Projects and Finance Assistant
British Embassy Bahrain
Total years of experience :1 years, 4 Months
• Work with Projects and Finance Manager to draft all contracts the
Programm es Team may have to comply with the FCDO tendering process
and procurement guidelines.
• Contract management, drafting contract as agreements as per FCDO
regulations.
• Running procurement with posts worldwide as a named DPO (Dedicated
Procurement officer)
• Manage existing projects to include regular review meetings with
implementing partners and local stakeholders.
• Actively manage risks and put in place mitigation with UK implementing
partners, escalating as appropriate.
• Liaise closely with implementing partners to agree contracts, payment schedules, and effective systems for project monitoring and evaluation, quality assuring project documents. Identifying and recommending
corrective action as required.
• Developing tools and reporting templates for implementers.
• Respond flexibly and actively to evolving priorities and needs.
• Encourage contact and networking between project partners, organising
and attending project-related events as required.
• Ensure implementers work to Post's requirem ents on accurate invoice and
payment processes.
• Contracting; set up new suppliers, reviewing invoicing; ensure consistent
and timely accounting is achieved.
• Preparing and submitting monthly financial and quarterly narrative and
financial reports for Embassy projects by managing and maintaining accurate spreadsheets and project files
• Dealing with stressful
situations
• Resilience
• Communication and
interpersonal skills
• Budget Manager Training
• Dedicated Procurement
Officer Training (DPO)