Budget Manager – Bangui – RCA (M/F) At French Red Cross

A major player in the social and solidarity economy, the French Red Cross manages a network of more than 600 establishments and services in the health, medico-social and training sectors. It also heads 12 regional health and social training institutes.

Internationally, the CRF operates in 16 countries alongside National Societies and 2 regional platforms (PIRAC and PIROI), on the following themes: Health and Disaster Risk Management.

Just as in the professions it develops and implements in France, the French Red Cross internationally places all its missions in a sustainable humanitarian action plan. This translates into an articulation of emergency, post-emergency, crisis exit and reconstruction activities aimed at the greatest efficiency. The objective is to carry out actions with lasting effects and to allow populations to regain their full autonomy.

Our association also aims to strengthen its presence and promote its priority commitments within the international Movement.

By joining us, you will share our commitment and ethics and develop your skills.

Working environment:

The French Red Cross (CRF) has been operational in the CAR since 2004. In partnership with the host national society, the Central African Red Cross (CRCA), the CRF operates mainly in the areas of:

• The provision of care : initial and continuing paramedical training, strengthening of health systems, fight against communicable diseases (HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, etc.) and non-communicable diseases (malnutrition), maternal, newborn and child health, community health, psychosocial support.
• Public health : access to drinking water and sanitation, hygiene promotion, waste management, food security, agricultural development and livestock breeding.
• Ad hoc crisis management , based on needs on the ground: emergency response to crises and recovery (population displacement, etc.).

The CRF’s strategy in the Central African Republic consists, in partnership with the Central African CR, in contributing to reducing the structural causes of the vulnerabilities of the populations of Bangui and Mambéré Kadei, and in responding to the specific needs linked to the crises through the development of integrated interventions meeting the essential needs of the populations, while ensuring technical assistance to the authorities in the field of the fight against HIV-AIDS and TB.

The Central African Red Cross (CRCA)

The CRCA, together with the French Red Cross, ensures coordination with state health authorities at the national, regional and local levels. The CRCA’s anchoring in the communities makes it possible to optimize relations with local authorities. This anchoring is achieved in particular through the network of volunteers, which also ensures real sustainability of the project’s activities, even after the end of the project.

Job

General mission of the DMI:

Under the direct responsibility of the Financial Coordinator and in conjunction with the management control department at headquarters, the Budget Manager is responsible for:

• Budget and financial management
• Assistance with budget management
• Capacity building of CSOs

MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Mission 1: Budgetary and financial management

• Validates the budgets for operational activities of the programs and the delegation
• Monitors budgetary and analytical execution
• Validates operating budgets
• Ensures the application and compliance with budgetary flexibilities of programs

Mission 2: Assistance with budget management

• Participates in the development of program and project budgets
• Participates in the development of budget monitoring and updating of the TAC
• Participates in the development of financial reporting

Mission 3: Strengthening the financial capacities of CSOs

• Support of PMOs in the application of administrative and financial management procedures
• Support for budget preparation

Join us

You want to join a large association that works daily with vulnerable people!

You are looking for meaning and want to flourish within a committed company that upholds values.

You give importance to the principles and values ​​defended and carried by the French Red Cross (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Volunteering, Unity, Universality)

JOIN US!!!

Desired start date

October 2024

Practical information related to the position

Conditions of employment

• Status type : expatriate
• Type of contract : Fixed-term contract under French law/precarious employment bonus paid at the end of the contract
• End-of-year bonus : equivalent to a 13th month pro-rated to the time of presence
• Perdiem : daily perdiem which varies depending on the country
• Leave : 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Airfare 100% covered by the CRf for home/mission travel for 6-month leave
• Health coverage : CFE + MSH Mutual Insurance (100% covered) – 75% covered by the CRf
• MedEvac/repatriation insurance : YES
• Other insurance : provident cover (death-disability)

Summary

• Location: Bangui – CAR
• Duration: 12 months (renewable)
• Available : October 2024

The French Red Cross reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline for the announcement and submission of applications. Thank you for your understanding.

If we do not contact you further within 3 weeks, please assume that we are not giving your application a favourable response.

Female applications encouraged.

Online training:

To learn more about the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to follow two online training courses, free and accessible to all. Completing these courses is a plus in your application: WORC (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training covers topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and the national societies. Stay Safe, for its part, aims to develop a common culture of security management within the Movement. You will find these courses on the International Federation’s Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

Qualifications and experience

Bac +4/5 training in financial management/accounting, and with between 3 and 5 years (at least) of confirmed professional experience in the field of administration (finance, HR, admin) and in coordination of administrative and financial services.

Mandatory job requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in multicultural team management.
• 5 years of experience in a developing country.
• Mastery of the office suite.
• Knowledge of the procedures of the main donors (EUROPEAID, AFD, GLOBAL FUND, ECHO, BHA, UNHCR, UNICEF, etc.).
• Good autonomy and ability to work under pressure.

Skills valued

• Proficiency in the Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), networking (G-Suite/Google Workspace)
• Knowledge of the context of the country of intervention
• Knowledge of CRF procedures.
• Experience in degraded security contexts.
• Proficiency in SAGA software.

Skills related to the specific environment of the mission:

• Experience or knowledge of the Red Cross movement desired.
• Propensity for teamwork and listening.
• Flexibility, creativity, initiative and adaptability.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize.
• Rigor

LANGUAGES

• French, read, written, spoken, compulsory
• Knowledge of English is appreciated

Prerequisites

• Passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of planned departure
• Up-to-date vaccination record / fitness to travel
• Complete vaccination schedule required