Finance and Administration Officer

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?

Essential:

• University diploma or degree in the relevant area such as but not limited to i.e. finance, accounting, economics or at least 2 years’ experience in a related field
• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting, preferably within the international organizations.
• Strong knowledge of financial rules, regulations, and procedures is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in financial management software such as SAP/YODA and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience working on donor-funded projects is advantage.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written). Knowledge of local languages spoken in Solomon Islands is plus.
•  Experience working in delivering projects, preferably within the aid and development sector.
• Experience in supporting capacity-building of partner organizations; enjoys capacity building and training staff and partners

Desirable
• Significant experience in planning, design and implementation of humanitarian programs. Knowledge of international humanitarian standards and codes of conduct

Location: Solomon Islands

Type of Role: YECA Finance and Administration Officer

Reports to: YECA Project Manager

Grade: C1

Closing Date: 07th November 2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.