The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.
IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Manager, the position is responsible for providing support to Myanmar Country Delegation ensuring financial management of the Mandalay Sub Delegation and reviewing of the Myanmar Red Cross’s expenditure under IFRC funding to make compliance of IFRC procedures. This position is responsible also for the capacity building of the National Society’s staff in financial management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for Mandalay Sub Delegation
* Manage Petty Cash of Mandalay Sub Delegation, make payments to suppliers, staff as per IFRC procedure.
* Transaction booking of the monthly expenditure of Mandaly Sub Delegation in the system.
* Coordinate with Yangon Finance team on the WA settlement and request.
* Coordinate with Head of Sub Delegation and Senior Finance Manager on the findings of the MRCS financial reports and supporting documents and flag financial risks.
* Visit to the fields to provide support in reviewing of documents in cash distributions and join field monitoring visits with PMER person.
* Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.
* Any other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned by Line Manager and/or senior management.
Responsible for National Society
* Review National Society’s operation expenditure/supporting documents under IFRC funding to ensure those are in line with approved budget and compliance with the procedures.
* Provide support to MRCS Operation team and Finance personnel in Mandalay office in terms of Working Advance clearance, related to IFRC budgeted expenditure, to be line with procedures and to have completeness of supporting documents.
* Coordinate with MRCS Finance team to enhance the capacity in financial management and reporting.
Education
University degree or equivalent professional experience is required
Professional qualification in Financial Management or a related area is required
Experience
Experience of managing and supporting staff is preferred
Minimum 5 years’ working experience of Financial Managements is required
Experience of preparing budgets, cash flow statements & financial plans is required
Experience of writing narrative and financial reports is preferred
Finance experience with international humanitarian or aid organizations is required
Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Knowledge and Skills
Skills in coaching, leading, training and developing staff is required
Good interpersonal, Presentational and report writing skills is required
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead within a matrix management structure and utilise talent and experience of team members in a productive way is preferred.
Outstanding networking, representational, communication and negotiation skills. An ability to be proactive and persuasive is required
Demonstrated track record in innovating, contributing to a learning culture, sharing knowledge and new approaches to engaging partners is required
Professional credibility, able to work effectively at all levels across the organization is required
Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment is required
Languages
Fluent spoken and written English is required
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) is preferred
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