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Job Description
JOB Summary
The Strategy and Continuous Improvement Manager reports to the Finance Director and will lead in both the creation of the annual finance strategy and the identification and prioritisation of the annual strategic initiatives, support the assigned leaders in the implementation of the initiatives and support the Finance director to create and maintain accountability for their on time completion.
The Strategy and Continuous Improvement Manager will identify areas for improvement in finance processes and practices then prioritise and create improvement projects, work with the Finance Director and other members of the senior finance team to assign project leaders (as well as lead some projects personally) and monitor successful completion.
She/he will also create training workshops and courses on improvement techniques and use to develop these skills in the finance organization both in Addis and in the field.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Strategy and implementation
· Lead the senior finance team in the preparation of the finance strategy plan based on the country office strategy including initial training on the strategy process.
· Lead the senior finance team in identifying and prioritizing the annual strategic initiatives needed to deliver the finance strategy and work with the Finance Director and other members of the senior finance team to assign leaders for each project.
· Arrange a workshop on project leadership and management for leaders
· Create an accountability matrix for each project and monitor timelines for completion
· Facilitate the review of projects on a regular basis to ensure quality and on time completion, and ensure standard charters are used act as a process expert to support the project leaders as needed and help them to succeed.
Continuous Improvement
· Arrange for the development and delivery of workshops on continuous improvement to all finance staff in Addis and Hubs.
· Support finance teams in identifying areas for improvement and prioritising within available capacity.
· Identify project leads for continuous improvement projects and support as needed with standard Charters and timelines for each project
· Support the project leaders to deliver projects on time by regular reviews and coaching
· Ensure that all key processes are properly mapped and that these are kept up to date
· Ensure that process improvements made are sustainable by focussing on change management and monitoring / control
· Identify a small number of analysis and improvement tools and make these standard tools
· Maintain databases on improvement projects to enable reference for future projects
· Identify and quantify the approximate benefit of improvement projects
Ad Hoc Projects
· Be an analysis resource for the FD and CD and undertake ad hoc analytical projects as needed that fall outside the normal functions
· Undertake other work as needed by the FD
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Master’s Degree from recognized University in Business (MBA) or Finance.
· Work Experience a minimum of 5 years, out of which 2 years’ experience directly related to strategy or business improvement
· Demonstrate experience of leading improvement projects
· Experience in managing change projects
· Experience in mapping and improving processes
· Experience in leading a strategy process
· Excellent analytical skills
· Ability to manage a team in a matrix structure where there is not direct reporting relationship
· Excellent leadership & influencing skills with professional credibility
· Self-starter” capable of generating & delivering innovative solutions
· Good proficiency with MS Office & range of software packages relating to financial management and analytics
· Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
· Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
· Fluency in English, both verbal and written, preferred
· Commitment to Save the Children values
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through ethiojobs.net before May 13, 2015.
a. A CV (not more than 3 pages)
b. A cover letter (not more than one page)
c. A one page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this
Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE CODE OF THE VACANCY ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. For hard copy applicants you can forward your application through Save the Children; P.O. Box 387; Addis Ababa; Ethiopia ensuring that the job title is clearly stated in the cover letter. All applications should be received within 10 days of this advertisement.
In the selection of its staff, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.
“We need to keep children safe and as such, our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will, therefore, be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.”
Note: All travel costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview.
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