Iraq: Deputy Country Finance Coordinator - 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 Country Finance Coordinator
Code: SR-29-501
Country: Iraq
Duty Station: Erbil with missions in projects locations
Starting date: ASAP
Contract duration: until 31 December 2018
Reporting to: Country Finance Coordinator
Supervision of: //
Dependents: //

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. General purpose of the position

The Deputy Country Finance Coordinator is responsible in supporting the CFC 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 Finance guidelines.

4. Main responsibilities and tasks

• Safe and bank account management: Supervises the correct management of the safes and the bank accounts, supervises 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 Coordinator, 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 Coordinator 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 Coordinator or the Head of Mission

• Additional tasks: Performs any other tasks necessary for the correct operation of the Finance Office

5. Required profile and experience

Education

• Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Finance Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law

Professional experience

• Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant work experience at national and international level working as admin-finance officer, also in humanitarian field locations

Professional requirements

• Fair knowledge of the international donors - mainly UN, AICS and OFDA systems

• Attention to details and ability to take initiative and work autonomously

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong knowledge in computer (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.)

• Ability to work in austere and hostile environments

• Having a valid International driving license is a plus

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset

Personal requirements

• Fast learner, adapts and responds to change - Proven experience working in multicultural contexts, and ability to build and maintain collaborative relationship

• Ability to perform and assure high accuracy in work under stress

• Positive and solution oriented personality

• Commitment and Respect of local culture

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-...

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: " SR-29-501 Deputy Country Finance Coordinator - Iraq".

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