Country Administrator - PAKISTAN

Job posted by: CESVI cooperazione e sviluppo - Italy - Fri, 4 Apr 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: CESVI cooperazione e sviluppo - Italy

Deadline Sun, 8 Jun 2014

Job type: Temporary

Location: Pakistan

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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Degree in Economics, Business Studies, Accounting

Min 3 year experience in developing country as administrator and or finance manager

Experience in Administrative and accounting procedures

Knowledge of ECHO administrative and procurement procedures

Experience in supervising and collaborating with multi-cultural staff

Strong leadership, supervisory and people skills as well as experience with NGO procedures, approaches, and operations

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel

Fluency in written and spoken English and Italian


DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Good organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively

Experience in HR management including

Previous experience in Pakistan

WORK CONTEXT

Cesvi starts its operations in the country after the earthquake of 2005, implementing both development and emergency projects. The core sector is emergency response (shelters, wash, food support) to the flood affected population. Moreover projects on environment protection, on business development and rural development are currently active. Cesvi is working in several areas (KPK, Sindh, Punjab, SWAT region) and has a country coordination office in Islamabad. The main Donors are: ECHO, FAO, Italian Cooperation, SDC, OFDA.
Cesvi is currently aiming at expand its presence and Donor relations.

In this framework Cesvi is looking for Country Administrator to guide the country administrative office. S/He will be direct in charge of project accounting, budget analysis and costs allocations.


JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration will start in May 2014.
The main duty station will be the Country Office in Islamabad, with travels to field offices.

Main tasks:
-    plan, supervise and deliver all project and program related administrative functions: accounting, budgeting, procurement, financial reporting and monitoring
-    ensure that the management of the program will comply with administrative procedures of Donors, local Law and Cesvi and will develop procedures and guidelines to this end, as well as provide on-the-job training and supervise administrative staff
-    ensure an adequate reporting to the Country Representative/Desk Officer, as regard to the management/control of financial flows of the various projects, constantly monitoring expenses and cash flow (final balance and budget analysis)
-    manage all the issues related to the local labour policies and laws in close collaboration with the Logistician and the CR, support and prepare documentation for audit and M&E.
-    support the logistic office in procurements and purchase procedures
-    supervise the administrative team (both in Islamabad and Country Offices) in order to ensure a smooth implementation
-    support the Programme team in develop new projects (budget related issues)
-    represent Cesvi vis-à-vis Donors on financial and administrative aspects.

The Country Admin will work in close coordination with the Country Representative, the Country Programme Coordinator and collaborate with the Project Development Specialist and LPMs, as well as with the HQ Accountant.
The Country Administrator will respond to the HQ Desk Officer.

TO APPLY please visit:http://www.cesvi.org/10_2014-adm-pak



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