Finance & Administration Officer at DACAAR – Nangarhar, Afghanistan

Job Description

Opportunity Description

DACAAR is now accepting applications for the position of Finance & Administration Officer at the Regional Office in Nangarhar with travel to field locations. This full-time role is ideal for experienced finance and administration professionals who want to contribute to humanitarian and development efforts in Afghanistan.

The Finance & Administration Officer will support financial management, administrative operations, HR processes, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements. The position is project-based until June 2026, with the possibility of extension. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

DACAAR is a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development in Afghanistan through community-led initiatives. The organization operates in key areas such as WASH, Natural Resource Management, Women’s Economic Empowerment, and Small-Scale Enterprise Development. DACAAR strongly supports diversity, equal opportunities, and safeguarding principles in its workforce.

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Job Responsibilities

Finance Responsibilities

• Prepare financial vouchers with all supporting documents for the Regional Office.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Verify supporting documents according to DACAAR finance policies, donor rules, and audit standards.
• Review invoices to ensure procurement compliance with DACAAR’s procurement manual.
• Collect, verify, and calculate invoices from field offices.
• Prepare and submit expenditure documents to the Main Office (MO) Finance Department.
• Reconcile and prepare monthly closing reports for cash and bank books in both soft and hard copy.
• Prepare Monthly Cash Request Plans and monthly expenditure reports in consultation with the Regional Manager.
• Ensure correct coding of expenditures (GL, project code, budget line, location codes).
• Coordinate with Mastofiat for tax payments.
• Support field officers with advances and clearance processes.
• Prepare procurement and vehicle/equipment repair plans based on annual operational plans.
• Receive monthly stock and progress reports from field offices and submit them to MO.
• Ensure completion and transfer of non-expendable stock at the end of each project.
• Ensure contractors receive payments after completion of activities.

HR and Administration Responsibilities

• Conduct local recruitment according to DACAAR HR policies.
• Ensure orientation is provided to all new staff.
• Ensure proper Staff Departure Notification (SDN) procedures for departing staff.
• Send contract amendments, SDNs, JD forms, and employment contracts to the Main Office on time.
• Maintain monthly staff update lists for regional and field offices.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with the Main Office, operations team, and finance team.
• Ensure accurate stock and inventory updates; verify assets across regional and field sites.
• Travel to project sites as needed.
• Manage pouch sending/receiving based on schedule.
• Follow DACAAR’s security guidelines and daily safety instructions.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Finance specialization required).

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (preferred).

Experience

• At least five years of relevant professional experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of financial management principles and administration.
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience with procurement and contract management.
• Familiarity with donor financial rules and reporting requirements.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Languages

• Fluency in English, Pashto, and Dari.

Employment Benefits

• Professional training opportunities.

• Severance pay (one-month salary per year of service).

• 36 days paid annual leave.

• 10 days paid sick leave.

• Eid bonuses (after 3 months of service).

• 45 days paid Hajj leave (after 1 year of service).

• 90 days paid maternity leave (female staff, after 3 months).

• 6 days paid paternity leave (male staff, after 3 months).

• Paid public holidays.

• Monthly food allowance of AFN 3,500.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. DACAAR UPDATED Job Application Form

2. Introduction Letter

3. Updated CV

Note: Applications without the updated application form or missing the vacancy number will not be considered.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates should:

1. Complete the UPDATED DACAAR Job Application Form (available on DACAAR, ACBAR, or jobs.af websites).

2. Submit the application form, introduction letter, and CV:

   • By email: jobs@dacaar.org

   • Or deliver hard copy: DACAAR Main Office, Kabul.

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