Finance Assistant
People In Need, Armenia

Term: Part-time (50% workload)

Location: Yerevan Starting date: ASAP

Duration: 6 month, with a possibility of extension

Who are we?

People in Need (PIN) is the Czech Republic based NGO working in relief and development sectors. See more at www.peopleinneed.cz. Present in Armenia since 2003, PIN has been focusing on issues of illegal migration, repatriation assistance to returnees and prevention of child trafficking, and more recently, job creation and support to small businesses and tourism.

Where are we now?

In 2020 PIN launched an EU-funded program aiming to mitigate the adverse effects of COVID-19 and to contribute to the longer-term socio-economic resilience of vulnerable groups in Eastern Europe, including Armenia. PIN has activated an emergency response for Armenia in the early days of the conflict mobilizing its HQ surge team and releasing private funding to launch immediate relief interventions in Syunik, Ararat, Armavir and Tavush, focusing on distributing essential hygiene items including COVID-19 prevention items and messaging, launching a child-friendly space in Goris (Syunik region) as well as conducting a joint assessment Alliance2015 partner ACTED and REACH. PIN continues with the response and prepares for the scale up of the response. PIN has offices in Yerevan, Goris and Gyumri.

Job description: Finance assistant will be responsible for providing day-to-day support to Finance team preferably with finance background. The scope of work will comprise from finance related administrative tasks to HR administration and support.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Track the supply/donation contracts and inform finance coordinator for the upcoming payments and deadlines;
• Translate the invoices and put in ELO for processing
• Draft supply/donation contracts with the support of respective responsible persons
• Prepare VAT exception documentation;
• Be responsible for the hard copy archiving of the documents in Yerevan office (based on need supporting also with soft copy archiving);
• Prepare justification for OFII cases

Other requirements:

• PC proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• Fluency in Armenia and English languages (listening, reading, writing and speaking), good knowledge in Russian language; fluency in Russian language will be an advantage;
• Attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure;
• Trustworthy and reliable person;
• Ability to plan own tasks, and time management skills;
• Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including ability to explain and present complex information and prepare written documents;
• Teamworking skills: good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Benefits

What we offer:

· Salary and benefits according to national PIN Armenia salary scale

· Gaining work experience and knowledge of organization's processes in professional and flexible NGO, the largest in Central Europe

· Becoming a part of international community

· Participation in meaningful, sustainable development and humanitarian projects

How to Apply: Are you interested in this position? Send us your CV (no longer than 4 pages) in English, short cover letter in English and Contacts of at least two references including the supervisor in the most recent work assignment if relevant via this link till 7th of April. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled. People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies (available at: www.peopleinneed.cz/policies).

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