Belgium

Le consultant sera d’un niveau minimal BAC+4. Par ailleurs, il devra justifier :

• une expérience effective dans l'identification de projets, par exemple dans l'accompagnement de la création d'entreprises (minimum 5 ans)
• une connaissance avérée du secteur de l'agriculture familiale durable et de l'alimentation responsable en Belgique;
• une connaissance du secteur associatif.

Les objectifs de la mission s'articulent à deux niveaux :

1) Identification et justification d'un programme

• Identifier un programme opérationnel d'Iles de Paix en Belgique en phase avec les orientations définies par le conseil d'administration de l'association.
• Justifier la proposition en comparant les différentes pistes étudiées sur base des critères de (i) pertinence, (ii) efficacité, (iii) viabilité technique, sociale et financière, (iv) durabilité, (v) caractère extensible et reproductible, (vi) analyse de risques.

1. La pertinence doit être analysée (i) au regard des critères qui orientent l'action d'Iles de Paix (cf. mission) énoncés au niveau de la mission d'Iles de Paix (en particulier la contribution à la réduction de la pauvreté et/ou des inégalités), (ii) au regard des orientations définies par le conseil d'administration de l'association lors de sa réunion du 13 avril 2016, (iii) au regard d'une analyse du secteur AFD - AR en Belgique et des besoins objectifs qui s'en dégagent et (iv) au regarde de l'originalité de l'initiative (démarche novatrice et inspirante, qui peut "faire école" et qui se distingue par rapport à l'existant)

2. Il n'est pas demandé d'étudier de façon détaillée chacune des pistes identifiées mais il est tout de même indispensable à ce niveau de rassembler suffisamment d'information qui permettront de comparer les alternatives et de faire un choix éclairé.

2) Approfondissement de l'étude du programme retenu

• Préciser les contours du programme retenu et approfondir l'analyse de sa justification
• Analyser les moyens humains et matériels à mobiliser:

(i) pour assurer le lancement du programme;
(ii) pour assurer le fonctionnement du programme.

• Fournir un budget indicatif pour le lancement de ce programme ainsi qu'une estimation des coûts d'opération annuels.
• Définir les actions à réaliser pour assurer le lancement du programme et proposer un chronogramme (considérant son démarrage en janvier 2018)
• Identifier les pistes de financement envisageables du programme.
• Identifier les difficultés et obstacles qui pourraient s'opposer au lancement du programme ainsi que les risques qui pourraient contrarier son exécution

PROFILE

Qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills

Required:

-          Bachelor in Accountancy/Finance

-          Good knowledge of daily accounting and finance

-          Good knowledge of accounting processes (budgeting, closing, opening, financial records, periodic reports, external audits, etc.).

-          Proficiency with Information Management tools Word and Excel,  bookkeeping programs  (e.g. Winbooks) including proven experience working with open software tools, database.

-          Knowledge of and experience in the financial management systems for non-profit organizations.

-          Experience in managing projects funded by the European Commission.

-          Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.  Good French language skills. Also Spanish would be preferable.

-          Appreciation of the values and mission of the organization

-          Ability to respond flexibly to constantly changing budgets, projects, revenues, and expenses.

-          Excellent skills in interpersonal and collaborative work; the ability to maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds, and for whom English is a second language.

-          Excellent analytical skills, organizational and time management skills, including special attention to detail. Focus and commitment to achieving quality results. 

-          Capable of handling specific situations of intense or heavy workload.

-          The right to work in Belgium / EU (must have this before applying).

 

Desirable, representing an advantage:

-          Familiarity and experience with food and agriculture policies and human rights. Strong knowledge of the socio-political environment and civil society organizations in Europe is an asset.

-          Knowledge of languages other than English (preferably French, Spanish).

-          Adhering to the values of the organization

  JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Accountant

European Coordination Via Campesina (ECVC)

 
 

The European Coordination Via Campesina (ECVC) is an organization representing peasants / small family farmers, agricultural workers’ and rural organizations across Europe. Our main objective is the achievement of food sovereignty. We struggle for food and agricultural policies and practices based on legitimacy, fairness, solidarity and sustainability. These are necessary to ensure food sovereignty, public health, employment in rural areas and to tackle the issues of the global food crisis, climate change and human rights. ECVC is part of the international peasant’s movement La Via Campesina – the largest peasant movement in the world – and unites 27 farmers’ and agricultural workers’ organizations of Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Georgia, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Further information is on our website: www.eurovia.org

Job title: Accountant

Based in: Brussels, Belgium

Time: part-time 80%

Reports to: Financial Manager

Starting salary: € 2000,- monthly gross salary (80% part-time) with 16 days paid holidays, in addition holiday payment and 13^th month

Closing date for applications: April 23^rd 2017

Applicants must have:

- the right to work in Belgium / EU (must have this before applying)

- working experience, preferably in a non-profit or similar organization

- good English and French language skills, also Spanish would be favorable

To apply: Download and complete the application form from our website and send the completed form to us, by email, to: info@eurovia.org, with a cc to margret@eurovia.org, and put “Accountant” in subject line. We do not accept CVs or any other attachments.

