Finance Officer

vor 1 Monat

Genf, Schweiz DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance Vollzeit

DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and gender equality. Since its founding in 2000, DCAF has contributed to making peace and development more sustainable by assisting partner states, and international actors supporting these states, to improve the governance of their security sectors through inclusive and participatory reforms. It creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, provides legal and policy advice, and supports capacity‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders.

DCAF’s Foundation Council brings together representatives of over 40 countries. Active all over the world, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading centres of excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). For more information, visit www.dcaf.ch and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) @DCAF_Geneva.

DCAF’s Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Unit supports governments, parliaments, security providers and civil society in the LAC region by developing capacities and promoting norms and good practices to contribute to a more effective, efficient and transparent security sector that is properly overseen by the relevant authorities, responsive and accountable to the people they serve.

Finance Officer (Latin America and the Caribbean Unit)

Workplace: Geneva

Contract type: Time-limited contract

Activity rate: 80% - 100%

Entry date: Immediately

Publication date: 24/10/2024

Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

The role:

The Finance Officer will be seated within the PRO Team (Corporate Finance) and will report to the Head of Finance, while having a functional reporting line to the Principal Programme Manager of the LAC Unit. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning of financial operations within both the LAC unit and Corporate Finance.

Key areas of operation:

  1. Oversee prompt processing of financial transactions for entity and project-related activities.
  2. Act as the financial point of contact for partners and donors, providing comprehensive financial updates and supporting budgeting/forecasting.
  3. Monitor project budgets; notify management of any issues requiring attention.
  4. Foster relationships with Admin Assistants and Financial Control Officers across DCAF entities and field offices.
  5. Collaborate on grant applications, budgets, and grant management processes.
  6. Ensure compliance with DCAF financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
  7. Lead and manage audits related to the unit.
  8. Assist in creating budgets for new and ongoing projects.
  9. Liaise with field-based colleagues and senior management throughout the organization.
  10. Work with colleagues across DCAF on finance-related topics (e.g., IS Coordinator, HR).
  11. Strengthen field office accounting processes in Navision.
  12. Review partners' financial reports and ensure compliance with DCAF policies.
  13. Support donor disbursements, payments, and procurement requests of implementing partners.
  14. Manage finance-related approval processes and maintain staff training database.
  15. Provide financial and administrative support for meetings, events, and missions.
  16. Handle travel logistics, including visa support, tracking, and reporting on travel data.

Your experience and skills:

  1. Degree in accounting, CFC, or other equivalent qualifications or experience deemed equivalent.
  2. 3-5 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the field of international development.
  3. Fluency in English and Spanish, French an asset.
  4. Proficiency in MS Excel, including for modeling purposes.
  5. Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across entities.
  6. Experience in grant management, internal control, budgeting, and forecasting within non-profit organizations is an asset.
  7. Proficiency in MS Dynamics Navision is an asset.
  8. Ability to work with a wide range of profiles and under pressure.
  9. Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite.

We offer:

A rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience. The chance to be part of a multicultural team of supportive, hardworking and values-driven people. The chance to contribute to improving security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.

If you think you are a good match for DCAF and the position advertised, please apply online by 17th November 2024, enclosing:

  • a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity. DCAF is bound by the legal requirements and regulations regarding the issuance of work permits of the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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