Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 19 May 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Bangladesh
Save the Children is the worldâs leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save childrenâs lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
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 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. Weâre 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.
Contract length: 3 years extendable
The role
The Director of Finance and Support Services is based in Dhaka and reports directly to the Country Director. This position is a member of the Bangladesh Country Office Senior Management Team, and is responsible for ensuring the strategic direction and effective operation of Bangladesh Country Office Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain, ICT, Government Relations and Barisal Program Support & Management Services (PSMS).
The current allocation of time to the various components of the position is as follows: Finance 60%, Procurement and Supply Chain 15%, ICT 10%, Government Relations 10%, Barisal 5%. If the successful candidate has skills and experience in all areas, the scope of duties will remain unchanged. If the successful applicantâs strengths lie more in the finance area, consideration will be given to shifting responsibility for ICT and/ or Government Relations to other senior staff.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- University degree in finance or business administration or similar relevant area; postgraduate degree is an additional advantage
- Minimum 10 (ten) years of relevant work experience with at least 5 (five) years in a senior management position.
- Previous INGO experience is strongly preferred.
- Excellent inter-personal communication skills
- Good listening and counselling skills
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Good troubleshooting skills
- Good supportive supervision skills
- Good English communication skills
Desirable
- ICT skills and experience
- Additional professional certificates: FCMA/FCA/CPA
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: sdevaux.03749.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Director of Finance and Support Services
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Tue, 5 May 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 19 May 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location: Bangladesh
Save the Children is the worldâs leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save childrenâs lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
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 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. Weâre 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.
Contract length: 3 years extendable
The role
The Director of Finance and Support Services is based in Dhaka and reports directly to the Country Director. This position is a member of the Bangladesh Country Office Senior Management Team, and is responsible for ensuring the strategic direction and effective operation of Bangladesh Country Office Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain, ICT, Government Relations and Barisal Program Support & Management Services (PSMS).
The current allocation of time to the various components of the position is as follows: Finance 60%, Procurement and Supply Chain 15%, ICT 10%, Government Relations 10%, Barisal 5%. If the successful candidate has skills and experience in all areas, the scope of duties will remain unchanged. If the successful applicantâs strengths lie more in the finance area, consideration will be given to shifting responsibility for ICT and/ or Government Relations to other senior staff.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
Desirable
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: sdevaux.03749.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com