Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

In the Middle East Region, MI is operating in the context of the humanitarian crisis in Syria since 2012 implementing emergency relief measures in Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon and since 2014 in Iraq. Malteser International’s programs cover needs mainly in the health sector and are mostly partner implemented. In Lebanon, Malteser International works in partnership with the “Order of Malta Lebanon (OML)” to implement a multi-annual program funded by the German Federal Foreign Office to strengthen health, social and agro- humanitarian services provided by OML across Lebanon.

To support the implementation of its partner programme in Lebanon and to strengthen operational compliance, documentation and procurement processes, Malteser International is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer (part time).
 
As Compliance Officer, you will support overall operations with a strong focus on operational compliance and partner coordination with the Order of Malta Lebanon (OML). You will help ensure that finance, procurement, administration, logistics and documentation processes follow MI and donor guidelines, support audits and project closures, and contribute to accurate filing, procurement tracking, asset management and payment processes.

Your responsibilities:

  • Ensure that partner expenditure reporting, supporting documents and voucher verification processes comply with MI and donor requirements
  • Follow up with OML on compliance recommendations, corrective actions and agreed improvements in operational processes
  • Document and maintain compliance-related communication, records and filing systems between MI and the implementing partner
  • Conduct field compliance visits and support regular compliance monitoring of partner activities and operations
  • Manage MI procurement processes, including purchase requests, purchase orders, procurement tracking and payment requests
  • Support contract follow-up, deliverables monitoring, due payments and asset/inventory documentation in line with MI procedures
  • Contribute to monthly financial closure, audit preparation and project closure processes by ensuring complete and accurate documentation
  • Support administrative and logistics arrangements for the Country Office, including preparation of delegation visits and other operational needs

Your profile:

  • University degree or relevant professional qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Logistics or a related field
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in operations, compliance, finance administration, procurement or partner support, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector
  • Good understanding of financial documentation, voucher verification, procurement processes and basic internal control requirements
  • Experience in supporting partner coordination, compliance follow-up or documentation processes is an asset
  • Familiarity with donor requirements and audit preparation, particularly for institutional donors such as GFFO, BMZ, ECHO, EU or UN agencies, is an advantage
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, trackers and filing systems
  • Good communication and coordination skills, with reliability, integrity and a service-oriented working style
  • Strong commitment to humanitarian principles, safeguarding and accountability
  • Fluent in English, French and Arabic, additional languages (German) are an asset

What we offer:

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duty Station: Beirut, Lebanon
  • Duration of contract: 1 year, part time (50 %)
  • Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package 

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.

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