Title: Finance and Logistics Delegate
Location: Bamako, Mali
Type of contract: Delegate (12 months)
Salary band: CAD $51,028 - $54,663
An iconic brand and one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organization on this planet – The Canadian Red Cross (CRC), is seeking a Finance and Logistics Delegate to join our International Operations Team.
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At the Canadian Red Cross, we help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience. We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, and inclusive work environment where people with all abilities, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations can reach their full potential. All qualified persons, particularly Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, women, veterans, and others who share our values and contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace are encouraged to apply.
We are looking for a Finance and Logistics Delegate to work with the Mali Red Cross (CRM). The CRC is implementing a 5-year project to improve adolescent health in Mali (Projet de santé adolescente au Mali – SAM), with funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The project aims to increase and improve access to health facility and community-based health services with a focus on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Protection (including Child Protection), Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Community Engagement and Accountability (PGIE) with a specific focus on reducing the prevalence of child marriage through education and community participation and outreach. Collaborating with the CRC Country Representative in Mali, the Finance and Logistics Delegate will be responsible to lead the finance and logistics functions of the CRC Delegation in Mali.
As Finance and Logistics Delegate you will:
- Manage all financial aspects (budgeting, accounting and reporting) of the project field operations with a large annual budget.
- Understand and apply the terms and conditions of the project Contribution Agreement as they relate to financial management and reporting.
- Oversee the recording of financial transactions in accordance with the requirements of the donor (Global Affairs Canada) and CRC policies and procedures.
- Develop, in collaboration with the Mali Red Cross, accurate financial reporting systems for the Project and ensure consistent use and maintenance of financial systems.
- Compile accurate, regular and timely financial reports for the project and the CRC Delegation in Mali and investigate and address significant variances.
- Maintain regular communication with Finance counterpart at CRC National Office for feedback and validation of transactions charged to the project.
- Closely monitor the procurement of goods and services for the Delegation, ensuring that documentation meets CRC procurement and full audit standards. Oversee and provide advice on the negotiation of contracts required by the Delegation for goods and services.
- Provide guidance to the Delegation in identifying and planning required logistical support for effective and efficient delivery of Project operations.
- Develops and maintains membership in the functional department and designated project team and fosters team work through a professional exchange of experiences and expertise.
What we are looking for:
- Masters degree in Finance and/or Accounting OR Bachelors degree with 5 years of professional experience
- Experience in developing a finance system from inception, including monitoring and auditing functions
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring managers and staff in financial policies, systems, and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing for different audiences, adapting style to the situation.
- Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Professional certification in accounting would be considered an asset
- Previous international work experience with a humanitarian or development NGO in Sub-Saharan Africa preferably in West Africa.
- Excellent oral and written skills in French and English.
Working conditions:
This is an unaccompanied position based in Bamako with regular travel to the project sites in Koulikoro regions, in the 3 districts located within 100 km from Bamako.
Working conditions may include the following:
- The ability to work in a high risk, fluid and evolving situation may be required, as is the ability to work in stressful and often ambiguous conditions.
- Basic living conditions that may include intermittent electricity, internet and other basic services
- Issues of access and mobility due to the dynamic nature of an emergency situation and proximity to disaster-affected area
- Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the CRC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground)
The Canadian Red Cross is an organization guided by our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
