Work locally, connect globally to have a real impact on poverty…
VSO is a leading international development organisation that fights poverty through people. We deliver relevant and cost effective work that promotes volunteering to fight global poverty in over 50 countries around the world. With a substantial annual budget, RAISA – Regional AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa – is the largest programme run by VSO globally and is a comprehensive programme that addresses the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the Southern Africa region. RAISA works in Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Now in its third phase and seventh year, RAISA strengthens the capacity of organisations to deal more effectively with the pandemic and to realise the rights of people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. This is achieved primarily through the provision of highly skilled and experienced international volunteers who work with partner organisations on a daily basis over an extended period of time. A range of complementary activities, such as workshops, publications, exchanges, and advocacy, are also implemented to enhance the capacity development efforts of these volunteers
We have an exciting opportunity for maternity cover for 7 months, from July 2011 to January 2012, for a Finance Manager for RAISA that plays a key role in the supporting this successful programme. Your principal responsibility will be for the overall financial management of the RAISA project which will include tasks such as assisting with budget setting and monitoring, dealing with donor contract related matters and regular reporting to the RAISA Director and UK Accounts team. You will work with the 6 country offices to ensure that donor reporting deadlines and spending within budgets are met, as well as providing technical financial assistance as required. The role also covers general financial management work relating to the country offices in South Africa and ZImbabwe where priorities and time allows.
The position is part of a matrix management structure , working closely with the RAISA Director, the RAISA project team based in Southern Africa and the Geographic Finance Manager for Africa based in London.
We are looking for a person who is:
· Part or fully qualified accountant
· Has experience of donor-related financial management and reporting.
· Able to develop strong and effective relationships with programme staff in different countries and work in a regional support team that is spread across the world.
· Organised and self-motivated and able to achieve results
Substantial travel within the region is expected.
Please visit:
http://www.vso.org.uk/job/32011/finance-manager-%28fixed-term%29
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