Finance & Support Services Manager

HelpAge International

Finance & Support Services Manager, based in the Gaza strip (position is Full Time)
HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives.
HelpAge International started working in the Gaza Strip in January 2009 following the December 2008 – January 2009 conflict. It is providing a developmental capacity building of non-state actors in addition to a humanitarian response for older people including provision of , psychosocial support, livelihoods support and physical rehabilitation.

HelpAge seeks for one experienced committed professional for a full time post of “Finance & Support Services Manager”

Main JOB PURPOSE:
The Finance & Support Service Manager/ provides for general financial, administrative and logistics management for any on-going HelpAge activity in the Gaza strip, the management of financial risk and opportunities and the analysis of the financial- and  logistics aspects for future proposals and/or reports. The Postholder directly line manages the logistics officer/security, for logistics aspects.

Duration of the contract: 12 months starting as of 30 March 2014.
Main qualifications
-Qualified Accountant (CCAB body or equivalent) or qualified by experience;   
-Substantial relevant experience in a finance department in the field at an appropriate level, with sound understanding of logistics systems;
-Production and interpretation of management accounts; and advanced spreadsheet skills;
-Co-operative and supportive team player in a cross-cultural environment;
-In-depth knowledge and experience of operating computerized accounting systems preferably SUN Systems
-Experience in implementing human resources policies and practices
-Familiar with local labour laws and statutory requirements in oPt
-Current Drivers Licence.
-Strong understanding of security/safety
-Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
-Financial and logistic experience with INGO’s/commercial sector
-Fluent written and spoken English.
-Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel (or other spreadsheets) and word processing.

Desirable:
-Knowledge and experience of ageing and issues facing older people in emergencies/chronic crisis
-Strong understanding of humanitarian policy and principles and challenges
-Donor reporting experience

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a clear and up to date CV (in English), cover letter (in English) and 3 references to
 

[email protected] 

no later than 12pm on Wednesday  19 March 2014.
Clearly mark vacancy “Finance & Support Service Manager” in the subject header of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Note: Applications should be sent only by email and we will not consider any application received by hand or fax
Detailed Job profile is available at request;
 

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