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To apply, please send to [email protected] with subject title "Finance PMU"

- Updated CV

- Cover Letter

- 3 References

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Frontline AIDS is an international NGO that has been on the frontline of the world’s response to HIV and AIDS for 25 years. AFEMENA is an officially registered NGO based in Beirut, Lebanon, and has many years’ experience in working on rights across the region. The Global Fund is a partnership organization, founded in 2002, designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics.

 

Job title:                               Finance Officer (Global Fund MENA PMU)

Contract type:                     Fixed Term Contract until Dec 2021

Reports to:                         Lead: Programmes (Global Fund MENA PMU)

Location:                             Beirut, Lebanon

Travel required:                 Occasional international travel

 

ARE YOU WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

 

This exciting new program for sustainability of HIV services for key populations in the MENA region is funded by a $7.5m grant from the Global Fund and will be implemented in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia.

 

The Finance Officer will play a vital role in ensuring the successful implementation of the grant through financial management across the program.

 

The right candidate for this high profile grant will have a balance of financial management and accounting skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of civil society organizations in the MENA region.

 

Your actions will be aligned with the values and visions of Frontline AIDS and AFEMENA.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1.            Co-ordinate sub grantee financial reporting

  • Work with sub grantee partners to co-ordinate and provide assistance as required to ensure that their reporting and forecasting are accurate and that all appropriate documentation is captured
  • Act as operational finance point of contact for all partners, providing the support needed so that partners’ financial management is accurate and follows Global Fund requirements.
  • Liaise directly with the Frontline AIDS UK-based finance team to ensure financial reporting and accounting is completed effectively and on time.
  • Work proactively to identify and mitigate financial risk at all levels.

 

2.            Reporting and Auditing 

  • Manage the regular preparation of financial reports for internal management accounting.
  • Provide the required financial reports to the Frontline AIDS grant team for submission to the Global Fund and provide financial analysis as needed in relation to partner and PMU expenses.
  • Maintain sight of budget spend and support the Lead: Programs PMU in analysing and managing grant financial data.
  • Maintain rigorous documentation of costs incurred at partner and PMU level following the requirements of Frontline AIDS and the Global Fund.
  • Support the Frontline AIDS finance team with grant audit processes.
  • Work with the Advisor: Organizational Development to support partners’ financial management and accounting needs.
  • Prepare Journal Entry Vouchers to correct coding of expenditure
  • Maintain a working relationship with AFE office and outreach banks and keep the files updated with the up-to-date and necessary information 
  • Prepare a weekly summary of cash position of all bank accounts with comments
  • Provide support and assistance to other staff as per their request. 

 

3.            Developing Frontline AIDS & AFEMENA culture

Set a good example for others, show consistency in words and actions, learn from personal and organizational experience, strive for self-improvement, earn the trust and respect of management, colleagues and partner organizations, and treat others with respect.  

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Technical Skills

 

    • Membership of an accountancy body or studying towards a recognized accounting qualification
    • Overall experience of 2 to 4+ years in finance
    • Strong financial, analytical and accounting skills
    • Experience of accounting with multiple foreign currencies
    • Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills
    • Excellent level of accuracy to a high level of detail
    • Good calculation and analytical skills

 

Soft Skills

 

    • Good level of spoken and written English (proficiency in French and/or Arabic would be an advantage)
    • Organization, thoroughness, eye for detail, time management skills and proactivity
    • Capability to work well in a team and within the cultural and social context of MENA
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds
    • Able to build strong and credible relationships with implementing partners and wider stakeholders
    • Treats others with dignity and respect.
Expired

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Last modified: 
15 Mar, 2019
Intervention Sector(s):
Democracy & Civic rights, Gender issues, Health, Human Rights & Protection
Application Deadline:
Monday, 1 April 2019
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
Fixed Term Contract until Dec 2021
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
2000 to 2500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
3 to 5 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Basic
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut
  • Beirut
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