Location: Lyon
Desired start date: 08/18/2025
Duration: 4 months
Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and bears witness to meet their basic needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in more than 60 countries and intervenes in numerous emergency situations. Today, we have a budget of approximately €255 million and 4,794 employees worldwide.
At Handicap International, we firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to promote the reception and integration of people with disabilities.
Please indicate if you require any special accommodations, including to participate in the initial interviews.
Find more information about the association: www.hi.org .
CONTEXT :
The mission of the Finance Department is to contribute to the proper management of the association by guaranteeing the quality and reliability of financial information, the security of flows and the efficiency of financial processes.
JOB OBJECTIVES:
You will manage a funding portfolio for several programs, with varying levels of involvement depending on the programs’ autonomy (implementation, support, or sample monitoring). Your main responsibilities will be divided into three areas:
SECTION 1: Management of funding and partners
- Financial management of financing contracts :
- Proposals and contracts: Contribution to budgets, administrative management of requests, negotiation and validation of financing contracts.
- Financial Monitoring: Tracking expenses, adjustments, controlling consumption rates, and managing budget allocations.
- Financial Reporting: Planning, drafting and archiving financial reports in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Donor audits: Support for the production of financial statements, responses to auditors, and monitoring of field audits.
- Information system: Updating contracts and verifying consistency between internal data and financial reports.
- Financial monitoring of partners :
- Analysis of the financial capacities of partners.
- Control of partners’ expenses and accounting compliance.
SECTION 2: Closing and closing of accounts
- Production of summary statements for accounting closures, including allocation calculations, risk control and account monitoring (cut-off and necessary adjustments).
SECTION 3: Support and assistance for field financial teams
- Training, technical support and capacity building for financial teams.
- Field control and support missions, including the use of management tools such as Navision.
- Participation in briefings, debriefings and evaluations related to financial aspects.
REQUIRED PROFILE:
- You have 2 years of experience in finance, management control or experience in an NGO in a financial coordination position in the field
- You know the rules of the donors (ECHO, EU, OFDA, UNICEF, etc.).
- You demonstrate proven writing and communication skills (writing financial reports, etc.), in both French and English.
- You are recognized for your ability to work in an intercultural environment and to demonstrate flexibility, responsiveness, proactivity, as well as to work under pressure.
- Experience in emergency contexts is a plus.
WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY:
The premises are easily accessible by public transport (bus, metro). Car parking and a bicycle parking area are also available. Within the building, access ramps and elevators ensure better circulation. All workstations are located in open spaces, but cubicles are available on each floor for working in peace and quiet if necessary. The workspace is very bright.
A disability advisor is available to answer any questions and assist you with your procedures. The position can be adapted to suit your needs.
JOB CONDITIONS:
4-month fixed-term contract starting 08/18/2025
What you will find with us:
- Strong values:Â Humanity, Inclusion, Commitment and Integrity! And proximity to the field through regular conferences.
- Executive status
- 34 days of paid leave and 13 days of annual RTT and the existence of a CETÂ allowing for a work/life balance
- A flexible organization:Â meal voucher card (60% covered by HI), teleworking charter: 8 days of face-to-face time per month minimum
- Transportation:Â A sustainable mobility package exists. It covers 50% of transportation subscriptions.
- Well-being and health:Â mutual insurance and insurance, various internal awareness-raising activities, an active Quality of Life and Working Conditions center
- CSE and social benefits : CSE social works to improve your daily life.
- A dynamic cultural, sporting and social community life
For more information about the association: www.hi.org
How to apply
TO APPLY :
Only online by attaching CV and cover letter via the following link:
Applications are being processed on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait to apply!
Only selected candidates will be contacted.