RNRMC is looking to recruit a Support and Partnerships Manager to join its Grants team.

RNRMC, with our many partners, strives to provide assistance to serving and former sailors and marines and their families, with the aim of ensuring they feel valued and supported, throughout their lives. We support the serving community through improvements to working environments, efficiency, morale, welfare, sport and adventurous training, and veterans and families through a wide range of services and partnerships. We collaborate across the military sector and wider, ensuring our funds deliver the outcomes our beneficiaries need.

This role is pivotal in delivering a smooth grants application process in support of benevolence work. Liaising closely with external organisations and key partners, you will ensure that funding is distributed fairly and to best purpose, in accordance with our funding model. Engaging directly with beneficiaries through our support line and using your welfare experience, you will be able to assist those in need and give guidance and direction to applicants. With your evaluation and reporting skills, you will be able to demonstrate impact with the help of our Blackbaud grant-management system.

If you are a caring individual, a team player and effective line manager with a strong welfare background, we would like to hear from you. A proven ability to develop strong relationships together with efficient and accurate administrative skills are required to fulfil this important role.

Please note this role requires DBS checks and some travel.

Please send your completed CV and covering letter, detailing the reasons why you wish to apply for the role, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification and what qualifications you have to support it.

For an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Mandy Lindley, Director of Funding and Relationships or visit our website for more information about our charity.

Are you a brilliant minded person who can ensure the continuity of existing small grants to local groups and contribute to the concept and development of future grants programmes – with a focus on widening and deepening community empowerment and cohesion with our work?

UNITED in Hammersmith & Fulham (UNITED) is a place-based giving scheme that promotes, inspires and helps fund activities that deliver a strong sense of belonging in our diverse London borough.

Over the last two years, we have undertaken a programme of work to establish our new charity. We have the core infrastructure in place, and have also established a small grants programme aimed at bringing people in the borough together to strengthen their bonds as neighbours.

This year, we had significant fundraising and grant distribution success with a community coronavirus fund, are now moving into the next phase of the development: seeking to engage with the general public and a private donors through awareness and continued fund raising for 2020-25. This is envisaged to result in an increase in community funding over the period.

This is an exciting opportunity with potential to improve the lives of people across the borough by driving forward funding and community relations.

Grants Officer (Individuals)

Responsible to: Legal Director

Salary range: £23,000 - £28,000

Key relationships: CEO, Legal team, external lawyers, partners and beneficiaries

Location:  Media Defence, the Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR

Hours: 37.5 hours (flexible), occasional evening and weekend work

Media Defence is a charity that helps journalists defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and bloggers who are under legal threat through grant making, and by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law. Media Defence was set up in 2008 and has established itself as a leader in the field.

Role Summary

As Grants Officer, you will manage and administer Media Defence’s financial grants and non-financial support to individuals applying for support, identify new potential grantees and contribute to strengthening the capacity and sustainability of existing grantees. You will be the lead contact between Media Defence and our current grantees, and you will play a key role in implementing and refining our grant making strategy, developing and fostering strong and sustainable relationships with individuals working to advance press freedom standards around the world. More information about the programme can be found at Media Defence's website

You will be flexible and creative, have exceptional communication skills and a good understanding of the realities faced by lawyers and journalists operating in various regions of the world, including under repressive regimes.

Main Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Managing Media Defence’s emergency defence grant application process, including assessment of applications and project proposals, proposal development, preparation of final recommendation for Board/CEO approval.
• Manage grant award process, including contracting, setting of KPIs and reporting requirements
• Monitoring of awarded grants, including tracking developments in litigation, assessment of partner/grantee reports and grant compliance; financial oversight of grants and grant budgets; provision of additional support as may be required by grantees
• Ensure smooth running of Media Defence’s grant making; administration of Media Defence’s grants database (GIFTS)
• Act as lead contact in relationships with lawyers and journalists throughout the process
• Providing support to legal team where required

