Terre des hommes in Europe

Vacancies

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

You are a strong Monitoring and Evaluation professional. You are energetic, meticulous and organised. You love innovation in everything you do and you are looking for a meaningful job that will make a lasting impact? This challenge is for you.

Start date As soon as possible.

Contract One-year, local, full-time Employment Contract, renewable.

Salary Ranging EUR 700-900 net (paid in local currency) depending on skills, experience and placement of the position.

Location Bucharest or Budapest, with regular travels between Romania and Hungary.

Deadline for the application: 21st of March

The candidates should be legally eligible to work in Romania or Hungary.

WHAT WE DO IN EUROPE

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss child relief agency. Founded in 1960, we are committed to improving the lives of millions of the world's most vulnerable children. Through our innovative protection and health projects, we provide assistance to over three million children and their families in almost forty countries each year. In Europe, Tdh intervenes directly or indirectly in many countries, relying on teams based in Budapest, Albania, Greece, Kosovo, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This position will contribute to the better monitoring of Tdh’s project implementation in Romania and Hungary. The post holder will assist in data collection, analysis and learning activities to help ensure accountability and efficiency for Tdh’s projects. This position will be based in one of the two following locations: Bucharest or Budapest, with regular travels between Romania and Hungary.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides support in the project cycle for quality implementation which includes:

Contribution to setting realistic and measurable indicators for project proposals,
Collecting and analysing data against the set indicators,
Providing advice on improving project performance,
Conducting internal evaluations mid-term and after project completion;

Works with field staff to improve data collection and monitoring processes, including capacity building;
Under the technical supervision of the Regional Quality&Accountability Advisor, develops tools for systematic data collection and analysis;
Coordinates and leads internal and external processes for drawing lessons from completed projects, and collect good practices;
Liaise with partners and academic institutions to check quality of findings and methodology.

YOUR PROFILE

3+ years of experience in coordinating and supporting Monitoring and Evaluation processes;
University degree from an accredited educational institution in a relevant field;
Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis skills to improve programme quality;
Excellent writing skills and ability to learn, apply and comply with donor and reporting requirements;
Previous experience in measuring (evidence-based) outcomes and/or evaluating programmes;
Strong knowledge and practice of Programme Cycle Management;
Excellent oral and written skills in English and Romanian language;
Prior experience in NGO work, especially with children is a strong asset;
Strong team spirit;
Ability to multi-task, handle pressure and work with limited supervision;
Ability to travel to rural communities.

TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and motivation in English to recruitment@tdh-europe.org

Please include “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, your name and surname” in the subject line of the application email. Please indicate in the email content where you found our Vacancy Announcement.

Child Safeguarding Policy:

To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.

Due to an anticipated high number of applications, Tdh is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Finance Assistant (Terre des hommes Regional Office)

You are a passionate Finance professional; you enjoy planning, working with financial reports and data. You are energetic, meticulous and organised. You are not afraid of working hard and you are looking for a meaningful job that will make a lasting impact? This challenge is for you.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Contract: One-year, local, full-time contract, renewable.

Salary: Ranging HUF 200,000-218,000 net depending on skills and experience.

Location: Budapest, Hungary.

Application deadline: 20th March 2018.

The candidate must be legally eligible to work in Hungary.

WHAT WE DO IN EUROPE

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Finance Assistant has particular responsibility for different areas of the financial operations such as: administration of the regional office accounting, partners financial administration, monitoring of the policies / procedures and risk assessment through administration of financial documentation and reports, follow up of the project expenditures, financial documentation filing system administration.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance of delegation accounting on daily basis;
Ensure recording of entries (cash, bank and corrective transactions etc.) and allocation of costs to different donors contracts;
Perform financial controls to assure that all expenditures reflect project financial procedures;
Perform financial controls to verify presence of financial documentation and alignment in correlation with the various cash, bank transaction and allocations of costs to different donors contracts;
Support in budget follow-up;
Anticipate project needs and best practices in budget and financial matters;
Receive partners’ financial reports and controls the proper use of the funds in conformance to all financial procedures;
Preparation of draft financial reports for Terre des hommes donors;
Preparation of staff cost calculation sheet and reconciliations of supporting documentations related to staff costs;
Assist in the preparation of the financial audits;
Support the preparation of financial training for the partners;
File and maintain proper records for all the above on computer book-keeping package (hard copy and electronic copy);
Manage cashbox in absence of the Office Assistant.

YOUR PROFILE

University degree in relevant field;
A minimum of 1 year of previous experience in accounting and finances, ideally in NGO;
Successful track record of work with donors (Europe Aid, SDC, DFID; ECHO; UN; etc.);
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting, budget monitoring and general ledger skills;
Ability to respond to inquiries independently and follow-up on requests in an efficient manner;
Manage high volume of work flow efficiently with minimal supervision;
Ability to handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision;
Resourceful in gathering, verifying and analyzing financial data. Ability to interpret financial information and reports;
Strong organizational, planning, prioritizing and administrative skills;
Ability to work collaboratively and productively within a multidiscipline and multicultural environment;
Very good oral and written skills in English and Hungarian.

TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and motivation in English to recruitment@tdh-europe.org

Please include “Finance Assistant, your name and surname” in the subject line of the application email. Please indicate in the email content where you found our Vacancy Announcement.

Child Safeguarding Policy:

To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.

PROJECT MANAGER: Child safeguarding in sport activities

Position Start Date: March 1, 2018 at last

Activity rate: 80-100% (to be negotiated)

Location: Lausanne or Budapest.

Application deadline: Terre des hommes (Tdh) does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

You will become part of a highly innovative team of Tdh - the leading Swiss child relief agency, committed to improving the lives of millions of the world's most vulnerable children. https://www.tdh.ch/en/what-we-do

About the role

We are looking for an individual with significant experience of working at an organization -wide level to lead the implementation of ambitious and strategic projects, ideally related to child safeguarding in sport environment. Tdh recognizes that sports give children the opportunity to have fun and to develop self-esteem, confidence, leadership and teamwork skills and play a valuable role in the well-being of children. However sports activities can also be, unless proper policies and procedures are implemented, a place where children are abused, excluded or taken advantage of. It is essential to ensure all actors involved in sports activities have the awareness, knowledge and capacities to ensure an adequate and protective environment for all children around sports activities.

In this regard, Tdh is launching a 4-year project on strengthening child safeguarding in the football ecosystem in Europe. As a project manager, you will be responsible to lead the interventions, in collaboration with sports partners and ensure adequate and timely implementation of all activities within the operational, thematic, communication, administrative and financial domains. You will ensure smooth and effective cooperation with a vast network of partners and stakeholders ; you will lead the development of safeguarding policies and online learning methodologies including, through highly participative approaches and feedback mechanisms; you will communicate, network and represent Tdh in your domain, you will monitor and document processes and ensure reporting to donors. You will travel to different locations within Europe, upon request.

About you

To be successful you need to:

Hold a Master’s level studies or equivalent university diploma in a relevant field (business administration, political sciences, international human rights law and/or related field – or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training);
Be fluent in French and English. German skills represent an asset;
Have proven record of at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit sector, managing child protection multi-country projects and/or socially responsible projects, using sports or related fields;
Demonstrate skills in project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation;
Demonstrate leadership experience in representation and networking, building strong and productive relationships among stakeholders, particularly between sports and civil society actors;
Prove the knowledge and experience of developing learning materials and strategies, particularly online. The experience in conceptualizing child safeguarding policies will be a strong advantage;
Be autonomous, flexible, organized and adaptive to the intercultural environment;

Child Safeguarding Policy:

To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.

How to apply:

Please apply on our website:

https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1009&idpartenaire=20007

We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.

Your application must include a complete CV, with at least three references and a covering letter. If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection. If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch

Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.

Finance and Admin Manager, Regional Office Budapest, Hungary

You are a strong Finance professional; you enjoy planning, budgeting and managing resources. You are energetic, meticulous and organised. You are not afraid of managing growth and working hard. You love innovation in everything you do and you are looking for a meaningful job that will make a lasting impact? This challenge is for you.

Start date 15 March 2018

Contract Two-year, local, full-time contract, renewable. The selected candidate and Tdh will aim at establishing a long-term working relationship.

Salary Ranging EUR 1900-2100 net depending on skills and experience (paid in local currency).

Location Budapest with travel to Albania, Greece, Kosovo, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine.

Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

Priority will be given to candidates legally eligible to work in Hungary.

WHAT WE DO IN EUROPE

[Screenshot from 2017-07-25 09:46:49] Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss child relief agency. Founded in 1960, we are committed to improving the lives of millions of the world's most vulnerable children. Through our innovative protection and health projects, we provide assistance to over three million children and their families in almost forty countries each year. In Europe, Tdh intervenes directly or indirectly in many countries, relying on teams based in Budapest, Albania, Greece, Kosovo, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine. The Regional Office has been operating since 2006. In line with Tdh new strategic Plan, Tdh is recruiting an administration and finance Manager for the Regional Office.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As a member of the regional Executive team, and working under the technical supervision of the Finance Controller (Contrôleur de Gestion) based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Finance and Admin Manager leads and manages all finance and administrative issues at the Regional Office level. The Manager is in charge of managing a budget of nearly CHF 3 mio for 2018 (a 60% increase from 2017).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management responsibilities (40 %)

Co-responsibility in budget design, together with the Deputy Delegate and the Project Coordinators or other Tdh staff and presentations to the Head of Eastern Europe Region;
Reports to and advises the Head of Eastern Europe Region and Deputy Delegate in budget management and follow-up;
Elaborates procedures for internal financial control and verifies their enactment;
Full responsibility in the elaboration of financial reports as per donor’s financial requirements, with the participation of the FO;
Manage and facilitate external audits, internal control and fraud prevention;
Delegates to the FO and Admin support team the day to day financial and accountancy follow-up, control the management of all procedures and schedules set-up;
Undertakes surprise cash counts and reports back to Head of Region and Deputy Delegate.

Admin, Payroll and Management responsibilities (40 %):

Uses Administrative Guidebook as a basis, verifies that the administrative and financial procedures are maintained with highest vigilance, proposes updates to Deputy Delegate and Head of Region as necessary;
General management of Finance and Administration team, delegating daily duties and coordinating the work of the Finance and Administration team in Regional Office;
Coordinates with the Project Team for all activities to be organized in the framework of the delegation projects;
In charge of accurate and timely payroll;
Defines roles and activities of the Finance and Administration team including Finance Assistant, Office Assistant; participates in job interviews in case of vacancies in the Finance and Administration team in Budapest office and their training for their respective position;
Verifies established procedures relative to inventories, procurement, vehicle maintenance and use, computer maintenance, etc. and proposes updates as necessary;
Direct Manager of the Finance and Office Assistant for all matters related to logistics and bookings;
Coordinates Administration team on organisation of logistics needs for events, visits, activities.

Relations with Partners and Donors (10%):

Local/Regional Partners’ relations: Verifies and assist in the preparation of Collaboration Agreements with partners, assuring that the financial conditions of the Collaboration Agreement respects Tdh financial regulation; Offer financial training to partners when requested;
Donors’ relations: Assist with administrative contact with donors and acts as financial interlocutor for the Head of Eastern Europe Region and Deputy Delegate;
Assist the Head of Eastern Europe Region and Deputy Delegate in fundraising issues and financial presentations.

Organisational Development and Strategy (10 %):

Based on specific and time-bound mandates provided by the Finance Controller in Lausanne and Head of Region, the Manager will provide capacity-building, training and support to finance staff in the region;
Assists and advises the Head of Eastern Europe Region and Deputy Delegate in the definition of the programme/projects financial strategy and monitoring;
In close coordination with the Regional Resource Mobilisation Manager, assists and advises the Head of Eastern Europe Region and Deputy Delegate in the definition of the fundraising and funding coverage strategy;
In collaboration with the Head of Eastern Europe Region and Deputy Delegate finalise the budgets for new Tdh Projects / Donors;
Assists the Head of Region and Deputy Delegate in the regionalisation pilot project and in on-going improvement of the internal organisation and the team structuring for better efficiency;
Compile the Administrative and Finance reports and produce a monthly report for the Head of Eastern Europe Region and Deputy Delegate.

YOUR PROFILE

5+ years of finance management experience, preferably with an NGO;
Experience with institutional donors required, such as EU, Europe Aid, SDC, DFID, ECHO, UNICEF, other UN agencies;
Extensive management experience (management, planning, executing, team leading, staff development);
Excellent team player;
Excellent oral and written skills in English (C1) are required, Hungarian as an asset;
Ability to uphold high standards and punctuality under pressure;
A commitment to excellence; attention to detail and a high interest in innovation (e.g. paperless accounting).

TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and motivation in English to

recruitment@tdh-europe.org

Please include “Finance and Admin Manager, your name and surname” in the subject line of the application email. Please indicate in the email content where you found our Vacancy Announcement.

Child Safeguarding Policy:

To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.

ICT4D Support

Assignment Duration: 1 month with the possibility of extension for 3 more months

Location: Preferably Budapest, or remote

Contract Details: Consultancy contract starting ASAP

Compensation: 400 euro net per month

Background

Terre des hommes Foundation, a member of the International Federation Terre des hommes, is the largest international child right NGO in Switzerland established over 50 years ago. We operate in 36 countries with over 100 projects of development aid and emergency impacting over 2 million beneficiaries. We employ 1,500 people, including 130 based at our headquarters in Lausanne. Our direct assistance projects, strengthening systems and advocacy activities are primarily focused in the areas of maternal and child health and child protection. In Europe, Tdh intervenes directly or indirectly in 22 countries, relying on teams based in Budapest (where the regional office is located), Albania, Greece, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine.

THE ROLE

ICT4D Support will assist in the development and use of ICT to support innovations in programmes in the Europe Zone, support and follow assigned ICT components within programmes and projects and help with project / programme delivery with ICT components.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
• Help with the coordination of ICT4D projects and tools
• Support the development of e-learning courses on child protection
• Regular monitoring of ICT4D news and subsequent uploads to the ChildHub

PROFILE CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF THE CONSULTANT

2+ years’ experience in the field of ICT or IT Project Management
Relevant university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) from an accredited educational institution
Experience with online learning and learning management systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other core online applications (e.g. Analytical and survey tools, Blogs, Infographics)
Experience and knowledge in working with or in international organisations is essential; experience in INGOs would be advantageous
Up-to-date and significant knowledge of technological trends
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Strong ability to communicate with non-technical staff for establishing business requirements and converting these requirements into technical specifications
Flexibility, availability and adaptability
Excellent written and spoken English; an additional Eastern European language would be advantageous
Self-controlled, with skills to support others
Spirit and capacity for rigor and precision, transparency and honesty

To apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and motivation letter in English by November 30, 2017 to recruitment@tdh-europe.org. Due to urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please include “ICT4D Support Application and your full name” in the subject line.

Child Safeguarding policy:
To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy, Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy.
Due to the high numbers of applications, Tdh is not in a position to respond to everyone individually. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Curriculum Developer(s) for the Creation of an Online Course on Diversion in Juvenile Justice and Children´s Rights

Deadline for application: 25 Aug 2017
Country(s) that the job is based in: International
Organisation: Alternative Ways to Address Youth (AWAY) project
Job type: legal expert

Terre des hommes, in collaboration with Brave Phone (Croatia), Program for the Development of the Judicial System (Bulgaria), Defense for Children International (Belgium), International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) (Belgium), Terre des hommes Helvetia (Romania), and The Global Network for Public Interest Law – PILNET (Hungary) , are commencing a task financed by the European Union, titled (‘AWAY’) which emphasizes on the concept of diversion within the area of juvenile justice.

The task seeks to advance the utilization of diversion in order to successfully initiate a child friendly approach within the operatives of the juvenile justice system. This project is dependent on the conduct of research and the factual and observatory conclusions that emerge as a result, and will furthermore assist individuals of various professional backgrounds in their works relevant to diversion.

Based on results stemming from research, the AWAY project seeks to establish an online and offline educational module regarding child-friendly approaches within the scope of diversion.

Having this being said, professionals owing to expertise and fluent knowledge on diversion while possessing relevant experience in curriculum development and training are needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Full his/her capacity
Must be present for online communication via e-mail, telephone, Skype, etc and must be present for the Regional Mentor Meeting occurring in Budapest, January 2018
Oversee the facilitation of modules at the Regional Mentor Meeting
Complete assignments within a timely fashion
Must fluently communicate with external organizations and other actors in English

Are you interested in participating in a project that requires meaningful research toward an imperative legal project while performing such work at the comfort of your own home? If so, this vacancy may be for you!

Please see the word document for more information on requirements, benefits, and how to apply: final_away_tor_curriculum_developers.docx

DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 25, 2017

Attachment: ToR

Regional HR Manager

Position Start Date: August 2017

Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Location: Budapest is preferred location for the position, but other Terre des hommes office locations in the region may be considered (Tirana, Bucharest, Chisinau or Pristina) with frequent travelling in Central and Eastern Europe.

Applicant must be in possession of valid permit to work and reside in one of Terre des hommes locations (Budapest,Tirana, Bucharest, Chisinau or Pristina).

General conditions: Local full-time contract, up to 1891 EUR net/month based on skills, experience and location. No expatriate benefits.

Background:
The Terre des hommes Foundation, a member of the International Federation Terre des hommes, is the largest international child right NGO in Switzerland established over 50 years ago. We operate in over 30 countries and 100 projects of development aid and emergency affecting over 2 million beneficiaries. We employ 1,500 people, including 130 based at our headquarters in Lausanne. Our direct assistance projects, strengthening systems and advocacy activities are primarily focused in the areas of maternal and child health and child protection.
In Europe, Tdh intervenes directly or indirectly in 22 countries, relying on teams based in Budapest, Kosovo, Albania, Greece, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.

Job Description
Tdh in Europe is currently undergoing a major organizational transformation in line with its new regionalization strategy, which foresees the further development of a regional hub operated from Budapest and the establishment of innovative programmatic management logic.

As a new position within the recently established Europe Zone Regional Hub team, the expectations of the Regional HR Manager role are as follows:

1) Based on the progress already achieved and on the strategy of the Foundation in the region, make an exhaustive inventory of the HR stakes and challenges at regional and country level, map the priority areas of improvement and develop a roadmap with the Head of Zone and the Country Delegates / Country Directors.
2) Support and advise human resources administration and/or the management teams in their daily work for all human resources related issues. The Regional HR Manager role provides full-cycle human resources support to the Terre des hommes Foundation’s Europe Zone / Regional Office and the country delegations and offices in the region.
3) As a pilot position for the Foundation, actively participate to the design and development of the global HR policy of the organization with the Human Resources Directorate, which mainly implies the worldwide improvement of the workforce planning, talent acquisition and sourcing, careers and talent management as well as leaning and development processes through the development of a better HR partnering with the Operations and up to date HR shared services.

Main responsibilities:

Manage recruitment and position changes for the Regional Hub and Regional Delegation, including staff inductions;
Provide guidance, support and advise to local HR focal points relating to recruitment, position changes and inductions to ensure consistency of approach across the region;
Assists the Head of Zone in any organisational restructuring required to effect the delivery of Tdh’s strategy within the region;
Develop, implement and maintain a regional staff compensation & benefits framework;
Manage the implementation of Tdh’s global HR policies as they are developed and become available;
Exhaustively map the current skills and capacities of staff within the region, and in consideration of Tdh’s global and regional strategies and any specific challenges identified in collaboration with management teams within the region, develop and implement capacity development plans as necessary;
Ensure that the annual performance appraisal processes within the region are conducted in a timely manner and track the implementation of resultant actions;
Ensure that appropriate employee Health and Safety processes and procedures are in place across the region;
Provide professional guidance, coaching & mentoring to HR administrators & managers involved in HR processes;
Be the focal point within the region for guidance and advise relating to the movement of staff into, out of and with the region, which could include but is not limited to matters relating to visa requirements, relative salary scales, access to state provided benefits;
Actively participate in a wide range of design and development activities relating to Tdh’s global HR policies, in particular, but not limited to:

o Improvement of workforce planning
o Talent acquisition and sourcing
o Careers and talent management
o HR shared services
o Learning & development processes

In conjunction with Head of Zone and HR Director (Lausanne), develop the current Regional HR Manager job description into a comprehensive ‘Business as usual’ version;
Manage HR elements of any regional change management activities in collaboration with or as substitute for any appointed Change Manager.

