Fixed term, 12 months
£26,586 - £29,923 per annum, plus £2,000 hardship allowance & per diem of circa $9,000 pa
At MAG we deliver practical and positive solutions that assist the process of peace and stability in both conflict and former conflict countries. During the past 16 years we have safely found, removed and destroyed millions of landmines, small and large bombs, missiles and other tools of armed conflict. By freeing up millions of acres of land we are the precursor to the development and economic growth of conflict-affected countries throughout the Middle East, South East Asia and Africa.
MAG began its current operations in Somalia in May 2008 to clear conventional weapons and stockpiles in conflict-affected lands of the northern areas of Puntland. Work is centered in the administrative capital of the region, Garowe, where a unit of the local police force receive Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training and technical support in conjunction with the Puntland Mine Action Centre. (PMAC). MAG has also deployed three roving Community Liaison (CL) teams in the region, delivering risk education and collecting data on contamination levels. MAG has recently registered with the Somaliland authorities and is actively seeking to develop a long term presence in this North Western region of Somalia. Regular travel between our operations in Hargeysa, Garowe and Galcaio should therefore be expected.
Reporting to the Country Programme Manager in Somalia, the Finance Manager will have overall responsibility of financial management of the programme, including control of expenditure, budgeting, cash flow management and administration.
Robust and efficient Financial Management is essential to the implementation of MAG’s life sustaining work. The Finance Manager will be responsible for maintaining and improving financial management and internal control systems and financial planning. With regular travel to the operational locations, the successful candidate will need to have an awareness of personal security, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic manner.
You will need to be a fully qualified accountant, with previous experience of working in a similar role. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to work independently, be managed from a distance and build excellent working relationships with project stakeholders. You should also be able to demonstrate the ability to report in a timely and accurate manner. A patient, tactful and diplomatic approach will be required in this challenging environment.
MAG takes its responsibility for the security and wellbeing of its staff very seriously. Due to the current situation in Somalia, living arrangements will involve restricted movement and access to recreational activities is limited. The post holder will therefore be living and working in close proximity to other MAG staff. Due to this, the postholder is eligible for the MAG hardship allowance of an additional £2,000pa paid monthly with salary. They will also be entitled to three, paid one week breather breaks, in addition to their annual leave, meaning they will have circa 10 weeks away from the programme per year.
For further information about this role, and details of how to apply, please visit our website at www.maginternational.org before the closing date of 12 June 2011.
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