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The Goethe-Institute Cairo is looking for a dedicated employee starting on October 20st, 2024, or later for a Finance Officer for the project “Halaqat”. The position is a 100% full-time position (currently 40 hours per week), limited until December 31, 2025, with the option of extension until spring 2027.
Serving as a bridge between Europe and the MENA region and focusing on gender issues, the new phase of the project “Halaqat” which is funded by the European Union will be implemented by the Goethe-Institute in five countries from fall 2024 until spring 2027.
The remit of the position will include the following main activities:
In this role the Finance Officer will be responsible for project financial control, planning and cash flow, ensuring appropriate budget monitoring. S/he will be the main financial contact point between the Brussels and MENA financial teams. Her/his responsibilities will include financial control but will also extend to contractual oversight:
- Coordinate financial planning, administration and reporting with project partners
- maintain updated checklists with the financial and procurement requirements, as per to ensure alignment with the Goethe-Institutes internal guidelines and the regulations of the European Union
- Verify all project expenditure
- Prepare project cash flow projections and regular internal financial reports
- Support and prepare project external audits and expenditure verifications
- Prepare financial reports to be included in the yearly project reports addressed to DG NEAR
- Supervise and support project contracting and procurement (sub-granting and service providers), archive contracts.
- Contribute to training grantees on contractual reporting
requirements.
S/he will also undertake:
- Administrative tasks: Prepare a variety of administrative documentation; initiate administrative procedures/transactions and ensure follow-up, including payment follow-up in collaboration with the Administration Unit; collaborate with concerned officers and supervisor to ensure all works going according to the specific administrative processes and related procedures to support work planning and timely and coordinated execution of work; Also support Implementing Partners in preparing financial and required supporting documents.
- Other tasks: Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Project Co- Director or the Project Manager to ensure the success of the work for the project
Our requirements - competencies:
- Relevant university degree (or equivalent), preferably in the fields of finance/accounting, economics, business administration
- 2-5 years of experience in budgetary planning, financial administration, monitoring and reporting, preferably in the context of EU programs or the Goethe-Institute
- Knowledge of relevant financial tools (e.g. SAP analysis)
- Experience of working with international organizations
- Very good MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Attention to detail and ability to organize, organisational skills, ability
- to work in a team, communication skills, self-motivated and objective driven
- Experience of working in the cultural and creative field desired
- Proficiency with project planning software used by the Goethe-Institute would be an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English (oral, written, comprehension); knowledge of German would be an advantage
Remuneration and benefits are based on the remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institute Cairo.
How to Apply:
- Email your application: to Bewerbungen-Kairo@goethe by October 1st, 2024 (01.10.2024) *
- Your application package should include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of Motivation (stating your interest in the Halaqat Communication Officer position)
- References (optional, but recommended)
- Subject line: "Halaqat Finance Officer - [Your Name]" **
Interviews are scheduled for
9th and/or 10th October 2024
* We will contact you only after the deadline has passed.
**Applications without a subject will not be considered