Finance Officer

Job Title: Finance, HR, and Logistics Officer

Location: Implementation office in Abyei Town, Abyei Administrative Area (AAA)

Position Status: National position (field-based)

Contract Type and Duration: 12-month renewable fixed-term contract (with a probationary period)

Reporting Lines: Reports to the Country Finance, HR, and Logistics Manager

Supervision: The Finance, HR, and Logistics Officer will work in collaboration with the Country Administrative, Finance, and Logistics Manager based in Juba, as well as other colleagues in Concordis International intervention areas, on Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Logistics matters.

Salary: $2150 monthly gross of tax. 33 days of annual leave to include all public and religious holidays

Status: The applicant needs to work and live in the Abyei Administrative Area. There will be no relocation allowance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Administration and Human Resources

• Draft and manage contracts and amendments for staff in the Abyei region.
• Assist the Country Administrative, Finance, and Logistics Manager throughout the recruitment process up to full induction of new hires.
• Organize administrative briefings for expatriates arriving on the mission.
• Collect payroll variables, prepare salaries, and submit to Country Finance, HR & Logistics Manager for validation.
• Maintain electronic filing, monitoring, and updating of individual HR personnel records.
• Verify the calculation of taxes, social contributions, and other charges, and contribute to payments.
• Maintain relationships and communications with regional government authorities.
• Provide HR and administrative support of all kinds at the base level.

Accounting / Finance / Treasury

• Manage the accounting for the Concordis base in Abyei (recording transactions in various journals: petty cash, advances ledger, mobile and bank payments where applicable).
• Ensure both physical and electronic archiving of accounting documents.
• Perform monthly accounting closures, verification, and compilation of base accounts.
• Contribute to annual statistical and fiscal reporting.
• Participate in audit preparation activities.
• Prepare and compile cash requests from the base for submission to headquarters.
• Assist in preparing budgets and financial reports.

Logistics and Procurement

• Support Country Finance, HR & Logistics Manager and Peacebuilding Manager in Abyei in managing procurement of goods and materials for Concordis operations in Abyei.
• Ensure procurement files are complete and compliant with procedures before submission for validation.
• Contribute to setting up framework agreements to facilitate logistics deployment at the base.
• Update price lists and supplier records.
• Contribute to supplier registration, applying necessary fiscal and ethical screening.
• Participate in planning and monitoring maintenance and repairs of Concordis vehicles.
• Develop and monitor guard schedules.
• Handle administrative tracking of vehicle documentation.
• Manage fuel for vehicles and generators.
• Ensure maintenance and proper use of IT equipment.
• Maintain updated stock reports at the base level.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

Essential:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business management, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial management within an international organization.
• Proven knowledge of financial systems and experience supervising financial operations in humanitarian project management.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and negotiate openly, transparently, constructively, patiently, and effectively with authorities and local communities.
• Ability to identify sensitive issues related to cultural differences and political matters and handle them with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity.

Desired:

• Experience in financial supervision or auditing EU-funded projects.
• Demonstrated versatility in Finance, HR, and Logistics.
• Efficiency, autonomy, and strong organizational skills.
• Respect for confidentiality and professional secrecy.

How to apply

How to apply:

Applications will only be considered if they are submitted as follows:

Submit your resume and a cover letter as two separate documents. The cover letter should be no longer than two pages and explain:

• Why you're interested in the job and why you'd like to work for Concordis
• How your skills and experience make you a good candidate for the person's specifications
• Which languages you can use at a professional level, including verbally and in writing.
• Your experience in a Finance role
• The level of your IT skills including Excel
• Please confirm that you are prepared to work in the Abyei Administrative Area

The document must be saved in PDF format in the following format:

Your first name-Your last name–Name of the document–Date (mmyy), e.g. John-Smith-CV-0524

Method 1: Please send both documents to hr@concordis.international with an email title of Abyei Finance Officer

or

Method 2: Physical applications will be received at Concordis International’s office in Abyei Town, Abyei Administrative Area

Deadline :

Closing Date: Midnight 16th November 2025

Selection process:

All online applications submitted will receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt but we regret that we are unable to enter into individual correspondence with unsuccessful candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

Declaration of equality:

Concordis International is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We actively promote equality and diversity and seek to recruit people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds to support our peacebuilding mission.

Queries:

If you have any queries or you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact the HR team by email on hr@concordis.international and we’d be happy to help.

We will keep your personal data carefully and within the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and appropriate screening. This includes criminal records checks, review of sanctions and proscribed groups lists. Concordis also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

For more information about Concordis International please visit our website at www.concordis.international