Consultancy : F&A Interim Consultant
Location: DRC, Goma
Duration: 3 months, renewable
Start date : As soon as possible
Responsable Direct: Interim RCD PI Representative
Technical Referent (if applicable): GT Africa F&A Officer
About Protection International
Protection International (PI) is an international NGO that contributes to improving the protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) around the world. PI provides tools to develop the capacities of HRDs to manage their own security in their fight against impunity and to work for human rights and democracy in their respective countries or regions. PI seeks to contribute to a situation where HRDs are recognized as legitimate actors of social change and to an environment where they can exercise their right to defend universally recognized human rights.
Protection International has its global office in Brussels, but works mainly where the protection of HRDs is needed. PI has a long-term presence in several countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Justification
Three (3) months consultancy contract, renewable.
The consultant acts as interim finance and administration officer. Under the hierarchical responsibility of the ad interim country manager and in close collaboration with the GT Africa F&A Officer based in Brussels, the financial consultant assumes the following responsibilities:
- Guarantee compliance of the finances and administration of the Goma office and its project portfolio with Protection International policies, those of donors, national legislation;
- Ensure overall and daily financial management as well as the quality and regularity of accounting by guaranteeing the reporting of accounting and financial data in a reliable and regular manner;
- Guarantee the administrative and financial reporting requirements of donors, and provide the necessary support for audits requested by the office in Brussels and donors;
- Ensure daily monitoring as well as the implementation of the organization’s overall policies in terms of financial and administrative management;
- Implementation of the use of the SAGE accounting system;
- Ensure follow-up on audit recommendations.
Approach
The mission will take place in 3 main stages:
- Briefing: this briefing will be carried out by the GT Africa F&A officer based in Brussels and will include an overview of financial and administrative management and tools and systems and procedures within PI
2.Tasks to be undertaken: They will be carried out by the consultant throughout the duration of the mission.
- Collect and prepare the necessary documentation for monthly reports,
- Financial and accounting monitoring throughout the duration of the contract,
- Verification of proof of expenditure according to donor rules and Congolese legislation on accounting,
- In close collaboration with GT Africa F&A Officer, design and implement policies and procedures in compliance with donor regulations, ensuring consistency between partners, effective internal controls and minimizing risks,
- Monitoring the office’s financial obligations, payment of invoices, contracts and insurance,
- Verification of proof of expenditure according to donor rules and Congolese legislation on accounting,
- In close collaboration with GT Africa F&A Officer, monitoring of the institutional audit in coordination with the GT finance team,
- In close collaboration with GT Africa F&A Officer, carry out budgetary monitoring of projects for PI DRC,
- Implement the procedures and methodologies used within the F&A unit and give recommendations,
- Support the entire F&A team in improving its services,
- Implementation of the use of SAGE accounting software.
3. Debriefing and handover: The consultant will handover the newly recruited finance and administration officer, in close collaboration with the DRC country representative ad interim and the GT Africa Finance & Administration Officer
Deliverables
- At the end of each month, financial and accounting report (bank and cash register)
- Every 6 weeks, request a funds transfer to GT, Brussels
- Financial report according to donor deadlines
- Mid July 2024 – report identifying M&A procedures and methodologies and recommendations for its improvement
Job Requirements
Formation
- University degree in finance and accounting
- Preferred accountant registered in the DRC
Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in the M&A department with responsible roles.
- Experience in preparing and developing financial audits for international donors
- Accounting and financial experience and mastery
- Experience in the NGO sector in Africa
Skills & knowledge
- Highly organized/time management
- Advanced skills in computer productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Enthusiastic, autonomous, able to work independently, under pressure, within decentralized teams, and to think outside the box.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally to a wide range of audiences, expert or non-expert.
- Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to identify potential legal risks and issues before they arise.
- Proactive in preparation and shows initiative in response
LANGUAGES
- French spoken and written fluently
- Fluent English is an asset.
Location and timeline
DRC, Goma. Three-month consultancy contract, renewable.
How to apply
Market request process
If you meet the skill requirements above and would like to apply for this position, please send to procurement.gt@protectioninternational.org quoting “F&A Interim Consultant” by May 17, 2024 with the following:
- Send your CV (without photos) and your cover letter, in French
- Financial offer all taxes included, dated and signed.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position for this consultancy contract will remain posted until a qualified candidate/firm is selected. Only pre-selected candidates/companies will be contacted.
More information about Protection International is available at www.protectioninternational.org .
Protection International is an equal opportunity employer. The organization will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure non-discrimination in job advertisements, recruitment and other terms and conditions of employment, preventing discrimination against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Joining Protection International means complying with our code of conduct and ethics, our anti-corruption policy, our conflict of interest policy, our child protection policy, our security policy, to our whistleblowing policy , to our policy for protection against harassment, abuse, exploitation and discrimination.
Within Protection International, female applications are very encouraged