4 jobs found in Freeport

Mercy Corps seeks a Water programme (WASH) PM to continue to implement our Hurricane Dorian WASH efforts in the Bahamas. Mercy Corps is currently providing fresh potable water from Reverse Osmosis machines and distributing it within Freeport and further afield. T he requirement is now to improve the system where it can be and ensure an overall efficient and effective operation meeting the needs of the people of Grand Bahama, especially vulnerable populations. The WASH Program Manager for the Bahamas is a temporary, full-time position that is currently projected to run through July 2020. Essential Job Responsibilities  Water Treatment Program Management Develop and improve the existing system Work collaboratively with local NGOs, the local utilities and authorities to leverage use of locally available contractors, equipment and supplies  Observe construction of WASH facilities for compliance with applicable standards   Coordinate with local WASH and utility staff to verify regular water  testing is performed and documented and high quality water produced Inform the Country Director regarding emergency water program operations, issues and needs.   Serve as onsite representative and point of contact for Mercy Corps operations  Ensure WASH program design is appropriate to beneficiary needs, cost effective and in line with national, donor and Mercy Corps safety and compliance minimum standards Ensure effective M&E systems are set up to track desired impacts. Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures. As required, adhere to Mercy Corps’ Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide. Ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards. Team Management  Potentially oversee additional Mercy Corps staff if programming expands to multiple sites. Develop the capacity of the team as required, deepen understanding of their roles and assist. Assist team members with information, tools and resources to improve performance & reach objectives. Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones and performance reviews. Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence. Hire, orient and lead team members as necessary. WASH TECHNICAL SUPPORT  Ensure technical excellence in Mercy Corps’ WASH interventions in country  Assist the team with representation at technical coordination meetings in relevant sectors (notably WASH). Coordinate with MC WASH leads and HQ technical staff to manage risk and maximize our support for the local community Influence & Representation  Manage collaborative partnerships with partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders as appropriate. Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met. Demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure. Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity. Security  Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership. Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies. Knowledge and Experience  BA/BS or equivalent in civil, water or sanitation engineering, public health or other relevant field. Minimum of 3 years of program management experience in the Water or related sector. Understanding of water treatment technology including Reverse Osmosis to treat brackish water. Experience working with construction contractors and equipment suppliers including inspection, startup and commissioning of water works. Established ability to manage and communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles.   Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving. Proven ability to learn quickly, lead a program to achieve stated results and objectives.  Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps and its interests to key stakeholders.   Experience working with governments and utilities, their staff and facilities. Knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations regarding water supply and delivery in the Freeport Context. Experience of working with Civil Society is desirable Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills. Excellent oral and written English skills required Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment. Supervisory Responsibility    WASH program team members and volunteers and partner organizations as appropriate  Accountability  Reports Directly To: Response Team Leader  Please submit resume to bahamasjobs@mercycorps.org  

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. The Finance Officer for the Bahamas is a temporary, full-time position that is currently projected to run through July 2020. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Maintain the bank file, ensuring that all bank information is properly filed and maintain good banking relationship and correspondences   Assist in the financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders and payment requests to ensure compliance with MC and donor policies and procedures, project budgets and compliance with donor regulations and local laws. Assist with the month end accounting close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger, sub journals and all supporting documentation. Assist in review and follow up on sub-grant compliance issues (i.e. sub-award pre-award assessments, program budgeting, funds transfers, financial reporting, reconciliation, and financial monitoring). Maintain custody of the office cash and office cash levels as per the office Cash Management Policy Maintain the cash advance tracking sheet, follow up on uncleared advances and ensure advances are reconciling with general ledger records Process bank payments via online banking, checks or wire transfers and prepare monthly bank reconciliations Prepare payment vouchers and ensure that all transactions are properly and fully documented and recorded on a daily basis Prepare monthly payroll based on information provided from HR and time sheets, payroll accrual entries, process statutory remittances and maintaining payroll filing as per MC requirements Prepare monthly amortization entries of prepaid accounts and benefits accrual documentation and prepare monthly benefits accrual entries Assist in month end review of sub-office journals to ensure proper coding of all transactions and account maintenance  Prepare photocopies and scans of vouchers and other supporting documents required for HQ and donor reporting  File all cash and bank vouchers and maintain voucher filing system (hard copy & electronically) according to MC procedures Assist in the set up and maintaining of the Finance Dept.’s grant files. Monitor cash and bank balances and coordinate monthly cash flow requests from program team and prepare consolidated country cash flow requests to HQ as required Assist in the preparation, maintenance and consolidation of office operational budgets. Perform data entry into the accounting system as required. Assist the Finance Manager in responding to audit inquiries and requests for financial information. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:  Three or more years of finance experience, including budgeting and grant management A university degree in finance, accounting or a related business field is required .   Two years’ experience in the Finance Department of an non-government organization preferred  Familiarity with major international donor rules and non-profit accounting Prior experience with computerized general ledger software Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and Access.   Strong analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of grant management rules. Excellent oral and written English skills ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Finance Manager Please send resumes to bahamasjobs@mercycorps.org  