 

The purpose of the position

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:

S/he will work part time as staff member, under supervision of the financial manager in close collaboration with the staff colleagues that do the thematic and communication work (4,6 fte), interns and volunteers and the external financial consultant (0,4 fte).  

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

her/his role is:.

 

-           Make timely payments according to Financial Policies for documentation and authorization.

-           Maintain financial systems and files.

-           Provide accurate financial information to the Financial Manager

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Accounting

-          Prepare the supporting documents to carry out the payments

-          Make the payments following authorization procedures

-          Book all the invoices, the bank payments and salary costs in the accounting system

-          Archive the documents correctly

-          Organise the analytical account according to the needs of organisation/projects

-          Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports for the financial manager

-          Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

-          Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information

Administration

-          Establish and maintain contacts with Social Security Fund (give information for calculation of salaries etc.)

-          Make the payments of salaries

-          Establish and administrative follow up of the implementation of contracts for staff employees (collect medical certificate, illness days, holiday entitlement etc.)

-          manage and monitor membership fees

-          manage and monitor the budget for indemnities and travel expenses for members of the coordination committee

 

Project administration

-          Support the preparation of Financial Reports for donors

-          Support the preparation of accounts for annual organizational and project audits

-          Support the tracking of project expenditures

Broader role:

-          Participate and actively contribute to internal review and learning processes to promote continuous improvements.

-          Work closely with colleagues, in order to maximize organizational and financial effectiveness. Support the provision of training and other capacity development to support ECVC's fundraising and financial management.

-          Undertake other duties as requested

 

Terms and compensation:

-          This is a part-time position 80%

-          Duration of contract: until 1 March 2021

-          Monthly gross salary after proven capacity (6 months): 2000

-          16 vacation days per year

-          Opportunity to play a supporting role in a dedicated, enthusiastic and international team, in an inspiring working environment.

Profiel

Een geschikte kandida(a)t(e):

• Heeft een universitair diploma in communicatie, marketing, journalistiek, politieke en sociale wetenschappen of een gelijkaardig domein.
• Is bijzonder geïnteresseerd in de mensenrechten in ontwikkelingslanden.
• Heeft uitstekende redactionele en organisatievaardigheden en oog voor detail.
• Heeft als moedertaal het Nederlands of het Frans - ideaal met een goede kennis van de andere landstaal en van het Engels.
• Beschikt over een sterk aanpassingsvermogen en zin voor verantwoordelijkheid.

 

Advocaten Zonder Grenzen (ASF) is een internationale NGO, gespecialiseerd in de verdediging van mensenrechten en ondersteuning van justitie. Ons hoofdkantoor is gevestigd in Brussel, wij hebben vaste kantoren in zeven landen (Burundi, Centraal Afrikaans Republiek, Democratische Republiek Congo, Oeganda, Tsjaad, Tunesië en Zambia).

De stage

De stagiair(e) werkt onder leiding van de Communicatieverantwoordelijk en zal meewerken aan de volgende projecten:

• Updaten van de website en de nieuwsbrieven.
• Updaten van de sociale mediaprofielen Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Issuu, Flickr...
• Redactie van brieven, persberichten, artikels, etc.
• Ondersteuning bij het ontwerp van het jaarverslag 2016.
• Ondersteuning bij de organisatie van een feestje voor de 25^e verjaardag van ASF (op 9 juni 2017) en van de jaarlijkse algemene vergadering.
• Hulp bij ASF stand tijdens de Advocatenrun op 4 juni 2017.
• Opvolging van de pers (press book, persartikels).
• Opvolging van de lidmaatschappen en schenkers: updaten van de databank, inclusief zoeken naar nieuwe contacten, dankbrieven opstellen, etc.
• Administratieve taken (notities van vergaderingen) en vertalingen naar het Nederlands.
• Deelname in andere relevante taken.

 

Periode

Idealiter vier maanden, vanaf 10 mei 2017.

