Junior Officer for Finance and Project Management 44 views

Background

The GIZ Programme Support to the African Union for the Operationalisation of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) supports the African Union to strengthen instruments of the African Peace and Security Architecture that are aimed at conflict prevention, conflict management and post-conflict reconstruction to end violent conflicts as well as to consolidate peace.

The Junior Officer for Finance and Project Management works in the Service Unit “Finance” of the GIZ African Union (AU) Office, mainly supporting matters related to financing agreements of the GIZ Project “Strengthening Capacities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA)” and 40% in the SLGA-Project supporting project management related issues.

Responsibilities and Duties

The  Junior Officer for Finance and Project Management is responsible for supporting project management tasks, strengthening the project monitoring functions and nurturing collaboration across the sector by providing the necessary support to all project components. He/she is accountable to the programme team leader (AV).

Responsibilities and tasks

Finance Management (60%)

The Junior Officer for Finance and Project Management provides support in all matters of financial management, in particular:

·         Preparation and monitoring of financing agreements, support to grant recipients in compliance with GIZ guidelines and preparing financial reports;

·         The program’s financial planning, expenditure and cash monitoring;

·         Financial reporting and maintenance of project data in SAP;

·         Preparation of for internal controls, internal and external audits- co-financing,

·         Regular quality assurance in accordance with the internal regulations on data filing;

·         Communication and Liaison with the finance department at GIZ headquarters and country offices;

·         Liaison with the GIZ-AU procurement unit for financial matters related to consulting and financing contracts.

Project Management (40%)

Furthermore, the Junior Officer for Finance and Project Management supports the program in project management related issues, in particular:

·         Development, implementation and monitoring of the program’s annual operational plan;

·         Support to results-based monitoring, knowledge management and development of communication products;

Support to the organization of steering committee meetings, team workshops and other internal events.

Requirements

Qualifications

·         BA/MSc in business management or similar area

Professional experience

·         Initial experience (internship or similar) in this area

·         Initial experience in contract management is an asset

Other knowledge, additional competencies

·         Fluent in English, basic knowledge in German or French is an advantage

·         Affinity to digital tools and excellent knowledge of relevant computer applications (e.g. MS Office)

·         High capacity for cooperation and coordination, high self-motivation, willingness to change and enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment