Finance and Admin Officer (national applicants only) At IsraAID

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Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer

Location: Venezuela

Contract type: Fixed term, full-time – local position

Start date: As soon as possible

Duration: 1 month with possibility of extension

BACKGROUND

IsraAID is a non-profit, non-governmental, and apolitical humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting populations in crisis around the world. Founded in 2001, by 2026 the organization had responded to crises in 68 countries and maintains ongoing operations in 10 countries, encompassing a wide range of sectors of expertise in both humanitarian aid and international development.

The Finance and Administration Officer directly oversees all financial, accounting, logistical, and administrative operations for the emergency mission. This position serves as a liaison between Headquarters (HQ) and the mission in the country, as well as with external stakeholders. The incumbent may also represent the mission in various coordination forums.

Finance and Accounting

  • Responsible for forecasting and controlling expenses.
  • Regular and ad hoc financial reports and analyses for the mission in the country, Headquarters and donors.
  • Ensure internal and external compliance.
  • Work closely with the Head of Mission, operations and logistics staff in the financial management of programs.
  • Responsible for accounting, cash management, payroll, payments and bank relations.
  • Responsible for success in internal and external audits.

Administration

  • Manage the administration of the office and be the focal point for all operational needs.
  • Provide guidance to staff on policies and procedures.
  • Oversee daily mission operations, including the provisioning of supplies.
  • Lead the logistics related to the team, including but not limited to flight bookings, local transportation, accommodation, communications, and more.
  • Document the procurement process.
  • Act as the IT focal point, ensuring that all technology systems are operational.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

  • Required: Intermediate or higher level of Excel.
  • Preferred: University degree in Financial Management or another related field.
  • Preferred: 1–2 years of experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the non-profit sector.
  • Preferred: Experience working internationally.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary, diverse and dynamic teams.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • High flexibility and self-initiative.
  • Autonomous learner: able to perform multiple tasks at once and with great attention to detail.
  • Ability to take initiative to set priorities, propose new efficiencies and guide investment in people and systems.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English; other languages ​​are an added bonus.

ETHICAL STANDARDS

IsraAID maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). All candidates will undergo reference checks with a particular emphasis on safeguarding.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Job Title: Finance and Admin Officer

Location: Venezuela

Contract Type: Fixed term, full time – local position

Starting Date: ASAP

Duration: 1 month with possibility of extension

BACKGROUND

IsraAID is a non-profit, non-governmental and apolitical humanitarian aid agency dedicated to supporting populations in crisis around the world. Founded in 2001, as of 2026, the organization has responded to crises in 68 countries and has ongoing operations in 10 countries, spanning a wide range of different sectors of expertise from both the humanitarian aid and international development arenas.

The Finance & Admin Officer
directly oversees all financial, accounting, logistic and administrative operations in the emergency mission. The position liaisons between Headquarters (HQ) and the country mission, as well as external stakeholders. The incumbent might will also represent the mission in various coordination forums.

Financial and Accounting

  • In charge of expenses forecasting and control
  • Regular and ad hoc financial reporting and analyses to the country mission, HQ and donors
  • Ensure internal and external compliance.
  • Work closely with Head of Mission, operations and logistics staff on financial program management.
  • In charge of bookkeeping, cash management, payroll, payments and bank management
  • In charge of successful internal and external auditing

Administration

  • Manage office administration and be the focal point for all operational needs.
  • Provide guidance to personnel on policies and procedures.
  • Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the mission, including ordering supplies
  • Leading team related logistics arrangement, including but not limited to flight bookings, local transportation, accommodation, communications and more.
  • Documenting procurement process.
  • Serve as the IT focal point, ensuring that all technology systems are operational

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES

  • Required – Intermediate or higher working level of Excel.
  • Preferred – University degree in Finance Management or another related field.
  • Preferred -1-2 years Experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the non-profit sector.
  • Preferred – Experience working internationally.
  • Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
  • Able to work independently and with a team.
  • Highly flexible and a self-starter
  • Self-learner: able to multi-task while also being highly detail oriented.
  • Resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
  • Fluency in Spanish & English; additional languages are an asset.

Ethical Standards

IsraAID maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). All candidates will undergo reference checks with a focus on safeguarding.

Equal
Opportunity

IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

How to apply

https://israaid.bamboohr.com/careers/351