Head of Finance and Operations, Syria Response Programme
Head of Finance and Operations, Syria Response Programme
War Child believes no child should be part of war. Ever. Children have the right to grow up in peace, free from fear and violence, develop their full potential and become the young person they want to be. Through a combination of education, child protection and psychosocial support, War Child ensures a lasting impact. We unleash children’s inner strength with our creative and engaging approach. And inspire as many people as we can to participate in our cause. War Child implements its programmes in 14 countries around the world, working in collaboration with organisations both local and global. www.warchildholland.org
War Child Holland is looking for a:
Head of Finance and Operations, Syria Response Programme Based in Amman, Jordan (National Contract)
War Child is looking for an accomplished people manager, with a solid background in finance and operations in the humanitarian sector, for our Syria Response office based in Amman, Jordan. This job offers you the chance to be part of a growing organisation offering a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to join a diverse team that is firmly dedicated to helping children affected by war. In addition to relevant senior-level experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to our cause, is able to work effectively with colleagues across departments and different locations and brings a can-do attitude along with outstanding attention to detail. As a member of the senior management team, you will be involved in strategic planning and decision-making and will have the opportunity to meaningful contribution to our mission.
Your Challenge
The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) is responsible for overseeing the operational support functions for the War Child Syria Response office. This includes financial management, budget control, audit and compliance, logistics and procurement, administration and ICT. The HFO is accountable for ensuring the Syria Response programme benefits from timely, efficient and high quality operational support. The HFO will also promote and support activities designed to enhance the operational capacity of War Child’s partners in the Syria Response programme across its various locations.
The HFO leads the Finance and Operations department of the Syria Response office and reports directly to the Syria Response Country Director (CD). As a member for the Country Management Team (CMT), the HFO will proactively contribute towards strategy development and management-level problem-solving, will play a central role in maintaining positive relationships with partners, and is committed to ensuring positive and productive working relationships across all departments of the Syria Response office, as well as with relevant parts and colleagues of the wider War Child Alliance, both regionally and globally.
Your Responsibilities
