About CARE

CARE is a global leader in fighting poverty and delivering innovative solutions to empower communities. With a mission to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice, CARE works in over 100 countries, focusing on gender equality, sustainable development, and resilience. We do this by working for the empowerment of women and communities that are disproportionately affected by climate change, natural disasters or conflict. In doing so, we create structural change, in close collaboration with partners, governments and communities.

The team Project Controlling is responsible for good financial management of the projects. As a Project Finance Officer you support the financial administration and monitoring of a portfolio of projects and contribute to the quality and accuracy of financial information.

Job Overview

Project Finance Support

• Project Finance Support the preparation of project budgets and budget revisions.
• Maintain project financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of donor financial reports and internal financial reports.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify discrepancies or issues for follow-up.
• Support project closures and financial reconciliations.
• Assist Project Controllers and Project Managers with financial information requests.

Financial Monitoring and Administration

• Process, review, and maintain financial information in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Prepare financial overviews and management information.
• Monitor financial data quality and completeness.
• Support the implementation and improvement of financial processes and tools.
• Contribute to accurate project financial administration.

Compliance and Quality Support

• Support compliance with donor requirements and CARE Nederland financial procedures.
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits and financial reviews.
• Monitor compliance checklists and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Signal risks, inconsistencies, and bottlenecks and propose improvements.
• Support the implementation of internal controls and financial procedures.

Service and Coordination

• Act as a first point of contact for operational project finance questions.
• Provide information and guidance to colleagues on financial processes and procedures.
• Coordinate financial information requests with Project Controllers and Finance colleagues.
• Support training sessions and onboarding activities related to project finance processes.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What do you bring to the table?

• BA required, MA preferred (in lieu of 0-2 years of relevant experience work experience) in business, economics, Management of information Systems, finance or accounting direction.
• Ability to build knowledge and experience in the field of financial management, project management and financial systems.
• Experience using or building: AI tools (Co-Pilot, Claude etc.) and ability to design simple AI agents to act as an internal validator for the finance and controlling team in proposal development, internal controls, and project performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with excel and data analytics tools (Power BI).
• Willingness to obtain good knowledge of and experience with institutional donors (European Commission - ITNPA, ECHO, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and other donors (foundations, corporations, social enterprises).
• Excellent knowledge of English and French (essential).
• Intercultural sensitivity and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude.
• Willing to further develop knowledge and expertise in this field.
• Knowledge of and experience with contract management.
• Willing to travel.

CARE maintains a zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse and takes all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving CARE staff and related personnel seriously.

What does CARE Nederland offer?

• An interesting position where taking initiative is stimulated.
• A gross monthly salary based on BBRA scale 8 (EUR 3,519.02 – EUR 4,705.42), classification depends on relevant working experience.
• One-year contract with possible extension.
• International informal work environment in which you work with colleagues from different backgrounds to achieve the goals of CARE Nederland.
• Open work culture characterized by weekly joint coffee moments and regular staff meetings.
• Location in the bustling heart of The Hague.

Ready to apply?

Are you interested in this position and do you meet the profile sought? Please send your application using the button below. The deadline to respond to this vacancy is 17 Nov 26.

For more information, please contact David Mooney mooney@carenederland.org

• EU work permit is a requirement for this position.

• As long as the vacancy is still visible, responding remains possible.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated