Main tasks: • Financial analysis and assessment of programme and project proposals including budgets, annual accounts and cash flow forecasts • Financial monitoring and evaluation of the (financial management and financial policies of) partner organisations, programmes and projects by analysis of annual accounts, financial reports, policies and audits. • Preparations of payments in the contracts between ICCO/ Kerk in Actie and partner organisations • Advice on preparation and review of plans, budgets, performance reports, project proposals, financial projections and return on investment analysis of the partner organisations. • Assess and advise on the financial capacity of partner organisations, accountability systems and/or business plans • Facilitate capacity building and expert knowledge in financial management, policy and control of partner organisations • Contribute to the strengthening of the control environments of the Regional Office

Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in financial management with a demonstrated track record on financial monitoring of development organizations, producers organizations and business initiatives in an international Latin American context. • University degree in Finance or similar relevant professional qualifications • Experience in the use of computerized systems, including financial software applications like Microsoft Dynamics or similar systems • Experience with institutional, public or private donors • Interested in the economic, social and political situation and relevant development issues, changes, trends in social and economic processes and North-South cooperation. • Integrity, attention to detail, discretion and strong interpersonal skills • Excellent language skills in English and either Spanish, Portuguese or both • Ability and willingness to work with people of different backgrounds and to contribute constructively to a working environment based on mutual respect and trust • Affinity with the ecumenical character of the organization

Please send your application letter, CV (in Spanish and English) of maximum of 4 pages before the 19th of January 2010 by e-mail to ofertas.laborales@talento.com.bo.

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted. Please include 3 references and Salary Expectations

Please indicate in your application letter, when you apply for a post of PO, which thematic fields (max two) you have your professional background and experience in, describing your interest, motivation and capacities in the thematic area as well.

All positions are based in La Paz, although we need to come to a decision, whether some of the positions which cover Brazil will be shifted to Brazil in the future. All positions will start from the 1st of April 2010 onwards.

The interviews will be held in the second half of February.