Financial Management Trainer

About the job 

DRC is looking for an experienced trainer (individual/organisation) to provide individual coaching and training on Financial management to the identified MSMEs in Bekaa, Lebanon for a period of 1 month (12 working days). The trainer will have to develop and conduct individual coaching session with 2 MSMEs to train them on financial management and support them in developing a financial management plan for their businesses 

Under the direct supervision of DRC livelihoods manager, the trainer will be responsible for : 

• Conducting a technical needs assessment on financial management for each of the 2 MSMEs previously supported by DRC in sectors like: events planner/organizer, small shops 

• Developing a tailored learning plan for each businesses based on the assessment on organizing loan payments, 

• Managing the savings, calculating accurate monthly profit, planning for future growth. 

• Conducting 8 one-to-one coaching sessions of 2 to 4 hours for each business with the businesses managers; 

• Supporting businesses to develop a financial management plan for their business; 

• Reporting on a regular basis to the livelihoods manager on progress towards learning objectives and sharing attendance sheets. 

The topics to be covered during the coaching session are but not limited to: 

• Cash flow management; 

• Investment plan and budgeting; 

• Basic analytical accounting; 

• Legal consideration and business registration (tax systems and registration requirement and process)

The Trainer will be expected to provide the following deliverables: 

• A brief inception report (1 to 2 pages) identifying the methodology 

• A learning plan for each business with detailed of coaching session 

• Delivery of 16 coaching sessions with attendance sheets 

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have Master’s Degree in Business, CPA/CFA or any related fields, Strong management and financial management background. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required  

• Previous experience in conducting individual coaching for micro-businesses; 

• Previous experience in designing and implementing financial management plans in the private sector  

Desirable 

• Previous experience with NGO work is a plus

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer 

• Contract length: 12 working days  
• Level:  As per the SOP 
• Duty Station: Bekaa 
• Start date: May 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Consultancy; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 1st of May 2018 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo. 

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