Finance Officer – India

Based in New Delhi

The package for the position will be around Rs.6.5 lakh Gross per annum

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people's access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer.

WaterAid has operations in 26 countries of Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region. In India WaterAid operates as a liaison Office (Country Office) in New Delhi and Additional Liaison (Regional) Offices in Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, and Lucknow. In10 states across the country WaterAid supports the work of a large number of national and regional NGOs in the provision of safe and effective water and sanitation for poor and marginalized communities. Our team of professionals includes programme, policy and finance staff. India Country Programme is one of WaterAid's most established programmes in Asia with a total of 50 staff and a current annual budget of about Rs.25 crores. WaterAid's programme focus in the coming five years will be promoting and securing the rights and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation for many poor people through direct services and millions more through our influencing work. This will include significant inputs of research, documentation, advocacy, networking and supporting NGOs.

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified candidates for the position of Finance Officer for its Country Office in New Delhi. The post holder is responsible for Partner Monitoring which includes regular monitoring, assessment and capacity building of partner NGOs, and reports to the Manager Finance. Finance Officer is part of Finance and Admin team, and will work with WaterAid’s regional finance officers.

Essential requirements for the post are Professional qualification or Master's degree in finance with five years experience, impressive experience in NGO monitoring, risk ranking, demonstrable analytical skills, and experience of working INGOs. Desirable qualifications are experience in handling accounting package, and donor reporting.

This post is offered on a 4-year fixed-term contract normally renewable at the end contract.

For more information and to apply, please download the Finance Officer job description ( PDF 56KB) and application form ( Word 258KB). Completed applications should be sent to waindhr@wateraid.org 

Closing date: 19 March 2010

Tentative dates for interview 1st week of April in Delhi. Only Shortlisted candidates will be intimated of the interview.