• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Application Deadline: 28 February 2023
• Type of Contract: 40%, temporary till December 2023
• Post Level: Finance Officer
• Languages Required: English, French (Arabic an advantage)
• Starting Date: asap

 About CPI

The Cordoba Peace Institute - Geneva (CPI) is a Swiss non-governmental non-profit organization working on peace promotion.

CPI was established in Geneva in 2002 to foster research and dialogue on peace issues, and to promote joint projects which address tensions between people and communities holding different ideologies or worldviews. CPI has a particular focus and expertise in enhancing theoretical and practical conflict transformation resources in Muslim majority contexts.

CPI works with an extensive network of partners, including think thanks, civil society organizations, research centers, foundations, governments and individuals, to initiate and support activities that build trust and favor mutual respect and reconciliation. CPI provides a distinctive expertise and a culturally sensitive approach in dealing with conflicts. CPI has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations.

The main programs of CPI

CPI has a track record of programs, mediation initiatives and training interventions focused on the promotion of the peaceful political participation of all sectors of society, including those with a religious reference. The activities of CPI cover West Asia, North Africa, the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin.

Within the current context of conflict and related issues, particularly in Muslim majority countries, the interplay of religion and politics and the role of religiously inspired actors are more critical than ever. In many countries where CPI works, disputes around religious and secular worldviews in politics are pervasive. In addition, the emergence in recent years of new political actors has had a significant impact on opportunities for peaceful transitions towards pluralistic societies, together with the risk of increased tensions.

In this context, the main programs of CPI are currently aimed at 1) Addressing the challenges to peaceful transition, including sectarian tensions, in West Asia; 2) Encouraging peaceful interaction between communities in the Sahel and in West Asia; and 3) Preventing Violent Extremism in the Lake Chad Basin and more broadly in Africa.

By reinforcing mechanisms for the transformation of violent or potentially violent conflicts, especially those with a religious dimension, the overall objective of these programs is to contribute to peaceful coexistence between groups with different worldviews. They aim to enhance the capacity and networks of conflict transformation actors, develop a common and collective understanding of conflicts, and support local transformation initiatives.

Role and Responsibilities

The Finance Officer’s duties will include:

• Supporting all the primary financial and accounting transactions in CPI and ensuring financial transactions and records are performed and maintained in accordance with internal and external financial requirements and in compliance with the law and donor requirements.
• Maintaining proper and accurate accounting records on a monthly basis.
• Contributing to the budget follow-up of projects in compliance with donors’ requirements.
• Supporting CPI in the preparation for internal and external audits by making available all relevant support documentation.
• Assisting in the financial verification of partner financial controls, financial risk and reported expenditure under the guidance of the General Manager
• Supporting CPI in the consolidation of analytical accounting.
• Developing financial tools to improve finance management of the organization, in collaboration with other members of the CPI team.

Skills and Experience Sought

Requirements:

• A qualification in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• Solid experience in project and general accounting/finance, preferably in an NGO with multiple projects and donors
• Interest in conflict/peace and security issues
• Languages: Proficiency in English and French; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
• Excellent organizational skills, and close attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Authorization to work in Switzerland.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please send your CV (maximum 2 pages), and a cover letter to recruitment@cpi-geneva.org clearly stating “CPI – Finance Officer”.

The deadline for applications is the 28^th of February 2023