The Finance and Facilities Department (FIFA) provides administrative and technical support in the areas of budgetary, finance, strategic planning, facilities and security.

Finance and Strategic Planning Section

The Finance and Strategic Planning Section ensures that the Centre’s financial management, performance, planning and strategic operations function properly and comply with all applicable rules and regulations. It coordinates the establishment and follow-up of the Centre’s budget, and maintains close contacts with the Centre’s clients to incorporate their budgetary forecasts into the Centre’s revenue budget. 

The section is in charge of verifying the Centre’s financial transactions, and manages cost models, quality and the Centre’s performance. It also prepares and implements the Centre’s Multi-Annual Strategy and Multi-Annual Work Programmes, and coordinates the preparation of the Annual Activity Report. 

The Project Management Office (PMO) also forms part of the Finance and Strategic Planning Section. Its role is to coordinate strategic projects across the Centre’s different departments and sections, thus ensuring the implementation of effective business solutions in a successful and sustainable way. It aims to improve and optimise services for both clients and staff in line with the Centre’s designated finance and strategic planning goals.

Facilities and Security Section

The Facilities and Security Section (FACSEC) ensures that the Centre’s staff, data, buildings and equipment are adequately protected against security risks and that health and safety rules are fully complied with. The section manages movable and immovable property, and supports and assists with the needs and requests of staff, with the ultimate goal of providing for optimal wellbeing and service standards at the Centre’s premises.

The Facilities and Security Section prepares the budget and monitors budgetary procedures relating to infrastructure and security contracts. It coordinates the business continuity management system to prevent and mitigate against a rare event of major disruption to the Centre’s operations. 

The Centre recognises the importance of proactive environmental management and sustainable practices, and the section implements and promotes environmentally-friendly measures while raising staff awareness on related issues.