Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany's largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, it works toward a world without hunger. Together with national and international partners, WHH responds to humanitarian crises and supports long-term solutions that improve living conditions for the most vulnerable people, shaping food systems through locally-led, globally connected, evidence- and data-informed work under the vision "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet."
The position is to be filled by November 1st, 2026, with an initial contract duration of one year and very good prospects for extension. Employment location is Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. WHH has been engaged in the Syria response since 2013, supporting displaced people and host communities in Syria and neighbouring countries, including Lebanon and Türkiye, through humanitarian assistance, early recovery and resilience-building programmes, focusing on food security, livelihoods and sustainable solutions with local partner organisations.
As Head of Finance, you will support the Country Director in ensuring effective and compliant financial management of WHH's programmes and projects across Syria, Türkiye and Lebanon, ensuring financial and administrative processes are efficient, transparent and auditable and that internal standards, donor requirements and applicable regulations are consistently implemented. You will provide strategic and operational financial guidance to the Country Office, project teams and partner organisations and lead the Finance and Administration team.
Responsibilities: ensure efficient, transparent and auditable financial and administrative processes across the Country Office, projects and partner organisations; advise the Country Director and programme/project management teams on financial planning, budgeting and donor requirements; oversee budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, project accounting, expenditure monitoring and cost allocation, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting; oversee financial administration and refinancing of the Country Office, including medium-term financial planning; monitor the financial management of partner organisations, review partner agreements and strengthen partners' financial management capacities; coordinate annual accounts, audits and financial reviews and follow up on audit recommendations; support donor financial management including financial reports, fund requests, project modifications and extensions; lead and develop the Finance and Administration team and coordinate financial management training.
Profile: a university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or another relevant field; 5–10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in financial management roles within an international NGO or comparable organisation; strong experience in project financial management, budgeting, financial reporting and financial controls; sound knowledge of donor regulations, compliance requirements and audit processes; experience providing financial guidance to projects and partner organisations; strong analytical, organisational and coordination skills; strong communication and cooperation skills; high intercultural competence; readiness to receive the necessary vaccinations; willingness to travel occasionally within Syria, Türkiye and Lebanon; fluency in English, with knowledge of German, Turkish or Arabic an advantage.
WHH offers fair compensation based on a transparent salary scale, commitment to well-being with a focus on safety, security and health, a modern and agile work environment, personal and professional growth opportunities, and dedicated diverse teams.
Closing date: 2026-09-13
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your application via Welthungerhilfe's online recruiting system by September 13, 2026. Contact person: Ina Stepka. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities; any applicant offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
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