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| PPAZ |
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Posted 2018-11-30 05:54:33
WHO WE ARE
Planned
Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ) is Non-governmental organisation which
has existed since 1972 as a voluntary, not-for-profit and non-political
organisation advancing the cause of sexual and reproductive health in Zambia.
It is a Member Association of the International Planned
Parenthood Federation (IPPF).
Our Vision
Our vision is realisation of a society in which all people
in Zambia enjoy equal sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and have
access to quality and affordable SRH information and services.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for sexual and reproductive
health rights of women, men and young people, especially the vulnerable, and to
empower them to make free and informed reproductive health choices. We dedicate
ourselves to the provision of high quality and sustainable youth-focused sexual
and reproductive health services. PPAZ being a member of IPPF will also be
implementing the WISH2ACTION project locally.
WISH2 ACTION
Country Team
ABOUT WISH2ACTION PROJECT
Women’s Integrated Sexual Health
(WISH) is a multi-country programme which aims to improve access to Sexual and
Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for women and girls in areas of highest
unmet need. WISH is split into two separate Lots – Lot 1, focused in West
Africa and implemented by a consortium led by MSI, and Lot 2, called
‘WISH2ACTION’ focused in East and Southern Africa and Asia and implemented by a
consortium led by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) with
MSI as a key implementing partners.
The Project Team will contribute
to the fulfilment of IPPF mission in the area of SRHRs and to fulfil this
vision competent staff are required to in the following positions:
FINANCIAL MANAGER (ONE POSITION
WISH)
JOB PURPOSE
The Finance Manager will be
responsible for the budget planning, and supports the WISH2ACTION team by
offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the best
business decisions for the project.
Responsible for the recruitment
and people management of the project Finance Team, part of a multi-disciplinary
team that will oversee implementation of the programme. Oversight of financial
management & reporting for the programme ensuring effective project
financial management and reporting systems are in place at the Member
Association that deliver timely and accurate financial reporting and meet the
financial compliance requirements of DFID.
KEY TASKS
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To ensure compliance with
internal and external reporting requirements on activities and programmes.
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Oversight of VFM framework
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Work with country E&L team to
ensure PBR reporting and strategy in place
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Decision making authority for
finance related matters
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Training needs / capacity
building requirements in-country
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To provide advice and support to
Country Finance staff on project related financial issues and requirements,
including templates and guidelines.
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To ensure gender is effectively
mainstreamed within the remit of the post and in line with IPPF’s Gender
Equality Policy.
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To build and maintain positive
relationships with all members of staff, and contacts within and outside
the Federation.
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To become familiar with the
Federation’s Health and Safety Programme and Guidelines for using Visual
Display Units. To do everything possible to ensure a healthy and safe working
environment, including following instructions and guidance.
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Provide technical review and
input to country teams on budget and cost application development and project
reporting as required
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To provide in-house training to
staff on financial and contractual compliance as required; arrange external
training as required (with support from Regional Finance Manager)
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
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Grade 12 with 5 ‘O’ levels
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Bachelor of Accountancy Degree
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Full Professional Qualification
in accounting such as ZICA, ACCA, CIMA
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A Member of Zambia Institute of
Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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At least a minimum Experience of
Seven (7) years
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Proven experience in
the preparation of budgets, their implantation and monitoring actual
against budgeted expenditures and incomes.
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Proven ability in Financial
Reporting ie Management and Final Accounts, Fund.
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Relevant experience in managing
financial operations of organizations of a similar or larger size.
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Excellent levels of interpersonal
skills to disseminate information, communicate strategic direction, deal
sensitively and fairly with all stakeholders and suitably resolve conflict
where necessary.
SKILLS
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Strong and strategic financial
acumen.
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Plan and implement improvement
strategies.
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Excellent knowledge and skills in
Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel).
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Inspire and motivate staff.
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Ability to communicate the
vision.
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Ability to effectively manage change.
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Ability to effectively liaise
with partner organizations.
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Strong client service
orientation.
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Strong interpersonal skills.
OTHER PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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The candidate must adhere to the
safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role
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The candidate must be pro-choice
Please send
your application letter and CV clearly marking “The position being applied forâ€
by 7th December, 2018 at 17:00 Hours to:
The Executive Director
PPAZ Head Office
11 Nkanchibaya Road, Off Addis Ababa Road
Rhodes Park, P.O. BOX 32221,
Lusaka, Zambia
All soft copies of applications via email
to: ed@ppaz.org.zm and
copy jobs@ppaz.org.zm
