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Job description

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a professional and seasoned finance professional to fill the role of Regional Finance Manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. This position will be hired locally and will be based at our office in Pretoria, South Africa. Required travel up to 40% within the region.

Our Area Finance team provides the financial management and oversight for our Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) area’s assets and resources in 20+ countries throughout the area. As a member of our Regional Finance team, you’ll work directly with the Grants Manager to assist the Programs and/or Resource Development department in the development and design of grant proposals, you’ll partner with the Internal Controls Manager to provide valuable feedback to support and develop local programs, and you’ll coordinate with key departments to ensure the financial and statistical reports reflect the most accurate and reliable information possible. You consider yourself an analytical individual, capable of taking complex issues and working through the various elements to provide sound advice to management on the strategic planning, development of the area, and implementations of the various programs throughout Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

As an added ‘benefit’ to the role, you’ll enjoy travelling throughout EMEA, while working with National Directors and National Finance Managers to provide ongoing financial support to improve financial performance within the country offices. You will utilize your passion and intricate understanding of nonprofit finance to further the amazing work in the EMEA area. As a member of this team, you’ll interact with individuals at all levels throughout the organization, whether it is the CEO or CFO from a National Organization or a member of a partner organization. Additionally, you are responsible for managing staff that provides the financial support with the National Programs, including financial analysis and monitoring. You will report to our area’s Director of Finance and Administration.

You are patient, well-versed in successfully interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. You utilize diplomacy to reach desired outcomes and are considered an accomplished facilitator with an interest in further developing a strong career in finance.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Financial Management and Technical Oversight
• Monitor and ensure all Habitat for Humanity International Branch/NO financial operations are carried out according to Habitat for Humanity International policies/procedures in addition to International Accounting Standards (GAAP, IFRS) and within local laws
• Audits (External and Internal)
• Coordinate the planning, preparation and completion of Habitat for Humanity International Branch Audits in line with Habitat for Humanity International external audit policy whilst ensuring all timelines met
• Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Support EMEA Area Office Programs Department in the development of Branch/National Organization annual plans and budgets
• International Transfers
• Review, approve, track and report International monetary transfer requests within the EMEA area
• Policies and Procedures
• Support the Branches, National Organizations, and Internal Controls in the roll out of new policies & procedures; ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of controls in place
• Capacity building
• Serve as SME and consultant to Branches and National Organizations on financial issues, providing support in areas such as accounting, reporting, cash-flows, systems, policies & procedures, and internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or other similar fields OR a combination of relevant academic qualifications and work experience
• 7+ years of experience in international accounting and/or financial management, including experience at management level
• 3+ years of experience in grant management or fund/project accounting
• Solid experience with GAAP reporting
• Experience using Sun Systems or equivalent accounting software
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) and strong communication skills
• Patience and perseverance and the ability to use diplomacy and persuasion to address issues and effect change

Preferred

• 2+ years’ auditing experience
• 4+ years of experience at an NGO or nonprofit
• CPA or chartered accountant
• Experience installing and training computerized accounting systems
• Fluency in French, Portuguese, Russian or Arabic a distinct advantage

Priority will be given to local candidates.

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Job description

Are you a market development professional who wants to positively impact the lives of low-income families in Europe, Middle East & Africa? Do you have a dynamic and innovative approach to your work with market systems and value chain analysis?

Habitat for Humanity International, through the support of its generous donors, is expanding the Center for Innovation in Shelter and Finance initiative and currently recruiting for a Market Development Manager to be based at our regional office in Pretoria, South Africa.

The Market Development Manager is part of a global team of experts in market development supporting Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA), with a key focus on advancing housing-related market development activities for the region. This position actively works with local firms, including private, public and nonprofit sector, assisting them in making housing markets work better for poor people, as well as supporting Habitat for Humanity organizations in the region with their market development strategies and efforts.

JOB LOCATION: Position will be hired locally in Pretoria, South Africa.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 50%

Key Responsibilities Include

• Work closely with the EMEA Director – Market Development & Housing Finance on developing and instituting strategies to maximize outcomes in the regional market, focusing on consumer demand and regional trends, as well as demand-side and sourcing goods and services.
• Actively identify the challenges and opportunities present within the affordable housing sector to support low and very low income populations in EMEA.
• Seek out and pursue new business opportunities to intervene in different components of the housing market system through direct contacts, and prepare project proposals, including establishing project teams and consortia.
• Lead the design of a portfolio of projects related to housing market development regionally and in support of Habitat for Humanity organizations in EMEA, including:
• Analyze housing market systems.
• Identify and facilitate contacts with key private sector firms.
• Identify any gap currently existing in low-income housing services provision.
• Examine public sector organizations, including the regulatory and policy framework that affects the affordable housing market.
• Analyze qualitative data and write up results for program design.
• Develop and maintain networks of local housing consultants and associates with skills in housing, private sector development, and monitoring and evaluation; build partnerships with like-minded organizations with complementary skills and interests.
• Facilitate the development of products or services that exploit a particular niche in the market, and participate and lead product development, pricing, and distribution strategies.
• Support national organizations in all of the above activities, as well as build their market development capacities.
• Engage with other internal market systems practitioners and mentors through webinars, peer to peer networking events, learning forums, e-discussions, delivery of case studies; and develop and maintain online tools for potential collaboration.
• Research and identify opportunities for events, when requested, including topics, attendees and collaborations, and assist with the organization and follow-through.
• Coordinate regional work with entrepreneur accelerator programs as needed to bring innovation to the affordable housing market.
• In coordination with the director, support specific programs such as the Ron Terwilliger Fellows, the Market Development Showcase projects, and the Shelter Venture Lab Fund Advisory Services.

About The Terwilliger Center For Innovation In Shelter

The Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter works with housing market systems by supporting local firms and expanding innovative and client-responsive services, products and financing so that households can improve their shelter more effectively and efficiently. Acting as a market facilitator through the Terwilliger Center, Habitat for Humanity will have exponentially more impact by improving systems that make better housing possible for millions more families, most of whom build their homes in stages. The Terwilliger Center’s approach stays true to Habitat for Humanity’s original principles of self-help and sustainability by focusing on improving systems that enable families to achieve affordable shelter without needing ongoing direct support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, international development or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience applying market systems development approaches for developing businesses, partnerships and relationships, including experience with value chain analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in the private sector and knowledge of the role of private sector actors, the functioning of markets and the opportunities for inclusive economic growth in EMEA.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, such as a proven ability to mentor staff and collaborate with partners from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Outstanding command of written and oral English.
• Fluency in another of the languages spoken in EMEA.
• Capacity to lead, design and facilitate participatory workshops and events (seminars, trainings) that engage market actors, in a meaningful way.
• Willing and able to travel up to 50%.
• Position will be hired locally in Pretoria, South Africa.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of the housing sector including housing value chain analysis strongly preferred.
• Specialized in a relevant sector (renewable energy, water and sanitation, urban development).
• Knowledge and experience in negotiating public-private sector partnerships.
• Excellent computer and Information and Communication Technology skills.
• An individual who is target-oriented, has the ability and aspiration to learn fast, is effective in a team and autonomously, and enjoys being challenged.