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Job Purpose

Support transactional financial management, logistics administration, travel and itinerary, visitor support.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Finance

• Reviews payment vouchers to ensure that correct budget codes are charged and also approvals have been made with appropriate delegated authority
• Generate finance reports
• Reviews and maintains financial management and internal controls systems to maintain the financial integrity of Oxfam
• Ensures compliance with established Oxfam corporate policies as laid down in the financial policies and procedures management

Meetings and Travel

• Manage preparation and logistics surrounding Events and Meetings.
• To ensure all visitors to and from the Programme/country are supported appropriately and work permits/visas are obtained as required
• Responsible in the interim for all flight bookings for national and international travel and to make accommodation arrangements for visiting national and international staff members including other Oxfam visitors

IT

• Provide technical assistance on email, internet and all software packages and to distribute training materials available on all corporate systems
• Provide Technical Support on system and data analysis on major business processes
• To support in management information collection/dissemination

General office maintenance

• Manage the office equipment including fax/telephone, copiers and binders and to ensure these are in working order and resolving these or obtaining specialist servicemen to do this

Stock control, asset management and procurement

• Oversee the use of office stores and monitor monthly consumption
• Requisition of stationery and office supplies.
• Ensure that the proper administrative procedures and standards for order follow-up, ordering, stock keeping and dispatch are followed.
• Keep a proper record of expenditures, receipts, requisitions, purchase order forms, waybills, and all other documents
• Manage procurement of items based on authorised requisitions, in line with Oxfam procedures and  donor requirements
• Ensuring that all assets are assigned asset numbers and that the asset register is kept up to date

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Experienced working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledge and experience of procurement systems
• Knowledge and experience of elementary accountancy
• High level of competence in development and maintenance of office and equipment and computerised systems.
• Effective liaison experience with external organisations.
• Initiative to take on responsibility and work with minimal supervision.
• An ability to work to deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, fluency for French and English.
• Sensitivity to gender and diversity issues in work practices.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as member of a team.
• Organisational awareness and understanding of the significance of information technology for management decisions

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance or related field or equivalent relevant work experience. 

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile here: recruitment@oxfaminternational.org

Deadline to apply: November 29^th, 2022 @ 5pm GMT

Start Date: As soon as possible

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