Job Purpose
The Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for providing support to the Country Cluster Support team, ensuring that administrative matters are dealt in an efficient and organized manner and providing project managers and officers with efficient and effective services in accounting, finance and treasury within a specified range of activities. The incumbent will work in a cross-functional environment with direct interaction and collaboration with the Regional Office support services departments based in Panama to ensure proper and timely follow up to requests, issues and general support needed.
Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelor´'s Degree in Administration or Finance
Experience
- 3+ years of professional experience providing general administrative support in a similar context
- 2+ year’s of professional experience working for an International Humanitarian assistance and/or development organization
- Experience and availability to travel to other countries
- Experience working for the International Federation or the humanitarian field - preferred
- Experience working with a Red Cross/Red Crescent National Society - Preferred
Knowledge, skills and languages
- Strong computer/database skills and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work in a cross functional environment and with different technical lines
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- High level of confidentiality
Languages
- Fluently spoken and written Spanish
- Fluently spoken and written English
- Good command of another IFRC official language or relevant to the region (French)
How to apply:
Interested candidates should visit the link: https://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/job-description/?id=57296 to view the full job description and to submit their application no later than July 28, 2020