Finance Officer - Beirut

National Institution for Social Care and Vocational Training NISCVT has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behavior against sexual exploitation and abuse and misconduct and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process. All individuals affiliated with NISCVT will be required to always comply with the PSEA Policy and Code of Conduct.

National Institution for Social Care and Vocational Training (NISCVT Beit Atfal Assumoud) is a humanitarian NGO working with the Palestinian communities in Lebanon since 1976 in development and emergency response. NISCVT’s mission is to contribute to the development of the Palestinian community in Lebanon through various projects and services addressing the needs of the whole family focusing on education, community, economic development and VTCs, health and relief including psychosocial support.

Background

The Enhancing Quality Inclusive Education (EQIE) Project aims to improve access to safe, inclusive, and quality education opportunities for vulnerable children in Palestinian camps and gatherings. The project focuses on strengthening teaching and learning through teacher training, mentoring, and inclusive educational support. EQIE also promotes children’s well-being by integrating psychosocial support (PSS), play-based learning, and protective approaches within learning environments.

The project seeks to enhance teaching quality, improve students’ learning outcomes, and foster supportive and inclusive classroom environments that respond to children’s academic and psychosocial needs.

Teachers play a key role in enhancing teaching quality and improving learning outcomes across the EQIE project for school-aged children in Grades 1 to 4 who have difficulty with Arabic and English. Through classroom observation, coaching, and capacity building, the teachers ensure that instruction is learner-centered, inclusive, and aligned with program goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, budget forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Experience in processing payments, bank reconciliations, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Familiarity with donor compliance requirements and financial management of grants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Ensure that project expenditures comply with donor regulations, partnership agreements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for audit purposes.

Experience and degree:  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, and grant management.
• Previous experience working with NGOs, international organizations, or donor-funded projects .
• Experience in budget monitoring, financial reporting, and managing project expenditures.

Core Competencies 

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and bookkeeping practices.

Ability to prepare financial reports, budget forecasts, and cash flow projections.

Experience in processing payments, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.

Strong understanding of donor compliance requirements, grant financial management, and audit standards.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/systems.

Ability to ensure expenditures comply with donor regulations, agreements, and organizational policies.

Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation.

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