CRS Sudan is as dynamic and diverse as the needs of the people we serve. Since 1978, CRS Sudan has been assisting the people of Sudan across the
emergency, recovery, and development spectrum. Key sectoral areas for CRS Sudan include
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nutrition, health, peacebuilding, and natural
resource management. CRS Sudan has an expanding portfolio of programs crossing the
emergency response and resiliency spectrum. Currently, CRS Sudan oversees programming across five Darfur states and the Red Sea. CRS Sudan main donors include USAID, FCDO/UK, WFP, UNICEF, BMZ and other private donors and foundations.
Job Summary:
You ensure a high level of resource stewardship, strict financial accountability and financial
risk management while ensuring the effectiveness and robustness of the Country Program (CP) and relevant partners’ financial
management systems, processes, and practices in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You anticipate and manage
financial management services needs and delivery challenges, and identify and implement improvement solutions, as needed, to minimize CP and partners’ exposure to financial risk. You will build staff capacity in finance systems and policies through frequent training and travel to field offices.
Required Languages - Fluency in English is required; Fluency in Arabic is highly preferred
Travel - Must be willing to travel to field offices up to 50%. Occasional international travel required, as needs dictate.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions
- Very good planning, monitoring and organizational skills
- Excellent trainer with proven record of developing and implementing capacity building plans
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations highly preferred.
- Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
- Knowledge of local law in taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
- Staff management experience.
- Strong experience in presenting and facilitating on financial management topics.
- Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Oracle ERP highly preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities: Finance Manager for
Field Operations, Senior Finance Officers.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal - Country Representative, Head of Operations, Head of Programs, Chiefs of Parties, Regional
Finance Officer, Various Operations and Programming staff, CRS Headquarters Finance Team.
External - CRS partners and donors, peer organizations, external auditor
Basic Qualifications
? B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business
Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent). MBA or Master’s degree in related field with a focus on Accounting preferred. A professional certification in Accounting or a related field highly preferred.
? Minimum of five years experience in a similar position, preferably with an International NGO .
? Additional education may substitute for some experience.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
? Integrity
? Continuous Improvement & Innovation
? Builds Relationships
? Develops Talent
? Strategic Mindset
? Accountability & Stewardship
*Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
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Disclaimer: This job descriptio n is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.*** Note:
All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
