Chad: Country Finance Officer – N’Djamena At Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

CDD | 6 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

Under the authority of the Country Finance Manager, the Country Finance Officer (CFO) will be in charge of supporting the Country Finance Manager in his/her duties. More specifically, he/she will be in charge of the implementation and monitoring of financial management and control tools. He/she will also be in charge of training the Finance team.

Main responsibilities

1. Accounting and cash management

• Accounting Management: Oversee the accounting cycle for the mission
• Cash Management: Ensuring smooth cash flow control and management

2. Expenditure Commitment, Budget Control, & Financial Management

3. Management of the project financial cycle

4. Team management and other tasks

Qualifications and skills required

• Master in Finance, Audit, Business Management or equivalent;
• At least one year of solid experience in financial and budgetary management;
• Finance/accounting skills;
• Excellent communication and writing skills to effectively report on program financial performance;
• Ability to monitor and assess financial and monitoring skills of teams, capacity building skills;
• Ability to take responsibility and manage stress;
• Ability to function in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

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 level of experience: between €1,800 and €2,000 net per month (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)