Who we are looking for

You bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

Acted Occupied Palestinian Territory - OPT
Acted has been present in the West Bank since 2007 and in the Gaza Strip since 2008. With its office in Jerusalem, Acted has been responding to humanitarian needs and development challenges in the Occupied Palestinian Territory through an integrated approach. In view of the worsening of the humanitarian situation in recent years, and even more so since 7 October 2023, Acted is mobilized to respond to the basic needs of the populations affected by the conflict.

You will be in charge of
The Country Finance Manager (CFM) is a key member of the Management Team at country level. He/she will be responsible for Acted financial management in-country under the authority of the Country Director and Finance & Administrative Director in HQ. The CFM ensures that national legislation is adhered to, and that Acted’s financial standards are applied in terms of accounting, financial control systems, internal / external reporting processes, in order to ensure an efficient use of resources. He/She leads, provides technical support and capacity building to the country finance and administrative staff. The CFM shall alert the Country Director and Finance Director in case some major problems arise with a potential financial impact on the mission.

Main duties

1. Accounting and treasury Management

Accounting management – supervise the accounting cycle for the mission
Treasury management – ensure a controlled and smooth cash management
2. Commitment of expenditures, budget control, & Financial Management

Commitment of expenditure – guaranty budget availability and compliance to Acted and donor’s procedures before releasing payments
Project budget follow-up, mission’s cost control, internal & external audits – anticipate and mitigate financial risks ensuring operations are run in a compliant and cost-efficient manner
3. Project financial cycle management

Develop project budgets and reports – ensure the financial feasibility of projects, respecting Acted and donors’ rules and deadlines
4. Team leadership & other tasks

Expected skills and qualifications
Msc in Finance, Audit, Business Management, Economics or equivalent;
3+ years of solid experience in financial & budget management;
Excellent financial and analytical skills;
Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance;
Ability to manage a financial team and demonstrate leadership;
Ability to monitor and evaluate financial skills of teams through capacity-building efforts;
Ability to undertake serious responsibilities and to manage stress efficiently;
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Prior knowledge of the region an asset.

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email or below, including the reference: CFM/OPT