Iraq: DEPUTY CFO - IRAQ

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

1.Terms of reference

Job title: Deputy CFO

Location: Erbil with regular visits to the projects locations

Reporting to: Country Finance Officer

Starting date: 1 May 2017

Duration of contract: 6 months

Dependents: no

2.General context of the project

INTERSOS had been working in Iraq from 2003 till 2010 with programs aimed at responding to urgent material safety needs and enhancing access to basic social services for vulnerable individuals and communities in Central and Southern Iraq, Baghdad and Kurdistan. Over the years, INTERSOS operations developed encompassing activities in health care, legal protection and assistance, warehousing and distribution of essential goods, mine/UXO clearance, shelter, water and sanitation, psychosocial support and education targeting internally displaced people and voluntary returnees, as well as host communities, with special focus on most vulnerable groups (children, women, elderly and persons with special needs).

Following the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation which is negatively affecting also the neighboring countries, in November 2013 INTERSOS has resumed the operations in the area to contribute towards ensuring emergency relief and social protection assistance for the Syrian refugees fleeing their home in search of safety. Furthermore, since the surge in violence between armed groups and government forces with fighting spreading into Central and Northern Iraq, in July 2014 INTERSOS has extended its operations in the Kurdistan Region and is currently providing services and activities aimed at assisting both Syrian refugees and Iraqi IDPs in camp and non-camp settings, with interventions mainly concentrated on the Community Services, Protection, Food Security and Education Sectors. INTERSOS is also contributing towards assisting vulnerable conflict-affected civil population in the whole of Iraq by expanding the on-going activities in terms of geographical target areas and sectors of expertise, to properly respond to unmet needs and detected gaps. Within the framework of the current Humanitarian response for the Mosul military operation, INTERSOS is currently implementing more than 6 projects in Ninewa and Salah al-Din Governorates, concentrating in health, NFIs and shelter, protection and education interventions.

3.Tasks and responsibilities

The Deputy Country Administrator will support the CFO in the administration of the country and its projects. He/she ensures the correct and effective management of administrative issues, in accordance with the organization procedures and Country Administrator guidelines. Specifically he/she is responsible for:

· Safe and bank account management: supervises the correct management of the safes and the bank accounts, the correct preparation of the cash and bank reconciliations on a monthly basis for Erbil and other Projects bases

· Accountancy management: supervises the correct project accountancy and all accountancy documents filing

· Expense planning and monitoring: ensures, in collaboration with the Project Managers and the Country Finance Officer, the economic-financial performance of the Project: financial forecast, expenditures projections, final balance

· Funds Management: ensures that projects expenditures are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spend in accordance with INTERSOS and donors Procedures

· Reporting: supports the Country Finance Officer in preparing the Interim and Final Financial Reports of the Projects

· Staff management: plans the work, supervises, and collaborate to train the staff of the project’s accounting-administrative area upon request by the Country Finance Officer or the Head of Mission

· Performs any other tasks necessary for the correct operation of the Administrative Office

4.Position requirements

· Master’s degree in Business and Administration or similar studies

· At least 3 years of experience as administrator in an INGO

· Good knowledge of the administrative procedure of international donors: UNICEF, UNHCR, OCHA, WHO, UNFPA, AICS, OFDA

· Strong knowledge of donor rules and validation procedures

· Proven experience in coordination of processes with international donors

· Proficiency in computer use and main administration programs

· Problem solving and organizational capabilities

· Availability to move often through the area of competence

· Fully proficient in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic and Italian is an asset

· Ability to meet deadlines and accomplish INTERSOS and the donors financial procedures

· Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural teams

· Availability to share accommodation facilities when required

· Holder of a driving license (desirable)

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their curriculum vitae and motivation letter to recruitment@intersos.org with subject line“Deputy CFO – Iraq”.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.