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Cesvi – Country Administrator – Palestina

Data: 26/02/2016

La ONG Cesvi sta selezionando un/a Amministratore da inserire nella sua operatività in Palestina. Contratto di 12 mesi. Scadenza candidature 20 marzo 2016.


Country Administrator

Location: Tulkarem, Palestine
Code position: 08_2016 ADM OPT
Closing date: 20/03/2016
Duration: 1 year

Work context

Cesvi has been working in Palestine since 1994. and Over the years Cesvi has developed an expertise in the area of water, sanitation and environment implementing projects in this field through partnerships with relevant actors and active participation in the WASH cluster.
The implemented activities are mainly: construction of water purification systems, sewage networks, roads rehabilitation, drainage systems, latrines, cisterns, septic tanks and water pipes as well as management and construction of municipal solid waste system and hygiene awareness campaigns.
Cesvi is currently implementing projects in the Governorate of Tulkarem, Hebron and in Shufat Refugee Camp in consortium with local partners. The activities include the recycling of solid waste, rehabilitation of illegal dumbs, access to clean water and, latrine construction.
The projects are funded by MAE Italian Ministry of foreign affairs, UTL, and the EU.
The Country Administrator is responsible to manage all financial aspects of Cesvi programs, to supervise the logistic department and to upgrade, standardize and coordinate Cesvi finance, logistic and human resources functions in Tulkarem, Jersualem and Hebron.

Job description
• The collaboration will start in April 2016.
• The main duty station will be Tulkarem, OPT/I with movements all over the country.
• The person will respond to the Country representative and will refer to HQs-Middle east desk officer.
• The person will work in collaboration with local and expatriate staff working OPT/I.

Main tasks and duties:
• S/he will ensure the financial management – plan, supervise and deliver all project and programme related administrative functions: accounting, budgeting, procurement, financial reporting and monitoring.
• S/he will ensure adequate controls over cash & bank management.
• S/he will undertake regular field visits to partners in order to assess the financial systems in place.
• S/he will ensure that the management of the program will comply with administrative procedures of Donors, local Law and Cesvi and will develop procedures and guidelines to this end, as well as provide on-the-job training and supervise partner’s administrative staff.
• S/he will participate to the coordination meeting with other NGO (NGO Forum) related to financial and administrative issues.
• S/he will ensure an adequate reporting to the Country Representative, HQ Middle east project accountant and Desk Officer, with regard to the management/control of financial flows of the various projects, constantly monitoring expenses and cash flow (final balance and budget analysis).
• S/he will plan, supervise and control project and programme logistic functions.
• S/he will assist the Project Manager in the preparation of contracts with suppliers, partners and service providers, and monitor contract administrative performance.
• S/he will assure an efficient office organization and a correct registration of the project documentation.
• S/he will liaise with HQ on admin and finance issues.
• S/he will assist Programme managers with preparation of donor budgets, to ensure compliance with donor regulations and to ensure their incorporation into the country annual operating budget & revisions.
• S/he will ensure the execution of HR regulations in line with Cesvi’s HR policies and the local labour law.
• S/he will ensure the fulfilment of legal obligations for INGOs in the country (official registrations, visas, etc.).
• S/he will carry out briefing and de-briefing with the HQs accountant at the beginning and at the end of his/her assignment.
• S/he will attend a compulsory training at the beginning of his/her assignment at HQs level.

Essential competencies
• University or postgraduate degree.
• Demonstrated experience in the same position, preferably in Middle East countries in post emergency context.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial and administrative management in developing countries.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
• Accountancy skills.
• Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Good knowledge of MAE, EU, UN – administrative and procurement procedures.
• Communication skills with ability to work closely with Cesvi local, expatriate staff and partners.
• Ability to support, manage and develop national and expatriate staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure (instable environment, of deadlines).
• Very flexible and with a positive attitude.
• Cross cultural awareness, sensitivity, and patience.


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