Country: Belgium
Closing date: 06 Aug 2018
JOB DESCRIPTION
Main purpose of the role To manage finances for PBI’s International Secretariat and to consolidate and present finance reporting for the global organisation.
Position in the organisation This is a fixed term employment contract for 24 months, renewable subject to review. The person will be formally accountable to PBI’s International Council (IC), will be line managed by the Governance Manager, and work closely with the Finance Working Group and the other International Office staff.
Place of work The person will be based in Brussels where the International Office is located.
Organisation overview PBI is a non-governmental organisation, registered in the USA, which protects human rights and promotes nonviolent conflict transformation. We provide protection, capacity building and other support for threatened organisations, defenders and communities pursuing social justice and defence of human rights in areas of violent conflict. Our current field projects are in Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Indonesia, Mexico and Nepal.
PBI project work is supported by a network of 13 country groups in Europe, North America and Australia, who carry out volunteer recruitment, advocacy and fundraising, and by the international coordinating office.
PBI uses a non-hierarchical model of organising and decisions are made by consensus. The General Assembly, which convenes every three years, is PBI’s highest decision-making body. In between, governance and operations are the responsibility of the international councils. The international councils, committees and working groups, together with the International Office constitute the International Secretariat (ISEC).
The International Office is being moved from London to Brussels in order to strengthen PBI’s presence and
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profile and build key partnerships with policymakers, INGOs, donors and other key external stakeholders in Europe.
Other IO staff will comprise a Governance Manager, International Coordinator, Grants Manager and Administrator.
For further information about PBI see www.peacebrigades.org.
- Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Governance Manager, the key tasks of the Finance Manager will include the following: § To develop and maintain the highest level of financial accountability across the organisation o Consolidate and produce quarterly internal budget v actual reports with narrative on the global budget
§ To manage the finances of the International Secretariat o Complete monthly bookkeeping for the ISEC accounts o Produce monthly management accounts for ISEC o Oversee payroll for Brussels staff (liaising with payroll company) o Review, update and ensure compliance with the PBI Financial SOP o Contribute to the annual financial strategy and work plan o Convene the Finance Working Group
How to apply:
Application procedure
Applicants should complete the accompanying application form and send it to Jacqueline Nightingale at governance@peacebrigades.org. Please put "Application for Finance Manager" in the subject of the email.
The selection process is as follows:
Deadline for applications: 6th August 2018 at 9am (CET) Interviews: To be confirmed Start date: 1st Sept 2018
Please note that we are unable to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.
PBI values diversity and has a strong commitment to equality of opportunity. All applicants will be treated on equal terms, without discrimination on any grounds, and especially for reasons of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or physical disability.
This position is based in Brussels, Belgium. Before appointment the successful candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the European Union.