Regional Grants Manager Job Vacancy at World Vision Senegal

Job Title: REGIONAL GRANTS MANAGER,WEST AFRICA Application Deadline Date: 15 May 2012 Position Location: Senegal Position Start Date: 01 Aug 2012 Region: Africa\West Africa Position End Date: 31 Jul 2014 Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately Country Name: Senegal Program/Office Name: West Africa Regional Office City/Province: Senegal Employee Type: Contract Job Grade Level: 168 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children Requisition Num: 2012AFWMNDE-8TUET2 PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide effective and efficient support to the Regional Finance Director (RFD) in ensuring standards of excellence through financial management, grant management, accountability and integrity in the region. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist RFD to build financial capacity at National/Regional Office especially as it relates to grant management and grant compliance. Ensure succession planning for NO Grant Finance Managers For the NO allocated to this position for direct oversight, assist the RFD to: Ensure National/Regional Offices are monitoring their spending against budget commitments to assure that spending occurs only where there are commitments, to minimize year-end over/under spending and monitor cash flow. Support the region’s financial planning and budgeting Support the NO in developing finance strategies, priorities and plans in alignment with the regional, global strategies and priorities as well as emerging trends. Liaise with SO Finance regarding their trips to the region in collaboration with the NO Finance/Grant Teams; Explore ways to reduce overhead costs on grants to ensure WV’s competitiveness without comprising ministry quality Develop and maintain good professional networks with the NO Grant Managers, SO IPGs, and NO Finance Directors Represent the region in the grants community forum (internal and external to WV) and participate in at least one GGCU working group. Develop a pool of grant experts, create an environment of experience sharing and promote best practices within the region; For the NO allocated to this position for direct oversight: Ensure appropriate financial and monitoring frameworks are in place, and operating satisfactorily, in each National/Regional Office to support WV’s ministry in the region. Involves assisting National Offices designing and improving internal control systems and project accounting systems. Oversee and evaluate the region’s financial performance and efficiency through the quarterly financial scorecard issued by the FRSC; Assist in preparation and review of large scale grant program budgets and plans and closeouts when necessary. Provide guidance on the interpretation of award terms and conditions and donor regulations in collaboration with respective SO; For the NO allocated to this position for direct oversight: Coordinate with NO to assure follow up action on and implementation of audit recommendations and addressing common audit findings. Review grant risk assessment form for new projects in light of mitigating risks; Work with Regional Audit Manager to gather Grant Audit Trend Analysis to promote improved Partnership internal audit results through assuring implementation of audit recommendations and addressing common audit findings; Perform special projects for the RFD as necessary. This could include researching key finance ratios to set benchmarks; developing training material for use by NO/RO finance staff (e.g. CD-ROMS, PowerPoint presentations); identifying alternative options for cost-cutting; researching cost allocation methods within the region; investigate problem areas in RO/NOs; compiling socio-economic data to assist with a model for the effective allocation of resources, etc. Act on behalf of the RFD during their absence. Attend and participate in devotional meetings. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: REQUIRED: Degree in Finance, Business Admin, or Accounting High level computer literacy and knowledge of spreadsheet applications Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls Knowledge of and experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements Experience in establishing and enforcing common protocols and standards throughout a large organization Senior leadership experience in strategic financial management Track record of successfully training, developing/mentoring and supervising finance and grant staff Working knowledge of the WV Partnership preferred and ability to interface sensitively with people from various departments in both field and support offices PREFERRED: Bachelor in Finance or Accounting How to Apply; https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/6C9299909E29D450882579F200349B41?OpenDocument