Finance and Administration Manager

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:

Location: West Bank, Or Gaza (negotiable)
Reports to: Country Director
Position type and duration: Full time- Open ended contract

Summary:The Finance and Admin Manager (FAM) provides strategic and operational oversight for the Finance, Administration, Grants and Compliance and Human Resources functions. The FAM oversees all financial activities (budget, expenditures, accounting, etc .) ensuring that they are consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and are in compliance with CARE International’s policies and procedures. In line with CARE’s strategic focus on civil society strengthening, the FAM ensures that core partners are coached and supported as needed on financial management and donor accountability. As a member of the West Bank and Gaza senior management team, the Area Manager is also a key contributor to CARE WBG strategy and organizational decisions.
Required education:Bachelors or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Management; or combination of relevant education and experience.

Required experience:
-7-10 years of experience in managing the finance function and leading and managing people and multifunctional teams. Working experience in complicated conflict environments
-Desired:Working experience in complicated conflict environments

The full job descriptions and the positions’ educational and technical experience requirements can be downloaded from here Job Description
Only applicants who have the required qualities, experience, and skills will be considered.

Interested applicants must include:
a-A resume (in English)
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 Friday, June 29th, 2012and include the Job number (1/2012)
above in your email subject and cover letter. Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered.Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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