Supervises and leads the staff of the finance team and works in close collaboration with the Senior Management Team, Bureau of Management, programme and project teams, IYF HQ staff, and other partners ensuring successful performance in Finance.
Overview
The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organizations network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is neutral politically, and non-denominational, aim to empower youth worldwide.
The Finance Commission manages and oversees the financial resources of the IYF ensuring the highest efficiency of financial management, the provision of accurate and adequately documented financial information, effective delivery of financial services, transparent utilization of financial resources and effective financial controls.
The Chair, Finance Commission is responsible for supervision and guidance of the IYF Head Office financial operations, providing technical advice to IYF Senior Management Team (SMT), and ensuring cross-unit alignment. The CFC ensure a client-oriented approach and consistency with the IYF regulations and good management practice.
Responsibilities
Strategic direction of the IYF financial operations with the following expected results:
Responsible for the management of finance operations:
Supports partnership building on operational issues:
Experience and results preferred in Finance, Economics, Business or Public Administration or related field is required, with the focus on financial management (financial planning, budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, reporting, internal control) in international organisations or in the private sector in positions at the corporate level.
To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries
Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
