Niger – COUNTRY ADMINISTRATOR At Fondazione L’Albero della Vita

• Position: Administrator Niger
• Location: Niamey (NIGER), with trips to project offices in the country.
• Contract type: Co.Co.Co – more details on the financial compensation will be discussed during the selection phase based on the candidate’s experience
• Experience required: 5 years as Country Administrator
• Availability: immediate
• Duration: 12 months extendable (total project duration 3 years) – expected start by 15 March 2025
• Benefits: accommodation reimbursement, R&R policy, insurance

Fondazione L’Albero della Vita (FADV) is a Third Sector organization that operates in protection, migration, development, emergency, and child protection.

FADV, with the PRO-PRO project, Vocational Training and Protection, intervenes in Niger to respond to needs such as the protection of vulnerable people, the lack of stable employment, high school dropout and the increase in migratory flows. The objective is to strengthen professional resilience in the regions of Niamey, Agadez, Tahoua and Tillabéri, improving training, job placement and the capacities of vulnerable communities.

Role Description:

The Administrator will be responsible for the administrative management of the Niamey (Niger) office and will ensure the uniformity of administrative procedures in accordance with the requirements set by donors and the organization, supervising the regular reporting of projects and ensuring proper accounting for the organization. He/she will be responsible for planning, supervising and reporting on a regular basis of all administrative tasks for projects and programs: accounting, budget control, procurement, financial reporting and monitoring.

He/she will answer to the Country Representative and to the Administration of the Headquarters (Milan)

Main responsibilities:

• Control of accounting provided by on-site accountants and partners of ongoing projects, ensuring that financial resources are spent in accordance with donor procedures and FADV internal procedures
• Supervise the recording of expenses in the accounting system (SIGLA or similar)
• Authorize current and extraordinary expenses, verifying their correct execution and cost allocation, based on project budgets
• Verify the validity of accounting documents and purchasing procedures relating to expenses incurred on projects at the reference office
• Opening, management and closing of bank accounts, processing of bank current account reconciliation and cash register with accounting movements
• Periodic update of expense and cash flow monitoring tools
• Verification of available liquidity and monthly sending of requests for transfer of funds on site, based on the cost estimates for each individual project, following FADV internal procedures
• Supervise the partners’ administrative staff in maintaining their respective cash books and in the accounting management aspects of the project budgets
• Prepare and monitor annual management cost allocation planning
• Support the preparation of specific collaboration agreements with local partners
• Support the preparation and submission of new project proposals through the production of specific project budgets
• Participation in the preparation of project budgets and variants, supervising that there are economic resources for efficient maintenance of the headquarters and administrative management of the projects
• Direct management and support to the Italian office in the preparation of intermediate and final reports of the reference office
• Supervision and support in the management of co-financing

Requirements:

• Professional profile oriented towards the international cooperation sector, with particular reference to the management functions of development projects.
• Previous professional experience in management roles, with the role of Country Administrator (AICS, EU, MINISTRIES projects at least 5 years).
• Knowledge of management tools for planning and monitoring international cooperation projects
• Knowledge of the tools for the administration and accounting (management programs) of cooperation projects, with particular reference to the reporting procedures of AICS and EU projects.
• Language knowledge: Italian, French (advanced level)
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage one’s own time and responsibilities.
• Negotiation and diplomatic skills.
• Flexibility in cultural and organizational terms.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.

How to apply:

You can send your CV to the email: annunci.lavoro@alberodellavita.org indicating the title of the advert as the subject (Country Administrator). A short cover letter is also appreciated.

The research is aimed at everyone in accordance with Law 903/77 and 125/91.

The Tree of Life is against any type of discrimination of any kind and promotes equal opportunities in all its activities.

We thank all those who will send their application for the position in question and for the others promoted by the Organization.

Please note that due to the high number of CVs we receive, we will not be able to provide feedback to all candidates. Only profiles with the required qualifications will be contacted.

Your personal data:

Fondazione L’Albero della Vita, Data Controller, with registered office in Via F. Petrarca 22, 20123 Milan, uses your data exclusively for the purpose of carrying out the research, selection and evaluation of personnel. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties and, in the event of failure to hire you, will be retained for a maximum period of 6 months unless you request early cancellation (opt-out). For detailed information, including on your right to access your other rights, you can contact our DPO at the following email address dpo@alberodellavita.org. The complete updated information is available on the website www.alberodellavita.org