Job Summary:
The main purpose of this role will be to oversee the budget, grants, finances, and program administration of global, cross-cutting programs of the Global Conservation division for which they are assigned responsibility, and to provide direct support to Program Directors in managing the operations of the programs. The position works under the guidance of the Vice President for Global Operations, and in close coordination with Program Directors and staff around the world, and the VP of Field Conservation, while liaising with WCS’s Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis, Grants Management and Compliance, Global Resources, Legal, HR, IT, Accounting, Payroll, and Purchasing departments, as well as partner organizations. Sample program areas that may be assigned to this position include the Africa Protected Areas Management Unit, the WCS Aviation Program and the WCS Europe team.
Salary Range
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Internal Qualification Requirements
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor degree required. Related program of study such as finance, accounting, economics or business preferred.
Proven grant and financial management experience in an international organization (5+ years) in a multi-funder environment required. Grant financial reporting experience required. Experience with government and agency grants such as USG, UN, EU is preferred.
Effective “roll up the sleeves” work ethic; Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team. Must be solution-oriented, and have strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Spoken and written fluency in English required.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including writing and editing.
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality required.
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to set and follow priorities, work independently, take initiative, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Additional Requirements:
Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications (advanced skills in MS Excel required) and major financial accounting and reporting software (SAP or equivalent)
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, international environment and responding quickly to sudden needs and opportunities, working across multiple time-zones
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