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Head of Office and Finances People in Need Kuito, Angola

Starting date: October/ November 2012
Location: Angola, Kuito
Duration: 24 months

People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. The operation in Angola is currently PIN’s second largest international development cooperation mission. The education and agriculture sectors are the focus of PIN’s activities. Activities include: construction of schools, teacher training, skills training for farmers including a poultry breeding demonstration site, and support towards development of small farming businesses. Please see www.peopleinneed.cz for more details on PIN‘s work.

The role of Head of Office and Finances combines the financial management of the mission with the management of office and team of national and international employees, and PIN representation toward donors and local authorities.

Main responsibilities:
• Overall financial management and planning, missions economy
• Supervision of the accountancy and cashier
• Keeps updated information on local legal and administrative environment necessary for functioning of PIN in country
• Provides cooperation in the financial aspects of the programmes and missions operations
• Financial reporting, both external and internal.
• Representation of PIN towards partners and donors
• Support and coordination of small team (1-2 international and up to 20 national staff)
• Supervision of the project and following the internal processes

Suitable candidate:
• Has university degree in economy
• Has experience with financial management of projects or organisations
• Has experience with using the financial or accountancy software and has knowledge of double entry accounting
• Has fluent English and good knowledge of Portuguese (alternatively Spanish)
• Has sound managerial experience, if in the environment of developing country is an advantage

PIN as employer offers:
• responsible position in one of PIN´s largest mission
• participation in meaningful, sustainable development projects
• background of established NGO and well established mission
Interested candidates are asked to submit their applications via email: HR@clovekvtisni.cz. The closing date is August 15th 2012. The 1st rounds of the interviews are scheduled for the last 2 weeks in the August. Please note only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. Thank you.