Save the Children in Vietnam (SC) works to promote every child’s rights to survival, protection, participation and development as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The current programme focuses on the following core sectors: Health and Nutrition; HIV/AIDS prevention; Care and support; Education; Child protection; Child-focused emergency preparedness and response; Child rights agenda, including Civil society development, Economic opportunities, Child poverty Research, and Advocacy for child-friendly development policy and practice.
Save the Children is responding to the needs of communities affected by Typhoon Ketsana in Vietnam. We’re already responding by distributing urgently needed food and essential household and hygiene items. We will soon be supporting communities to recover with livelihoods activities for families, improving access to healthcare and nutrition, providing hygiene education, improving access to water/sanitation and helping to ensure children are able to continue their education. Our activities will transition into our ongoing programmes in these areas.
Finance Officer: Accounting and Partner Grant & Contract
Based in Danang
They are looking for a qualified Vietnamese National for the position of Finance Officer - Partner Grant & Contract, a member of the Finance Section of Save the Children.
Job purpose
Finance Officer is responsible to manage the accounting and sub-grants/sub-contracts with local partners in Danang, ensuring that the financial policies and procedures, controls, systems and sub grants sub-contracts are followed/ implemented properly in accordance with Save the Children, donor regulations and government laws.
Key Competencies:
University degree in accounting, finance or related field.
At least 3 years experience in a similar position in a foreign business or NGO.
Excellent financial and accounting skills
Good spoken and written English language skills.
Computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel are required).
Auditing skills is an advantage.
Analytical and results oriented; Honest and accurate; Mature and reliable.
Ability to manage and work independently and under pressure
Flexibility towards working hours.
Ability to travel within Viet Nam and abroad.
Ability to work closely with program staff, while ensuring the needs of Finance Department are finished in a timely fashion.
A detailed job description for the position and the application form is available at the website: http://www.savethechildren.net/vietnam/vacancies/Vacancies_2009.html [1]
Please send CV and a completed application form, details of three references and a covering letter, which addressing the list of competencies to Save the Children Quang Tri, 135B - Nguyen Trai - Dong Ha - Quang Tri or
by Email: [email protected] [2] and [email protected] [3]
The closing date for application is 5 p.m. December 4th 2009. Applications will be treated in confidence. Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs will not be returned.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. CVs will only be accepted with a completed application form.