Finance Officer – KfW Project Management

About the role

Welthungerhilfe is seeking a Finance Officer to manage the financial administration of two KfW‑funded projects in Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo. The role ensures that all financial processes meet both Welthungerhilfe standards and donor requirements, while supporting local staff development.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project funds in line with WHH and co‑financer specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation, account assignments and bookkeeping entries using the organisation’s bookkeeping software.
• Clear costs internally across projects and prepare budgetary documentation for project heads and partners.
• Prepare annual account statements in collaboration with the Head of Project and Head of Finance.
• Process refunds, returns and final fund requests to donors.
• Instruct, advise and supervise local administrative staff.
• Oversee purchases and contract awards according to WHH and co‑financer regulations.
• Monitor relief supplies, ensure compliance with import regulations, and conduct inventory accounting and physical inspections.

Required profile

• Experience in financial administration of donor‑funded projects.
• Ability to train and supervise local staff on finance, administration and HR standards.
• Familiarity with import regulations and inventory management for humanitarian relief.

Required skills

• Proficiency with bookkeeping software.

What we offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract with strong prospects for extension.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, impact‑driven humanitarian organization.
• Professional development through training local staff and managing international donor projects.