Finance Advisor | Volunteer Internationally

Sri Lanka [map]

4 to 5 months

***Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only***

Are you passionate about empowering disadvantaged communities through financial independence? Do you have expertise in finance to help build sustainable economic solutions? If so, this might be the assignment for you!

As the Finance Advisor with the Institute for Development of Community Strengths (INDECOS) in Matara, Sri Lanka, you will provide strategic financial guidance to strengthen INDECOS’s capacity to efficiently allocate resources and secure funding and enable the organization to expand its programs, reach more young people, and improve livelihoods, ultimately fostering long-term economic opportunities and social impact in Sri Lanka.

Apply today to have an impact in improving the financial resilience of marginalized communities in Sri Lanka!

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Additional Details & Skills Required

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Certification or Education Required

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

-Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
-Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
-In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
-Language training in country of assignment, where required
-Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance

Activities involved

Accounting Data Analysis Finance Fundraising Mentoring Project Management

Skills required

Budgeting Forecasting Risk Management Strategic Planning

Requirements:

Interview
Police Check
References