Field Finance Officer

Throughout 2011, CARE in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) conducted a situational analysis in order to inform our process of long-term strategic thinking. The analysis investigated the legitimacy of our presence as an international organization and ways to ensure greater relevance for future CAREs future program in the oPt. The outcome of this process has thoroughly affirmed the need to redesign our role, and the legitimacy of our presence as an international organization.

These changes will see CARE shift from a service delivery approach to a rights based approach with advocacy focusing on the Rights of Palestinians positioned at the very core of all our program work. CAREs work in Palestine will focus on two core themes of Gender Equity and Economic Empowerment working with civil society, the Palestinian Authority, academic institutes, the private sector and international organizations.

Truly embodying this strategy and new identity will mean changing our overall operating model, including our structure, systems and processes; our core organizational competencies; our regional and global connections
and our understanding and approach to working with others. Over the coming months, this will mean bringing in new and additional skills and competencies to the CARE team in oPt, this is a very exciting time and CARE is therefore pleased to announce the following vacancies:

 

CARE is seeking to recruit Field Finance Officers,  Gaza
Location: West Bank OR Gaza
Reports to: Area Manager
Position type and duration: Full time- Open ended contract

Summary:
 The Field Finance Officer (FFO) performs the day to day financial management of the field office through reviewing, auditing, analyzing and monitoring field office program expenses, preparing disbursements, receipts, adjusting entries, and entering transactions into Pamodzi. The Field Finance Officer in coordination with the Program Officers, Program Coordinators and Area Manager will prepare cash flow documents, update bank books, prepare donor expenditure reports, and participate in the budget preparation for new proposals, for the field office and in any budget modifications and building the capacity of CARE partners and sub awardees.

Required education
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Desired: MBA/Financial Management, or CPA

Required experience:
-Minimum three years of experience in accounting
-Experience in budgeting and budget Monitoring
-Extensive experience in analyzing and applying differing requirements and regulations.
-Desired: Two years of experience working for NGOs or similar not-for-profit organizations and prior
auditing experience.

The full job descriptions and the positions’ educational and technical experience requirements are available on CARE WBG’s website: www.carewbg.org
Only applicants who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered.

Interested applicants must include (a) A resume (in English) and (b) a cover letter explaining their suitability for the position (in English)

Please submit your application by e- mail to [email protected] to the attention of the HR Department no later than Sunday, October 21st, 2012 and include in the subject line and cover letter the job information as appropriate:

Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE International promotes the principle of Equal Opportunity for all
Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged