Admin/Finance Officer

Save the Children, the world’s largest independent organization for children, delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children’s lives in over 50 countries through emergency relief and long-term development.
Save the Children in Vietnam (SC) works to promote every child’s rights to survival, protection, participation and development as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The current program focuses on the following core sectors: Health and Nutrition; HIV/AIDS prevention; Care and support; Education; Child protection; Child-focused emergency preparedness and response; Child rights agenda, including Civil society development, Economic opportunities, Child poverty Research, and Advocacy for child-friendly development policy and practice.

Vacancy: Admin/Finance officer
Based in Quang Tri

They are looking for a motivated qualified Vietnamese national for the position of Admin/Finance/ officer. The successful candidate will be based in Quang Tri with travels to fields.

Job purpose:
In collaboration with and under supervision of the Emergency and Recovery Program Manager, to ensure that the financial policies and procedures, control and system are implemented properly in accordance with Save the Children, donor regulations and government laws and to manage the sub-grants/sub-contracts with local partners, ensuring those agreements are implemented properly and in accordance with Save the Children, donor regulations and government laws as well.

Person specifications:
- University degree in accounting, finance or related field. 
- At least 3 years experience in a similar position in a foreign business or NGO.
- Good spoken and written English language skills.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel are required).
- Auditing skill is an advantage.
- Analytical and results oriented; Honest and accurate; Mature and reliable.
- Ability to manage and work independently and efficiently.
- Ability to travel within Viet Nam and abroad.

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Please send CV and a completed application form, details of three references and a covering letter addressing the list of competencies to: HR section, Save the Children – No. 66 Vo Van Tan Street, Danang City
Or via email: [email protected]  and  [email protected]

The closing date for application is 5 pm on 31 Oct, 2010. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face.  We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Save the Children
Location: 
Quang Tri province
Application Deadline: 
Sun, 2010-10-31