The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization that protects and assists victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence without discrimination. It has been working in the Philippines for more than 70 years, with a permanent presence since 1982.
Join the administration team of an international humanitarian organization. The ICRC sub-delegation in Davao is looking for a:
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
based in Davao City
MAIN TASKS:
Financial control
· Ensures the integrity of financial and analytical accounting and reporting in the sub-delegation, and also supervises the accounting department, prepares the annual budget or monthly forecast, and reports/analyzes financial risks
· Assesses the financial situation (including treasury) of the sub-delegation, and acts as the advisor on all financial/economic affairs for the humanitarian project teams
· Tailors institutional guidelines and policies to the local context, and ensures or controls strict implementation or adherence of the same, with the purpose of assuring compliance with ethical standards and mitigation of financial risk
· Acts as a co-signatory and finance interface for both authorities and commercial parties (suppliers, banks, etc.)
· As the internal focal point for finance-related compliance matters, steers the implementation or alignment of all activities related to ICRC’s compliance program in the country
Human resources
· Acts as the human resources responsible for staff members under local contract, carrying out specific activities within the cycle or system
Office management
· Oversees the financial and day-to-day-management of offices and operational premises, maintains an adequate security set-up, and ensures safe and secure accommodation of all mobile staff members
· Supervises the internal travel desk and takes charge of all international travel arrangements (flights/accommodation/pickup) in the sub-delegation
REQUIRED PROFILE:
Selection requirements
· University degree in business administration, finance/accounting or human resources
· 2 years of confirmed experience in finance, management or human resources, including at least one year in financial controlling or accounting
· Strong analytical and quantitative skills to dedicate to a humanitarian/non-profit organization
· Strong command of IT office tools
Your profile
· Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
· Open-minded and adaptable
· Responsible, well-organized and solution-oriented
· Capable of running a team (natural leadership qualities) and interest in diversity management
· Propensity for working with numbers and for management
· Good at both listening to others and maintaining confidentiality, intercultural skills
· Excellent ability to work in a team and under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
ICRC offers
· Opportunities for advanced learning and development
· Competitive compensation package
· Meaningful career within an international humanitarian set-up
Closing date of application: 30 June 2016
Contract start: Immediate
Contract duration: Open-ended
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter to man_hr_services@icrc.org with subject line: SURNAME First name – DAV Finance and Administration Manager.A copy of valid NBI clearance to be submitted upon being shortlisted.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Office Address: 4/F Central Plaza 1 Bldg., JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City
To learn more about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/icrc.