South Sudan Development and Social Equity Agency
Office of Finance and Administration
Care to Change the World
Mandate and Strategic Objectives
The office is mandated to manage all financial resources, oversee budgeting and expenditure, and ensure compliance with national and international accounting standards. It also carries responsibility for procurement, human resources, and general administration. Its objectives include establishing robust financial controls, implementing efficient administrative processes, and supporting the operational needs of all departments and programs. Through these functions, the office guarantees that SUDESA operates as a trusted and well-governed institution.
Core Functions
The Office of Finance and Administration performs a range of interdependent functions. It prepares and monitors budgets, manages donor funds, and ensures timely financial reporting to stakeholders. It oversees procurement processes to guarantee fairness and value for money, while also managing contracts and vendor relationships. On the administrative side, the office handles human resource management, payroll, and staff welfare, as well as the maintenance of facilities and logistical arrangements for program delivery.
Key Programs and Initiatives
The office leads initiatives that strengthen institutional capacity and operational resilience. These include the implementation of an Integrated Financial Management System to enhance transparency and efficiency, the development of a comprehensive procurement policy aligned with international best practices, and the establishment of a human resources framework that promotes merit-based recruitment and professional development. These measures ensure that SUDESA’s internal systems meet the highest standards of governance and accountability.
Goals
Over the next five years, the office aims to achieve full automation of financial and administrative processes, reduce transaction times across procurement and payroll, and maintain unqualified audit opinions from independent auditors. It also seeks to build a high-performing administrative team capable of supporting the rapid scale-up of programs and partnerships, while ensuring that all operations remain compliant with fiduciary and legal requirements.
Impact and Value Proposition
The Office of Finance and Administration provides the foundation upon which all other functions of SUDESA depend. By ensuring financial discipline and operational efficiency, it builds trust among partners, donors, and beneficiaries. Its work enables the organisation to deliver programs at scale without compromising on transparency, accountability, or quality.
Contact and Leadership
Department Head: [To be appointed]
Email: [official email placeholder]
Office Location: SUDESA Headquarters, Juba, South Sudan
