Finance and Administration Manager, Tackling Modern Slavery in Vietnam

Job title: Finance and Administration Manager, Tackling Modern Slavery in Vietnam (VIE-1729)

Job Responsibilities

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT/TEAM

Tackling Modern Slavery in Vietnam project is funded by the UK Home Office and implemented by a consortium composed of International Organisation of Migration, British Council and World Vision.  International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is the consortium lead. 

The Project is expected to achieve the following three broad impact areas: 1) Preventing vulnerable populations from becoming victims, 2) Strengthening the judicial response to human trafficking and 3) Supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of trafficking.

As the Finance and Administration Manager, you will need to:

• support the Team Leader/ Project Manager in the oversight and administration of the financial systems, budgets, procurement and operational processes for the programme.
• oversee the delivery of project Tackling Modern Slavery in Vietnam (TMSV) and project outputs to the meet the requirements of the client, British Council and associated delivery partners.

For more information please see the Role profile.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• three to five years’ experience in project level financial accounting, budget preparation and variance explanations (Contract Management) and administration of partners and sub-contractors in delivering programme objectives and activities.
• a degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or equivalent.

For further information please see Role Profile and British Council Generic Behaviours

Employment Benefits

• Payband 6/G (from VND 35,853,000 per month)
• Standard working hours of 37.5 hours and five days a week
• 24 days of Annual Leave per annum, 15 days public holidays (combination of Vietnam and UK public holidays)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance package for you and your family members (eligible spouse and children only)
• Annual health check
• Other benefits regulated in the TACOS
• Extensive training and development opportunities, both local and within the global network

The British Council offers an international working environment and growth prospects for the future as part of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 4 December 2018 (23:59 UK Time)

The British Council offers an international working environment and growth prospects for the future as part of a rapidly expanding organisation.

For more information about the role and to apply, please visit our jobs portal through this link: https://tinyurl.com/VIE-1729e

(Please note that priority will be given to applicants who apply on our Jobs Portal)

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