Field Support Services Project (FSSP) Administrative Officer (based in Lima, Peru)
Application Deadline: October 16, 2024 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
Position: FSSP Administrative Officer – Peru
Employment Type: Consultant/Employee
Citizenship: Candidates must be able to live and work in the project country and will already be living in/based in Peru. Alinea cannot provide relocation or visa support.
Remuneration: In line with market rates
Application Instructions:
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About Alinea International
Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. Over 38 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1000 projects worldwide. alineainternational.com
The Project:
Alinea is looking for a national Administrative Officer based in Lima, Peru to support the Global Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded Field Support Services Project (FSSP). The primary objective of the FSSP is to provide access to local technical expertise, administrative and logistical services to provide support to DFATD’s Peru and Bolivia Development Programs.
This local support ensures that Canada can provide effective, efficient, quality and relevant assistance to meet development challenges, needs and priorities in both countries. The FSS will facilitate Canada’s delivery of international assistance in both countries. The expertise available through the FSS helps provide a better understanding of social, political, economic, cultural, environmental and security issues that must inform decision-making.
The Role
Based in Lima, Peru, the FSSP Administrative Officer – Peru tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing administrative and technical support of a clerical nature as required to a project team;
• Assisting in performing such tasks as maintaining project documentation and records, and contributing to the preparation of all key FSS deliverables and documents.
• Tracking Technical Specialist requests;
• Providing administrative assistance to third parties, as required;
• Maintaining and tracking financial transactions, enters commitments and expenditures into the project financial budgets;
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting documents, including invoices and timesheets for all invoices submitted to DFATD for reimbursement;
• Arranging logistical services such as vehicle rental, travel and missions, including assisting with the coordination of logistical services and FSS activities with third parties; and
• Assisting with the preparation of progress reports and other documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business or public administration, or similar;
• At least four (4) years of international development project management and delivery experience for donor-funded projects (GAC, FCDO, USAID, GIZ, etc.) in developing countries;
• Prior experience overseeing financial activities of at least two (2) completed international development projects since 2014. Specifically, this should be;
  • 2 years or more demonstrated experience managing and monitoring financial activities on each project;
  • A high value (total value at or above 3 million CAD) per project; and
  • In a developing country, ideally Peru and Bolivia.
• Demonstrated experience supporting administrative and financial functions and ensuring quality delivery across the project; Supporting development of project documents such as annual work plans, budgets, and financial and narrative reports;
• Experience administering logistical services; Ensuring up to date information on applicable laws and operational requirements; and Developing and maintaining record keeping and filing systems.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.