Type of Contract: Employment – Maternity Cover
Duration: 5.5-month Fixed-Term Contract
Work Time: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Location: Home-based (preferably in Europe, Africa, or Near-East)
Start Date: November 2025
Application Deadline: 28 September 2025
Reporting To: Head of Programme Finance
About the Global Survivors Fund (GSF)
Launched in October 2019 by Nobel Peace Prize laureates Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, the Global Survivors Fund (GSF) aims to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence worldwide. GSF provides interim reparative measures, advocates for reparations programmes, and offers technical support to states and civil society. A survivor-centric approach is the cornerstone of GSF’s work.
Role Summary
The Regional Finance Coordinator ensures the smooth financial operations of GSF and its partners within a designated region. The role involves monitoring projects, supporting partners, ensuring compliance, and contributing to financial planning and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring of Partners
- Conduct due diligence and review project budgets
- Monitor implementation progress and reporting deadlines
- Train and coach partner finance staff
- Review and approve financial reports and disbursements
- Conduct regular audits and support external grant audits
Finance Policies and Tools
- Implement and train on GSF finance policies and tools
- Adapt tools to local needs for improved monitoring and controls
Regional Operations Management
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting
- Participate in planning meetings and field visits
- Support project coordinators with financial analysis and coaching
- Update risk assessments and performance indicators
- Participate in quarterly regional monitoring meetings
Other Tasks
- Support regional advocacy and events projects
- Contribute to continuous improvement of financial practices
- Assist the Head of Programme Finance with special projects
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Management (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 8 years in senior finance roles in international non-profits (budget ≥ $10M)
- Experience in financial audits, due diligence, and partner management
- Proven capacity building and training experience
- Experience working in at least 3 different countries
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and Excel skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in culturally diverse teams
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Fluency in English (French is an advantage)
How to Apply
Send your CV, cover letter, and two references to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Regional Finance Coordinator Application
Deadline: 28 September 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GSF Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding
GSF is committed to diversity, gender balance, and inclusion, and encourages applications from professionals of all backgrounds, especially from regions where GSF operates.
GSF enforces strict safeguarding policies, including protection from exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. All shortlisted candidates will be required to provide references and complete a self-declaration.
GSF does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and will never request bank account information.
Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the country where the position is based at the time of application.