Finance and Grants Officer (EU SIZE) - ZAP
To provide the Support to Implementation of Zambia Elections (SIZE) Post election project with strategic and technical management so that we deliver clear and coherent project results in line with donor requirements for the Project. SIZE is a project funded by the European Union is managed by the British Council under the Zambia Accountability Programme (ZAP).
Details
| Location | Lusaka Zambia |
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| Duration | 31 July 2018 |
| Closing date | Sunday 13 August 2017 |
Role overview
Accountabilities:
Accountable for setting up of accounts, recording all income and expenditure, variance, divergence and procurement in line with international best practices, British Council and European Union requirements
Accountable for facilitating reporting of European Union finances in line with international best practices, and programme quality standards and for delivering on value for money
Accountable for facilitating financial forecasts and budgets are accurately and realistically costed and managed effectively, including monitoring of project expenditure and income projections.
Accountable for ensuring timely and effective financial support services to the Programme Team, to facilitate efficient, effective programme delivery across Zambia.
Accountable for timely consolidation of budgets and financial reports for all European Union sub-grantees under SIZE.
Project Contract management and communication with key project Partners which may involve negotiation, persuasion and gaining understanding at a number of levels.
Ensuring value for money (VFM) in project implementation
How to apply
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