Financial Management Specialist

The American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program (TRP) had been established to direct the organization’s response to the South Asia tsunami disaster. The TRP activities focus on integrated community recovery and preparedness interventions in tsunami affected countries in Asia and East Africa in collaboration with Red Cross and non-Red Cross partners. Please visit www.redcross. org/tsunamirelie f

The Indonesia TRP Delegation operates from offices in Banda Aceh, Calang, Lamno. It also has liaison offices in Jakarta, and other areas in Aceh province in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross.

The American Red Cross seeks dynamic individuals to fill the :


POSITION : Financial Management Specialist
No of Hired : 1 Person
Base of Assignment : Banda Aceh
Type of contract : Fixed Term



Duties and Responsibilities:
* To oversee the management and implementation of ARC-PMI OD-CB project particularly for Objective 1 (financial management)
* To maintain qualitative and quantitative indicators for program log frame and track program progress
* To provide timely input to AmCross OD Team regarding achievement of targets and modification of program objectives as needed
* To coordinate and liaise with PMI-NHQ and PMI-NAD chapter and branches implementing OD-CB project
* To manage the budget and finances of the project’s financial management component
* To strengthen PMI Chapter and Branches (board Members, Staff and Volunteers) Organizational Development and Capacity Building through training and technical assistance
* To review PMI financial management capacity and provide technical assistance to strengthen it and ensure that objectives of the intervention are met
* To evaluate the quality of trainings delivered and provide follow up support to target branches to ensure the mastery of the skills and its application in PMI work
* To conduct field visits to project sites to collect information and to ensure project activities meet specified objectives
* To submit monthly narrative reports to AmCross Senior Program Advisor
* Interact with various government and organization on behalf on AmCross.


Qualifications:
* University degree in Accounting. Master Degree is preferred
* Proven track record in business process analysis, improvement and documentation.
* Proven track record in the development, design and implementation of financial and accounting systems
* Experience in accounting software implementation in an organization with regional and multi-location offices.
* Excellent technical knowledge in accounting and internal controls; audit or risk management experience is preferred.
* At least 5 years experience in a senior financial position.
* 2-3 years experience in International Development or Relief or related professional experience at a similar capacity.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Good level of understanding about organizational change
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Proficiency in English and Indonesian (written and spoken) required. Ability to speak Acehnese language is an advantage
* Self-supporting in computers (Windows, Spreadsheets, Word Processing)
* Past experience working with Red Cross or NGO is an asset.
· Self-motivated, with good judgment and initiative.
· Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration.
* Must be flexible and adaptive to change


Please submit your application and curriculum vitae to hr@amredcross. org put Job title in Subject line. Only applications in English and short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted after February 13, 2009 will not be considered.