Finance Officer 80%

DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights. DCAF contributes to making peace and development more sustainable by assisting partner states and international actors supporting these states, to improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms. It creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, provides legal and policy advice and supports capacity‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders.

DCAF's Foundation Council comprises 63 member states, the Canton of Geneva and six permanent observers. Active in over 70 countries, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading centres of excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). DCAF is guided by the operational principles of neutrality, impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation, and gender equality. DCAF embraces and promotes values of accountability, excellence, inclusivity, integrity and respect. For more information please visit www.dcaf.ch

For our Operations Lebanon Office, we are looking for a motivated and highly qualified individual to be our next:

Finance Officer– DCAF Lebanon Office (80%)

Location:                  Beirut

Starting date:  as soon as possible (situation permitting)

Duration:       12 months, renewable (subject to finance)

The role

• Financial transactions and reporting
• Procurement
• Logistics

Key areas of operation:

• Budget preparation, forecasting and tracking
• Monitoring expenses
• Preparing financial reports
• Preparing intermediate and final financial reports for donors
• Reconciling transactions
• Procurement and contracting for suppliers
• Monitoring implementation of financial obligations by recording, checking and reporting expenses
• Liaising with DCAF Headquarters to prepare information for audits
• Ensure coordination and flow of information with Geneva Head Office on financial aspects

The Finance Officer works closely with the DCAF Program Manager, and reports directly to the DCAF Head of Office, Lebanon.  

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• A degree in Accounting.
• At least three years of professional work experience in accounting and finance, in the field of international development.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; French an asset.
• Proven track record in managing externally funded project budgets, producing financial reports for donors and preparing documentation for audits.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

• Excellent financial management and organizational skills.

We offer:

• a rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience
• the chance to be part of a multicultural team of supportive, hardworking and values-driven people
• the chance to contribute to improving security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights

If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please send your application to [email protected] (cc to [email protected]) by 26.06.2020  with the subject heading “Finance Officer – DCAF Lebanon” , enclosing:

• a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF
• a concise CV (maximum two pages)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity. 

Individuals who seek to serve with DCAF in any individual capacity will be required, if short-listed, to complete a self-attestation stating that they have not committed, been convicted of, nor prosecuted for, any criminal offence and have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law