• Undertake and support grant assessment /evaluations and; country mapping visits as may be required
• Support the work of the Development cluster by providing material for news stories and accurate information for knowledge management
• Assist team members in ensuring data related to Media Defence grants is provided in a timely manner for use in grant/case reporting, communications material, funding applications and reports, and for other uses
• Support the Finance and Operations Director with periodic review and update of grantee terms and conditions
• Monitor the situation with respect to press freedom around the world, outreach to individuals where appropriate
• Act as one of the primary conduits between MLDI and networks of NGOs in the sector
• Represent Media Defence at external events and meetings
• Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested

Person Specification

Essential

• Good general education to degree level
• Strong proven project management skills and experience of delivering successful projects
• Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information quickly and effectively
• Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
• Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a small ream, supporting other colleagues, and with a strong commitment to learning and improvement
• Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities
• Experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with Media Defence partners
• Proven experience of grant making administration and the process of grant making
• Proven track record of an organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with databases

Desirable

• Good working knowledge (spoken and written) of French would be a significant advantage
• Experience of working hands-on in a legal environment and the management of legal documentation would be an advantage
• Experience of, and an interest in, working for a ‘not for profit’ and in a human rights environment would be an advantage

How to apply

To apply please send a cover letter and CV with the subject line: ‘Grants Officer application’.

Deadline: 16 August 2020

Equality and diversity are fundamental to our mission. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds and who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate.

Description:

Walkabout’s mission is to restore dignity, freedom and independence by providing wheelchairs and rehabilitation in the developing world, and funding research to find a cure to paralysis. To date we have impacted the lives of an estimated 43,000 people by providing over 14,000 wheelchairs in 25 countries, and granted almost 1.6 million USD towards ground breaking research into spinal cord injuries. We operate two rehabilitation centres, one in Kenya and one in India, and a Wheelchair Assembly Centre in Kenya.

We are now looking for a full-time Programmes Manager based in London to be in charge of the planning, execution, follow-up and monitoring of our programmes. The job will include travelling frequently throughout the year to the countries where we operate.

This is an exciting but demanding job. Teamwork is essential and you will be expected to work to the highest standards at all times, with a duty of care towards our beneficiaries, responding promptly to any request, and showing attention to detail and clear communication to the team and senior management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Planning the execution, follow up and monitoring of our wheelchair distributions internationally. This includes:
• Liaising with our international partners on beneficiary lists, distribution timelines and resources needed, ensuring appropriate agreements are in place

• Negotiating wheelchair prices with our suppliers, transportation and other fees, as well as tax exemptions

• Planning trips and any logistics associated, including booking transport and accommodation as needed and ensuring travel forms and other paperwork are in place

• Setting up and leading travelling teams, which may include, from time to time, specialized medical staff, volunteers and/or donors

• Organising the training of any local resources following international guidelines and best practice;

• Ensuring all our wheelchairs are distributed to the highest standards, with adequate beneficiary fitting, training and follow up

2. Supervising the operations of our wheelchair assembly and rehabilitation centres internationally. This includes liaising with local staff, HR management, container reporting, reviewing budgets and monitoring the use of resources and expenditures.

Key Requirements:

1. A genuine interest in our cause

2. An extensive experience and track record of successfully running programmes at an international level

3. Great interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent oral and written English. Good knowledge of other languages would be an additional asset

4. An entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to take the lead and proactively seek opportunities to develop our programmes, promote beneficiary welfare and donor engagement, identify synergies and further our mission

5. Financial literacy and experience in financial budgeting and reporting both internally and to third parties, including major donors

6. The willingness and ability to work in a small team, and often under pressure to deliver in short deadlines. Previous experience managing a team would be ideal

7. The availability and desire to travel internationally, in some occasions even last minute

8. The right to live and work in the UK

You will be expected to perform all of the above in a timely manner, with discretion and extreme attention to detail. Walkabout is committed to investing in the development of all its members of staff and in creating a fun, creative and supported work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a positive and pro-active attitude, who has the ambition and drive to work alongside a number of different departments and help take an organization like Walkabout to the next level.

Unexpected illness, job loss or relationship breakdown can turn a life upside down – it can happen to any of us, and the consequence is often loss of income, loss of housing, and personal crisis. 22% of us are currently in poverty, including a shameful 33% of all children. It’s likely to affect the lives of our friends, family and colleagues: poverty is unpredictable, and poverty touches us too.

