget and planning

Collaborate with the Country Representatives and Project Managers to develop budgets
Collaborate with the Project Managers to monitor actual and forecasted expenses against budget to avoid under and overspending on the projects
Monitor financial flows of the projects
Coordinate the preparation and constantly monitor/update of core budget of WeWorld in Mali

Audit and Expenditure Verification

Ensure the timely preparation of all projects’ documents during audits and our project expenditure verifications
Collaborate to the management of financial audit performed on the projects
Supervise yearly financial audit on general accounting for local authorities
Prepare information and be directly responsible for any assessment/audit performed by donors on WeWorld administrative procedure

Human resources

Supervise administrative and finance local personnel to complete routine tasks and provide for their capacity building
Participate in analysing staffing needs & costs, compensation & benefits, and performance review practices
Supervise compliance with all WeWorld employment regulations relating to payroll, health insurance, work insurance, employee benefits
Support Country representative to monitor and revise where necessary salary scale, as well as supervising staff leaves, holidays, overtime and contractual obligations

Representation

Participate in inter-admin meetings with other INGOs and NGOs
Ensure official representation for the administrative management of the Mission to the competent authorities

The duties and responsibilities set forth above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform additional duties.

Expériences / Formation

Job Specifications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Knowledge

An advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of Financial/Accounting management, Social or Political Science, Development Studies
Knowledge of institutional donor procedures (AICS, EU, UN agencies etc.)
Good knowledge of the financial administration of a humanitarian mission
Good knowledge of MSOffice
Working knowledge of French, both written and verbal

Professional experiences

At least 2 years of specific experience in finance/administrative positions in the international cooperation sector
Previous experience in administrative and financial management of emergency projects
Experience of representation to institutions and participation in coordination meetings
Experience in budget management and monitoring logistics procedures

Personal skills

Leadership, planning, organization and teamwork skills
Training and capacity building skills
Proactive and dynamic attitude
Ability to adapt and work under constraint, under pressure and in complex and multicultural contexts
Capacity for interpersonal relations and intercultural approach
Good listening and communication skills
Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong commitment to the mission of WeWorld, genuine interest in international cooperation development issues
Demonstrates integrity by modeling values and ethical standards of NGOs

DESIDERABLE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of English/Italian would be considered an asset

Previous working experiences in Mali or in Sahel Region would be considered an asset

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WHAT WE OFFER

Type of contract: a first 6 (six) month collaboration contract subject to verification of the achievement of specific objectives (these objectives will be agreed together with the Country Representative upon arrival on assignment); a second collaboration contract of 6 (six) months renewable, following the positive evaluation of the first three months of contract and according to financial coverage

Economic conditions to be defined according to WeWorld Expatriates Compensation Policy: Base Salary (seniority/role held) + Contributions (role complex; hardship and accommodation based on place of work)

Annual leave: 2,5 days/month (working days)

Flight ticket: one return flight every 12 months of contract

Health insurance: covered

R&R: YES (5 days each 12 weeks – Daily Allowance covers costs of expenses for food, accommodation and travel)

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How to apply:

Please send Cover Letter and CV at: https://weworld.intervieweb.it/jobs/multicountry-finance-manager-mali-benin-585436/en/

The recruitment process may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found. Due to the large number of applications, we apologise in advance and will only respond to those profiles deemed suitable for the role.

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