Note : Flexibility regarding location of position as long as candidate is in and around New York City and be willing to be at our NYC office as required.
About EMpower:
EMpower, a global philanthropic organisation, is dedicated to improving the lives and horizons of marginalised young people ages 10-24 in 15 emerging market countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Turkey. Through grants and other support (learning exchanges, technical assistance, thought partnering etc.), EMpower partners with ~125 local organisations working to strengthen education and livelihoods of young people, and to build their resilience, self-confidence, and well-being. Empower has offices in Hong Kong, Delhi, Singapore, London, and New York, as well as program staff in Ghana, Istanbul, Mexico, Argentina, and South Africa. EMpower is at an exciting time in our evolution and organisational strengthening. In the past few years, we have grown in staff size and global footprint, with a deliberate focus on fostering a workplace that ensures diverse perspectives, opportunities for contribution, and belonging.
Our Vision: We are building a world where all young people at the margins, especially girls, have the skills, opportunities, and power to live their full potential.
Our Mission: We partner with local organisations in emerging market countries, and other change-makers, to enable marginalised young people to transform their lives and communities.
Our Values:
To learn more about EMpower, please visit. https://empowerweb.org.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the CEO/President, the Vice President of Finance is responsible for leading and managing EMpower’s finances to meet the evolving needs of a global, dynamic, growing public foundation. A key member of the organisation’s senior leadership team, the VP of Finance provides strategic oversight to the finance function in continuing to build a resilient and sustainable organisation that can deliver on EMpower’s ambitions. This is an exciting opportunity to build on EMpower’s stellar record of financial management (10+ years of highest Charity Navigator ratings) while positioning for the future, including a supporting a growing Finance team in India. The VP of Finance will drive strategy to preserve, grow and deploy resources and financial management practices to advance the organisation’s long-term objectives in line with our values. In increasingly complex times and given EMpower’s global footprint: 6 in country entities, the VP of Finance will have a risk mitigation and problem-solving mindset and be adept at anticipating and managing change. As an organisation with a strong culture and highly collaborative nature, the VP of Finance will be an important culture carrier of our values and team leader.
Key responsibilities of the VP of Finance include, but are not limited to:
Organisational Leadership & Strategy
Finance
Team Management
Qualifications/Attributes
We are looking for a dynamic systems thinker, strong communicator, and excellent connector, with the ability to demonstrate superior people and management skills.
Compensation and Benefits
EMpower offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities consistent with industry standards. Flexible benefits packages include health insurance and other insurance; pension plan with employer contribution/match; time off; and work/life benefits. Depending on the location of the candidate, the salary range for this position will be between 150k-175k USD.
How to apply : Send your cv/resume along with your cover letter to hr@empowerweb.org by 3rd November, 2024.
Note : Flexibility regarding location of position as long as candidate is in and around New York City and be willing to be at our NYC office as required.
About EMpower:
EMpower, a global philanthropic organisation, is dedicated to improving the lives and horizons of marginalised young people ages 10-24 in 15 emerging market countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Turkey. Through grants and other support (learning exchanges, technical assistance, thought partnering etc.), EMpower partners with ~125 local organisations working to strengthen education and livelihoods of young people, and to build their resilience, self-confidence, and well-being. Empower has offices in Hong Kong, Delhi, Singapore, London, and New York, as well as program staff in Ghana, Istanbul, Mexico, Argentina, and South Africa. EMpower is at an exciting time in our evolution and organisational strengthening. In the past few years, we have grown in staff size and global footprint, with a…
EMpower offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities consistent with industry standards. Flexible benefits packages include health insurance and other insurance; pension plan with employer contribution/match; time off; and work/life benefits.
EMpower offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities consistent with industry standards. Flexible benefits packages include health insurance and other insurance; pension plan with employer contribution/match; time off; and work/life benefits.
How to apply : Send your cv/resume along with your cover letter to hr@empowerweb.org by 3rd November, 2024.
How to apply : Send your cv/resume along with your cover letter to hr@empowerweb.org by 3rd November, 2024.