Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. But together we have the power to transform lives.

We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality, justice and love worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

Everyone is equal in the sight of God. For over 70 years, this has inspired us to stand together in solidarity with our most marginalised global neighbours, of all faiths and none.

We push for good nutrition and healthcare for all. We fight the climate crisis and provide urgent help when disasters strike. We work in places of conflict to stand against violence and build lasting peace. And we help people living in poverty to earn a fair wage so they can protect themselves in times of crisis.

Above all, we seek to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes. Together with people living in poverty, we amplify our voices to speak truth to power and create lasting change.

About the role

Role is located in the Zimbabwe Country Programme within the International Department, Africa Division. Specifically, the role will support efficient financial management for the Humanitarian response programme. The role will ensure all internal, partner and donor requests and requirements are met.

About you

You will be educated to Degree level as a minimum in Finance/Account/Commerce, with a minimum of 2 years working experience in finance and administration in the non-profit sector.  You will have proven ability to address a range of basic financial issues.  You will have experience of using computerized financial reporting tools and office programmes including SUN system, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. You will be a holder of a clean class 4 driver’s licence.  Finally, you will have verbal and written fluency in English.

Further information

This is a fixed term contract of 8 months. The role requires applicants to have the right to work in Zimbabwe.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

1. Build partnerships
Tell us about a time when you contributed time and ideas to a piece of work which was beyond you or your team’s role
• What was the context? What was the piece of work?
• What was your job? What were you asked to do?
• What action(s) did you take?
• What were the results?

2. Communicate effectively
Tell us about a time when you were aware that your words and actions were not communicating effectively and you had to adapt what you were saying or how you were saying it
• What was the context?
• What was the task?
• How did you know you were not communicating effectively?
• How did you adapt what you said or did?
• What was/were the outcome(s)? Were you successful? If so, how did you know?

3. Strive for improvement
Tell us about a time when you took an initiative to solve a problem
• What was the situation? What was the problem?
• What was your responsibility?
• What did you do? Why? How?
• What were the results? Did you solve the problem? If so, how did you know?