Photographs by Blanche Eid Courtesy to Arab Image Foundation.

An archivist carefully cleans a photographic negative of a woman produced by Photo Jack photography studio. The negative is passed through a specialized vacuum to remove any dirt and dust, before it returns to its original enclosure in the paper albums handmade by studio owner Agop Kuyumjian.

Negative cleaning photographed by Christopher Baaklini. Courtesy to Arab Image Foundation.

Open Call / Finance and Office Manager

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  • Application Deadline:
  • Status: Open for applications
  • Job Title: Finance and Office Manager
  • Starting Date: As early as November 2026
  • Contract: TBD
  • Location: Arab Image Foundation, Beirut
  • Contact: jobs@arabimagefoundation.org
  • To Apply:

    Please send your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by email to jobs@arabimagefoundation.org by 15 October 2026, using the subject line “FINANCE AND OFFICE MANAGER.”
    Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

The Arab Image Foundation is seeking to recruit a Finance and Office Manager responsible for the day-to-day financial and administrative and office operations of the Foundation. Working closely with the AIF team and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Office Manager will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the organization.

Major Responsibilities
Administration & HR

  • Coordinate the Foundation's day-to-day administrative activities and maintain its institutional and organizational records.

  • Coordinate staff administrative matters, including payroll information, timesheets, leave records, insurance and other HR-related documentation.
  • Liaise with the Foundation's lawyer and other professional advisers on legal, contractual, regulatory and administrative matters.
  • Ensure appropriate follow-up on administrative requirements and deadlines.
  • Serve as a point of contact for general inquiries and visitors, directing them to the appropriate staff or Board member as needed.
  • Provide regular administrative and operational updates to the Board.

Finance

  • Manage the Foundation's day-to-day financial administration and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Monitor expenditure against the approved annual budget and maintain appropriate cash-flow records.
  • Coordinate salaries, payments, invoices, petty cash and banking documentation.
  • Maintain appropriate financial records relating to grants and other sources of funding.
  • Prepare and organize financial documentation required for accounting, audit and reporting purposes.
  • Work closely with the Foundation's accountant and auditor and provide regular financial updates to the Board.

Office & Facilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the Foundation's premises and ensure that the space is properly maintained and operational.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and service providers for the maintenance and proper functioning of the premises and its essential services.
  • Coordinate the administrative and logistical requirements of activities and events taking place at the Foundation.

General

  • Coordinate with AIF staff across the different areas of the Foundation's work to ensure the effective administration and operation of the organization.
  • Undertake other related administrative, financial and operational responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English.
  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Relevant experience in office management, administration, finance and/or operations, preferably within a nonprofit, cultural or similar organization.
  • Good financial and numerical skills, including familiarity with accounting, budgeting and cash-flow management.
  • Proficiency in Excel and other relevant office software.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively with colleagues and external parties.
  • Knowledge of photography and/or arts and culture is welcome but not required.

دعوة مفتوحة / Finance and Office Manager

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persons working in office
  • آخر مهلة لتقديم الطلبات:
  • الحالة: Open for applications
  • المسمّى الوظيفي: Finance and Office Manager
  • تاريخ البدء: As early as November 2026
  • العقد: TBD
  • الموقع: Arab Image Foundation, Beirut
  • بريد التواصل: jobs@arabimagefoundation.org
  • للتقديم:

    Please send your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by email to jobs@arabimagefoundation.org by 15 October 2026, using the subject line “FINANCE AND OFFICE MANAGER.”
    Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

The Arab Image Foundation is seeking to recruit a Finance and Office Manager responsible for the day-to-day financial and administrative and office operations of the Foundation. Working closely with the AIF team and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Office Manager will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the organization.

Major Responsibilities
Administration & HR

  • Coordinate the Foundation's day-to-day administrative activities and maintain its institutional and organizational records.

  • Coordinate staff administrative matters, including payroll information, timesheets, leave records, insurance and other HR-related documentation.
  • Liaise with the Foundation's lawyer and other professional advisers on legal, contractual, regulatory and administrative matters.
  • Ensure appropriate follow-up on administrative requirements and deadlines.
  • Serve as a point of contact for general inquiries and visitors, directing them to the appropriate staff or Board member as needed.
  • Provide regular administrative and operational updates to the Board.

Finance

  • Manage the Foundation's day-to-day financial administration and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Monitor expenditure against the approved annual budget and maintain appropriate cash-flow records.
  • Coordinate salaries, payments, invoices, petty cash and banking documentation.
  • Maintain appropriate financial records relating to grants and other sources of funding.
  • Prepare and organize financial documentation required for accounting, audit and reporting purposes.
  • Work closely with the Foundation's accountant and auditor and provide regular financial updates to the Board.

Office & Facilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the Foundation's premises and ensure that the space is properly maintained and operational.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and service providers for the maintenance and proper functioning of the premises and its essential services.
  • Coordinate the administrative and logistical requirements of activities and events taking place at the Foundation.

General

  • Coordinate with AIF staff across the different areas of the Foundation's work to ensure the effective administration and operation of the organization.
  • Undertake other related administrative, financial and operational responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English.
  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Relevant experience in office management, administration, finance and/or operations, preferably within a nonprofit, cultural or similar organization.
  • Good financial and numerical skills, including familiarity with accounting, budgeting and cash-flow management.
  • Proficiency in Excel and other relevant office software.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively with colleagues and external parties.
  • Knowledge of photography and/or arts and culture is welcome but not required.