Africa: Non-Academic Jobs, JUA (03/17/08)

NON-ACADEMIC JOBS

SAVE THE CHILDREN - TOP OF FORM

DEPUTY COUNTRY OFFICE DIRECTOR ADMIN/FINANCE, JUBA, SUDANBottom of Form

Save the Children, the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the U.S. and around the world, seeks Deputy Country Office Director Admin/Finance (DCOD/AF) S/he will be responsible for the management and oversight of all Southern Sudan Country Office (SSCO) financial, procurement, administrative and Information Technology activity, covering the Juba, Pagak and Mvolo Offices. Duties include the monitoring of and coordination with field office financial activity, management of procurement of items/services and their distribution/storage, overseeing the transport of goods and staff and supervising the IT systems and information storage. REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must possess Masters Degree in accounting/business administration strongly desired; Bachelors Degree with extensive experience may substitute. TO APPLY: Please visit: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?company_id=15604&;version=1, tracking code: 3587.

SAVE THE CHILDREN - STOP OF FORM

SSENIOR MANAGER, FINANCE, KHARTOUM, SUDAN

The Sudan Country Office of Save the Children US (SuCO) manages a large and complex portfolio of grants, totaling in the region of $37 million. Grants are funded by multiple sources including USAID, UN agencies, Save the Children Alliance partners and private contributions. Currently SuCO operates in the Darfur and Nuba regions, with two regional offices and eight sub-offices. Sudan Save the Children is currently undertaking Unified Presence between Save US, Save Sweden and Save UK which will increase the complexity of funding sources. Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director - Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will strive to provide efficient and effective management of the Country Office finance function, including oversight of Finance Department; Financial Policies and Procedures; Financial Reporting in-country and to Home/Area Office and Donors; and Cash Flow Management for Khartoum and Sub-offices. Budgeting, Budget Monitoring and Financial Grant Management and Compliance; Training and Capacity Building; and Audit and Internal controls are also a key component of this position. REQUIREMENTS: Masters or Bachelor level degree in finance or Business Administration plus a minimum of five years experience in Management and leadership role in professional Finance in a well established, major or at least medium size organization. TO APPLY: Please visit: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?company_id=15604&;version=1, tracking code: 3474.

EARTHLIFE AFRICA – REGIONAL COORDINATOR

Earthlife Africa (ELA) is a membership driven organization of environmental and social justice activists, founded to mobilize civil society around environmental issues in relation to people. Earthlife Africa's main activities are campaign related. This includes lobbying and advocacy with a range of stakeholders including government, building campaigns at community level through sharing information and skills, engaging with environmental impact assessments, engaging the media, and researching and producing information materials. The Nuclear Energy Costs the Earth Campaign (NECTEC) of Earthlife Africa Cape Town is looking for a full time Regional Coordinator. For more information about requirements visit their website: www.earthlife-ct.org.za. The closing date for applications is Friday 21 March 2008.

AFRICAN CHILD POLICY FORUM: VACANCIES

The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) is a leading, independent pan-African policy and advocacy centre on child rights. ACPF is seeking to recruit motivated, dynamic, pro-active and experienced candidates to fill its various positions. The positions available are: Head of Advocacy & Communication; Head of Africa Child Observatory; Resource Mobilisation Officer; and Regional Representatives (Geneva, Johannesburg and Dakar). Applicants are requested to send in their application with their resume, three reference persons and an indication of their last salary before 25th March 2008 preferably by email at jobs@africanchildforum.org or to the following address: The African Child Policy Forum, P O Box 1179, Addis Ababa. Website: www.africanchildforum.org.

PROJECTS ABROAD - HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE MANAGER

Projects Abroad is registered in South Africa as a Section 21 NPO although our parent organization is based out of the UK and reaches around the world to 27 countries. Send your CV (maximum of three pages) and a letter of motivation to Dana Myers, Country Director at danamyers@projects-abroad.org, or hand deliver to our office on the Fourth Floor, Letterstedt House, New lands on Main, Cape Town, 7700. Projects Abroad is an equal opportunity employer. For more information visit www.projects-abroad.net or call 021 674 4449. Closing Date: 25 March 2008.