Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 17 Nov 2016
Project Description
Johanniter- Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (Johanniter International Assistance) has been working in Afghanistan since 2002, implementing projects in the field of health, nutrition and disaster preparedness. The Johanniter country office is located in Kabul from where the country programme is coordinated. The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate, with growing needs amongst internally displaced people (IDPs), other people struggling with the impact of conflict and natural disasters and communities exposed to communicable diseases coupled with challenges for some populations to access basic services. To address these challenges Johanniter is implementing various projects in Kabul, Balkh and through local partner NGOs in other Provinces.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Overall job purpose
- Coordination of all financial, logistical and HR administrative processes of Johanniter activities in Afghanistan in close collaboration with the Country Director.
Reporting lines
Reporting to: Country Director Afghanistan (direct supervisor)
Head of South/Central Asia, Middle East and Europe Desk in Berlin headquarters (second line supervisor)
Receives technical advice from: Head of Desk Finance, Berlin Headquarters
Working with: team of international/national staff
Replaced by: Country Director Afghanistan / Head of Field office Mazar/
Afghanistan
Tasks
Finance:
Accountancy:
Assure Johanniter’s financial procedures are in compliance with government and donor financial obligatory law and regulations
File documents, allocate expenditures, vouchers registration, check balances
Monthly field accounts and timely preparation of financial reports for donors and headquarters (BVAs, monthly closing, bank transfers, cash requests, travel claims) in compliance with donor and Johanniter procedures
Manage bank accounts, money transfers and maintain good cash flow in compliance with guidelines of donors and Johanniter
Supervise payment orders and improve payment procedures
Organise and coordinate internal or external audits
Take measures for cost controlling in consultation with the Country Director
Report immediately if any irregularity (fraud, cheating, etc.) noticed
Undertake partner capacity assessment including regular visits to project sites/partners and train partners to increase their competence in preparation of financial reports, donor financial reports in line with various reporting requirements and guidelines
Budget Management:
Prepare overhead and project budgets, budget revisions and extensions in compliance with financial guidelines of donors and Johanniter
Monitor budgets, give relevant advice concerning financial matters and inform Country Director, Head of Field Office Mazar and HQ desk officer regularly on financial status
Verify and support partner organisations with financial reporting
Preparatory review of proposals and grant agreements/contracts prior to submission to the donors/HQ including liaising with the programmes team ensuring programme proposal correlates with organisational budged and guidelines
Logistics:
Assure compliance with Johanniter’s procurement procedures, government obligatory regulations and donor guidelines. Assure all supporting documents are available.
Procurement: management of procurement processes and adherence to Johanniter and donor rules and regulations; management of emergency stocks; inspection of quality of received goods; provision of list/database of pre-approved suppliers
Shipping (Supply Chain): organize exemption letters, assure tracking of procurement and post-delivery inspection; provide waybills, assure sending of items to / receiving from field
Storage/Warehousing: check quality and reinforce stock management systems, procedures & routines controls and reporting on diesel consumption for generators, vehicles, motorbikes; stock management of drugs and other supplies.
Fleet management/transport: management of vehicle use and servicing; provide incident/accident reports, assess vehicle documents & roadworthiness of cars; train drivers
Maintenance: maintain vehicle, generator and residences / field offices
Equipment: monitor and regularly inspect asset/inventory register; ensure asset repair; train staff on use of assets/equipment
Communication: monitor internet provision; explore needs and costs of security communication; IT
Manage team accommodation
HR:
Coordinate the planning, recruitment, selection, briefing/debriefing and well-being of all national staff
Pay national staff according to national labour law and Johanniter guidelines, including timely payment of Staff Social Security, income tax or other taxes as required by labour law.
Supervise and train the team of Admin and Finance and support staff, including periodic staff appraisals
Ensure that all staff have valid contracts and job descriptions
Draft staff contracts after consultation with a local solicitor and the Country Director
Provide HR guidance and consultative support to the Country Director and Head of Field Office Mazar.
Maintain systematic HR databases and filing systems (incl. staff lists, leave register, etc).
date Johanniter National Staff Handbook in line with Afghan and JUH regulations and People in Aid recommendations
Follow-up on visa and work-permits for expats
Coordinate planning of annual leave and R&R of expats and national staff where applicable.
Administration:
Draft and follow-up contractual engagements (rental, vehicles, MoUs, Registration, etc) in consultation with the CD
Set-up and maintain a systematic hard and soft copy filing system for all administrative matters
Other:
Assist the Country Director in security management
Regularly coordinate all above mentioned aspects with the Country Director and the Desk Officer and Controller in Berlin
Assist the country office team in translating guidelines and templates
Support Country Director in all other tasks.
Person Specification
Profession/Qualification:
University Degree in Business Administration / Accountancy or equivalent degree OR relevant work experience in similar position
Experience:
At least 3 years of experience in accounting, financial management, logistic and HR procedures in the field of humanitarian aid / development cooperation
Experience in working with public donors
Ability to write reports and procedure manuals
Working experience in Afghanistan or the region
Skills:
Financial Management
Proficient user of accountancy and financial software
Excellent reporting and computer skills
Fluency in English and with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Knowledge of German is a plus
HR management skills
Ability to work in an unstable security environment, trained in Safety & Security
Cultural sensitivity and team competence
Sense of delegation and commitment to local capacity building
Start date: asap
Contract duration: definite contract for 12 months (with possible extension)
Remuneration: Between 39.063 € and 41.119 € annual gross salary (according to Johanniter AVR-J internal tariff and depending on relevant previous working experience).
Benefits: - social security provisions (lump sum 375 € per month) (for expats not falling under social security) - international insurance package - 29 days annual paid leave plus additional R&R regulations - yearly home flight (for contracts > 1 year)
- Per diems (for international postings) for days in project country (currently 25 € per day)
Please note that this position is unaccompanied. Please note that this position is unaccompanied.
How to apply:
Contact and application
Applications for this position (including a cover letter, CV, reference contacts of three former supervisors as well as job certificates in case available) should be sent to: staff@johanniter.de“Finance, Logistics and HR Coordinatorin the subject line of email and mention your earliest date of availability. Closing date for applications**:** 17th November 2016. Interviews are scheduled for 23rd / 24th November 2016.
Please be advised, that due to the urgency of the situation, we might start short-listing even before the end of the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.