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GENERAL CONTEXT
Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.
JOB GENERAL OBJECTIVE AND CONTEXT
Defining, coordinating and monitoring the implementation and management of finance strategies, policies, internal control and all financial administrative and legal issues in the mission, in line with the context and operational challenges and MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to provide accurate, trans-parent, timely and reliable financial information to the organization and third parties on the allocation of re-sources in the projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN TASKS
- As an active member of the CMT, participating in the definition of the missions objectives and strategies in collaboration with the CMT, planning, implementing and monitoring the financial operational and budget needs, anticipating changes and challenges and planning accordingly, in order to ensure budgets are relevant and appropriate.
- Defining the financial strategy for the mission together with the Head of Mission, assessing and mitigating the financial risks of the mission and ensuring the implementation of a relevant mission organizational set up and a reliable internal control system, to meet all financial obligations while keeping financial ethics always respected within the mission
- Ensuring proper implementation and respect of MSF policies and guidelines, ensuring they are aligned with legal requirements and within the national legal framework, and designing or adapting relevant local policies, procedures and tools for optimized management of the mission’s financial resources
- In collaboration with the technical referent at HQ, managing the funding agreements with donors e.g. coordinating and preparing proposals and financial reports to donors and managing donor contracts
- Coordinating and ensuring the efficient management of the treasury including the whole accounting of the mission, in order to ensure the smooth running of operations at all times and maintaining as much control as possible on security risks. This includes among other things, defining minimum levels of cash, anticipating planned expenditures, managing local bank accounts and transfer of funds, managing contacts with banks and/or other financial institutions at mission level, and monitoring the payment of suppliers and staff salaries.
- Providing regular and adequate indicators to monitor the financial health of the mission and providing relevant cost analysis, regularly monitoring of expenses vs budget, analyzing variances and suggesting corrective actions when needed. Being responsible for the management, supervision and development of the finance team, including coaching, training, motivating and ensuring their capability, detecting potential conflicts and finding solutions when necessary. Sensitizing key executive staff such as coordinators, budget holders and relevant management on financial risks and the extent of their financial responsibilities
- Ensuring the proper application of HR policies and associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff’s development and internal communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the finance activities
- Coordinating and overseeing the monthly and yearly closing of accounts with the aim that the statement reflects the financial reality of the mission.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel, ERP and internet)
- Essential, degree in HR management or administration related studies.
- Essential, working experience with an INGO at field level.
- Essential degree in Economics/Finances, Business Administration or similar.
- Essential, working experience of at least three years in relevant and similar jobs at management or coordination level in an International Organization in developing countries.
- Essential three years’ experience in budget management with other INGO.
- Essential high command of French and English languages. Spanish or Arabic languages are an asset.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Location: at field level, to be assigned according to operational needs.
- Induction plan to the position.
- Salary determined by experience and MSF’s salary grid and secondary benefits according to MSF-OCBA’s policies.
- Starting date: To be confirmed.
- The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and helping those most in need.
How to apply
- To apply, please submit your CV in English or French and cover letter.
- Closing date: 18th March 2026, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).
MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.