Deputy Chief Financial Officer, GPE

Company: CFA Institute
Location: Wenatchee
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Deputy Chief Financial Officer, GPEJob #: req30195Organization: World BankSector: OperationsGrade: GHTerm Duration: 3 years 0 monthsRecruitment Type: Local RecruitmentLocation: Washington, DC, United StatesRequired Language(s): EnglishPreferred Language(s): FrenchClosing Date: 12/13/2024 (11:59pm UTC)DescriptionAre you a very passionate advocate for education? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? The Global Partnership for Education Secretariat (GPE) would like to hear from you.Who We AreGPE is a shared commitment to end the world's learning crisis. It is the only global partnership and fund dedicated entirely to helping children in lower-income countries get a quality education, so they can unlock their potential and contribute to building a better world. We bring together governments, teachers, civil society, donors, United Nations agencies, development banks, businesses and private foundations to transform education systems so that every girl and boy can have hope, opportunity and agency.What We DoGPE helps low- and lower-middle-income countries to build stronger education systems so that all children can get the education they need to thrive. We currently support nearly 90 countries where the needs are greatest and focus on reaching the children who are the most vulnerable, including girls, children with disabilities and those affected by extreme poverty or conflict.How We WorkNow, GPE is working to help governments transform their education systems to get the most vulnerable children in school, improve teaching and learning, and build equitable, inclusive and resilient education systems fit for the 21st century. Between 2020-2025, GPE will support transformative change in up to 90 countries and territories, which are home to 1 billion children.Raise Your HandIn July 2021, the Global Education Summit put GPE firmly on the path to be fully-funded by 2025, by raising a record US $4 billion from donors for GPE's Raise Your Hand campaign.Governance And Organizational ArrangementsThe GPE Board of Directors includes ministerial-level board members and alternates representing 20 constituencies that reflect the Partnership's breadth. The GPE Secretariat, with 160 employees and hosted by the World Bank, is responsible for translating the policies and strategies set by the Board into practical support for partner countries.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Finance & Grant Operations team (FGO) works to maximize the impact of the GPE Fund.ABOUT THE JOBThe Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who oversees the Finance and Grant Operations Team. The successful candidate will manage the Risk and Compliance Team, and Corporate Finance Team. He/she will set related strategy, represent GPE to external stakeholders on related work, coordinate high level relationships with GPE partners, and manage a diverse body of work, including risk management, trustee and corporate finance, and contribute to strategic corporate initiatives.Duties And Accountabilities

• Deputizes for the Chief Financial Officer on all aspects of GPE finances and risk management functions.
• Specific responsibility for leading the budget development and internal oversight, reporting and reallocation of a unit budget of over $60 million per year.
• Provides direct technical leadership to the Corporate Finance sub-team responsible for financial planning, management, and analysis of the US$1 billion per year GPE Fund.
• Provides direct technical leadership to the Risk and Compliance sub-team responsible for corporate risk management.
• Leads the financial and risk management work on high value / high risk cross cutting initiatives.People, talent and resource management
• Provide thought leadership and drive technical excellence within the team.
• Oversee recruitment, coaching, performance evaluation and career development within area of responsibility.
• Allocate staff resources in a planned and strategic manner that meets business needs.
• Promote a culture of effective teamwork and collaboration within the team and across the Secretariat.
• Champion a cross-cutting gender lens in all operations.Selection CriteriaEducationMaster's degree in relevant field of study such as business administration, finance, assurance and risk management; accounting; and/or equivalent professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other relevant qualification.ExperienceAt least 12 years of relevant experience in a senior operations, risk, or finance role, including extensive people management experience.Competencies
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning and Work Program Management
• Relationship Management
• Results Focus and Accountability
• Fiduciary, Finance and Budget
• Risk managementBENEFITS FOR THIS POSITIONTerm appointments include, but are not limited to, medical benefits, including dental and vision, Staff Retirement Plan, financial assistance program, life & disability insurance, comprehensive leave policy (minimum 26 days/annum) and parental leave policy (50-100 days).DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONPoverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe.
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