Finance Assistant (Grants) - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 186 countries.

International Federation Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Padang, West Sumatera Office – Indonesia Delegation is looking for candidates for the posts of: 

Finance Assistant (Grants) - Padang (1 position)

 

(National Staff Position)

 

The Finance Assistant-Grant under the supervision of the Sr. Finance Officer – Cash Disbursement, will be responsible to support PMI Branch Finance staff in the operational management of IFRC funded projects.

 

Duties applicable to all staff:

 

·         Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat's goals.

·         Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.

·         Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

·         Respect and observe the Code of Conduct and staff regulations.

 

Specific duties, responsibilities and accountabilities:

·         Works under the supervision of IFRC Sr. Finance Officer

·         Actively supports the PMI Branch Finance Staff in completing the tasks to manage the operational costs funded by IFRC.

·         Provide capacity building to PMI Branch Finance Staff.

·         Produce weekly activity report to IFRC Sr. Finance Officer

·         Reports to the IFRC Sr. Finance Officer on any financial management breach of procedures or administration regulations occurred in the PMI Branches.

·         Doing official travel to the designated PMI Branch as capacity improvement target with woking percentage of 75% in PMI Branch and 25% in IFRC Office Padang.

 

Qualification & Experience:

 

·         Bachelor Degree in Economics (Management or Accountancy)

·         Bold, assertive and ability to work independently

·         Ability to prioritize work in under pressure situation

·         Possesses good conduct and no involvement in all kinds of political issues

·         Willing and able to travel to other Districts outside Padang City

·         Self-motivation to help others and work as a member of a team

·         Working experience related to Finance Management.

·         Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent

·         Fluent in English and Indonesia

·         Ability to adapt quickly with varieties of working environment

·         Familiar in working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Web browser etc)

 

Core Competencies

 

·         Teamwork

·         commitment to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

·         integrity in personal conduct

·         sensitivity to diversity

·         flexibility and adaptability

·         initiative and direction

·         interpersonal skills

·         resilience

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Please submit your application letter addressing the above qualifications and experience with your curriculum vitae on 04 June 2010 at the latest to:

 

Human Resources Department
Email: ifrc.recruitment@gmail.com

or 
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
c/o Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) Daerah Sumatera Barat
Jl. Sisingamangaraja No. 34, Padang
Sumatera Barat

Please indicate on the subject heading:

 

Application for Finance Assistant (Grants)  –  Padang

Only short listed candidates will be notified.