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The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
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We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Our Work in Ethiopia |
Job details |
DIVISION: Finance | TEAM: Finance and System |
LOCATION: Gambella, Ethiopia | CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term |
GRADE: C2 National | JOB FAMILY: Finance |
SALARY: As per the Oxfam benefit package | HOURS: 37.5 per week |
FLEXIBLE WORKING We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage | |
TEAM PURPOSE: JOB PURPOSE: The Finance Coordinator is responsible for the management of financial resources and implementation of financial strategies, policies and procedures at the Gambella Field office level. To generate quality information and reports and perform analyses to support and guide programme decisions. To ensure financial systems run properly and in compliance with Oxfam policies, procedures and standards. To support and assist program manager with project financial management including budget development, cash forecasts, provision and interpretation of monthly budget versus actual comparison reports, financial analysis, preparation of internal and external financial reports, and facilitation of internal and external audit processes including audit closures. | |
POST HOLDER REPORTS TO | Gambella Refugee Response Manager and matrix manager Finance and Systems Manager |
JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST | Finance Officer, Finance Assistant and IT Officer/Assistant |
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY | No |
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Processing and Accounting for Financial Transactions
Account Analysis and Ledger Reconciliations
Financial Management:
Cash and Bank management
Budgeting and Budget Management
Facilitating Audits and Project Closure
Reporting and Compliance
Representation
Internal Control and Risk Management
People Management
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person specification |
Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam GB needs to be able to:
Our Values
Ensure you commit to our THREE ORGANISATIONAL ATTRIBUTES:
1. Be committed to equal opportunities: demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences and gender equality. | 2. Be willing to learn and apply gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity and inclusion across all aspects of your work.
| 3. Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible. |
For this role, we have selected two of the most relevant feminist Leadership practices for this role (which you can read more about here. 1 Self-Awareness 2 Mutual accountability 3 Strategic Thinking and Judgment |
SKILS, Experience, Knowledge & Competencies
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Influencing: We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner. Strategic Thinking: We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values. |
Safer recruitment: All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
DBS CHECK REQUIRED No