1. Age not exceeding (at the time of signing the contract) that required for retirement by local regulations (60 years) or by Italian regulations (ref. Law 398/87) for candidates subject to the Italian social security system (67 years);
2. Medically fit for employment;
3. Bachelor level University degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field. (level 6 European Qualification Framework EQF). Other degrees (level 6 or 5 European Qualification Framework EQF) may be accepted when matched with highly qualified professional experiences in the administrative and financial management of projects in the humanitarian and/or development sector.
4. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience working with international organizations governmental and/or non-governmental aid bodies in Accounting / Procurement / Finance and Administrative positions.
5. At least 5 years of working experience in grant management and tender processes thorough knowledge of rules regulations and procedures in use by the EU (e.g. reporting obligations; PRAG) in developing countries with international organizations governmental and/or non-governmental;
6. Proficient English user (C1 Level - Common European Framework of Reference);
7. Proficient in written and spoken Arabic (C1 Level - Common European Framework
of Reference);
8. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Requirements
- Managing the financial flows of the EU-funded Action including registration accounting and payment of expenditures;
- Preparing and monitoring project budgets forecasts and financial reports ensuring correct allocation of costs and eligibility;
- Coordinating with external auditors and assisting during audit procedures ensuring documentation is audit-ready;
- Drafting and submitting annual and final financial reports and contributing to donor reporting requirements.
- Maintaining financial records and administrative archives in both digital and hard-copy formats;
- Supporting procurement processes and contract administration ensuring PRAG compliance;
- Managing personnel files time-sheets and administrative records and ensuring compliance with tax and social insurance regulations;
- Liaising with suppliers service providers and national counterparts on financial and administrative matters;
- Assisting in organizing meetings workshops and events including logistical and documentation support;
- Contributing to narrative reports with relevant financial data and supporting coordination tasks within the PMU;
- Performing other duties as required to ensure smooth implementation and reporting of the Action.