Director of Administration and Finance
The
Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa
(CODESRIA) invites applications from suitably qualified nationals of
African countries to fill the vacant position of Director of
Administration and Finance in its pan-African Secretariat located in
Dakar, Senegal. This position is categorised as one of the senior posts
in the Council and the successful candidate will join a team of staff
members functioning under the direct supervision of the Executive
Secretary of the Council.
Recognised
as the premier centre on the continent for the generation and
dissemination of multidisciplinary social science knowledge, CODESRIA
has undergone an exponential growth in programmes, finances and
membership over the last decade. The Administration, and Finance
department has, as its primary responsibility, the day-to-day management
of the administrative and financial affairs of the Council, covering
banking and accounting services, the preparation of financial reports
for submission to the funders of the Council, budget monitoring and
control, human resources (staff recruitment, training, evaluation,
discipline and welfare), protocol services, the maintenance of the
headquarters building, the monitoring of the physical assets of the
Council, the internal and external audits of the financial statements
and other accounts of the Council, and all aspects of the procurement of
goods and services for the use of the Council.
The
Department is also involved in the implementation of a long-term
strategy for the financial stability and sustainability of the Council,
including the CODESRIA Endowment Fund.
Furthermore,
the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) is responsible for
preparing the annual workplan of activities and budgets of the Council,
and for monitoring expenses and programme implementation. The successful
candidate will also be called upon to initiate, develop and apply new
human resource management tools, lend support in the implementation of
an IT plan, contribute to the organisation of donor conferences, and
manage aspects of the Council’s relations with the public administration
services of the host country as may be entrusted to him/her. In all,
the candidate who will be chosen will be expected to work towards the
efficient and result-oriented administration of all aspects of the
mandate of the Council.
Key
responsibilities of the DAF also include the following: provides
strategic leadership and guidance in administrative and financial
management; leads a team of staff in delivering CODESRIA’s
administrative and financial obligations; remains up-to-date with the
latest methodologies and best-practices, and donor requirements;
ensures improved service to Secretariat and community; works with other
departments to execute programmes and projects within agreed calendar
and timelines; develops suitable and sustainable strategies in
administrative and financial management; plans and manages budgets.
More information about CODESRIA and its programmes can be obtained from the Council’s website: www.codesria.org.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
• Have
a sound university education in the field of business/financial
administration, accounting and/or human resource management (an MBA will
be an advantage) with at least five years post-graduation experience in
a similar position;
• Hold
a post-graduate technical qualification in accountancy or in a related
field, and have a demonstrable knowledge of International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) in their current application;
• Have experience in fund management, preferably in a not-for-profit organisation;
• Be familiar with accounting and budgetary systems and software employed by international non-governmental organisations;
• Have a demonstrable capacity to initiate and supervise internal and external audit processes;
• Be
conversant with the international research funding environment and the
requirements of various funding agencies especially in terms of
reporting;
• Be
knowledgeable and skilled in the management of all aspects of personnel
matters, bearing in mind that CODESRIA is a multi-cultural pan-African
environment and is committed to the promotion of gender equality;
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of procedures linked to the diplomatic immunities enjoyed by international organisations;
• Have a demonstrable knowledge of labour laws in an African context;
• Have
a capacity to be innovative and forward-looking in the management of
the administrative processes and procedures of an organisation like
CODESRIA;
• Have good organizational and time management skills highly desirable.
• Personal
attributes should also include strong analytical skills and ability to
formulate unique solutions based on knowledge and understanding of the
challenges; Be strategic, innovative and creative thinker; planning and
problem-solving in both short-term and long-term; results-driven; team
player; inclusive, flexible, and sensitive to multi-culturalism;
• Have
strong communication skills; be self-motivated; possess the ability to
lead and motivate a team is crucial; be a professional with high
integrity and good stewardship of resources; and
• Be fluent in French or English and have a good working knowledge of the other language.
Working Conditions
The
salary level that will be offered will depend on the successful
applicant’s experience and qualifications, and will be comparable to
those of similar posts in other international organisations.
How to Apply
Applicants must supply the following documents:
1. A written application;
2. A detailed CV describing the contents of their training and professional experience;
3. Three reference letters, two of which must be professional references.
The reference letters in support of candidates must be sealed and sent under separate cover and marked ‘Confidential Reference’,
or emailed directly by the referees. The application letters and other
supporting documents of candidates should be sent in a sealed envelope
marked ‘Application Documents’, or emailed to the address below. Reference letters and applications sent by email should have ‘APPLICATION’ written in the subject line. Both the applications and the reference letters should be sent to:
The Executive Secretary
CODESRIAAvenue Cheikh Anta Diop x Canal IV
B.P. 3304, CP 18524,
Dakar/SENEGAL
Email: executive.secretary@codesria.sn
CODESRIAAvenue Cheikh Anta Diop x Canal IV
B.P. 3304, CP 18524,
Dakar/SENEGAL
Email: executive.secretary@codesria.sn
Closing Date
All applications must be received by 15th. September 2015. Any application received after this date will not be considered.
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