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Venezuela : Country Finance Manager – Caracas

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Published

15 Oct 2026

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentClosing date: 15 Nov 2026Fixed term | 6 months | ASAPActedWho we areActed works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.Who we are looking forYou bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.Acted Colombia - VenezuelaColombia continues being affected by a complex humanitarian crisis, characterized by multidimensional factors such as protracted armed conflict, natural disasters, and mixed movement/displacement dynamics (both internal and external displacement). Moreover, the crisis is exacerbated by the limited presence of state actors in several zones of the country, especially in hard-to-reach and rural areas combined with high poverty rates (36.6%) and food insecurity levels (30%) resulting in approximately 9.1 million people estimated in need of humanitarian assistance.In parallel, Venezuela continues facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with nearly 8 million people having migrated since 2014, marking the largest exodus in Latin America. 7.9 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance due to the deterioration of basic public services and a deep economic crisis characterized by high inflation rates and lack of purchase power, resulting in an estimated 56% of its population living in extreme poverty. Moreover, according to the OECD, Venezuela also ranks among the top 3 countries with the highest increase in human fragility, while 40% of the population experience moderate to severe food insecurity and 62% face restriction on access to drinking water. Highly vulnerable communities, living in rural and border areas are affected the most, and 1.4 million children are estimated in need of protections assistance.You will be in charge ofThe Country Finance Manager (CFM) is a key member of the Management Team at country level. He/she will be responsible for Acted financial management in-country under the authority of the Country Director and Finance & Administrative Director in HQ. The CFM ensures that national legislation is adhered to, and that Acted’s financial standards are applied in terms of accounting, financial control systems, internal / external reporting processes, in order to ensure an efficient use of resources. He/She leads, provides technical support and capacity building to the country finance and administrative staff. The CFM shall alert the Country Director and Finance Director in case some major problems arise with a potential financial impact on the mission.Main duties1. Accounting and treasury ManagementAccounting management – supervise the accounting cycle for the missionTreasury management – ensure a controlled and smooth cash management2. Commitment of expenditures, budget control, & Financial ManagementCommitment of expenditure – guaranty budget availability and compliance to Acted and donor’s procedures before releasing paymentsProject budget follow-up, mission’s cost control, internal & external audits – anticipate and mitigate financial risks ensuring operations are run in a compliant and cost-efficient manner3. Project financial cycle managementDevelop project budgets and reports – ensure the financial feasibility of projects, respecting Acted and donors’ rules and deadlines4. Team leadership & other tasksExpected skills and qualificationsMsc in Finance, Audit, Business Management, Economics or equivalent;3+ years of solid experience in financial & budget management;Excellent financial and analytical skills;Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance;Ability to manage a financial team and demonstrate leadership;Ability to monitor and evaluate financial skills of teams through capacity-building efforts;Ability to undertake serious responsibilities and to manage stress efficiently;Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;Prior knowledge of the region an asset.ConditionsSalary between 3300 and 3500€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthousePension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees coveredContribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contractR&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per yearOne week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security trainingTax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)Psychological assistanceThis position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.How to applyPlease send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email (jobs@acted.org), including the reference: CFM/VENPlease note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.