Ref.
2026/FAAOFOSD/16471
Job offer type
Field staff jobs
Type of contract
Fixed-term contract (CDD)
Deadline date
2026/10/31 16:00
Contract
Wage portage
Duration
12 months, with possibility of renewal
Finance and Administrative Officer - Field Office Santo Domingo (M/W)
Département Paix, stabilité, sécurité - P2S > Pôle Menaces globales et criminalité organisée
Published on : 2026/10/19
AMERICAS
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
SANTO DOMINGO
Mission description
As part of the field office team, under the supervision of the Office Manager and in close collaboration with the Administrative and Financial Department (DAF) at Expertise France Headquarters, the Administrative and Financial Officer works on projects across various portfolios and coordinates common elements across projects. He or she is responsible for :
Legal – contracts and procurement (20 %)
• Ensure compliance with administrative, financial, and HR rules and procedures
• Support employment-related policies (direct employment/contractor management/CPS, salary scale)
• Monitor the field office’s lease agreement
• Draft contracts and terms of reference (TOR) related to the field office
• Screen and evaluate applications and bids received, upon request
• Support the contracting process by ensuring compliance with internal legal procedures
• Verify deliverables expected from service providers prior to any payment
• Monitor and approve contract-related payments
Finance (70 %)
• Ensure that project expense logs are updated and reviewed monthly (expense allocation, consumption, forecasts, etc.);
• Oversee the implementation of payment procedures and best practices for accounting records
• Ensure that payments to suppliers, service providers, and contractors are made in a timely manner
• Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity management, banking transactions, and wire transfers
• Prepare internal budget reports (monthly, semi-annual, and annual) in collaboration with project teams;
• Prepare external reports (for donors);
• Monitor the assets of the shared office
• Ensure compliance with the accounting document archiving policy and provide the necessary support for audit engagements
• Serve as the liaison with the Finance Department (DAF) at Expertise France headquarters on behalf of the field office and its projects
• Manage VAT and tax filings with Dominican authorities
• Conduct the semi-annual and annual financial closings for projects.
Logistics (10 %)
• Organize meetings and, if needed workshops, for the field office
• Monitor the office’s needs (small supplies, equipment, etc.)
• Provide logistical support for projects, at the request of the Office Manager
Project or context description
As part of Expertise's growing presence in the Dominican Republic, the agency is opening a field office to support the implementation of projects in the country.
At this stage, two projects will be supported directly by the field office team: EU-LAC CyberSHIELD and FIMUS.
“EU-LAC Cyber-SHIELD” is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France and the Fundación para la Internacionalización de las Administraciones Públicas (FIAP). Implementation is planned from September 2026 to August 2029 (36 months), with a total budget of EUR 5,000,000.
The action forms part of the EU–Latin America and Caribbean Digital Alliance regional programme and the corresponding Team Europe Initiative. It aims to improve incident preparedness and response capabilities in the LAC region through a comprehensive approach based on strengthening technical cooperation and information-sharing between cybersecurity stakeholders in LAC and the EU.
The project is implemented through three components:
• Deployable Security Operations Centres (SOCs), implemented by FIAP
• Incident-response architecture, implemented by Expertise France
• Cybersecurity ecosystems, implemented by Expertise France
Required profile
• A master's degree in management, finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Experience working with donors (European Union/AFD/World Bank/other development banks) or other technical cooperation agencies
• At least 5 to 8 years of experience in administrative and financial management, ideally in a multi-project environment
• Proven experience in budget management, financial monitoring, internal control procedures, and tax management
Knowledge :
• Knowledge of administrative and financial management rules of international donors (EU, AFD, etc.)
• Knowledge of Dominican tax and accounting rules (VAT, tax returns)
• Knowledge of public procurement rules, particularly French and European one would be a strong asset
• Knowledge of audit and internal control procedures
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written. Knowledge of French would be an asset
Skills
• Strong organizational and writing skills
• Excellent financial and budgetary analysis skills
• Proficiency in Office software and financial management software
• Ability to organize events and assignments (meetings, forums, workshops)
Soft Skills :
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment
• Strong ability to work autonomously, think independently, and remain impartial
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally
• A strong sense of confidentiality and integrity
Additional information
To apply, please share a resume (maximum 2 pages; including 2 professional references) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Full-time position, under a local contract, based at the Expertise France Shared Office in Santo Domingo.
• Candidates must obtain the necessary residence and work permits prior to hiring in order to perform the duties of the position.
Deadline for application : 2026/10/31 16:00
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.