Finance and Procurement Officer

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or financial administration within NGOs, international organizations, or donor-funded projects.
• Experience in managing financial and procurement processes in compliance with donor rules and organizational policies.
• Familiarity with donor financial compliance (experience with UNDP-funded projects is a strong asset).
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, bookkeeping, and accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to NEF operational areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic. English and Kurdish are plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with international NGOs or UN agencies.
• Knowledge of Iraqi tax, labor, and financial regulations.
• Experience with financial software systems.

NEF will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline will be on June 14, 2025.

To apply:

Please apply by submitting the following documents on the Near East Foundation’s career page at: 

https://neareast.bamboohr.com/careers/458?source=aWQ9MTY%3D 

1. Cover letter outlining relevant experience and skills based on the requirements outlined above;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer).

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org.

The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.

 Pre-employment Checks

Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:

• A satisfactory Restricted Party Screening;
• Receipt of satisfactory references;
• Proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role.

NEF’s strength is its people. Our team is our fuel to achieving the innovation, quality programming, community focus, mutual trust, sustainability, and learning needed to realize our mission. To help our team thrive, we support a working structure that prioritizes flexibility, personal commitments, and staff well-being while promoting a work culture of teamwork, collaboration, respect, integrity, and excellence.

As an international organization, we value a truly diverse workforce and prioritize a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We strive to create a high-achieving work environment informed by different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. With a commitment to diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion in all we do, our aim is to ensure that people feel heard, protected, and empowered to contribute to NEF’s mission from day one.