WeWorld-GVC, recently constituted from the merger of two NGOs, is an Italian secular and independent organization working since 1971 in international cooperation and humanitarian aid. Present in 29 countries with 128 projects, WeWorld-GVC operates in the following areas of assistance: human rights (gender equality, prevention and combating violence against children and women, migration), humanitarian aid (prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation), food security, access to water, health and hygiene, education, global citizenship education, quality teaching and international volunteering. WeWorld-GVC works mostly with girls, boys, women and youth, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. Supports people overcoming emergencies and guarantees a life with dignity, opportunities and a better future through human and economic development programs, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Joining the WeWorld-GVC team means being part of the development of a dynamic organisation where the contribution of each staff member is promoted and valued, working together towards the collective achievement of shared goals and vision. At present, the main donors are Italy (AICS), the EU (DG ECHO), UNICEF, OCHA, and Belgium (DGD).
Position: Regional Finance Manager MEA Programs (Middle East and Asia)
Location: based in Beirut, Lebanon, with frequent missions to other countries (Palestine, Syria, Cambodia) – possibility to be based in another Country of the Regional Unit
Type of contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Starting date: March 2021
Gross Salary: to be defined according to the candidate’s profile.
Application deadline: 7 March 2021
General Description
WeWorld-GVC, recently constituted from the merger of two NGOs, is an Italian secular and independent organization working since 1971 in international cooperation and humanitarian aid. Present in 29 countries with 128 projects, WeWorld-GVC operates in the following areas of assistance: human rights (gender equality, prevention and combating violence against children and women, migration), humanitarian aid (prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation), food security, access to water, health and hygiene, education, global citizenship education, quality teaching and international volunteering. WeWorld-GVC works mostly with girls, boys, women and youth, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. Supports people overcoming emergencies and guarantees a life with dignity, opportunities and a better future through human and economic development programs, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Joining the WeWorld-GVC team means being part of the development of a dynamic organisation where the contribution of each staff member is promoted and valued, working together towards the collective achievement of shared goals and vision. At present, the main donors are Italy (AICS), the EU (DG ECHO), UNICEF, OCHA, and Belgium (DGD).
Working context
Lebanon
We World GVC is working in Lebanon since 2006 in emergency, development and LRRD activities. The main sectors of interventions in the area are Education, Protection, WASH, Shelter, Livelihood. But since the beginning of 2013 is mainly active in the country responding to the impact of the Syrian crisis both in direct support of the refugees as well as the hosting communities implementing Multi-sectorial Emergency Response.
Syria
The presence of We World GVC in Syria dates back to 2011, with an emergency education intervention in favour of Iraqi refugees in Aleppo. The programme aimed at improving the quality and the accessibility of educational services for students, with special needs in 12 primary schools in Aleppo. Since 2014, GVC has been providing humanitarian assistance to the Syrian population and IDPs with interventions in different sectors such as Education in Emergency and Wash.
oPT:
We World GVC has been working in occupied Palestinian territories (oPt) since 1992, implementing activities including rehabilitation and provision of WASH assets, infrastructure, and livelihood assets, reinforcement of health and education services, supporting good governance mechanisms. WW-GVC currently works in both humanitarian aid and development, aiming at preventing forcible transfer of population in Area C, providing access to basic services and available natural resources, strengthening the protection of vulnerable individuals and communities through an integrated community-based protection approach and enhancing socio-economic development.
Cambodia:
WeWorld-GVC has been working in Cambodia since 2009, in the sectors of human rights, migration, education and child protection. The action in Cambodia, carried out in collaboration with local partners, is organized around two main themes: support to primary education and child protection, to ensure basic access to education and reduce early school dropout for vulnerable children, and promotion of human rights, to prevent unsafe labour migration, protect labour rights of Cambodian migrants and reduce their vulnerability to exploitation and human trafficking.
Purpose of the Role
The Regional Finance Manager – MEA Programs works under the direction of the International Programmes Finance Coordinator. The role of the Regional Finance Manager – MEA Programs requires, throw the coordination of Country Finance Managers, the management and responsibility of all financial, administrative and accounting processes related to the Programmes implemented in the Region.
Main functions and duties
CAPACITY BUILDING
BUDGETING
ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL REPORTING
AUDIT PROCESS
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Knowledge:
Languages
Professional Experience:
Skills and Abilities
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS