Vacancy Finance Manager VNG International – Puntland State, Somalia

VNG International has a vacancy for a Finance Manager for the DANWADAAG and SDLG programme in Puntland State, Somalia.

The finance manager VNG International is looking for will work for the two programmes that we are currently implementing in Puntland State, Somalia: DANWADAAG and Sustainable Development through improved Local Governance (SDLG).

DANWADAAG

“Improving the social contract through inclusive and transparent Disaster Risk Management”

The DANWADAAG programme is implemented by a consortium that consists of four organisations, namely VNG International (lead), CARE Netherlands, Free Press Unlimited and MediaINK.

DANWADAAG aims to increase government legitimacy through efficient and effective disaster risk management (DRM) based on access to information, inclusive policies and services. DRM is approached as a channel to improve the social contract between communities and public authorities.

The outcomes are centred around the programme’s four target groups:

1. Communities can contribute to inclusive and transparent DRM through equitable;
2. CSOs have the legitimacy and capacity to contribute to inclusive and transparent;
3. Public authorities have the legitimacy and capacity to coordinate and implement inclusive and transparent DRM;
4. Media have the capacity to contribute to inclusive and transparent DRM through disseminating relevant information and creating spaces for inclusive dialogue between public authorities, civil society and communities.

DANWADAAG is financed by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nairobi and will run until 31 March 2025.

Sustainable Development through improved Local Governance

The SDLG programme is a strategic partnership between VNG International and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Netherlands that runs from January 2022 to December 2025. The overall objective of this programme is to enable local governments to shape a more sustainable future. It will be implemented in at least 8 countries, divided over 4 specific themes. One of the countries where the programme will be implemented is Somalia. The overall objective of the programme in Somalia is to strengthen the social contract between local authorities and youth through Inclusive Local Economic Development (ILED). The idea behind this approach is that local governments who are able to better fulfil their mandate in promoting ILED will gain more trust from citizens, thus strengthening the social contract, which in the long run should lead to more legitimate stability.

In line with this objective, the project will focus on four specific outcomes:

1. Improving local capacity to promote ILED within targeted pilot districts in Puntland State, Somalia
2. Elevating inclusive and accountable (female) leadership within targeted pilot districts in Puntland State, Somalia
3. Empowering youth in targeted pilot districts in Puntland State Somalia to promote ILED
4. Enhancing intergovernmental coordination for ILED

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager is responsible for the local financial coordination of the DANWADAAG and SDLG programme. The responsibilities of the finance manager include; ensuring donor’s financial contractual obligations, rules and procedures, and audit protocol are adhered to by VNG International and its partners. In addition, the finance manager acts as a liaison for financial staff of (local) partners.

Financial Management:

• Preparation of monthly, bi-annual and annual financial reports, in accordance with VNG International and donor procedures and (compensation/accountability) guidelines;
• Administration of vendor and supplier accounts, including codification of invoices, reimbursement requests, journal entries and (VNG) bank account reconciliations, contract facilitation in accordance with VNG International and donor procedures and guidelines;
• Monitoring financial administration of activity and programme budget and expenditures, and timely identification of potential budget overrun;
• Tracking and monitoring of bank and cash balance, as well as ensuring sufficient liquidity / cash flow for programme implementation and on time submission of advance payment requests;
• Coaching, support and advice to local programme offices of VNG International and partners on financial planning and reporting, and ensuring compliance with VNG International and donor procedures and (compensation/accountability) guidelines;
• Tracking of and informing on local laws and regulations (e.g., tax obligations);
• Facilitate the work of external auditors and provide all assistance as required.

General Administration and Logistics:

• Facilitate any local (renewal) registration procedures and permits as relevant for the programme and required by applicable laws;
• Arrange and administer transport (flights, car, visas etc.).