Finance Coordinator – Mozambique | ReliefWeb 104 views

The MENTOR Initiative (MENTOR) is working in partnership with the government of Mozambique to implement an on-going malaria control programme in the main flood and IDP-affected areas of Sofala Province and the surrounding areas in conjunction with the NMCP and MOH.

The Finance and Administration coordinator will lead the MENTOR Initiative’s malaria control programme in achieving administrative, financial, logistics and HR related programme objectives in a timely manner. The consultant will establish the organisation’s standardised financial, administrative, logistics and human resource systems and processes, ensuring the implementation of these at all levels of the organisation’s country programme.

A highly skilled and motivated individual, the post holder will enjoy working as part of a team, motivating and inspiring team members to deliver programme aims to high standards. Experienced in all aspects of project management, including HR, the Finance and Administration manager will be able to effectively plan and ensure fiscal accountability, whilst the rest of the team deliver programme goals. Within MENTOR the post holder will maintain good working relationship between country teams and HQ. Fluent in English, the post holder will also be able to communicate effectively in Portuguese or Spanish (willingness to learn Portuguese), as this post will have a strong national staff capacity building element.

Qualifications and Experience

· A strong and demonstrable financial or accountancy background, with experience of managing complex budgets of multiple projects with tight timelines.

· At least 3 years’ experience working in senior roles within international development, and/or in emergency response.

· Experience of all aspects of financial management and administration.

· Fluency in verbal and written English.

· Fluency in oral and spoken Portuguese.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision, whilst maintaining good communication with HQ.