Country Administrator

The candidate will report to the Country Representative, in carrying out the assigned functions. He/she will coordinate with the Project Coordinators; furthermore, he/she will have a functional collaboration with Cospe's administrative contact at the headquarters in Italy.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with Project Coordinators in financial planning, including developing and updating the procurement plan, and regularly monitoring the financial progress of projects.
- Maintain relationships with project partner staff to oversee resource management and ensure donor requirements are met.
- Support Project Coordinators in managing tender procedures according to internal and donor rules.
- Review the available liquidity on a monthly basis, request fund transfers from the headquarters in Italy for Cospe activities and its partners, and authorize payments of expenses related to Cospe's assigned projects.
- Verify the validity and completeness of accounting and administrative documents, relating to COSPE and partner expenses, and manage the archive of administrative and financial records as well as the inventory of project assets.
- Ensure the regular recording of expenses in the accounting system, also with the support of the staff in Lebanon.- Plan financial reporting in close coordination with the Administration in Italy, and collaborate with the Project Coordinators for the preparation of the reporting documentation.
- Collaborate with Project Coordinators to draft budget variants and prepare budgets for co-financed projects.
- Ensure training and updating of COSPE and partner staff on administrative and accounting procedures and rules of the donor.
- Contribute to the updating of COSPE administrative procedures in the country, following local regulations, donor requirements and internal procedures of the organization.
- Assist the Country Representative in carrying out administrative and financial activities relating to the COSPE office in Lebanon, including updating the office procedures, in line with local regulations, donor requirements and the organization's internal procedures, and fulfilling registration requirements with the country authorities.

Qualifications and Requirements :
Degree in economics, or specific experience in administrative and accounting management of international projects.
At least 3 years of experience in administrative and accounting management of development cooperation projects.
In-depth knowledge of the management and reporting rules of the European Union (PRAG) and AICS.
Experience in financial planning and management control.
Excellent knowledge of information tools and applications and accounting programs.
Good organizational and logistical skills.
Experience in training and updating staff, including project partners.
Ability to relate to partners, suppliers and institutions.
Predisposition for teamwork and collaboration in multi-disciplinary and intercultural contexts.
Strong motivation with respect to Cospe's mission and full and motivated adherence to Cospe's values: Cooperation, Respect, Coherence, Professionalism and Creativity.
Fluent knowledge of the English language; as well as the Italian language.
Previous work experience in Middle Eastern and North African countries is desirable.

Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with actual experience, evaluating the level of competence, previous work experience and specific qualifications,
Duration: 12 months.
Work location: Beirut (Lebanon)