Partner Advisor Compliance and Administration (m/f/d)

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need–regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

In the Middle East Region, Malteser International is operating in the context of the humanitarian crisis in Syria since 2012 implementing emergency relief measures in Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon and since 2014 in Iraq. Malteser International’s programs cover needs mainly in the health sector and are mostly partner implemented. In Lebanon, Malteser International works in cooperation with the “Order of Malta Lebanon (OML)” to implement projects in the framework of humanitarian assistance and transitional aid funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. OML and MI are currently implementing a comprehensive multi-annual program, including several separate projects, to strengthen the social and health services of OML all over Lebanon and to further professionalize OML as a Non-Governmental Organization.

In support of this partner programand to reinforcethe capacities of our local partner OML in Beirut, Lebanon, Malteser International is looking for an experienced Partner Advisor Compliance and Administration.

As Partner Advisor Administration and Compliance, you will support the partner organization in all financial, administrative and logistic aspects of the program, ensuring and maintaining compliance with Malteser International and donor procedures, standards, rules and regulations. You will work closely with the partner organization and the MI staff in Beirut and in HQ.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance of the partner organization with the financial, administrative and logistic procedures of Malteser International and the donors during program planning, implementation and closure
• Supervise, monitor and advise relevant staff of the partner organization to ensure that the administration, logistic and finance system adheres to Malteser International’s and donors’ standards and provide training as necessary
• Ensure sound planning and preparation of budgets, amendments and forecasts together with the partner organization and the MI team
• Ensure proper cash flow management according to available Malteser International and donor funds
• Review donor financial reports and ensure that they are prepared in line with Malteser International and donor reporting requirements
• Ensure correct utilization of relevant procurement guidelines, supply chain management forms and oversee fleet and stock management
• Ensure proper management and further set-up of the administrative location of Malteser International, including finance, administration and logistics

Your profile:

• Minimum 4 years professional experience in financial and administrative management (financial control systems, accounting, budget planning and financial reporting in humanitarian/ development aid projects, logistics, office organization and human resources management)

• Experience in working with national partner organizations and implementation of trainings

• Ability to be a flexible team player and to promote productivity in a pleasant working environment

• Good coordination and organizational skills such as timely follow-up

• Fully computer literate (Microsoft Office, accounting software), ability to implement new soft-ware packages in field locations

• Fluency in English (written and spoken); French/Arabic/German would be an asset

• Applications from Lebanese citizens are strongly encouraged due to the legal status of MI in Lebanon

What we offer:

• Start Date: as soon as possible
• Duty Station: Beirut, with very frequent travels to program/project areas
• Duration of contract: 1 year (with possibility to extend)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
• We offer a challenging position with many opportunities in a committed and supportive team

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices -we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regionaloffices in Cologne and New York City. For more information,please have a look at: https://www.malteser-international.org/en/jobs.html.