Finance and admin Officer

BACKGROUND:
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies is a civil, non-profit centre established in Lebanon in 2013, registered under No. 609. Cedar Centre is dedicated to promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Our vision is to see Lebanon as a country that respects the rights of its citizens and residents through democracy, social justice, human rights, and adherence to the rule of law.
At Cedar Centre for Legal Studies, our mission is to serve as a beacon of legal enlightenment and advocacy. We are committed to pursuing justice and aim to elevate the understanding and application of legal principles, fostering a society where the rule of law is a lived reality.
Our work is organized into thematic units, each focusing on specific areas of legal studies through in-depth research, education, and advocacy:
1. Human Rights, Social Justice, and Legal Empowerment Unit.
2. Mediation, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit.
3. Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) and Rehabilitation for Victims of Torture Unit.
4. Comparative Legal Systems and Global Governance Unit.
CCLS regularly follows up on numerous cases of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture in Lebanon in coordination with Lebanese and international organizations, and with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention WGAD and the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture.
CCLS currently has an office near Al Nour Square, Tripoli, Lebanon and is looking to open a new office in Tripoli.
CCLS is aiming to enhance sustainable access to rehabilitation services and justice for Victims of Torture and their relatives in the North of Lebanon.
Duties and Responsibilities:
CCLS is aiming to open a new center in Tripoli providing rehabilitation services for victims of torture.
The Finance and Admin Officer will report directly to the executive director.
The main duties include:
•    Manage financial transactions and maintain financial records.
•    Prepare budgets and financial reports.
•    Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
•    Oversee administrative functions and office management.
•    Support HR functions including payroll and benefits administration.
Qualifications and Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
•    Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and administration in a related position (NGO).
•    Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.
•    Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
•    Fluency in Arabic and English.
Location:
The Finance and Admin Officer is based in the new office of CCLS in Tripoli.  

Application:
Interested applicants should submit their CV to recruitment@ccls-lebanon.org indicating “Finance and Admin Officer” in the subject of the email by 30 September 2024.
The interview process will be ongoing, and might end upon receiving a qualified candidate for the position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.