The Finance Manager for the Bahamas is a temporary, full-time position that is currently projected to run through July 2020. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Strategy and Vision  Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment of empowerment. Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives and contribute to country-wide strategy development.    Personal Leadership  Consistently demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances. Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity. Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs.   Representation Interface with the (donor) representatives to convey information about programs as appropriate. Communicate with our partners (name), as well as (name any sub-grantees), to verify their systems and that they understand and follow all appropriate procedures and archiving. Participate in sharing best practices with NGOs and governmental agencies.  Team Management  Create a sustainable work environment of mutual respect that attracts motivated, skilled and effective team members and enables them individually and collectively to strive to achieve excellence. Supervise and lead a diverse team of direct and indirect reports in field offices.   Contribute to country team-building efforts; build constructive internal relationships; help team members identify problem solving options and ensure integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.   Essential Finance Responsibilities   Ensure effective, transparent use of financial resources in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.   Establish in-country finance policies as required. Initiate and see through the establishment of internal controls and local finance policies & procedures (e.g. approval authority matrix, segregation of duties matrix, cash handling and banking/payment procedures, cost allocation special circumstances, etc). Assess banking environment and currency options; share recommendations; participate in bank selection and account setup. Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of Mercy Corps programs. Maintain appropriate local insurance coverage in coordination with the Admin. Department, to protect Mercy Corps.  Provide monthly standard accounting submissions to Mercy Corps Headquarters, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, required subgrantee reporting, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner. Provide monthly management reports to the Country Director and Program Managers, including expenditures by cost center/project, subgrantee reporting and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner.  Develop master budgets with the Country Director and develop and implement grant budgeting and forecasting systems with Program Managers. Assess current and anticipated finance needs and appropriate structure as the Dorian Response evolves. Oversee/perform financial review of Bahamas Team member expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports), payment requests, purchase requests, contracts.  Participate in and/or lead recruitment, hiring, and training of finance department staff depending on position level (potentially ranging from finance assistant to senior finance officer level). Lead/oversee the development of national team payroll plan and accounting template. Ensure compliance with national and local tax and labor laws. Lead the process of establishing a country ledger in Mercy Corps’ Navigator finance software system in coordination with HQ finance. Lead role in interaction with international and local subrecipients from finance perspective (i.e. subaward pre-award assessments, program budgeting, funds transfers, financial reporting, reconciliation, and financial monitoring). Develop and maintain Bahamas country support budget and estimated support cost allocation. Lead field role in developing proposal budgets in coordination with field and HQ teams. Provide training to Mercy Corps Bahamas staff on internal finance and compliance policies and procedures. Assist MC Bahamas team members with information, tools and resources to improve performance & reach objectives. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: All Finance Department staff   ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Director WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: HQ Regional Finance Officer (with authority for technical financial matters); members of Operations, Program Managers, TSU team members, and others.   KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:  A BA/S or equivalent in accounting or finance required ; advanced degree preferred. 5 years’ experience progressive financial management experience, including supervisory experience required . Experience in grants management and a willingness to learn internal mercy Corps regulations and donor regulations  International NGO/PVO field office experience is preferred.     Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.   Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet. Prior management experience and strong organizational skills. Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.   Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills. Excellent oral and written English skills required ;  Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.  Please submit resume to bahamasjobs@mercycorps.org