Director of Administration & Corporate Services

Union for the Mediterranean; Barcelona; Sur place; EUR 86 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Union for the Mediterranean in Barcelona seeks a Director of Administration to lead the Finance, Legal & Administration Department and ensure high standards of financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting in line with IPSAS/IFRS and donor requirements.

The role reports to the Deputy Secretary General – Administration and oversees procurement, IT, and central support services, driving continuous improvement and sustainable governance across the administration functions.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is highly desirable.
• 16+ years of progressively responsible professional experience relevant to the duties of the position, including at least 8 years in senior managerial or leadership roles.
• Experience with audit management and risk assessment.
• Accounting principles and reporting standards (IPSAS/IFRS) knowledge and experience.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Administration Department, overseeing Finance, Legal & Administration functions and IT services.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accounting, treasury management, payroll, and procurement.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and advise on governance, risks, internal controls and resource allocation.
• Define the department's work programme aligned with UfM strategy.
• Ensure adequate resources, staff development, and Agile/digital tooling implementation.

Connaissances

Leadership

Financial governance

Strategic planning

Internal controls

Communication

Formation

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) desirable

Description du poste

Union for the Mediterranean in Barcelona seeks a Director of Administration to lead the Finance, Legal & Administration Department and ensure high standards of financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting in line with IPSAS/IFRS and donor requirements.

The role reports to the Deputy Secretary General – Administration and oversees procurement, IT, and central support services, driving continuous improvement and sustainable governance across the administration functions.