Local Administrator - Overseas Onlus " Jerusalem , Bethlehem "

 Local Administrator - Overseas Onlus " Jerusalem , Bethlehem "

Overseas is an Italian NGO working in the Palestinian Territory since 2010. 

In the framework of the projects "Driver of Change: community empowerment for environmental protection in East Jerusalem – ENI/2022/431-390", and "The PURE WATER initiative: PUrification, REuse and treatment of waste WATER for sustainable agricultural development, environmental protection and food security – AID 012590/03/4", Overseas, is looking for a Local Administrator to hire.

Tasks and responsibilities: 

The Local Administrator will undertake the following assignments under the oversight of the project managers.

1. Coordinate the administrative/accounting sector. 
2. Prepare and draft the annual budget and cash flow and monitor their progress. 
3. Input accounting data into the accounting system.  
4. Perform financial calculations to support financial transactions. 
5. Identify and resolve errors and discrepancies in accounting spreadsheets.  
6. Collect and record cheque payments and/or cash as received. 
7. Under written approval of Project Manager (PM), provide funds from the petty cash for supplies, services and any needed logistic arrangements to conduct the activities.  
8. Translate and/or prepare the financial reports on project implementation to be presented to the donor/other partners. 
9. Identify and resolve errors and discrepancies in accounting spreadsheets. 
10. Support the partners in the preparation of the financial documents required from them. 
11. Provide support for procurement procedures and local taxation issues.  
12. Prepare financial documentation and fulfil forms, documents, etc. related to accounting.  
13. Conduct field visits, if needed, in order to accomplish with his/her tasks.  
14. Cooperate in managing financial activities, following Overseas and donor regulations and procedures.  
15. Conduct frequent market surveys and keep relations with suppliers and contractors. 

Specific qualifications and skills:  

1. Degree in Economy, Accounting, or similar, plus at least 2 years' experience in a finance/accounting/procurement role in the NGO sector.  
2. Good knowledge of EU administrative rules and procurement procedures. 
3. Knowledge of the double-entry accounting system. 
4. Strong data analysis and control skills. 
5. Solid Knowledge of local Tax laws. 
6. Excellent command of the Office package and Excel in particular. 
7. Knowledge of spoken and written English (Italian is a plus). 
8. Availability for short assignments. 
9. Ability to coordinate and work in a team in terms of planning and control. 
10. Good communication and interpersonal skills with externals (partners) and interns (colleagues); to optimise a dynamic working environment. 
11. Strong interest and motivation for the non-profit sector. 

How to Apply:

To send by email: 

1.  Updated CV with signed authorisation to process personal data. 
2.  Motivational letter.

giuseppes@overseas-onlus.org