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We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programs in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
By mid-2013 most of our international programs were delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. W are changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
SC has been working in Haiti since 1978, in the fields of Education, Health, Child Protection, Child Poverty, Child Rights Governance, and humanitarian response. We work in the departments of West, South East, Artibonite, South, and Grand Anse.

Description of Position:
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Haiti the Director of Finance shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). His/her capacity will be accountable to the Country Director for overseeing the Finance Unit in both emergencies and development programming contexts ensuring the Quality Framework Essential Standards (17) are adhered to.

RESPONSABILITIES
Planning and Budgeting
 Oversee the finance function in the Haiti Country and Field Offices including Master Budget process planning and budget phasing, cost allocation, effort reporting, financial accounting, financial control, financial systems, and timely reporting.
 Assist the Country Director (CD) in the management /administration of the Country Office resources and its sub-offices including (a) the formulation of country work program and resource allocation, (b) providing effective support and guidance to the Senior Management Team and other key program staff during planning and allocation exercises; (c) monitoring implementation of donor agreements and resource utilization. Highlight variances, provide analyses and recommend resolution or reallocation of resources including the coordination of corrective journals.
 Identify and effectively manage all key risks, especially financial, related to delivering the Country Office program. Develop mitigation plans at proposal stage.
 Manage financial aspects of budget development for new proposals in collaboration with members or develop in CO in collaboration with programming and support.
 Ensure that finance staff is aware of the latest developments of the mission, vision and principles of the organization.
 Ensure correct level of budget authority exists within Country Office, update SOD, ensure distribution and safeguard the hardcopies of SOD file
 Work along with the Director of Program Operations and the Director of Program Development and Quality in developing plans to meet funding and programming needs. This includes diversification of funding resources.
 Work with the HR Director to establish equitable staff compensation and domestic per diem policies and practices within the approved budget and donor requirements.
 Develop meaningful performance objectives for the finance staff and follow performance management, recruitment, development and retention policies / guidelines as outlined in SCI policies.
Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency finance and grants procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up.
Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Control
 Ensure all financial reporting requirements for internal (RO, Center) and external (Members, Donors, GOH) stakeholders are fulfilled.
 Ensure that effective systems are put in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and control including:
 Project expenditures as per approved budgets;
 Annual accounts and tax statement preparation;
 Accounting and management information systems;
 Cash and cash flow management and control in particular gain/losses on currency exchange;
 Financial procedures during emergency responses, including meeting all relevant responsibilities in the Rules and Principles for Emergency Response;
 Expenditure procedures, especially around procurement;
 Documentation of all controls and procedures;
 Finance training for staff in the field and partners as necessary;
 Availability of funds for sub-offices and the Country Office
Lead and participate in the development of finance policies and procedures to be able to maintain a well-financially controlled environment in both development and emergency contexts.
 Ensure budget holders understand their responsibilities.
 Ensure CO and FO’s maintain an adequate filing system allowing recuperation of support documents and safeguarding.
 Ensure sub-offices receive adequate support to operate efficient accounting systems, including timely receipt of monthly budget variance analysis by budget holders, timely answers to queries and scheduling tasks and deadlines to resolve action points decided on through the MGRM (Monthly Grant Management Meeting).
 Coordinate / lead the audit visits and assist CD during any internal or external audits.
Execute regular verification of financial activities for fraud, mismanagement or inefficiencies detection and solution in collaboration with the Award and Compliance Manager.
 Ensure proper accounting and closing of books and projects upon receipt of completed reports and documents from various sub-offices.
 Develop sub-grantees financial management through training and capacity building.
 Ensure regular visits between and from CO, FO and partner finance staff.
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
 Ensure appropriate staffing within finance teams.
 Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency.
 Manage finance teams; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.
 Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff.
 Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up.
Ensure adequate segregation of finance, administration and logistics duties within Country Office Manage the performance of all staff in the finance work area through:
 Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations.
 Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
 Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
 Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans.
 Any other as required by supervisor

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
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.

University Degree in Finance;
 CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA);
 Minimum of 5 years management experience in NGO environment, of which 2 at a Director level within the finance department of an international organization is required;
 Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling
 Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyze complex data and design and produce effective management information and to effectively communicate to a different range of audiences.
 Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management
 Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
 Understanding of the Supply chain team management and tasks is desirable
 Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions.
 Excellent experience of computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Familiarity with IT & communication technical processes would be an advantage.
 Experience of general administration work.
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
 Ability to build a proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.
 Strong focus on career development and able to rapidly learn and adapt.
 Fluency in English and French

Gender Equity
The incumbent will be responsible for following tasks in accordance with equal opportunities and diversity policies and procedures of SCI.
Security
The incumbent will be responsible for the tasks in accordance with safety procedures and policies SCI.
Additional job responsibilities
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.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Additional job responsibilities: The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Supervisor: Country Director
Supervision of staff: Cost & Allocation Accountant, Accounting Coordinator, Payroll Officer, Accounting Assistant, Dessalines Accountant.

TITRE DU POSTE: Finance Director
PROGRAM: Finance
LOCATION: Central Office/Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Level: 1
Type of Contract: Open-Ended
CHILD SAFE GUARDING:
Level 1 - The post holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore a police check will not be mandatory for this post unless the content of the post changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level should be reviewed.

letter of application, resume, copies of diplomas and certificates
relevant to required skills and competencies.

Must indicate name of position as subject of message. This is an advertisement for internal and external candidates
Women with required skills and competencies are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates must submit their applications
from the 14th to the 28th of June 2018