Based in Sarajevo the Programme and Finance Officer will provide finance and administration support for our programmes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Contract: Full-time. Fixed Term until March 2025 Contract for Service. (with possibility of extension, subject to funding).
Friendly, supportive, and engaging environment (working with people who are passionate about positive change and strengthening democracy around the world).
Programme and Finance Officer – Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Programme and Finance Officer will play a critical role in assisting WFD’s programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet its objectives by ensuring an accountable and accurate approach to handling programme finances.
Reporting to the Country Director, within the Programme Team this role will be responsible for the accurate and efficient management of financial procedures, developing financial reports and for ensuring excellent communication on, and co-ordination of, important financial information such as forecasts and expenditures with stakeholders such as in-country donor representatives and WFD colleagues in London and abroad.
The post holder is expected to work with the BiH political parties, government and parliament representatives, as well as with CSO representatives and relevant stakeholders, donors and potentially work on issues related to women and youth.
About You
We are looking for someone with extensive experience of managing programme finances and experience of providing some programme administration/logistic support.
You should have.
- Experience of, and excellent abilities in, accountancy and financial administration including management of cash flows, balance sheets, sizeable budgets (planning, monitoring, and reporting)
- 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role (finance or accounting), in a similar type of organisation (preferably an International Organisation or International Non-Governmental Organisation)
- High levels of proficiency in Excel and experience of using accounting packages e.g., SAGE, Business Central
- Knowledge of project management methodologies in a good governance context (including logical framework, project cycle management, etc.) and how to integrate good financial management into good project management
- Excellent level of spoken and written English
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work in a changing environment.
- Experience of procurement
- First degree or similar, in a relevant discipline for e.g., degree in finance and accountancy; business studies’
Applicants should only apply if they are eligible to work in Bosnia and Herzegovina.For more information, please download the JOB DESCRIPTION
WFD’s Competency and Skills Framework
WFD’s competency and skills framework describes the behaviours required for each position. This position provides a support function within the organisation, candidates applying for this position will be assessed at interview against the competencies relevant for a Support Level position. For more information about the WFD’s Competency and Skills Framework please visit www.wfd.org/careers/.
This vacancy will close on 2nd April 2023. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis; candidates are advised to apply before the closing date.
Lokacija: Sarajevo (Rad iz firme)
Broj izvršilaca: 1
Datum objave: 21.03.2023.
Trajanje oglasa: 12 dana (ističe 02.04.2023.)
