Administration, Finance and Logistics Delegate in Porto Novo (Benin) (M/F/D) – reference: 5944
for the mission of the International Aid of the Luxembourg Red Cross ASBL (AICRL) in Benin on a 12-month fixed-term contract – renewable – Status: unaccompanied.
The position is based in Porto Novo .
The projects implemented mainly consist of assistance to displaced and/or vulnerable populations in the areas of shelter/housing, education and sanitation. These projects are currently being implemented mainly with funds from the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and its own funds.
Missions :
Reporting to the Financial Director based in Luxembourg and in close collaboration with the Head of Mission and the Desk Manager, the Administration, Finance and Logistics Manager contributes to the quality of the mission’s operation by ensuring the proper administrative, financial and logistical management of the projects and the CRL Mission.
Main responsibilities:
- Accounting and Cash Management
- Accounting Management – Oversee the accounting cycle for the Mission
- Cash management – ​​ensuring smooth control and management of cash flow
- Expenditure commitment, budget control, & financial management
- Commitment of expenditure
- Project budget monitoring, Mission cost control, internal and external audits
- Project financial cycle management
- Preparation of project budgets and financial reports in compliance with the internal procedures of the CRL, the procedures of the Beninese CR and those of donors as well as deadlines
- Coordination with the Beninese CR in financial matters
- Guarantee of good financial management with the Beninese CR on our joint projects
- Archiving
- Human Resources
- Support to the Beninese Red Cross in the recruitment and management of local human resources, especially those in the Support Department
- Supporting the Beninese Red Cross in strengthening its skills; Providing staff training in administrative, financial, logistical and accounting procedures
- Logistics
- Support from the Beninese Red Cross in the logistical management of projects (calls for tenders, orders, stock management, supplier management, etc.), ensuring that procedures are respected
- Support in the implementation of the Mission’s purchasing plan
- Support in the implementation of procedures and tools necessary for the proper functioning of the Mission
- Guarantee of compliance with and use of logistics procedures and tools
- Management
- Monitoring, coordination and support of staff Support provided to the CRL and strengthening of its capacities
- Coordination of Support staff based in Porto Novo and sub-bases.
- Inventory
- Guaranteed to have a regular update of the Mission inventory
- Security
- Guarantee to put in place elements guaranteeing the safety of Delegates as mentioned in the Security Plan and its annexes (security trunk, operation of Iridium, first aid kits, etc.)
- Compliance with the Security Plan and its annexes as well as the instructions of the Head of Mission/Desk in this area
Profile :
- Higher education in the field of finance
- 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in humanitarian missions
- Experience in remote management is an asset
- Experience in the field of humanitarian logistics desired
- Knowledge of SAGA software is a serious asset
- Knowledge of donors such as MAEE Luxembourgeois and ECHO are serious assets
- Professional experience within the Red Cross Movement is an asset
- Excellent oral and written command of the French language. Basic knowledge of English.
- Proficiency in the Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Category B car driving license
If you are hired, you will be asked for a criminal record extract.
How to apply
Please apply directly on our recruitment website:Â https://jobs.croix-rouge.lu/fr/5944