Finance and Logistics Officer

Finance and Logistics Officer

Reports to: Head of Gaza office - Al Fakhoora

Location: Gaza, with Moderate to low travel required as per business needs

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Al Fakhoora Overview

Al Fakhoora is a programme of Education Above All Foundation that is based in Qatar and has a field office in Gaza. Al Fakhoora programme aims to secure access to education for young people in Gaza and the West Bank. Al Fakhoora works with local and national partners to bring new hope and opportunities through scholarships and training, improved healthcare and the reconstruction of infrastructure.

Al Fakhoora programme promotes the right to education in affected areas by unlocking a new generation of marginalized youth to become educated, professionally skilled and inspired leaders of the future who can guide their families and communities towards cohesion and prosperity.   

Position Overview

The Finance and Logistics Officer supports Head of Gaza office - Al Fakhoora and other team members in the financial and logistical activities to follow up and coordinate administrative, financial and logistical tasks with implementing partners and main stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Finance

• Supports overseeing budget, and the implementation of budget in coordination with Al Fakhoora and implementing partners
• Maintains financial records system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and monitor the use of all funds
• Monitors all financial documents of expenditures and procurements made by the implementing partners in all project stages
• Reviews the financial reports of implementing partners and provides feedback
• Prepares the financial reports of Al Fakhoora projects in Gaza
• Assists Al Fakhoora to make decisions of approvals/non-approvals of expenditures during projects implementation by implementing partners
• Coordinate all audit activities in coordination with the financial unit
• Review installment/payments requisitions for implementing partners of Al Fakooora projects in the Gaza strip and in the region
• Analyze and summarize financial data as requested by management
• Troubleshoot problems identified in the budget reports and recommends necessary changes
• Perform other operational and finance administration duties as directed by management

Logistics and Administration

• Develops a trusting and a successful relationship with Al Fakhoora stakeholders and creates and sustains a cooperative non-profit environment
• Performs all responsible duties assigned by Head of Gaza Office
• Provides administrative and organizational support to activities implemented under Al Fakhoora projects
• Arrange and monitor the administrative processes of the programmes and funded projects, in line with Al Fakhoora procedures and EAA requirements
• Organize all duty travel arrangements (including hotel, transport and assisting with visas) of colleagues, delegations and other visitors travelling to and from Al Fakhoora Field Office
• Provide general office administrative and logistic support such as liaising with suppliers, arrange meetings, etc.