Your responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a programme wide financial management system in DRC
• Ensure a sound budget planning when project proposals are being drafted
• Control and supervise the liquidity and spending planning of the projects and internal fund requests 
• Monitor and ensure a proper planning of the financial and other resources
• Finance control of the country office budget and strict follow-up of refinancing of the respective country office budget positions under other projects. 
• Recruiting, account assignment and induction of new staff (in the field of financial/project administration) 
• Provide guidance and train local and international financial experts and project partners in line with WHH policy to enhance the national staff capacity 
• Monitor and ensure the accurate and prompt drawing up of internal and external financial reports in accordance with the appropriate guidelines
• Conduct training sessions in the field offices to uplift the capacities of administrative compliance
• Checking of partner agreements taking into account the capacity of the partners and the donor regulations 
• Support the local HR Expert to ensure that the organizational standards are implemented 

Your profile

• A relevant university or college degree with specialist knowledge in areas such as finance, accounting and/or controlling
• At least 3 years of project-related professional experience in the administration of co-financed projects for international (aid) organizations – preferably in the region
• Experience in change management and restructuring
• Experience in refinancing mechanisms 
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills, including ability to work under pressure
• Co-operation skills and ability to work in a team
• Excellent communication skills and broad intercultural competences
• A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
• You recognize the growing value of data within an organization and inspire teams to make decisions grounded in analysis and evidence
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe’s project countries
• Excellent spoken and written English and French

What we offer

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Commitment to Well-Being: We attach great importance to our duty of care with a focus on safety, security & health.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world. 

In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which you can find under Our benefits.