Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant- Mogadishu – Somali-National only

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Dimensions

 Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $80million annual budget and staff over 400 staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The role of the Finance Assistant is to manage the receipt and disbursement of funds and maintain accurate financial records and support the program in Mogadishu. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

Reports to:  Area Finance Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Bachelor Business Administration such as accounting, banking, finance or any other socials science.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

•             Minimum 1 year proven work experience within a busy working environment, preferably with Humanitarian organizations

-              Computer skills especially in Ms Excel, spread sheets and Ms Word

-              Cash Management (handling, disburse and recording all transactions)

-              High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team

-              Ability to work under high pressure to meet tight deadlines.

-              Good communication and interpersonal skills

-              Commitment and willingness to deliver results 

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net

Application will close on 1st November 2026

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents