A development professional with over 20 years of professional experience in the field of Financial management, Human resource management, Procurement, Operations, Emergency response, Grants Management, Sub Grants Management, Donor Reporting, Designing and delivering Training's, Capacity Building, strategic planning, policy development and implementation, Direct program Implementation, at National & International Level.
I have a passion to do meaningful work that makes positive change in the lives of peoples in need. And believe in fighting against poverty and injustice, I am a lifelong learner who craves new challenges.
Responsible for financial management and compliance of the CCI’s implementation of a 24 M EUR program funded by the European Union. high level of financial planning, compliance, budgeting management, partnership management and strong coordination and communication skills to support the (consortia) partners and ensure effective and efficient financial management for the consortia and partnerships
Design and update the necessary templates and tools to ensure effective compliance with budget and financial management policies and procedures
Ensure all partners are updated on main finance decisions and new policies adopted by the MU, DRC and the donor
Compliance
Provide Compliance oversight for the consortium, ensuring awareness and adherence of EU regulations, staying abreast of changes in regulatory environment related to donor/ grant compliance (with updates to guidance to partners as needed)
Review partner procurement and program transactions, contracts and other documents for compliance requirements,
Due diligence for partners within consortium.
Sub-Grant Management
In partnership with Grants team members, ensure programming complies with DRC procedures on sub-grant management, including ensuring all relevant information is updated in DRC financial system
Support follow-up on all sub-grant compliance issues, audits and document resolutions
Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of the National Staff.
Provide overall advice, coordination, and technical support to the Finance teams within the partners’ organizations.
Financial Management
Cash management of consortium’s in coordination with DRC Country Office and RO finance and grant teams.
Provide Financial Management of the consortia and partnerships to ensure strong budget management among the partners, compile, and deliver financial reports on consortia financial situation
Lead EU MADAD audit process, Prepare and maintain internal and donor compliance-related reports
Review partner financial reports, perform verifications, support with issues based on financial review,
Update monthly top-line and quarterly financial tracking tools
Field visits and verifications in coordination with partners’ financial focal points
Provide updates on financial performance and participate in Quarterly Finance Directors meetings
Prepare and review budget for amendments and/or new programming in close coordination with all stake holders
Financial Management
Monitor and support the finance functions to ensure adequate funds are available at all times and
that all transactions are properly processed and documented
Establishing and maintain internal financial procedures compatible with the country’s law, the
organization’s internal regulations and donor requirements;
Assist in the preparation of Grant budgets and budget revisions for new and existing projects for
south central Iraq
Supply Chain Management
Ensure that logistics and procurement functions are conducted in a timely and complaint manner and according to DRC Supply Chain Operations Handbook
Ensure that inventory and assets lists are maintained and regularly updated
In liaison with Country Office, oversee the International Procurement conducted,
Human Resources & Administration Management
Oversee HR functions ensuring that DRC HR policies and procedures are clearly understood and
are followed,
Build capacities of DRC expatriate and national staff on the Minimum Operating Standards as per
Finance, Supply Chain and HR handbooks
Monitor staff KPIs for directly supervised staff & Conduct staff performance appraisals and
training plans.
Capacity Building
Conduct capacity assessment for the support services team, develop and implement a capacity
building plan
Train as a DRC Dynamics (ERP System) heavy user and train other users in the area, including
budget holders on the Finance and Supply Chain Modules
Operations Manager, is responsible to ensure that all procurement and logistics compliance are
implemented in accordance to NP Policies and donor requirements
Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically,
support better management reporting, information flow and management, Logistic process an
organizational planning.
Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services of Operations, through
improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and
Organizational functions.
Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
Management of agency Operational budget in coordination with the Head of Mission.
Closely work with the program managers on annual Program Plan.
Tracks and maintains Nonviolent Peace force assets in South Sudan and ensure the accurate reporting of
Quarterly Assets register & Inventory,
Developing Operational Procedures, and documentation flow,
Implements procurement function both inside and outside South Sudan necessary to support the
implementation of programming and operations
Manages the movement of staff and goods within South Sudan as per the requirements of programming,
including air, road and all other modes of travel.
Fleet management of vehicles, both rental, on loan and owned. Ensure to follow the Fleet Administrative
handbook and its functions are implemented in all the field sites.
Controls and manages fuel, including procurement and monitoring of consumption.
Manages all facilities in Juba directly, and supports the management of all field facilities
Coordinates with field teams and program staff about ongoing logistical needs and issues in the field.
Maintaining necessary documentation concerning procurements in logistics department.
Travel to filed sites to support the teams for smooth operations.
The Manager Finance shall be responsible for overall financial/ Grants management, for the Nonviolent
peace fore Financial Accounting, funds Management, Cash forecasting, closure of Monthly Financial
Books in a Timely Manner, and other finance responsibilities with Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) in South
Sudan.
The Nonviolent peace force Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as
Nonviolent Peace force internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Programs and other
Departments, the finance department provides timely reports and assistance to all departments, senior
Management and HQ to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively
Key responsibilities Included But Not Limited To:
Financial management & Treasury functions, Management of Sub-grants,
Training & capacity building of the finance as well as program teams.
Manage over all Grant Portfolio of the NPSS
Coordination with the Program department to facilitate and finalize budgets for new proposals.
Ensure Timely Closing of Monthly Books of Accounts,
Review the Monthly Budget monitors & conduct BvA Meetings with the Budget managers & SMT
Review & Approve Donor Financial reports as per Donor reporting requirement
Ensure Donor & NP Policies Compliance throughout the NP field sites & country Office.
Ensure to conduct the NP grants and statutory audits
As a member of the Grant Management and compliance Team, contribute to:
Co-ordination and compliance of assigned grants and contractual requirements
Follow an organizational culture that reflects values, promotes accountability and high performance
Budgeting, proposal development and contracting
Grant management responsibilities
Capacity Building, Support to Partners & Field office team
Conduct partners grant management training and refreshers
Visit sub-offices and conduct trainings in grant compliance for all relevant staff
Facilitate audits as per HQ’s and donors ‘requirements.
Implement auditor’s recommendations as soon as possible.
Assist PM(s) and SMT in providing feedback for auditor’s report