Experience / Training
The person in this position must have strong interpersonal skills and display evidence of good leadership, business partnering, professional judgment, and influencing skills. S/He must have excellent written and oral communication skills (both French and English fluency) and be comfortable participating both as an effective individual contributor and as a leader and listener in group settings. S/He must have significant attention to detail, be well organized, self-motivated, resourceful, effective and efficient at coordinating multiple resources to get things done; can work on multiple tasks at multiple levels and switch between them; can foresee and plan around obstacles; and available and happy to work unusual hours at times to meet deadlines and urgent needs of the Region.
- Proven financial management and fundraising experience in an international regional organization (5+ years) including staff management, and systems / process development experience.
- Professional experience working and living in Africa (5+ years).
- Experience with grants design, management, budgeting, and grant reporting in a multi-funder environment and involving a large funding portfolio required (i.e., experience with US government funding, EU, KfW, UN, GEF, private foundations and individuals, and others).
- Ability to work on multiple tasks at multiple levels in a fast-paced environment is a necessity.
- Bachelor degree required, Masters in appropriate field (including MBA) preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse, multi-cultural teams. Must be solution-oriented, and have strong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to creatively contribute to thinking on regional issues.
- Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications (advanced skills in MS Excel required) and major financial accounting and reporting software (SAP or equivalent).
- Self-motivated and organized with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with attention to coaching and mentorship and professional development of finance staff.
- Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time.
- Ability to work after normal business hours as necessary, in order to meet deadlines and / or communicate across various time zones.
How to apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply by emailing an application letter and CV together with the names and contact information of three references to: [email protected] with a CC to [email protected]. Please include “WCS Sudano-Sahel Regional Business Manager” in the subject line of your email. Deadline for applications is 04 June 2021.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value
The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations
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