Turn2us is a national charity which focuses on alleviating poverty, helping people access welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services. It wants to stop people falling into poverty and give practical help to anyone struggling to cope so they can get back on track.

We now have a role of Grants Caseworker which we looking to fill to help us in our important work. This is a fixed term, part time position 3 days per week for 12 months.

In this role will provide you will provide confidential and efficient casework services and administrative support. This position will include undertaking grant assessments for applicants and working directly with those we have assisted. We welcome applicants with experience of grant assessments and administration. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, have good administrative/financial experience, be IT literate, have a good understanding of the welfare benefits system, and an empathy with vulnerable people. We need a team player who is sympathetic to charity work (particularly to the aims of Turn2us) and to the needs of our beneficiaries.

Please note that this role will require a self disclosure of any convictions and a DBS check.

Magic Me, the UK’s leading intergenerational-arts charity are seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to help shape and deliver the organization’s strategy and vision, and be the chief steward of Magic Me’s overall organizational health.

You will be responsible for Magic Me’s financial, HR and operational systems. Your work will enable our team of staff and artists to design and deliver high-quality, innovative artistic programmes to an intergenerational community of participants, partners and volunteers in London and Essex. 

Candidates will have a strong understanding and practical experience of charity finance and accounting, an eye for detail, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to develop and optimise current systems.

You will have experience across HR functions, excellent communication skills, good project management expertise and hold a genuine commitment to inclusion. 

This role provides a seat at the senior management table and allows your voice to have a real impact on organizational strategy. Strong candidates will have a willingness to lean into this leadership and a proactive nature to help identify where the charity can be even better.

About Magic Me

Since its founding in 1989, Magic Me has pioneered intergenerational arts practice,  in partnership with many other organisations, large and small. Our story for the past 30 years has been one of innovation and constant evolution in direct response to the specific needs of the culturally diverse communities we serve across London. 

Since March 2020 our At Home Together programme is piloting new ways for younger and older people to meet, to make and to party at a distance.

Magic Me are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

For information on how to apply and full job description, please visit our website.

Salary:  £38,000 full-time, 35 hours per week

Application Deadline: 9am Tuesday 1st September

Interviews: Tuesday 8 and Thursday 10 September via video call

Start date: ASAP, No later than 1 November

Summary of Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your finance skills to this vibrant and growing heritage charity. The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust is a separate entity to the SVR Holdings Company who operate and run this much loved attraction.  The Trust’s focus is to help secure the future of the Severn Valley Railway through donations, grants and sponsorship.  The position of Finance Manager will be an integral part of the team and responsible for the efficient co-ordination and maintenance of the charity's accounts, ensuring the smooth operation and financial compliance of the Trust.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the finance function of the organisation and will work closely with the Trust’s Director of Development and Fundraising Co-ordinator.  There is a part-time finance administrator to support with processing.
 

You will be solely responsible for maintaining the Trust’s financial records including: processing transactions; preparing and maintaining the Trust’s nominal accounts; monitoring bank accounts; contributing to funding applications and financial reporting.

 
The charity is VAT registered, so an understanding of VAT as well as Gift Aid issues, or a willingness to learn, will be essential.  You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate well both within the organisation and externally. You will be an integral part of the team and will need to be able to clearly explain financial requirements to colleagues without a financial background. You will ideally have experience of Xero accounting system and Access CRM packages.

Main Responsibilities

• To lead the finance activity within the Trust, managing all accounting and finance activities, and ensuring ongoing financial viability.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets.
• Provide monthly financial information to the Director of Development and Trustees.
• Production of monthly management accounts and end-of-year reports.
• Prepare and monitor monthly cash flows for the Trust and projects managed by the Trust.
• Working with an external chartered accountant to ensure the timely production of statutory accounts.
• Management of bank balances and credit card facilities.
• Monitoring Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC records and submissions.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Ensuring financial compliance of the Trust including operating within VAT limits.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, including recording acquisitions and disposals, and process annual depreciation charges.
• Monitor monthly processes including AR & AP (accounts receivable & payable) and payroll.
• Produce ad-hoc reports as required.
• Providing financial information for grant and other funding applications.
• Contributing to the financial reporting and claiming to external funding agencies.

