To provide financial management, programmatic and project management support to Tearfund Ireland’s projects and partner organisations towards ensuring that projects are implemented, monitored, evaluated and reported in accordance with Tearfund Ireland’s Quality Standards and within the organisation’s Financial Management systems and as required by donors. Part of the role is based in the office of Tearfund Ireland and another part involves working directly at the office of a local faith based partner.
REQUIREMENTS
In addition to a relevant degree and work experience, the post-holder must have a heart for the poor and marginalized and a passion to see holistic transformation of communities and individuals using locally available assets. He/she is committed to and shares in the outworking of Tearfund Ireland’s Mission,
Purpose and Values (https://www.tearfund.ie/vision-and-values/). The post-holder will be expected to behave in accordance with Tearfund Ireland’s ‘Code of Conduct’ as referred to in the Personal Conduct Policy. He/she will at all times, carry out their responsibilities with the utmost respect for the protection of children in accordance with Tearfund Ireland’s Child Protection Policy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT FINANCE SUPPORT
Support, compile and manage projects, partner organisations and the Tearfund Ireland office inbudget preparation and reviews, financial reports, on-granting and procurements. Ensure that these are carried out and documented in line with best practice accounting principles and in compliance with government and donor requirements, as well as Tearfund Ireland’s procedures.
Liaise with internal and external auditors, so that audits run smoothly and lessons learned are captured and integrated, and manuals developed further. Ensure that internal controls are followed in a transparent manner and that data is stored securely.
Participate in and support the process of planning, development and implementation of projects withpartners in the region supported by the Ethiopia office.
Closely work with partners, particularly faith based partner organisations, in the design and implementation of an effective financial and programmes monitoring and evaluation system by which to measure project/programme performance. Supports partners to improve on reporting, and documenting their work.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Ensures Tearfund funded project and programmes are effectively implemented, monitored, evaluated and reported on in accordance with Tearfund Ireland’s financial management system. This includes ensuring that reports are received and completed and that the different elements are coherent.
Identifies capacity gaps (Project Cycle Management, Self Organised Learning, SHG Approach, Church and Community Mobilisation, expert support etc.) and provides training, mentoring and on the job coaching to Tearfund Ireland staff and partner organisation staff in financial management,programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, etc.
Supports the further development of systems and means.
Undertakes regular field visits to assess projects’ progress and achievements against approved plans and reporting issues of concern and learning to Programmes Coordinator and where relevant to the wider Tearfund Ireland Team. Produces case studies and captures lessons, while contributing to the further improvement of approaches and tools.
Supports Tearfund Ireland team and partners in the implementation of Tearfund’s Quality Standards, Impact Assessment, documenting lessons learned.
Participates in organising and facilitating meetings and workshops. Assists partners in establishing baseline surveys, mid and end programme evaluations.
CORPORATE POLICY AND COMPLIANCE
Promotes and adheres to Tearfund Ireland’s Purpose, Basis of Faith, Core Values and Operating Principles.
Contributes towards the induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with Tearfund Ireland’s mandate, values, Quality Standards, policies, programme objectives, and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies
Ensures approved projects and programmes are in compliance with Tearfund Ireland requirements with required information being filed as required and Tearfund Ireland Quality are embraced with integrity.
TEAM MANAGEMENT / EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION
Participates in team planning and ensure that the Tearfund Ireland team can make decisions and establish plans by which effective measurement and reporting on Country Strategy can be realised.
Attends and represents Tearfund Ireland in fora and meetings with external stakeholders if and when delegated by Regional Programmes Coordinator or Tearfund Ireland team members
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports directly to the Regional Programmes Coordinator and other Tearfund Ireland programme and finance staff in Dublin.
Closely works with representatives from organisations Tearfund Ireland partners with. The strengthening of the capacity of partner organisations, which includes a part time secondment to a faith based partner organisation.
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
Degree or equivalent qualification in development, international relations,accounting, or another relevant course
DESIRABLE
Evidence of further relevant studies and learning
EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Proven experience in financial accounting, project management and evaluation
Budgeting experience
Budget management experience
Proven experience in project documentation
DESIRABLE
Development work withInternational NGO
Management of institutional donor grants
Project design
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL
Excellent written and verbal English and
Amharic communication skills.
Excellent inter-personal skills including sensitivity in cross cultural communications.
Ability to collate and analyse financial and other data in a clear and coherent manner
Ability to organise and manage one’s own work with ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Strong IT skills
Ability to influence in a diplomatic manner
Ability to work with children or vulnerable people in an appropriate and safe manner in accordance with the Tearfund Ireland Child Protection Policy
DESIRABLE
Other local language ability
Ability to develop simple innovative/creative solutions to complex problems
Ability to network and gain respect of leaders of partner organisations
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Heart for the poor and marginalised, and a passion to see holistic transformation of communities and individuals with their own resources
An understanding of and a commitment to
Tearfund Ireland’s Mission and Values with an understanding and appreciation of the spiritual dimension of its work
Team player – practical, desire to support the Tearfund Ireland team and partner staff
Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues
Flexible and adaptable
Diplomatic and determined with ability to remain calm under pressure