Finance and Administration Assistant at International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

Key Skills/ Expertise: 

• Diploma in Accounts; ACCA/CPA level 2 or equivalent a plus Solid Knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget /cash – flow monitoring and internal accounting controls 
• Experience in finance, accounting/bookkeeping activities, auditing, business administration or related field preferably in NGO Sector Computer literate in Ms. Word, Excel, PowerPoint 
• Capacity to function well in a team and contribute effectively to team efforts. 
• Subscribe to IPPF’s Policies, Mission, Vision, and values and IPPFAR’s, Procedures, rules and regulations 
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality Willingness to travel if deemed necessary by the supervisor. 
• Focus on continuous improved results/performance Sound judgment. 
• Initiative and ability to work independently as well as a member of a team Flexibility and willing to work outside normal working hours when the exigencies of service so demand Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required, and knowledge of French is desirable. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. 
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. 
• An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice. 
• Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work. 

Competencies: 
 
PROFESSIONALISM:

• Knowledge of (related field). Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 

TEAMWORK:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 

PLANNING & ORGANIZING:

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. 

COMMUNICATION:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to