Ukraine: Finance Officer, Eastern Ukraine

Organization: People in Need
Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 16 Sep 2014

People In Need (PIN)

Finance Officer, Eastern Ukraine

People in Need (PIN) is the Czech Republic based NGO working in relief and development sectors. See more at www.peopleineed.cz. In early August 2014 PIN opened humanitarian response in Eastern Ukraine and the program is rapidly expanding. Focus is given on the assistance to the IDPs, returnees and population living in the contested areas in the sectors of food security, shelter and NFIs, early recovery and health. PIN is currently looking for experienced candidates for a medium-term assignment (6 months with possibility of extension).

Start-up date: September/October 2014

Duration: 6 month with the possibility of extension

Location: Eastern Ukraine

Main responsibilities:

• Financial planning of the mission, cash flow, budget preparation
• Supervision of the compliance of the processes and documentation with the local legal and administrative measures, with Donors´ regulations and PIN internal rules
• Responsibility for the financial and project reporting to the donors and HQ
• Local team management and supervision
• Supervising the mission accountancy and cash register

Main requirements:

• High school / University degree in Economy
• Advanced level of English is required
• Good knowledge of spoken Russian/Ukrainian is a must
• Experience with finance management of large-scale projects of international donors (ECHO, WFP, EU, UN…) is an advantage
• Experience with team management and supervision
• Ability to organize and plan effectively
• Ability to work in difficult conditions and under pressure
• Responsible and systematic
• Knowledge of double-entry accounting (at least knowledge from school)
• Working experience with an accounting and economic software
• Cultural sensitivity, experience with humanitarian projects/international work experience is strongly welcome
• Great communication skills

People in Need offers:

· Work experience with professional and dynamic NGO, the largest one in Central-Eastern Europe

· Participation in meaningful, sustainable development projects

• Challenging and creative work
• Opportunity for self-development
• Cooperation with a young and motivated team within a stable organizational background
• Salary defined by PIN‘s salary grid
• Logistical and security background of stable organization

How to apply:

Interested candidates are asked to send their CV and cover letter in English via e-mail to HR@peopleinneed.cz.As a subject use“Financial Manager – Ukraine”. Kindly note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.