Finance & Administration Manager (800113)
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- Organisation: International Committee of the Red Cross
- Location: Geneva (GVA), CH, 32874
- Deadline: 22 September 2026
What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Purpose
The Finance and Administration Manager is accountable for the integrity of financial and analytical accounting and reporting from the field. S/he oversees all financial resources and administrative activities - including management of premises and staff travel - within a given field office. In this role, s/he holds responsibilities in financial business partnering, risk management, financial compliance, resource management and quality administrative services
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
• Supervises the Finance Department, supporting annual budgets, monthly forecasts, risk reporting, cost control, budget analysis, statutory compliance, and assessment of the financial situation, including treasury.
• Acts as adviser, trainer, and coach on all financial and economic matters for teams running humanitarian projects.
• Draws up contingency measures to respond to critical changes in the operating context.
• Interprets and ensures implementation of institutional guidelines and policies, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and mitigating financial risks.
• Acts as co-signatory and finance interface with authorities, suppliers, banks, and other commercial parties.
• Provides reliable forecasts and budget data to support tactical and strategic managerial decision-making.
• Oversees day-to-day financial management, office and residential premises maintenance, and appropriate security arrangements for staff.
• Supports the Head of Structure in risk assessment, monitoring risk mitigation measures related to finance and administration.
• Leads sustainability measures with technical departments and headquarters to reduce energy consumption and implement sustainability improvements.
• Ensures Finance & Administration Department staffing aligns with operational needs.
Reports to (role)
Finance & Administration Country Manager / Head of Sub-Delegation
People management responsibilities
Yes
Education & professional experience required
• University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.