JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Finance Coordinator South Sudan (National)

Location:

Juba, South Sudan

Management responsibility:

1-2 Finance Officers & Assistants

Reporting to:

Finance Manager

Key Relationships:
Contract Duration:

Operations Manager, HR Manager and South Sudan Programme

Staff, Partner finance staff
Two year programme funding currently available

Salary range:

A competitive salary, plus benefits

Description of Saferworld and South Sudan programme:

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and
promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international
organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy
development, and through supporting the actions of others.
Saferworld has been working in Africa since 1997, with a primary focus upon East Africa and the Horn region. We
have well-established programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and South Sudan. In addition, Saferworld supports
regional and international conflict prevention and security processes. Saferworld headquarters are in London, with
offices in Nairobi, Kampala and Juba.
Saferworlds South Sudan programme aims to develop and implement community-focused and integrated
responses to the complex mix of security, conflict and development challenges faced by the people, the
state and international partners. The programme seeks to achieve change through working with national and statelevel government, civil society stakeholders, and international actors.
Job Purpose:
The Finance Coordinator will support the Finance Manager to deliver efficient and compliant financial management
support to Saferworlds South Sudan Programme. The Finance Coordinator will play a key role in overseeing
Saferworlds financial relationships with partner organisations, as well as having significant delegated responsibility
for financial management within Saferworlds South Sudan programme
Key areas of responsibility:
1. Lead on the completion of regular internal financial processes as directed by the Finance Manager.
2. Oversee and develop finance management processes with partner organisations across the country
3. Provide management support within the Finance Team

Duties:
1. Lead on the completion of regular internal financial processes as directed by the Finance Manager
Detailed actions could include:
Performing or overseeing financial procedures (receipts, payments, payroll), including records of
transactions related to South Sudan programme activities
Leading implementation and monitoring of robust financial controls (bank reconciliations and other control
accounts, finance reports, etc.)
Consolidating accurate data entry into the QuickBooks ledger accounting system for monthly reporting
Lead financial reporting to Saferworld colleagues, donors and London head office with a focus on optimal
performance.
Effectively organise and manage internal and external audits as per donor policies where appropriate
Produce statutory (legal) accounts and other legal returns for South Sudan
2. Oversee and develop finance management processes with partner organisations across the
country
Detailed actions:
Develop strong relationships with all Saferworld colleagues and partners to enhance their understanding of
finance and build their knowledge; in particular, develop strong relationships with non-financial staff in
remote offices, who will be responsible for day-to-day financial reporting and accounting
Manage team in building knowledge and understanding with partners, including at the state level in South
Sudan so that they effectively and transparently manage their funds.
3. Provide management support within the Finance Team
Detailed actions:
Deputise for the Finance Manager in their absence
Manager day-to-day workload of junior finance staff as directed by the Finance Manager
Support and develop capacity of junior finance staff in field offices as directed by the Finance Manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential requirements:
A basic degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics / Accounting / Finance or Business Administration).
Recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, etc.) or course close to completion
At least 2 years experience working in a relevant role within an non-governmental organisation (NGO)
Experience of accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, etc.)
Experience of working with partner organisations and providing training to partner finance staff
Some experience of managing junior finance staff
Ability to travel extensively within South Sudan for work purposes
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms of Contract: Two years initially, extension dependent on further funding.
Probation: There will be a probationary period of three months
Salary range: Saferworld will offer a competitive salary + benefits
Holidays: 28 days/year (January December) in addition to agreed S Sudan public holidays
Hours: Standard working week is 37.5 hours
Start Date: ASAP
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please send an application comprising a detailed CV and Cover letter - including copies of certificates and
national ID - citing the reference SS NFC, to Marie Aziz at: recruitment@saferworld.org.uk by 11.59 pm on
5 January 2014. As this is an urgent recruitment, Saferworld reserves the right to interview on a rolling
basis offer the position at a different grade if necessary.
Women are strongly urged to apply.
We regret only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.