Developing Education Volunteer Finance & Administration Officer

As the Finance & Administration Officer for DevEd, you'll help us to ensure we have the necessary systems in place to implement our mission of empowering communities through relevant education. You will be responsible for all aspects of financial and administrative systems, including designing and implementing financial reporting and internal control systems, accounting, budgeting, donor reporting and liaising with external parties on all financial and administrative issues. You will be part of a growing and enthusiastic team dedicated to improving the lives and education of children in Uganda and elsewhere.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to apply their experience and skills to an innovative, start-up NGO. Candidates should have a strong financial background with work experience in international NGOs, charities or developing countries a strong advantage. An ability to communicate fluently in English and French, both verbally and in writing, will be required.

responsibilities:

• Ensure the production of accurate accounting information.
• Establish, improve and monitor all financial and administrative procedures. • Oversee budget design, implementation and documentation.
• Provide financial advice and support to DevEd staff and board.
• Monitor and improve internal control systems.
• Liaise with local authorities in Switzerland and Uganda on all financial and administrative issues.
• Maintain relationships with banks, auditors and donors.
• Manage and maintain DevEd filing and record keeping.

skills:

You're a mover and a shaker.
You're eager to learn. You're inspired to make a positive difference in the world. You know that improving the relevance of education in developing countries can do this. You're committed to DevEd’s vision and mission.

You're articulate, direct and professional.
You're more than capable of giving guidance and providing information concisely and effectively to colleagues and partners. You establish an open and collaborative system of information gathering and communication.

You ask questions.
You don't assume. Instead, you learn a system thoroughly so you can make the most of your experience. You're not afraid to say you don't know. You see critique as a good thing and hope to learn from it.

You are a strategic thinker, you identify challenges and you find solutions.
You are constantly looking ahead and planning for the future. You identify the relevant issues, communicate your opinions and seek and implement solutions.

You're independent and self-motivated.
You can take the initiative and set your own agenda. You enjoy working in a collaborative, decentralised and creative organisation.

commitment:
We're looking for a volunteer to start soon and stay on with us for at least one year, with the potential to renew. Ideally you will be in a regular routine (ie not in-between jobs) whereby you know that you can commit to this project long-term. We'll need you for 10-15 hours a week on a consistent basis. Please only apply if you are located in the Geneva area and can make this full commitment for a year. You would work from home with regular meetings with the team in Geneva.

compensation:
The post will be part-time and unpaid. We would not be able to provide any help with obtaining a visa for Switzerland. This may become a remunerated position subject to future funding.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and letter of motivation to recruitment@deved.org (be sure to let us know all about you).