Belgian Red Cross Flanders is hiring an consultant to provide technical expertise to CRB (Red Cross Burundi) SG, Finance Department and Support Services to address immediate risks in the finance affairs of CRB while at the same time assist in drafting and implementing the larger Turnaround plan for the finance department of the National Society.
Background information
Over the past years Croix-Rouge du Burundi has struggled with governance and financial management problems that prevent the Society from living up to its full potential. Specifically the quality of the financial department, its processes and adherence to them are a concern to CRB and its partners.
In addition to the poor quality of the financials, also the lack of in-depth insight in the corporate financials of the entity makes it for CRB Senior management and the Board of Directors very difficult to make the correct decisions for the financial wellbeing and sustainability of the society which might result in unexpected profitability, liquidity or solvability issues.
To support CRB, all in-country partners present on the partnership meeting in den Hague, committed to help CRB in their turnaround process that has as ultimate goal to improve the quality of the finance department, obtain a detailed insight in CRB corporate financials and implementation of a core cost recovery model that should enable the financial and operational continuity of the entity. The Consultant shall be based in Bujumbura, Burundi for the duration of the assignment.
Purpose of mandate/ mission
To support the Senior management in implementing the turnaround strategy by providing technical expertise to CRB. CRB Secretary General together with a technical expert, independent of the current CRB finance department, will act as the line managers for the Consultant. The Consultant will work closely together with the CRB Departments and in-country partners (PNS core support group) in order to address immediate risks as well as structural problems in the finance department and financial procedures of the society.
Specific tasks
Expected outputs
Financial continuity of CRB is guaranteed and a competent financial department is in place.
Restructuring of the finance department to improve quality:
Methodology and schedule
The work is advisory and guided by the SG, technical expert and PNS core support group. The consultant will draft an action plan to achieve the above mentioned outputs within 6 weeks after the start of the assignment, and seek approval for the proposed process from CRB SG, technical expert and the PNS core support group. Depending on the issue/output at hand, the Consultant may be asked for oral and written recommendations as well as practical actions to solve immediate and structural issues highlighted or identified during his assignment.
Timetable
At this moment in time, the exact duration of the assignment cannot be determined and will be agreed upon between RKVI and the Supplier during the assignment. The duration of the contract is currently estimated at a minimum of 8 months (approx. 160 working days) spread over a period of one year, however there is a big chance that the assignment will be prolonged to a longer period.
Consequently the timetable provided below is only tentative and can change based upon findings identified during assignment:
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References
As an attachment to the proposal the Supplier will give information regarding its most important references.
Administrative matters
The Project is administered under the RKVI in-country delegation and HQ in Belgium.
The invoices of Supplier are payable within 30 days after the end of the month during which RKVI received the invoice.
All prices will be given in EURO or USD.
Accountability and communication network
The PNS core support group appoints the Consultant in close coordination with the SG. The ToR are agreed jointly between CRB SG and the other participating in-country RC partners.
RKVI is the recruiter and contractor of the Consultant for salary and contracting obligations only; for all other purposes the Consultant reports to the SG.
In case of disagreement on the tasks, responsibility or performance the SG will seek clarification and mediation with PNS core support group, who can decide to open the question to the other participating RC partners for their input and opinion.
The Consultant reports to the Secretary General of Croix-Rouge du Burundi, technical expert and PNS core support group.
The budget for this assignment will be managed by RKVI.
All progress reports will be shared with the RKVI delegation in Burundi as with RKVI HQ (Business controller international cooperation) in Belgium and the PNS core support group.
The Consultant works primarily with the SG, the Finance Director, technical expert and PNS core support group.
Changes in procedures accepted by the SG will be confirmed in writing by the SG and shared with the staff, not directly by the Consultant. The Consultant does not line-manage CRB staff.
External communication, if applicable, will be guided by the SG and PNS core support group.
Contracts
The template of the standard framework agreement has to be used. This can be provided upon request.
Responsibility and competence
Within the frame of the mandate, the Consultant will be responsible for the proper and timely execution of the tasks. In all project related duties, the Consultant is directly responsible and subordinated to the Secretary General of CRB and for all HR/contract related issue to the business controller of Rode Kruis Vlaanderen Internationaal VZW.
All program decisions that require deviations from the project plan are taken in consultation with the business controller of Rode Kruis Vlaanderen Internationaal VZW in Belgium and should be in line with the interest and regulations of CRB. Local agreements concerning office (rental), local consultancies, local contractors etc. with the partners can be signed by the in-country delegate after consultation with the business controller.
The Consultant will at all-time comply with the rules and regulations of the Red Cross and be subject to professional discretion – including confidentiality and loyalty – concerning all information relating to this mission. Documents, information or data entrusted to or produced by the Consultant in connection with this assignment shall be confidential and not used without prior written consent of RKVI for any other purpose than the outlined one. This provision is valid after completion of the mission. The code of conduct is integral part of the Terms of Reference.
SECURITY
The Consultant will adhere to security directives and regulations provided by CRB, RVKI, IFRC and ICRC. ICRC is in charge of safety and security in Burundi. The Consultant will follow the security regulations as laid down by ICRC and agreed upon by the RKVI in-country delegation through the MCA at any time. The Consultant maintains vehicle and various forms of communication equipment operational, and will keep CRB, ICRC and RKVI in-country delegation updated on travel at all times. In all professional tasks the Consultant will comply with the condition of employment for RKVI Consultants and the code of conduct as accepted by you with the signature of the contract.
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