General information In order to support its Mediation Program, swisspeace is looking for a:
Finance and Administration Support Consultant – (up to 30%, Syria-based)
to assist with the financial administration of its Syria projects.
Contractual period: May 2025 (or by agreement) to 31 December 2025. Specifics may be discussed with the team in due time, including the possibility of prolongation.
Your tasks Support the organization and implementation of peacebuilding activities with Syrian civil society organizations and community-based actors.
Support the swisspeace Central Services team in conducting financial control, management, and compliance checks of local partners. This may include digitization, translation, and analysis of proof of payment of different transactions.
Engage service providers in Syria on behalf of swisspeace on financial and administrative matters upon request.
Support financial reporting as well as the project audit.
Participate in team meetings as requested.
Your profile Strong interest in peacebuilding and familiarity with its key concepts.
Proven project management and financial management skills.
Politically astute, conscious, and able to represent swisspeace to different stakeholders.
3-5 years of experience in project management in the Syrian context.
Degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.
Based in Syria and able to legally work there and travel within Syria as needed.
What we offer An interesting and challenging position in an attractive field of work with political relevance.
Remuneration in line with industry standards and based on the level of experience.
Flexible working hours.
A positive working atmosphere in a dynamic and international organization.
We look forward to receiving your complete application in English, including a copy of your passport, a cover letter, CV, degrees, references, and/or work certificates by 11 May 2025. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the recruitment as soon as we have found a suitable candidate.
Please submit your application through our online portal. Other means of application will not be accepted. More information can be found at www.swisspeace.ch or contact us by phone at +41 61 551 56 99.
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