Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

Responsible for coordinating the preparation and consolidation of donor proposal budgets and supporting in the production of high quality and timely management reporting.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Reports to: Deputy Finance Director

Staff reporting to this post: Nil

Budget Responsibilities: N/A

Role Dimensions: Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia/Somaliland and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget turnover, more than 70 active awards at any time and over 650 staff.

·         Responsible for proposal budget preparation and modifications by reviewing and advising on proposed costs and justifications to make sure that the proposed budget is reasonable and realistic for the project needs and is complaint per internal and external rules and regulations.

·         Maintaining and updating the Non-thematic and cross-thematic funding allocation schedule for the Somalia Programme for management decision making.

·         Coordinating with the departmental heads to come up with yearly budgets and ensuring this is funded

·         Support in the coordination of Country Office annual budget planning, quarterly forecasting, development of area plans.

·         Lead in the development and maintenance of financial models to track the budget, expenses, and variances. Develops ad-hoc reports to respond to requests for budgetary information.

·         Reviews and/or processes budget and journal transactions wherever necessary.

·         Implements and evaluates statistical models, systems and serves as a trusted advisor to the Finance Manager – Budgeting and Management Accounts.

·         Supports development and maintenance of training materials on budgeting, financial policies, financial system and reporting tools, and provides training.

·         Has in-depth technical and administrative knowledge and is able to connect the financial and non-financial information to generate insights and recommendations for program effectiveness.

·         Perform any other duties and tasks, which are commensurate with the responsibilities and level of the post.

Accountability:

·         Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

·         Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

·         Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

·         Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

·         Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

·         Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

·         Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

·         Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

·         Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

·         Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

·         Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

·         Accounting Degree in Accounting is mandatory and Professional qualifications in CPA, ACCA etc will be an added advantage.

Essential:

·         At least four year’s INGOs experience especially in budgeting and financial accounting

·         Experience with management information systems and strong excel skill and experience of solving complex issues through analysis

·         Thorough knowledge of major donor rules and regulations and implications on budgeting

·         Self-motivated with good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload, anticipate requirements, work to tight deadlines and communicate decisions on a regular basis

·         Ability to operate in a changing environment: adaptable, flexible and supportive approach

·         Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality, team building and capacity building.

·         Strong computer skills, especially on Accounting packages

·         Ability and willingness to work under pressure as part of a professional team.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.

·         Willingness to travel to field offices occasionally

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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