Wij bieden

• De gelegenheid om je professionele competenties verder uit te bouwen in de veeleisende werkomgeving van een internationale NGO.
• Een zinvolle stage waarbij je een verschil kunt maken bij de opbouw van een rechtvaardige wereld.
• ASF biedt haar stagiair(e)s een tegemoetkoming in de kosten aan van € 8,00 per dag voor verplaatsing en lunch.

Interesse?

Stuur de volgende documenten ten laatste op 26 april naar sdegee@asf.be (met als onderwerp “Stage Communicatie”):

• CV
• Sollicitatiebrief (vergeet niet je datum van beschikbaarheid te vermelden)

Het kennismakingsgesprek en de testen zullen plaatsvinden tijdens de week van 1 mei 2017.

 

 

ROLE RELATED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Capable networker: Good interpersonal skills and intercultural competence, including tactful but effective facilitation to agree objectives and get things done;
• Excellent communicator: Strong communication skills with a high standard of spoken and written English;
• Reliable organiser: Strong planning and project management skills, including capacity development programs, advocacy planning, and event organisation;
• Motivated team player: focus on supporting the team and Eurodad partners to achieve objectives, combined with ability to prioritise, use own initiative and work independently.

2. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Previous experience in an advocacy or campaigning civil society organisation, particularly experience in network coordination and/or capacity building;
• Working in a CSO coalition or network and awareness of diverse civil society tactics;
• Five years’ work experience of:
• Organising events and coordinating activities, preferably for CSO coalitions or similar groupings;
• Research and analysis: writing briefings or reports on international development or related issues;
• Writing for specific audiences: Making complex topics accessible and relevant to policy audiences, including writing succinct and well structured summaries, articles, and briefings.
• Educated to at least degree level in political sciences, economics, social sciences, development studies or related subject;
• Understanding of debt and development finance policy issues, and related policy and political debates;
• Computer literate, familiar with standard software, including MS Office.

3. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of the workings of relevant multilateral institutions: the European Union, World Bank, UN, and IMF;
• Working in a developing country and/or working with organisations from the Global South;
• Fluent in other European languages.

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to take forward the Eurodad network’s crucial work on preventing and resolving debt crises, and pushing for radical changes in the way private finance is used.

The Networking and Advocacy Officer will help to ensure that Eurodad builds strong and effective coalitions for change, and help to empower civil society organizations in Europe and beyond. The role involves network strengthening and outreach, coordination and information sharing, monitoring and analysing policy developments, supporting advocacy and capacity development.

The successful candidate will balance excellent organisation and coordination skills with strong interpersonal communication in a multicultural context, and the ability to plan, organise and implement under their own initiative. They will be excited by working at the cutting edge of development finance policy campaigns for transformative change, and have experience of working with advocacy-focussed civil society groups or similar organisations.

Key contacts:

Eurodad colleagues, Eurodad members and other civil society organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, academics and think tanks, officials in organisations such as the European Commission and Parliament, United Nations, World Bank and IMF.

Contract & location:

Brussels-based, permanent contract. Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience. Hospitalisation insurance, travel insurance and contribution to pension plan.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A. NETWORK COORDINATION AND EVENTS ORGANISATION (50%)

1. Co Organise, coordinate and support the implementation of a capacity development programme for European civil society organizations and activist groups, focusing on the two thematic areas ‘ending debt crises’ and ‘private investment’;
2. Organise, facilitate and attend meetings, conferences, teleconferences and other processes with Eurodad members and others to share information and to agree common strategies and initiatives;
3. Organise and participate in other events;
4. Respond to questions from Eurodad member groups, and other allies;
5. Coordinate joint activities with network members and others.

B. ADVOCACY SUPPORT (20%)

1. Support the organisation of advocacy meetings, including with politicians, officials and parliamentarians;
2. Present Eurodad work at conferences and seminars;
3. Input into Eurodad’s advocacy strategies in key areas.

C. POLICY MONITORING, RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS (20%)

1. Conduct research and policy analysis on relevant development finance issues, with a focus on debt and private finance;
2. Produce briefings and toolkits based on research on current development finance processes, policies and practices;
3. Keep up to date with key issues, including monitoring relevant official and civil society activities in policy areas identified as network priorities;
4. Produce articles, updates and summaries of key documents, political events and civil society processes to disseminate, including through Eurodad’s newsletter, website, email lists and through member and other publications.

D. TEAM AND ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT (10%)

1. Prepare input to donor reports as required;
2. Support the team and Eurodad colleagues as necessary, including occasionally taking on tasks and responsibilities outside this job description to meet team or organisational needs;
3. Supporting colleagues and assist with the day to day running of the office.