Job Description
Background:
To address the skills and talent gap in the tech and digital space in Lebanon, Beirut Digital District (BDD) had launched the BDD Academy in 2019 to support the new generation of educational programs in testing and developing their curriculum, sourcing participants, fundraising and scaling.
Today, the BDD Academy supported by the World Bank, UNICEF and other key donors is managing several strategic projects that aim to develop talent to work in the digital and creative sector.
The project is composed of two streams:
- The design and development of an online platform for micro-credentials to enhance access to employability and intermediation services, skills and job matching, and private sector linking within the digital economy for youth. The platform vision, strategy and roadmap will be determined during a product design phase that will involve different types of stakeholders
The implementation of offline career guidance activities, trainings and certifications as well as online and offline employment services to support around 5.000 youth in identifying their potential careers, acquiring certifications from global Tech players and getting support to find internships and jobs
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with donors’ procedures and policies.
- Review the Cash and Bank reconciliation and monitor all bank deposits and payments
- Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the project
- Maintain and update budget trackers and provide budget analysis
- Recommend financial solutions
- Ensure the implementation of the donors’ financial guidelines
- Prepare withdrawal requests and statements of expenditures
- Ensure that the records for all contracts are well maintained
- Prepare the project Interim Unaudited Financial Reports and the annual project financial statements
- Maintain a fixed asset register for the project’s fixed assets
- Ensure adequate preparation of all payments related to the project while making sure that supporting documentation is properly maintained
- Establish and maintain a suitable internal control system for facilitating the procurement of Works, Goods, and Services
- Document accounting policies and procedures and safeguarding financial documents
- Maintain and update a monthly cash flow report for management
- Cooperate with the external auditor to facilitate the submission of the project audit report and audited financial statements
- Facilitate overall compliance with the agreed project financial management arrangements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, or any other related field
- Additional certification in Finance is a plus
- At least 6 years’ experience in finance related role
- Experience working with international agencies is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Fluent in English and Arabic, French is a plus
Skills:
- Results oriented
- Excellent interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Excellent Analytical skills
- Good Research skills
- Ability to multitask and manage several tasks at the same time
- Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to details
- Strong communication skills
- A good team player
- Good understanding of structure and processes in NGOs
Duration:
- The duration of this contract is part-time over a total of 8 months ending in July 2023. Remuneration will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the project budget. Based on program needs, budget availability and consultant performance, the contract may be extended.
Company Profile
Forward Mena is a non for profit organization aiming to develop the skillset of people from all backgrounds to fulfill the digital jobs of today and tomorrow. It has partnered with the World Bank Group to design and implement the Skilling Up Mashreq (SUM) initiative across Lebanon. It supports the new generation of educational programs in testing and developing their curriculum, sourcing participants and scaling. The BDD Academy is an incubator of educational programs at the intersection of design, technology and leadership targeting Kids, University Students and Continuous Learners