Profile:
Requirements and Qualifications:

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or management;
3 to 5 years of experience in human resources with HR management level responsibility;
Proven success and experience in field based human resources activities and leadership;
Strong organizational, planning, prioritizing and administrative skills; ability to self-direct in a fast-paced, multi-task environment;
Credible HR professional with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization;
Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses;
Strong leadership competency including demonstrated project management, facilitation and influencing skills;
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation;
High degree of confidentiality.
Excellent written and spoken English. An additional Eastern European language would be advantageous.

General Skills and Competencies:

Ability to establish an environment of cooperation and collaboration within a matrix organisation;
Respectful of the roles, responsibilities and competences of leaders and peers;
Self-controlled, with leadership skills to support and counsel others;
Results-oriented and problem-solving skills;
Being able to learn from difficult experiences and capitalize on mistakes and seize opportunities.

Child Safeguarding policy:
To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.

To apply:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CV, motivation letter, and 2 professional references (one of the references must be from most a recent supervisor) to recruitment@tdh-europe.org. Please note that references will not be contacted until consent is received from candidate. Please include “Regional HR Manager Application and your full name” in the subject line.

Applicant must be in possession of valid permit to work and reside in one of Terre des hommes locations (Budapest,Tirana, Bucharest, Chisinau or Pristina).

Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

Due to the high numbers of applications, Tdh is not in a position to respond to everyone individually. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Finance Officer in Hungary

Position Start Date: June 2017

Duration: Undetermined

Location: Budapest - Hungary preferred

Deadline for application: June 14th 2017.

Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled

General conditions: Local full-time contract – <> 1.500 CHF net /month according to experience. No expatriate benefits.

Background:

The Terre des hommes Foundation, a member of the International Federation Terre des hommes, is the largest international child right NGO in Switzerland established over 50 years ago. We operate in over 30 countries and 100 projects of development aid and emergency affecting over 2 million beneficiaries. We employ 1,500 people, including 130 based at our headquarters in Lausanne. Our direct assistance projects, strengthening systems and advocacy activities are primarily focused in the areas of maternal and child health and child protection.

In Europe, Tdh intervenes directly or indirectly in 22 countries, relying on teams based in Budapest, Kosovo, Albania, Greece, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.

Tdh is a child relief organization, operating across Europe/ Central and Eastern Europe through its Regional Office since 2006. In line with Tdh new strategic Plan, Tdh is recruiting an administration and finance Officer for the Hungarian office

Under the responsibility of the Regional Administrator, the administration and finance officer will perform his/her duties.

Main responsibilities:

Ensure daily management of cash and bank movements, in respect with financial procedures
Ensure relations with bank, including administrative updates
Ensure daily management of accounting systems for the Hungarian based office as well as multiple operational partners, including: verification of authenticity of cash and bank documents, respect of procurement procedures, compliance with donor requirements and internal financial procedures.
Ensure management of accounting systems on daily / weekly bases.
Ensure follow up with partner organizations on financial terms
Ensure monthly and Yearly closure of accounts.
Participate in the preparation and carrying out of the audit work for the annual statutory audit or donor’s audit
Work in close relation with the non-finance departments to succeed flow of operations constantly and in respect with financial procedures
Ensure update of information, on donor contracts, partners follow up, allocation tables and so on
Ensure preparation of financial reports, and budget proposal drafts, or act as Human Resources interim, when needed and in link with administrative requirements only
Control of any discrepancies observed
Uphold the good reputation of Tdh as a leading organization on migration in the region, recognized and sought by all stakeholders for its technical expertise

These responsibilities are carried out in synergy and close collaborations with the other regions and other departments. This list is not exclusive and can be adapted from the lien manager.

Profile:

Education: University degree in relevant field
Experiences and aptitudes: At least 5 years previous experience of accounting and finances, ideally in Non-governmental organizations setup
Successful track record of work with donors as (Europe Aid, SDC, DFID; ECHO; UN; etc.)
Language: Excellent oral and writing skills in English C2 and Hungarian,
Knowledge of Saga software is an added advantage
Ability to uphold high standards and punctually under pressure
A commitment to excellence; attention to detail

To apply:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CV, motivation letter, and 2 professional references (one of the references must be from most recent supervisor) to recruitment@tdh-europe.org by June 14th 2017.

Please include “Finance Officer Application and your full name” in the subject line.

Child Safeguarding policy:

To commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy.

Due to the high numbers of applications, Tdh is not in a position to respond to everyone individually. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.