• Create and maintain financial procedures manual.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of this post.

Person specification

Experience

• You will be a qualified accountant or working to qualifications, with a mixture of financial and management accounting experience at a senior level, with significant experience in the main duties as outlined above.
• Good understanding of the charity SORP, VAT, taxation and company legislation.

Skills and abilities

• Strong organisation and time management skills. Able to plan / prioritise own work and meet agreed deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks.
• Competent use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word and the Internet.
• Strong numerical / budgeting skills.
• Strong data processing skills.

Attitude and Personal Qualities

• Motivated, reliable and professional.
• Flexible, able and willing to respond to changing priorities.
• Strong team player with collaborative working style, who enjoys individual and team working.
• Willing to participate in all activities relevant to the role.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the principles of Equality and Diversity.

Are you passionate about education and helping children achieve?

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national education foundation as it looks to recruit 2 Programme Managers to support the development of programmatic work within its thematic areas and priority areas. This is from setting up and managing initial trials of projects, through to supporting the growth of the most promising interventions and project managing the production of guidance reports and scale-up work. Despite the excellent efforts of schools to support home learning this year, many pupils have missed out. As the education sector gears up for the new term, there are growing concerns about the widening attainment gap of 3 -18-years of age.

As a Programme Manager, you will become an expert in some of the foundations key themes advising trustees on what projects to fund and ensure a strong grants pipeline. You will work on grant selection and funding rounds as well as managing relationships with funded organisations. You will also commission research and work with experts to ensure that reports and findings are communicated to teachers and education professionals in a clear and concise manner.

The perfect candidate will have an analytical solution driven approach with the ability to formulate strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You will have a strong track record of project delivery with a genuine interest in the education sector. Ideally the candidate will have experience of commissioning and/or delivering grant programmes. Someone with experience within the education sector and an understanding of the issues practitioners face would be desirable.

If this sounds like you and would be keen to learn more, please do apply and the relevant consultant will be in contact.

A unique opportunity has become available for a national education charity that has successfully been awarded multiple large grants/government funding and is now looking to expand their performance manager team. They are on the lookout for professionals who have extensive experience managing, monitoring and capacity building subcontractors in a donor funding setting. This is a permanent role, with flexible working and 30 days annual leave.

Key responsibilities of this Performance Manager:

* Leading performance management of significant contracts with suppliers
* Leading monthly performance review meetings with subcontractors
* Supporting financial monitoring and management, quality assurance and compliance activity
* Contribute to wider aspects of programme management
* Building and maintaining effective relationships with programme commissioners

The main thing the hiring manager is looking for is someone that is used to being hands on with sub contractor performance management around large long running complex government/institutional funded programmes. The ability to manage and drive performance improvement in grant or contract activity through subcontractors/partners will be key to delivering on your remit. Demonstrable experience is expected when it comes to understanding working in performance, commissioned or contract management frameworks. Experience of business planning, budget preparation, budget management and managing multiple project priorities is also essential. You will be using quantitative and qualitative information to assess performance progress. Your stakeholder engagement skills are incredibly important as you will be working closely with other performance managers, various teams and external partners.

To apply for this Performance Manager role, please email your CV to our Office & Specialist Support Team quoting the reference number 73830DW. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Are you passionate about supporting children gain additional educational support?

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national education foundation as it looks to recruit 2 Programme Managers to support the development of programmatic work focused on tutoring. Despite the excellent efforts of schools to support home learning this year, many pupils have missed out. As the education sector gears up for the new term, there are growing concerns about the widening attainment gap between ages of 3 -18. This new programme will be developed to engage and support organisations' that offer tutoring services to a variety of demographics.

As a Programme Manager, you will develop the tutoring funding criteria and approach, ensuring this is insightful and accessible to tutoring and school sectors. You will also set up reporting systems to enable the close monitoring of the programmes and ensure their continued success.

The perfect candidate will have an analytical solution driven approach with the ability to formulate strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You will have a strong track record of project delivery with a genuine interest in the education sector. Ideally the candidate will have experience of commissioning and/or delivering grant programmes. Someone with experience within the education sector and an understanding of the issues practitioners face would be desirable.

