Finance Administrators for development cooperation and humanitarian assistance programs
No person in this world should suffer or die from a treatable or preventable disease. This is the vision of action medeor. Since 1964, we have been the world's emergency pharmacy, supplying people in developing and emerging countries with medicines, medical consumables and equipment. In the event of disasters and crises, we bring emergency packages to the affected regions within 24 hours. We also work to improve the health of people around the world through education, prevention, and training in long-term health projects. To our family belong our branches in Tanzania and Malawi.
For our Programs Department (Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance), we are looking for employees to join the Finance Administration Team as soon as possible. The positions are planned with a weekly working time ranging from 20 - 40 hours in a combination of remote work and at our location in Toenisvorst on the Lower Rhine. The positions are limited to 2 years with an option for extension.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Financial administration of our programs, which we implement with partner organizations in the respective countries.
- Carry out checks of financial reports (incl. voucher verification) from partner countries and financial reporting to development partners/donors (e.g. BMZ, German Federal Foreign Office, foundations)
- Guide financial staff of partner organizations in the area of financial management, administration and compliance.
- Support programme managers in the preparation of budgets and financial monitoring
- Review and document bidding and award processes in institutionally funded projects and programs, in collaboration with partner organizations
- Ensuring compliance with documentation requirements
- Conduct trainings on relevant financial topics for staff and partner organizations
- Support in the further optimization and development of processes and templates within the Finance Team
- Willingness and ability to travel to the countries where our programs are implemented is desirable.
Your Qualifications, Working Experience and Skills
- Degree or completed vocational training in a relevant field or work experience in the administration of public grants, preferably in the field of development cooperation/humanitarian aid (but not mandatory)
- Professional experience in the commercial or administrative field (applications by young professionally are very welcome)
- Experience in the administration of grants (federal and national) and knowledge of funding guidelines and grant law are an advantage.
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of German (min. A2/B1) and excellent French and English language skills (min. C1). Additional language skills are desirable: Spanish (min C1)
- Very good computer skills: MS Office (365), especially Excel, SharePoint desirable
- Independent, structured, and diligent working style
- Solution-oriented, pragmatic way of thinking
- Intercultural competence
- Ability to work in a team, enjoy administrative tasks and have numeric skills
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
Our offer
- a meaningful job in an international environment
- flexible working time arrangements that take professional and private requirements equally seriously
- an organizational pension plan after three years of employment with the organization
- a dynamic team with cooperative spirit in a productive and pleasant working atmosphere
- The opportunity to participate in specific training related to the position.
... let's go together!
We look forward to receiving your motivation letter and detailed CV by 05th January 2025, stating your possible start date and your salary expectations for your work in a non-profit organization. Please also write us what motivates you to work at a non-profit organization. It is best to send your application by mail to:
candidature@medeor.de
action medeor e.V.
St. Töniser Str. 21
47918 Tönisvorst
We reserve the right to invite suitable candidates for an interview as soon as possible, even before the application deadline.
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