About CIVIC
Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is an international non-governmental organization with offices around the world working to improve protection for civilians in conflict zones. CIVIC envisions a world in which no civilian is harmed in conflict. Our mission is to support communities affected by conflict in their quest for protection and work with armed actors to strengthen their capacity and resolve to prevent and respond to civilian harm. We are humanitarian protection advocates who believe that no civilian caught in conflict should be ignored, and we provide practical solutions to preventing, mitigating, and responding to civilian harm. Learn more at civiliansinconflict.org.
About the Position
The Country Finance and HR manager is responsible for the daily management of CIVICs Sudan-based project field office and includes finances, human resources and benefits, risk mitigation, recordkeeping and contracting. This position requires independence, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to anticipate needs and respond to staff inquiries on a broad range of subjects.
Key Functions
Financial Management
- Prepare, process and record monthly payroll, including local taxes and withholdings;
- Receive, approve, and, when necessary, investigate invoices and process accounts payable;
- Coordinate and process all staff reimbursements;
- Communicate (both in verbal and written form) with Headquarters, vendors and banking contacts;
- Keep track of CIVIC assets (technology equipment etc.);
- Prepare appropriate financial schedules and reports as requested by Headquarters;
- Reconcile monthly bank statements;
- Prepare and submit any necessary specific tax forms and payments;
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by Headquarters.
Human Resources
- Manage new hire employment certification, benefit sign up and other paperwork for staff and local consultants;
- Serve as in-house benefits administrator including processing monthly benefits and serving as point person for all staff inquiries;
- Proactively monitor staff needs with regard to insurance, withholding adjustments, travel advances, etc. (as necessary);
- Prepare contracts and additional paperwork for consultants;
- Liaise directly with Washington, DC Headquarters to ensure close communication and consistency of processes;
- Monitor consultancies to ensure prompt payment of fees.
Risk management
- Oversee local staff travel arrangements with regard to security; and
- Monitor local staff during travel, including local news reports, security alerts, and regular check-ins.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years office management and bookkeeping experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, facilities management, payroll, general ledger and financial reports.
- Knowledge of working with international NGOs (INGO).
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field required; a master's degree or relevant professional certifications are an advantage.
- Professional certification in finance (such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA) strongly preferred.
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English and Arabic.
- Must be able to keep CIVIC matters strictly confidential.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Prior experience in Business Management preferred.
Additional Details
Application deadline: July 15, 2025
Preferred start date: August 15, 2025
Position is contingent upon the availability of funding.
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CIVIC seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in the belief that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving our goals. We strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
CIVIC is not able to sponsor employees at this point, therefore, please ensure that you can legally work in this location when applying.
Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: CIVIC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. CIVIC does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.