If this sounds like you and would be keen to learn more, please do apply and the relevant consultant will be in contact.

Overview

We are looking for a Funding Operations Officer to join our Finance and Operations team. The Finance and Operations team is a vital part of the Charity’s ability to make an impact and improve health in Lambeth and Southwark, and uses cutting edge software, including Salesforce and Tableau, for its operational systems and business intelligence. This role is responsible for administering the Charity’s grants and special funds on a day-to-day basis and for responding to incoming enquiries and other communications from grant applicants and fundholders. The role also supports the Finance and Operations team in ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with our procedures, and informs the wider organisation with high quality reporting on grants and special funds.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and growing team at an exciting time as we implement increasingly sophisticated systems for grants management and reporting, and continually develop innovative ways of working to support colleagues both internally and externally. We are looking for an approachable and ambitious individual who works well in a team, with a keen interest in developing their skills and experience, particularly around great customer service and grant administration.

The role will support the Charity’s work through both our Funding and Trust Engagement teams, who work on our exciting Programmes and with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to improve the health of people living in Lambeth and Southwark. The role also manages claims to our special funds, which are the restricted donations for use at Guys and St Thomas’ hospitals, of which we currently have over 150.

Reporting to: Funding Operations Manager

Job description

The Funding Operations Officer is a key role in the Finance and Operations team, that provides operational and financial support across the organisation.

The role is responsible for:

• Processing grants applications, contracts and special fund expenditure accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining the grants management system and other records as necessary, ensuring systems are kept up to date to provide an accurate and true record of activity
• Responding to a wide range of enquiries from members of the public including hospital staff, grant holders and colleagues in a professional, helpful and timely manner
• Assuming joint responsibility with the rest of the Finance and Operations team for: maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the grants management system; preventing fraud; providing cover for absent colleagues when required; and performing any other tasks as may reasonably be required to support the effective operation of the team.

Responsibilities

Grants administration (Programmatic, Trust Engagement and Special Funds):

• Process grants applications from submission of ideas through to decision, following agreed processes and workflows
• Assist with the management of post-decision workflows, including finalising letters of offer, setting up and monitoring payment and reporting schedules, requesting reports and invoices and actioning grant closures, extensions and write back of funds
• Respond to enquiries from grant applicants and escalate more complex enquiries to the appropriate person
• Process grants-related invoices for payment, including the logging, scanning and monitoring of approval of invoices
• Maintain and appropriately file grants-related correspondence and documentation
• Generate reports and provide information and support as required relating to applications and grants for the Funding and Trust Engagement teams
• Carry out basic due diligence checks on grant applicants
• Support colleagues to draft and execute contracts with service suppliers and maintain reports around these
• Support the production of meeting papers and reports

Special Fund administration:

• Process Special fund expense claims and invoices, ensuring all payments are made in a timely fashion and flag issues regarding invoices with key partners and work together to ensure accurate invoicing
• Build relationships with fund holders and support them as required in the management of their fund
• Support the Trust Engagement team to obtain spending plans and other reports from fund holders
• Produce monthly fund statements and distribute to fund holders
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of fund holders and other information relating to the funds
• Manage communications with fund holders including creating content for newsletters, drafting key messages, and sending out welcome packs for new fund holders
• Respond to enquiries from fund holders and escalate more complex enquiries to the appropriate person
• Maintain and appropriately file special fund related correspondence and documentation
• Generate reports and provide information as required relating to fund balances, income and spending, fund holders, activity and actions, both internally and externally

General:

• Generate mailing lists based on specific criteria and undertake mailings (e.g. fund holder newsletters)
• Assist with the development of Salesforce, new or improved processes, and new ways of working through user testing and development of guidance
• Provide absence cover for other Finance and Operations team members as agreed from time-to-time.

