Financial and Administrative Manager
Join SEI Latin America and play a key role in advancing sustainability and development in the region. At SEI Latin America, we are committed to creating a sustainable and prosperous future for all!
Financial and Administrative Manager
Join the SEI Latin America Centre and help shape SEl's growing presence in this dynamic region.
Our team currently includes 43 colleagues from seven countries across the Americas, conducting policy-relevant research on water management, renewable energy and sustainable transitions. We are committed to building a talented and dedicated team of environmental and development professionals to support further growth and increase our impact.
As a regional Centre, we have implemented, or are currently implementing, work in 15 countries across North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
The role
We are seeking an experienced, hands on and strategic Financial and Administrative Manager to lead our operations team in Colombia. This rol is ideal for a proactive leader with strong organizational, analytical and people management skills.
You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and compliant management of the Center’s financial, accounting, administrative, and human resources functions in accordance with local legislation and internal policies. This role also includes overseeing internal processes and procedures, leading budgeting and business planning, supervising internal and external audits, coordinating external vendors and supporting decision-making through financial and operational analysis.
This position will supervise the finance, administration, and HR team, ensuring high-quality operations and continuous improvement across all areas.
Main Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who combines financial and administrative management expertise with strong leadership, communications and people skills, and who is committed to operational excellence, collaborative work, service and a hands-on approach with the team.
Qualifications And Experience
We are reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than June 12, 2026.
We only accept applications through our recruitment system. Please apply online using the button below and submit:
Inquiries about the position and the application process
Alejandra Trujillo, Human Resources Specialist, SEI Latin America: alejandra.trujillo@sei.org
About SEI
Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research institute that tackles environmental and sustainable development challenges.
We empower partners to meet these challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. Scientific quality and integrity are the foundations of our work. Partnership is at the heart of our approach, leading to change that lasts.
Our work connects science to policy and practice, aiming to drive tangible impacts. It spans climate change, natural resources, water, air, and health, and addresses questions of governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity.
We are committed to transparency and full disclosure of our funding. The Government of Sweden is our largest funder, and we also receive funds from a range of public research funders, philanthropic foundations, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, governments, NGOs and other partners.
Through SEl's HQ and seven centers around the world, we engage with policy, practice and development action for a sustainable, prosperous future for all.
Financial and Administrative Manager
Join the SEI Latin America Centre and help shape SEl's growing presence in this dynamic region.
Our team currently includes 43 colleagues from seven countries across the Americas, conducting policy-relevant research on water management, renewable energy and sustainable transitions. We are committed to building a talented and dedicated team of environmental and development professionals to support further growth and increase our impact.
As a regional Centre, we have implemented, or are currently implementing, work in 15 countries across North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
The role
We are seeking an experienced, hands on and strategic Financial and Administrative Manager to lead our operations team in Colombia. This rol is ideal for a proactive leader with strong organizational, analytical and people management skills.
You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and compliant management of the Center’s financial, accounting, administrative, and human resources functions in accordance with local legislation and internal policies. This role also includes overseeing internal processes and procedures, leading budgeting and business planning, supervising internal and external audits, coordinating external vendors and supporting decision-making through financial and operational analysis.
This position will supervise the finance, administration, and HR team, ensuring high-quality operations and continuous improvement across all areas.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure the proper and efficient financial, accounting, administrative, and human resources management of the Center.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local legislation regarding financial, accounting, administrative, labor, and other regulations applicable to the Center.
- Ensure efficient coordination between the Center’s financial, administrative, HR and research project management processes.
- Lead, supervise, and evaluate the Center’s finance, administration, and human resources team.
- Leading the annual business planning and budgeting process, including monitoring execution and performance.
- Supervising payroll, payments, procurement processes, petty cash, and administrative procedures.
- Coordinating internal and external audits, quality certifications, and environmental management processes.
- Reviewing and validating periodic reports for Headquarters and other counterparts.
- Leading and mentoring the finance, administration, and HR team through regular follow-up and coordination meetings.
- Approve timesheets, administrative procedures, and other processes related to the personnel under their supervision.
- Approve various administrative procedures related to the supervised team, such as purchase orders, among others.
We are looking for someone who combines financial and administrative management expertise with strong leadership, communications and people skills, and who is committed to operational excellence, collaborative work, service and a hands-on approach with the team.
Qualifications And Experience
- Graduate degree in fields such as finance, accounting, administration or related disciplines.
- At least 12 years of experience in financial and administrative roles, with several of those years in NGOs, Embassies, international and development organizations, research-based organizations, or similar.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in leading teams.
- Skills and experience in financial planning and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, contract management and administrative compliance, internal control and risk management.
- Advanced English (minimum B2 level).
We are reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than June 12, 2026.
We only accept applications through our recruitment system. Please apply online using the button below and submit:
- Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience (one page maximum); and
- CV (two pages maximum, excluding publications).
Inquiries about the position and the application process
Alejandra Trujillo, Human Resources Specialist, SEI Latin America: alejandra.trujillo@sei.org
About SEI
Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research institute that tackles environmental and sustainable development challenges.
We empower partners to meet these challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. Scientific quality and integrity are the foundations of our work. Partnership is at the heart of our approach, leading to change that lasts.
Our work connects science to policy and practice, aiming to drive tangible impacts. It spans climate change, natural resources, water, air, and health, and addresses questions of governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity.
We are committed to transparency and full disclosure of our funding. The Government of Sweden is our largest funder, and we also receive funds from a range of public research funders, philanthropic foundations, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, governments, NGOs and other partners.
Through SEl's HQ and seven centers around the world, we engage with policy, practice and development action for a sustainable, prosperous future for all.