About us
Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe we can make that a reality by transforming the lives of people who live in poverty and empower them to change their lives for the future. So, if you’re passionate about helping others, and want to help us drive positive change across the world, join us. Christian Aid is now looking to recruit a Grants Accountant EU TWITEHO AMAGARA Project to support our development and humanitarian work in Burundi and across Africa.
About the role
The role is responsible for managing EU funded health project financial management and providing leadership to the financial unit of the project. The role will work closely with the World Vision Burundi Finance team to provide accurate financial returns.
The Grants Accountant EU TWITEHO AMAGARA Project must be able to effectively communicate Christian Aid ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
About you
Candidate should have a good knowledge and expertise in cash management, financial reporting and analysis. Minimum undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies, Auditing or related field. Minimum 3 years in accounting as senior staff. Experience of managing grants/contracts from institutional donors (ECHO, DFID, Global Fund, UN). The role also requires fluency in French and English. This is a three-year Fix term contract subject to the performance.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in Burundi, where this position is based. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Build partnerships
Tell us about a time when you actively consulted with others to ensure that you understood their needs or goals before taking action: What was the situation? What different expectations were involved? What was expected of you? What did you do? How did you take those actions? What was the impact? Were you successful? How did you know?
Communicate effectively
Give us an example of a time when you communicated something complex in a way that could be easily understood by others: What was the situation? What did you need to communicate effectively? How did you make sure the message was understood by others? What was the impact? How did you know you were successful?
Deliver results
Tell us about a time when you had to make recommendations or take decisions after analysing data, information and other evidence: What was the background? What recommendations or decisions did you have to take? What was your particular task or responsibility? What actions did you take? How did analyse the information and data? What was the outcome? Were you successful?
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