***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

The Opportunity – Finance Budgeting and Reporting Coordinator

Post location: oPt Country Office - Ramallah

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: until end of December 2025 - Renewable depending on funding availability.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Finance Budgeting and Reporting coordinator will, as part of the Finance and IT team, support on budgeting development for new proposals and will provides financial support and expertise on award and budget reporting and analysis. Will prepare donor reporting as per portfolio allocated, in coordination with relevant awards team and BH. Provide support on the award budget review and re-planning. Participate to the monthly BVA review to provide insight on financial risks. They will contribute to the capacity building of the finance and non-finance team on the matter of financial requirement for donor compliance and SCI internal procedures and policies.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be expected to work outside the normal role profile and to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: CO Finance Budgeting Manager

Staff reporting to this post: None

Budget Responsibilities: N/A.

Role Dimension: oPt CO is a high complexity country, multi-member interest, with an annual budget of around $40+m, and 100+ staff. Currently the program is experiencing a growth in funding and complexity due to the war in Gaza.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Donor Budgets proposal

• Help review donor funding calls to check for financial and compliance requirements.

• Assist in drafting proposal budgets with input from different departments (Programs, HR, Supply Chain).

• Support the preparation of budget templates and help in allocating costs across sectors, including key areas like Safeguarding and MEAL

• Help ensure cost recovery is included in all proposals using the master budget and financial gap analysis.

• Support teams in costing activities accurately and in line with donor rules.

• Help estimate foreign exchange rates and inflation when preparing budgets.

• Assist in reviewing partner budgets during proposal and revision phases.

• Coordinate with HR and Finance Reporting to update staff cost coverage and maintain proper records.

• Support in responding to donor feedback related to budgets.

Award Financial Management and Reporting

• Participate on award kick-off and closing meeting to ensure finance compliance is accounted for in the award planning and forecast.

• Follow up with BH and award team on the BVA review on any coding issue, reclass required, highlight any financial and compliance risk identified.

• Follow up with relevant BH and award team on the result of the spending analysis to ensure actions are agreed and taken forward.

• Prepare Member/Donor report for award assigned, as per system schedule, identify issues and risk to escalate to Reporting Manger and BH for proper actions.

• Collect appropriate finance leadership sign off for donor report before submission.

• Participate in Monthly CO Portfolio Review Meetings and present the finance session on spending, KPI planning and results, and critical awards.

• Prepare budget re-planning and revision, ensure appropriate cost coverage and CAM is included and updated.

System maintenance and data integrity

• Support Reporting Manager on the revision of the correct set up in the financial system (Agresso).

• Ensure correct mapping has been defined in the system to enable correct cost charges and system functionality.

• Review Award set up and escalate to Reporting Manger any issue or compliance risk.

• Support finance and non-finance team on the correct system set up and coding policy.

Staff Development and Training

• Provide technical assistance, training, orientation, and support to Field Offices finance staff on finance donor compliance.

• Support Finance in Field office for financial assessment and capacity buildings for partners during the life of the agreement.

• Contribute to process improvements and initiatives that achieve financial and award management KPIs and essential standards.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance or equivalent, CPA/ACCA preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least +4 years of experience within the finance department of a national or international organization including experience with financial planning and analysis.

• Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyze complex financial data and design and produce effective management information.

• Experience of budgeting and budget management.

• Understanding of financial systems and procedures.

• Familiarity with computerised accounting systems.

• Excellent experience of computerized accounts packages and in particular of complex spreadsheets, Excel, Power Point and Words.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• The highest level of integrity and commitment to preventing corruption.

• Ability to gather facts and data, scrutinise with ease, determine a logical solution and resolve issues with minimal supervision.

• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to contribute to team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.

• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.

• A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.

• Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives.

• Commitment to Save the Children values.

• Written and verbal fluency in English and Arabic.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

How to apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Finance Budgeting and Reporting Coordinator.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.