Finance Officer

Sustainable Peace Foundation (SPF) is an Iraqi Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) striving to build and sustain peace through vertical and horizontal approaches and participatory methods; addressing root causes of tensions and conflicts challenging positive peace in Iraq. SPF strives to achieve this by working on the grassroots level to reinstate and strengthen the lost trust between Iraq’s diverse ethno-religious communities; increase community resilience, empower and building the capacities of the very effected communities so they can mitigate and transform conflicts through dialogue and non-violent means.

SPF strives to achieve these objectives by working with vulnerable groups such as, youth, women and girls, people with special needs and IDPs through developing their capacities to take leadership roles and to actively participate in the peace and reconciliation processes; economically empower communities by offering them vocational trainings and providing them with livelihood means to ensure stability and a dignified living standard.

SPF also strives to engage local authority and security actors with the local communities through advocacy, round table dialogue sessions and developing local peace mechanisms and structures capable to acts as soundboards conveying their communities’ needs and challenges. Another pillar of SPF’s efforts is to support and capacitate Iraq’s civil society for example, SPF provide the technical coordination and the secretariat of Nineveh Peace Forum, which it is a founder.  

SPF also provides consultations for local and international NGOs on peacebuilding and social cohesion programming, such as: context analysis, needs assessments, actor and service mapping etc.

SPF’s focuses on minority protection, but through its Do-no-Harm approach, which ensures that SPF programming and implementation creates cohesion instead of doing harm.

Project Aims:

The Blue Peace project aims to address climate-induced conflicts and environmental challenges in Nineveh Governorate by:

• Empowering local communities and stakeholders to collaboratively address climate change and environmental issues.
• Promoting resilience and peacebuilding through inclusive participation, capacity building, and advocacy.
• Engaging local and federal authorities, civil society organisations, and international actors to prioritise and address climate change challenges and conflicts.

Duties and Assignments:

The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of the Blue Peace project, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and efficient use of funds. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and overseeing the financial operations of the project, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Monitoring project expenditures to ensure they are in line with the budget and financial policies.
• Coordinating with the project manager and other team members to manage project finances effectively.
• Handling payroll, invoices, and payments to vendors and service providers.
• Ensuring compliance with donor requirements, local regulations, and SPF’s financial policies.
• Supporting audits and ensuring that all financial records are accurately maintained and available for review​​.

Essential Skills:

The ideal candidate for the Finance Officer position should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Educational Background: A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in financial management, preferably within the NGO sector or for projects funded by international donors.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel. Familiarity with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic. Ability to prepare clear and concise financial reports.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels​​.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for the role to [email protected]. Please include “Project Manager Application – Blue Peace” in the subject line of your email.

For more information about the Sustainable Peace Foundation visit our website at www.sustainablepeacefoundation.org.

SPF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic origin, disability or age.