ICTJ Adminiatration and Finance Assistant Deadline 19 December 2008

JOB VACANCY

Adminiatration and Finance Assistant Position Announcement (National Staff)

Location: Timor-Leste (Dili)

Closing date: 19 December 2008

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocities. ICTJ is committed to building local capacity and strengthening the emerging field of transitional justice, and works closely with organizations and experts around the world to do so. In Timor-Leste ICTJ works with civil society and others stakeholders on the follow up to the CAVR report and recommendations, focusing on issues on justice, accountability, and reparations. More information is available at www.ictj.org.

Position Overview
The Office Manager works with the National Program Associate to manage ICTJ’s office administration and finance. Primary responsibilities of this position include: processing payments, creating invoices, developing and implementing finance policies and procedures, creating monthly finance reports and assisting in all aspects of office and project administration. This position is full-time (40 hours/week), and reports to National Program Associate and ICTJ Jakarta office.

Required qualifications
· A commitment to ICTJ mission and values
· Experience in management and finance (Minimum 3 years)
· Experience in drafting financial reports for management and donors
· Advanced English skills, and fluency in Tetun and Indonesian;
· Good computer skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel

Required attributes
· Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively
· Flexibility, ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills
· Good leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff
· Ability to work effectively with minimal direction

Preferred qualifications
· Prior experience working in an NGO
· University qualification in management or finance

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and a resume/CV, with contact information for three references to: ICTJ, Timor Leste, Eis Comarca Balide, Attn: Manuela Leong Pereira or via email to mpereira@ictj.org


Only short listed candidates will be notified and applications will not be returned.