Country: Indonesia
Closing date: 10 Dec 2019
Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization with 190 members National Societies. Our work is guided by seven fundamental principles (humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality) and by Strategy 2020, which voices our collective vision and determination to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the present decade. We act before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people.
The IFRC in Asia Pacific region has a Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (APRO) which provides leadership, quality assurance, accountability and technical support to 8 Country Offices (CO) and 5 Country Cluster Support Teams (CCST) in order to provide programme and emergency response support to vulnerable communities in 38 countries in Asia Pacific region. IFRC in Asia Pacific region works in partnership with Asia Pacific National Societies, Movement partners, and other humanitarian actors, networks and reference centres. The Country Cluster Support Team (CCST) based in Jakarta, Indonesia is one of five CCSTs in Asia Pacific and supports the National Societies in Indonesia (Palang Merah Indonesia) and Timor-Leste (Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste).
Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) is the biggest social and humanitarian organization in Indonesia and has a formal mandate as an auxiliary to the Government for disaster management and blood donation. PMI has representation in 34 provinces and 474 districts/cities which are equipped with basic infrastructure and sufficient operational equipment to perform its responsibilities and services.
Timor-Leste Red Cross, Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste (CVTL) was established in 2002 and gained IFRC membership in 2005. CVTL has a country-wide network of 13 branches in each administrative district and a National headquarters in Dili with over 180 staff members and 2,000 volunteers. Its status in the country is based on Red Cross law mandating the national society to provide humanitarian assistance to most vulnerable people in Timor-Leste as auxiliary to its Government.
The requirement for finance development in Indonesia and Timor-Leste is based on the foundation that a strong and well-functioning National Society shall have the capacity to manage and report its finances in a transparent and accountable manner.
The Finance Development Manager shall work under the National Society Development unit of IFRC CCST Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
The Finance Development Manager in PMI shall report to the PMI Secretary General with technical reporting line to the PMI Treasurer and with both lines residing in PMI, as well as to the NSD and Partnership Coordinator of CCST Indonesia & Timor-Leste for administrative matters. For the support to CVTL, the Finance Development Manager shall coordinate to the CVTL Financial Coordinator and receive technical guidance and support from IFRC Jakarta CCST and APRO.
Job Purpose
The Finance Development Manager shall guide PMI to implement approved finance development strategy and plans, which should ultimately result in creating value as a trusted humanitarian organization in Indonesia, with high levels of transparency and accountability. The Finance Development Manager under the supervision of PMI, shall provide analysis and advice on matters related to financial sustainability, policy, accountability, transparency and governance, in cooperation with the IFRC APRO and Jakarta Country Cluster Finance Team Units.
The Finance Development Manager position is also to complement CVTL’s finance team to continue efforts in Finance Development that have been initiated in mid-2017, especially in the areas of budgeting, monitoring and accounting principles. The purpose of the position is to support CVTL Finance Coordinator to develop skills related to reforms in current financial management systems and practices.
Job Responsibilities
The Finance Development Manager duties and responsibilities are as follow:
- Support PMI to assess capacities, develop finance development plans and provide recommendations to PMI management, guided by and linked to, Organisational Capacity Assessment and Certification (OCAC), Branch Organisational Capacity Assessment (BOCA), wider organisation strategy, and long- term development plans.
- As per National Society Sustainability Framework, support PMI to implement key initiatives related to risk management and financial sustainability by initiating and leading PMI in the development of a core cost recovery model and subsequently facilitate its implementation.
- Support PMI in analysis and technical advice, on matters related to policy & procedures, accountability and transparency integrated with other capacity enhancement initiatives within broader National Society Development.
- Promote, train and support PMI in financial management best practices include supporting the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
- Assess the fraud and corruption policy in PMI for any improvements required and subsequently provide training and disseminate the policy if it has not yet been widely circulated within PMI.
- Advise, support and facilitate PMI and CVTL in strengthening their financial systems, considering existing capacities, and desired improvements that match business needs, that are in line with international best practices for the not-for-profit sector, and advancement in technology.
- Support PMI and CVTL to access network of practitioners, for peer support and knowledge/expertise sharing.
- Support PMI during emergency operations (if necessary), to strengthen capacities and internal control environment, and to provide strategic advice to management and governance.
- Support PMI/CVTL with their ERP/accounting system and act as a focal point for all matters related to the system together with PMI/CVTL staff.
- Support CVTL to assess their financial management capacities and support CVTL Financial Coordinator to develop capacity building activities, guided and linked to broader organizational strategies, and CVTL long-term development needs.
- Liaise with regionally situated technical resource institutions/companies, government and non-governmental organisations and collaborate with them where appropriate, especially with regards to development of a pool of local resources for financial management systems support.
- The position holder may be requested, (if approved by line and technical managers in PMI) to assist financial development initiatives/workshops as well as support in global/regional assessment processes that include finance.
- Prepare timely reports based on agreed formats for technical and management purposes and progress reports to donors/stakeholders as required.
- As budget holder, responsible to manage FD annual budget and resources.
Position Requirements
- MBA in Finance or a Chartered Accountant with professional qualification – ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent, and member of a professional accountancy body
- Relevant training courses (including Red Cross/Red Crescent, humanitarian/development)
- Minimum 8 years work experience with an International Organisation, INGO or NGO
- Minimum 3 years work experience in the profit sector
- Minimum 2 years work experience in internal or external audit roles (preferred)
- Working or volunteering experience within Red Cross / Red Crescent movement (preferred)
- Familiarity with IFRC’s financial and accounting systems (preferred)
- Experience in developing and managing budgets and plans
- Experience in writing donor proposals and reports (preferred)
- Experience in developing financial manual (policies/procedures), guidelines, and tools
- Experience in facilitating knowledge sharing platforms and peer support network
- Ability to lead and manage a team (direct and remote) in a diverse cultural context (preferred)
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Self-motivated, pro-active and result-oriented approach to work
- Advanced knowledge in financial management and reporting applications
- Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts and principles
- Knowledge of Indonesian & international accounting and reporting standards (PSAK 45, IFRS, IPSAS or equivalent) (preferred)
- Ability to design and effectively provide training on financial management
- Excellent written and spoken English
How to apply:
Please submit your application letter addressing the above qualifications and experience with your curriculum vitae to: Indonesia.HRD@ifrc.org
Please indicate on the subject heading: Finance Development Manager