The position is to be filled as soon as possible with a contract duration of two years due to the programme duration. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Bonn, Germany.

As Expert Finance and Processes you are filling the role as financial expert within the Programme Management Unit of Welthungerhilfe’s Anticipatory Humanitarian Action Programme. With this you will be part of the Program Finance and Operations (PFO) team in the Finance Unit.

You will be responsible for the financial-administrative management of complex projects and programs – including donor-financed multi-country programs – within the Anticipatory Humanitarian Action Programme with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, implemented by Welthungerhilfe’s Humanitarian Directorate.

In case needed, you will have international duty travels with a regional priority for Sub-Saharan Africa to reinforce Welthungerhilfe’s engagement in delivering effective Anticipatory Humanitarian Action (AHA) programming for people at risk of hazards, particularly in working with international NGOs and respective local humanitarian NGO partners to strengthen their Anticipatory Humanitarian Action capacities.

Your responsibilities

• Coordination and management of finances in accordance with internal and external regulations
• Budget activation in FundsPro and coordination of budget planning
• Coordinating and ensuring the input and updating of financial data in FundsPro (financial management of the programme) and reconciliation with ProMIS
• Preparation of financial overviews for budget monitoring
• In cooperation with the project/programme management, ensuring up-to-date expenditure and income/liquidity planning
• Quality check and assurance, preparation of aggregated internal and external financial reports in cooperation with project/programme management
• Contact person for financial reports and financial enquiries
• Coordinate financial issues related to the programme with the relevant RFM(s) (Contact persons for Heads of Finance) of the participating country offices
• Support project/programme management in risk assessment and monitoring
• Support and coordination of internal and external audits and implementation of improvement measures

Your profile

• A univerity or polytechnic degree in a relevant field such as accounting and/or controlling
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the financial management of programs
• Experience in the financial management of projects
• Several years of international experience in financial management is desirable
• Strong ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
• Excellent spoken and written English; French language skills are desirable

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. This includes flexible working hours as well as working from home. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.