Administrative & Financial Coordinator – BURKINA – based in BFA-Ouagadougou At First International Emergency

Fixed-term contract – Starting position: 07/15/2024 – Burkina – Ouagadougou

PUI around the world

With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:

  • Helps nearly 6 million beneficiaries
  • With a budget of more than € 100 million per year
  • Distributed in 22 countries, on 5 continents

Thanks to the involvement and commitment of:

  • More than 2000 national employees
  • Around 200 expatriates of 45 different nationalities
  • And 90 employees at headquarters

PUI works in 10 sectors of intervention and stands out for the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand all the needs of people affected by a crisis. Our teams are mobilizing to provide a global response to all the basic needs of populations victims of humanitarian crises in an emergency, allowing them to regain autonomy and dignity.

To find out more about our history , our values , our areas of intervention.

Focus on our activities in BURKINA

PUI has been operating in Burkina Faso since July 2020 through activities to maintain the continuum of care for populations affected by the crisis in the Eastern region (district of Fada, Gayéri, Pama, Diappaga and Bogandé), the Sahel (district of Sebba) and in the Boucle du Mouhoun (Boromo). PUI’s intervention is structured around two pillars: support for the resilience of the healthcare system and emergency response through the deployment of mobile clinics. These projects, supported by the CDCS, ECHO and the Humanitarian Fund, are part of an integrated approach: thus, PUI supports the provision of primary and secondary health care in supported health centers, rehabilitates water points, takes in charge of malnutrition and emergency referrals to the secondary level, provide food assistance. PUI works on several projects with a national partner and an international partner.

And the Administrative & Financial Coordinator in all this?

As Administrative & Financial Coordinator, you will be responsible for the good financial, accounting and budgetary management of the mission as well as the management of human resources and administrative and legal files. You will be the referent on the subject on the mission both internally and externally (donors, authorities, NGOs, etc.).

To this end, your responsibilities will be as follows:

  • Financial, budgetary and accounting management : You will be responsible for all aspects relating to finances, including budgetary and accounting elements, as well as the mission’s cash flow.
  • Human resources management : You will be responsible for the administrative management of national and international teams, the definition / updating of HR management procedures and tools in compliance with the labor regulations of the country of intervention and the PUI HR policy. , and monitoring risks related to HR issues.
  • Administrative and legal management : You will supervise administrative files and guarantee that the status and operation of the mission are in legal compliance with the requirements of the country of intervention.
  • Representation : You will represent the association to partners, authorities and various local stakeholders involved in the financial, administrative, legal and human resources areas of the mission. You will be proactive in the development of PUI’s inter-NGO financial network (administrative, financial, legal, HR, etc.).
  • Coordination : You will centralize and disseminate information within the mission and at headquarters for everything relating to the financial, administrative, legal and human resources areas of the mission and consolidate internal and external reporting in these same areas.

The challenges that await you:

Development of a FINANCE procedure manual and SoPs linked to mission operations – Mission development (propale writing) – Support and empowerment of teams.

What you will need to succeed

Training

You can provide proof of a higher diploma (min. Master 2 or equivalent) in financial management/accounting. Training in human resources management and/or project management will also be appreciated.

Experience

You have at least three years of experience in financial management/accounting. Have you already held positions related to these areas of activity in an international NGO? This will be greatly appreciated. Have you already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? This will be an undeniable asset!

SKILLS

You master financial management and team management, you have in-depth knowledge of the procedures of the main institutional donors. Excel has no secrets for you, and you have perfect mastery of SAGA accounting software.

Required qualities

You demonstrate good interpersonal skills, ease of communication, both written and oral, and you have a taste for teamwork. You demonstrate the ability to make decisions, reliability and a sense of responsibility, rigor and organization, responsiveness and adaptability. You have excellent resistance to stress and an ability to work under pressure.

LANGUAGES

French and English have no secrets for you? Good, it’s essential for this position!

A word from the manager

“Join a dynamic mission, with a united team, endowed with an innovative spirit; The challenges match the humanitarian needs in our areas of intervention. If you are a proactive person, oriented towards quality results, then you will be able to make a substantial contribution to our work. »

PUI will offer you

Status: Employee on Fixed-Term Contract

Gross monthly salary: 2,650.00 – 3,130.00 EUR depending on your experience in international solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI

Insurance including medical and complementary health coverage, 24-hour assistance, repatriation and foresight

Accommodation in collective house

Living expenses (“Per Diem”)

Break regime: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months of mission + break bonus

Paid Leave Plan: 5 weeks of CP/year + return plane ticket home every 6 months

Our engagements

Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore adheres to strict compliance with the principle of non-discrimination throughout its work. recruitment process.

Première Urgence Internationale practices a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable people. It mobilizes all of its staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect of the principles set out in its ethical charter.

Please note that Première Urgence Internationale will under no circumstances request financial participation for administrative costs linked to recruitment. Any information in this direction would be fraudulent, please disregard it.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and do you agree with our commitments? Do you feel ready to take on the challenge and join the big PUI family?

How to apply

Please follow this link and complete the form on our careers site.

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