The job holder will be working in a developing environment and will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of the Charity.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing, especially when explaining process (essential)
• Computer literacy (essential)
• Some familiarity with health/social care/voluntary sector technical language and organisations (desirable)
• Some familiarity with basic financial and grants related terms and concepts (desirable)

Experience

• General office administrative experience with exposure to a variety of processes and activities (essential)
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite (essential)
• Customer facing or enquiries related experience (essential)
• Regular use of database/CRM systems, finance system or grants management system (desirable)
• Experience in drafting and reviewing supplier contracts (desirable)

Skills and attributes

• Self-starter who is adaptable, works with integrity, and exhibits the Charity’s enterprising, collaborative and delivery-minded cultural and behavioural values
• Willing to learn and develop new skills, and help to develop the knowledge and skills of peers
• Committed to the principle of continuous improvement, with careful attention to detail and due process
• Committed to delivering consistent and high-quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Good interpersonal skills and able to effectively liaise with both internal and external communities
• Confident in communicating well, both in writing and verbally, and exhibits listening and influencing skills
• Problem solving skills, able to use initiative and actively seeks pragmatic solutions
• Good planning and organisational skills, able to work to multiple prioritised tasks, targets and deadlines, with careful attention to detail
• Team player, with an ability to support effective working relationships
• A self-sufficient individual, who enjoys the challenge of working with multiple stakeholders and complex systems

Location: Based at our Reading Education Centre. To be deployed to any TLG education centre nationally - primarily the South of the UK

Contract: Permanent

TLG is looking for a qualified teacher with a passion to turn around the lives of disaffected young people aged 12-16. Working across our growing network of 12 education centres (alternative provisions), and manage TLG centres for interim periods at a time, the Itinerant Centre Manager will be responsible for delivering exceptional educational programmes with imaginative curricula for disaffected young people, with proven skills and strategies to re-engage those on the verge of exclusion.

Working in partnership with a number of key stakeholders, and leading the local TLG team when on placement, the successful applicant will need to develop and maintain excellent relationships with schools, parents, referrers, and other agencies.

The successful candidate will have excellent team and communication skills and a successful track record in leadership and management, as well as a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

The date of initial video interviews and final interviews is to be confirmed.

Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a finance manager to oversee and maintain the integrity of their programme in the Ukraine, with the scope for supporting other country programmes in Europe & the Caucuses. The role will be based in Kiev with travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of the finance function across all programme locations, including that of delivery partners. This includes, but is not limited to financial accounting, payroll & tax, ensuring that all statutory, regulatory and grant compliance requirements are met, and the financial policies and procedures are followed as per the organisational guidelines and expectations.
• Lead on the financial planning for the programme; in the preparation of project-specific and programme-wide budgets; developing tool & processes for better budget management and reporting; and preparing budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.
• Ensure proper cost allocation across projects, ensuring any shortfalls are identified and met; manage cashflow requirements and  forecasts.
• Support the Country Director in identifying and managing financial & other emerging risks.
• Lead in the preparation of financial statements, donor reports, and in preparing for external and internal audits.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager in developing budgets for proposals, and in monitoring the regional business plan.
• Staff management and development – developing the capacity of finance staff.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and reporting writing skills.
• Analytical & financial modelling skills, able to critically review complex financial data.
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience of working in a management position, and overseeing staff in person and remotely.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Spoken Russian is highly desirable.

Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a finance manager to oversee and maintain the integrity of their Syrian programme; the role is based out of Amman, Jordan. This is a leadership position within an influential organisation, and will offer a rewarding opportunity to an individual who is open to working in a challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial planning for the programme; in the preparation of project-specific and programme-wide budgets; developing tool & processes for better budget management and reporting; and preparing budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.
• Manage the cashflow requirements and forecasts.
• Lead in the preparation of financial statements, donor reports, and in preparing for external and internal audits.
• Oversight of the finance function, including supervising and reviewing work of the finance team, providing guidance as required.
• Ensure that the programme office meets all statutory, regulatory and grant compliance requirements, and the financial policies and procedures are followed as per the organisational guidelines and expectations.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager in developing budgets for proposals, and in monitoring the regional business plan.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and reporting writing skills.
• Analytical & financial modelling skills, able to critically review complex financial data.
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Ability to work in a start-up environment to build and strengthen controls, and prepare for an expansion in funding
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience of working in a management position, and overseeing staff in person and remotely.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Previous experience of working in a finance role in a humanitarian context is highly desirable.

The role is based in Amman with travel to Turkey and other countries in the Middle East. In addition to the salary, the successful candidate will receive generous allowances and benefits.