A FINANCE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

<![CDATA[Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has been part of its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health and Care Practices, Gender and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2019, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 17 million people in more than 49 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the deputy country director, you will be in charge of ensuring sound and transparent administration of funds by providing accounting and financial management consistent with the ACF financial management framework and local legislation. More specifically, you will be in charge of:
– Contributing to the definition of mission strategy
– Ensuring high quality accounting for the mission
– Ensuring high quality cash management for the mission
– Providing financial and budgetary management
– Promoting and ensuring financial collaboration and coordination with mission partners
– Preventing and managing fraud and corruption
– Managing the Finance team in capital and be Technical/Support Manager of Finance Managers in the bases

REQUESTED PROFILE

You hold a degree in Finance, Administration, Humanitarian action or similar field. You have a successful experience in humanitarian sector as finance coordinator in emergency and insecure context. You hold a strong understanding of finance and HR procedures. You are recognize for your ability to grasp a wide range of complex issues and synthetize them strategically. Open minded and flexible, you can demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and you are result oriented.
Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus, you are confident with Microsoft tools. Knowledge on SAGA software is an asset.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY

– 12 months fixed term contract under French legislation
– Monthly gross salary from 2450 to 2800 EUR upon experience
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: 728$ net, field paid
– Monthly country allowance: 450EUR
– 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
– Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
– Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (CFE + complementary health) and repatriation insurance
– Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 250EUR at each RnR period (+flight ticket reimbursement up to 700$)
– Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©
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