The Support Functions Officer will be responsible for the following key tasks:
1. Financial Support
- Support the monthly financial closure process for the Syria office, including collecting and reviewing supporting documents.
- Assist in budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting in collaboration with the Regional Support Coordinator and HQ.
- Maintain accurate filing and archiving of all financial documents for Syria operations, ensuring compliance with donor and internal procedures.
- Prepare and process payment requests and ensure timely follow-up with vendors and service providers in Syria.
2. Procurement and Logistics
- Follow BSF’s procurement procedures for goods and services in Syria, including preparing purchase requests, RFQs, selection memos, and purchase orders.
- Track deliveries, manage inventories, and update the asset register for the Syria office regularly
- Support logistics for field missions, training sessions, and events within Syria, including booking venues, accommodations, and transport.
- Ensure proper documentation and archiving of all Syria related logistics processes
3. Administrative and HR Support
- Assist in maintaining HR files for Syria staff, tracking leave, and supporting recruitment logistics for the Damascus office.
- Coordinate with local service providers in Syria and support contract follow-ups (insurance, phones, office maintenance, etc.).
- Support onboarding of new team members and consultants in Syria.
- Maintain organized filing of administrative documentation related to Syria operations in both physical and digital formats.
- Assist with the national registration procedures and ensure compliance with national regulatory obligations
4. Collaboration and Internal Coordination
- Work closely with the Regional Support Coordinator and the Syria project team to ensure smooth implementation of operations.
- Coordinate between the Damascus office and the regional office in Amman as needed.
Profile
At BSF, we recognize the value of a diverse range of experiences. If you do not meet every qualification but believe that your skills, knowledge, and motivation make you a strong candidate for this role, we encourage you to apply. We understand that professional experience is not the only path to developing relevant skills; academic, volunteer, or personal experiences may also demonstrate your suitability for the position.
Required Education & Expérience:
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in administrative, financial, and/or logistics roles, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector in Syria.
- Familiarity with procurement and finance procedures in donor-funded projects.
- Experience with documentation, archiving, and compliance processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).