Financial Manager
Management Systems International
Location: Juba, Sudan
Financial Manager, Juba, Sudan
Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management. At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Position Summary:
MSI is looking for a Financial Manager for a USAID/Sudan Support project. This person will be reporting to the Chief of Party. This is a long term field based position.
Responsibilities:
§ Analyze complex financial data, extract and define relevant information; interpret data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability
§ Review of and accounting for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payments;
§ Processing of bank and cash transactions including the reconciliations;
§ Ensuring internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements;
§ Work closely with home office finance staff to ensure proper financial procedures are put in place and followed and that monthly financial transactions including reporting occurs in a timely manner,
§ Ensure proper adherence to USAID rules and regulations (AIDAR & FAR);
§ Supervision of the finance local staff;
§ Oversight of the liquidation of all field staff travel advances;
§ Work closely with the Controller and the remaining core management team to ensure over all proper project administration;
§ Prepare monthly field budget projections using Microsoft Excel
Qualifications:
§ Experience working on large–scale international development programs in a financial management position;
§ Experience with USAID and thorough knowledge of USG rules and regulations;
§ Masters degree in accounting, business, or related field and eight years of work experience; or Bachelor’s Degree and equivalent experience;
§ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
§ Experience working, and living in fragile states or post-conflict environments desirable;
§ Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and specifically Excel.
§ Willingness, and availability to live, and work in Sudan, and deploy immediately.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com
Senior Logistics Coordinator, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Senior Logistics Coordinator
WCS is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Logistics Coordinator for the Boma-Jonglei Landscape program.
Key Responsibilities
This is a full-time position responsible for procurement, logistical support to field operations and programs, and oversight of contractors and construction projects. Duties include working with and oversight of WCS logistics personnel, overseeing contracting and implementation of field construction projects, assuring procurement, shipping, country clearances, proper tracking of inventories and assets, and regular maintenance of program materials according to WCS and donor requirements. The position will be based in Juba with frequent travel to Boma and/or other sites in the landscape. Occasional travel to Kenya, Uganda, and the USA may be required for procurement needs. The Senior Logistics Coordinator reports to the WCS Southern Sudan Program Manager.
Qualifications
The desired qualifications for this position are extensive professional experience with logistical systems, procurement, contracting construction in Africa and/or other remote regions and post-conflict areas and proven ability to work with national and local organizations. A strong interest in wildlife conservation, natural resource management, or related fields is an advantage. Proven ability to work well in a team in multi-cultural situations and under difficult field conditions is essential. Fluency in written and spoken English required and familiarity with languages and culture of Southern Sudan will be an advantage.
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, should apply by sending an application letter and CV together with the names and contact information of three referees, with the subject Coor-Boma-Jonglei to the below address not later than March 30th 2009.
Sarah Elkan, selkan@wcs.org (file size should be limited to under 500kb) with a copy to recruitment@wcs.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
For more information about Wildlife Conservation Society and its Southern Sudan Program visit our website at: http://www.wcs.org/international/Africa/sudanprogram