Project Finance Coordinator based in Phnom Penh
Role Purpose
The Family Care First (FCF) project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It aims to ensure that children are cared for in a safe family environment by developing a well-functioning comprehensive care system in Cambodia that can respond effectively to the needs of vulnerable children and families. The project will focus on four objectives: 1) Strengthen government child protection systems; 2) provide direct response to vulnerable children through the development of a strong social welfare workforce; 3) Prevent child-family separation; and 4) transform the dominant residential care model to a family-based model. The project started in 2015 and has delivered critical programmatic learning and results. It established a model for collective action by the government and civil society toward the ultimate desired impact of reducing the number of children living outside family care in Cambodia.
As the Project Finance Coordinator, you will be responsible for project finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, partner finance capacity building, and partner financial oversight to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations. You will also work closely with the Awards team to ensure that grant management is effectively implemented.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications and experience
- A master’s degree in finance and/or accounting.
Essential
- 4-6 years of financial experience in an international organization.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of USAID financial management, rules, and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in a team.
- Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports.
- Demonstrated capacity in providing financial training and support to partners.
- Strong attention to detail in reviewing financial reports for compliance with donor requirements.
- Working-level verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Khmer
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
Desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Contract length: Unspecified Duration Contract (UDC).
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV in PDF as a single document and apply as below link or email: jobs.cambodia@savethechildren.org
Closing Date for Application: 14 March 2024.
Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
SCI offers a competitive remunerative package, including both cash and non-cash benefits as below:
- International mentoring and professional development to support your growth and career aspirations
- Group personal accident insurance for staff member and in-patient health insurance for staff member and their dependents
- Provident fund (10%), seniority indemnity payment, 13th month salary, medical allowance, and phone card allowance
- 26 weeks full pay of maternity leave and 2 weeks full day of paternity leave
- Full Government public holidays and 18 days annual leave
- Working hour is 37.50 per week from Monday to Friday
- Flexible working hours
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for written test and interview.
For more information about Save the Children in Cambodia, visit our website: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global
anti-harassment policy.