Finance Officer at Gender Equality, Peace and Development Centre (GEPaDC)

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or other relevant fields.
• At least 3 years of work experience in broader finance, accounts and operations management with an international/National organization
• USG contracts experience preferred (including office management, HR, finance, IT, and logistics);
• Able to communicate effectively and has excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships at all levels.
• High level of computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel would be added advantage)
• Ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and always maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Periodic financial monitoring at the project locations
• Cross-functional team player.
• Results-oriented and attention to detail.
• Proven experience in managing expenditures within budget.
• Have experience and/or knowledge about working with children on research issues and are aware of the local legal and child protection systems.
• Experience working in a post-conflict environment/refugee/IDP situation
• Project management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines,
• Ability to assess problems and recommend a solution
• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility.
• Capacity for a high level of accuracy in work, and ability to hold self and others accountable.