Director (Finance, Systems and Logistics)

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Director (Finance, Systems and Logistics), Kabul, Afghanistan
Vacancy Number: VA- 2010-
Duty Station: Kabul with visits of Afghanaid work areas within Afghanistan
Duration: Three years (extendable)
Salary: According to Afghanaid pay scale
Announcement Date: August 01, 2010
Closing Date: August 15, 2010

Afghanaid, an international NGO registered in the UK and operating in Afghanistan for last 30 years, has a mandate to facilitate and support Afghan women, men and children in their fight against poverty, inequality and vulnerability. We work with integrated rural development approach, with priority sectors of food security, sustainable natural resource-based rural livelihoods, rural savings and market-driven enterprise development, local governance, and physical community infra-structure with cross-cutting themes of children and youth rights, gender equality, community development and disaster risk reduction. We are a knowledge-based learning organization that works with both right bearers and duty holders through grassroots programming as well as advocacy and policy initiatives.

We’re looking for an experienced ACA/ACMA qualified professional to be our Director (Finance, System and Logistics) in Kabul (Head Office) with the following key competencies, expertise and person specifications.

The Role: Under the direct line management of Managing Director, and working closely with Directorate, you will be responsible for managing the finance, logistics and IT functions of the organization. You will lead directly a team comprising of national staff in Afghanaid’s Head Office in Kabul, its provincial offices across the country as well as in its UK office in London. You will be a member of the Afghanaid Directorate, which is the highest management decision-making body of the organization, and will be expected in this leadership role to contribute proactively in the overall management of the organization, including development of organizational strategies, policies and procedures; and maintaining a management risk register.

Competencies & Skills: You will have a professional degree in finance, preferably ACA/ACMA from an internationally reputable university. You will bring at least 5 years of professional senior level experience in areas of financial and logistics management of NGOs or development/humanitarian sector, including of budgeting, donor reporting, auditing and of controls. You will have proven knowledge and expertise of computerized systems, accounting packages and spreadsheets. You will have excellent English language skills (verbal and written), and a proven ability to train and mentor staff and peers. For this position excellent interpersonal skills, with proven teamwork leadership and participation is of utmost importance. Previous work experience in a similar role in Afghanistan and knowledge of local laws and statutory requirements is a desirable asset.

The post requires ability to deal with challenging work situations and willingness to live and work in Kabul, in a shared accommodation with some traveling to Afghanaid work areas outside Kabul. You must have highly developed skills in effective communication (in English and preferably in Dari); excellent skills in Microsoft office; a solid understanding of both GAAP and international accounting standards and ability to independently represent Afghanaid at various senior level platforms and provide them leadership; lead the development of budget for funding applications, with support provided from the programme operations team; mentoring and coaching national staff; and training senior management on financial issues. You will be required to work with significant level of autonomy, take initiative, be able to meet tight deadlines and deliver high quality results against agreed priorities within the given timeframe. You must have respect for local culture and religion, be self motivated, be aware of your personal strengths and weaknesses and their impact on your work, and be able to manage stress.

Afghanaid offers you a challenging job, a rewarding career in an international organization, a dynamic work environment, a competitive salary and excellent benefits. We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our team and particularly encourage competent women to apply. Send us your covering letter defending your interest in the job together with your detailed CV and a filled application form at hrm@afghanaid.org.uk. You can download full job profile of the position from www.afghanaid.org.uk. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. No telephone calls will be entertained. Interviews will be held over telephone and in Kabul within two weeks of the closing date.

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