South Sudan: Interim Process Manager

Introduction

Cordaid is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines 100 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion.

Cordaid has been active in South Sudan for more than 20 years, with a strong focus on civil society capacity-building. Currently it has programs in the area of emergency response, DRR, health, food security, Security & Justice, women leadership and investments.

Presently, Cordaid is expanding its program in different parts of the country. For that purpose additional technical capacity is required. Therefore, Cordaid would like to recruit an Interim Process Manager as detailed below,

Interim Process Manager

Based in Juba

Reporting line

The Interim Process Manager reports to the Interim Accountant (Team Leader- SWAT Team). S/he will work with and train the Assistant Accountant.

Purpose of the Position

The Interim Process Manager takes responsibility for ensuring an effective financial and procurement management process flow through the implementation of standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities and Accountability

1. Identify the business process challenges and risks by analysing the current finance and procurement procedures, including partner management, and update and roll out the process and procedure
2. Critically review the current processes and propose solutions to improve the operational efficiency, effectiveness, and quality; always ensuring compliance with the Standard Cordaid manuals.
3. Develop a process workflow and document the revised procedures in new and clear user manuals.
4. Analyse, revise and redesign the standard forms currently in use by Cordaid South Sudan to support the new procedures and ensuring improvement in efficiency.
5. Train staff in the use of the new process, procedure and forms
6. Ensure embedding and acceptance of the new procedures in the organisation by continuous assessment of the procedures, the forms used, and additional staff training on the job as needed.
7. Monitor and measure the benefits of the post process implementation to ensure improvement in the operational business process

Qualifications and skills

1. Advanced degree in Finance Management or Business Administration.
2. Minimum of five years management experience
3. Strong understanding of accounting and procurement principles.
4. Strong skills in process, database and document management.
5. Proficient in Microsoft computer packages.
6. Excellent analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems with multiple variables.

Further information and how to apply

Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application letter including a CV in English with full contact details of at least 3 professional references to the following email: hr.southsudan@cordaid.org

Mention the vacancy reference number in subject line: - (e.g.**CSS20/03/18 Interim Process Manager - Juba**)

Deadline for submission is before the 13 April 2018

Cordaid is an equal opportunities employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.