Jobs at Global Peace Development (GPD)

Job Summary

• The Director of Finance and Administration will provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring the effective management of financial resources, compliance with donor regulations, and operational efficiency within the organization.
• The role involves overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, human resources, and administrative functions to support GPD’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Compliance:
  • Develop and implement financial policies, controls, and procedures in line with donor and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and oversee annual budgets, financial reports, payroll, payee, and cash flow management.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to donors, and the Board of Trustees.
  • Conduct financial risk assessments and audits to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Administration & Operations:
  • Oversee procurement, ass et management, and logistics to support program implementation.
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulatory bodies in GPD states.
  • Manage relationship s with banks, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Human Resource Management:
  • Lead the development  and implementation of all policies, recruitment, on boarding, staff development, and performance management.
  • Ensure proper payroll computation.
  • Manage staff welf are and benefit.
• Partnership & Donor Relations:
  • Ensure compliance w ith grant agreements and donor financial reporting requirements.
  • Support fundraisi ng efforts through financial planning and budgeting for proposals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 – 5 years of experience in financial management, administration, and HR within an NGO or donor-funded organization.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CPA is required.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, and SAGE).
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

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Description

• The Admin assistant will be responsible for managing office facilities, making provision for travel and accommodation arrangements for management staff and consultants of the organization, and maintaining office premises.
• She will support the day-to-day running of the office to ensure smooth running.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

• Support employee recruitment and performance appraisal processes.
• Prepare and disseminate reports of the Organization’s staff technical and general meetings.
• Procure office supplies and ensure timely payment of office utility bills.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Preparing travel arrangements for office staff and managers.
• Track staff attendance and movement through registers.
• Develop monthly track sheets of staff lateness rate.
• Facilitate all logistics arrangements for meetings.
• Manage office phone lines and record correspondence.
• Receive, document, and track deliveries from vendors.

Requirements

• ND / NCE qualification in Business Administration, Office Technology and Management, or a related field of study.
• At least 2 years of work experience, 1 of which must be professional experience in administrative roles.
• Proven ability to provide a high level of support to the management team.