Chad: Country Finance Manager – N’djamena At Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

CDD | 12 months | ASAP

Acted

For 30 years, Acted has been working at the first mile of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted supports more than 27 million people in 43 countries, responding to their needs in hard-to-reach areas, while pursuing a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development actor. Acted draws on a deep understanding of local contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, in collaboration with a wide range of local and international partners, in order to collectively build a 3ZERO world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

Acted Chad

Present in Chad since 2024, Acted works in favor of vulnerable populations in the Lac and Ouaddai Provinces, and in Ndjamena. In 2024, the organization implemented 11 projects for a budget of 8 million euros. Its operations are coordinated from NDjamena and implemented through 3 field bases in Bol and Daboua in Lac, and Adré in Ouaddai.

In Lac, Acted supports internally displaced persons following attacks by armed groups through the RRM mechanism, of which it is co-lead, and provides assistance in food security and support for site coordination and management (CCCM). It also participates in strengthening the resilience of populations within the framework of education, water, hygiene and sanitation or livelihood projects.

In Ouaddai, Acted redeployed in April 2023 to respond to the unprecedented influx of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees fleeing the fighting in Sudan. Through a multi-sectoral emergency approach in shelters/AME, CCCM and Protection, Acted responds to the vital needs of displaced people in informal sites and reception camps.

Finally, Acted regularly intervenes in response to cyclical shocks, such as lean seasons and floods, which are particularly devastating.

Acted’s actions in Chad are based on recognized multi-sectoral technical expertise, rapid deployment capacity, a data-driven approach, strong local acceptance, and increased community participation.

Main role and responsibilities

The Country Finance Manager is a key member of the country management team. He/she will be responsible for Acted’s financial management in the country under the authority of the Country Director and the Headquarters Administration and Finance Director. The CFM ensures that national legislation is taken into account, and that Acted’s financial standards are applied in terms of accounting, financial control systems, internal/external reporting processes in order to ensure efficient use of resources. The Senior Country Finance Manager provides technical support and skills development to the country administration and finance staff. The Senior Country Finance Manager will alert the Country Director and the HQ Finance Director in the event of major issues that may have a potential financial impact on the mission.

Main Responsibilities

1. Accounting and cash management

• Accounting Management – Oversee the accounting cycle for the mission
• Cash Management – ​​ensuring smooth control and management of cash flow

2. Expenditure Commitment, Budget Control, & Financial Management

• Commitment of expenditure
• Project budget monitoring, mission cost control, internal and external audits

3. Management of the project financial cycle

• Develop project budgets and reports

4. Team management and other tasks

Qualifications and skills required

• Master in Finance, Audit, Business Management or equivalent;
• At least 3 years of experience in financial and budgetary management;
• Excellent financial and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and writing skills to effectively report on program financial performance;
• Ability to manage teams and demonstrate leadership;
• Ability to assess teams’ financial skills and train them;
• Ability to take responsibility and manage stress;
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment and demonstrate flexibility;
• Knowledge of the area of ​​assignment is a plus;

Terms of reference

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Terms

• Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and experience level: between €3,300 and €3,500 net monthly (before income tax)
• Monthly living expenses allowance $300
• Accommodation in guesthouse and food provided by Acted
• Social security, mutual insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) covered by Acted
• Transportation to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
• Visa fees covered by Acted
• R&R every 3 months (airfare covered up to $500 + additional $200 allowance)
• A week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
• Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
• Psychological support (appointment with a professional)