Finance and Administration Coordinator in Haiti At Doctors of the World Canada

OUR ORGANIZATION

Present in Canada and in 74 countries, Médecins du Monde is an independent, international, voluntary movement that works at home and abroad. Through innovative health programs and evidence-based advocacy, we empower marginalized people and communities to take action and claim their right to health while fighting for universal access to care.

Present in Haiti since 1996, Médecins du Monde works in partnership with national and local stakeholders and manages to build a bridge between communities and health institutions to improve access to care. This involvement helps support the health system in caring for pregnant women and malnourished children, in addressing problems related to women’s sexual and reproductive health, and in improving mental health.

OUR CHALLENGE

Attached to the International Operations Department, you will work under the authority of the Head of Mission Haiti. You will be part of the coordination team in Haiti and will work in collaboration with all the international operations staff at headquarters.

You will support and coordinate the accounting and administrative services of the Médecins du Monde Canada mission in Haiti and will be the guarantor of compliance with the mission’s administrative and financial procedures.

Your main tasks will be as follows (non-exhaustive and evolving list):

• In collaboration with the Project Coordinators and the Head of Mission, ensure the adequacy between resources and the financial and administrative needs of the mission in general and of the projects in particular;
• Carry out internal diagnosis of the finance and administration department, develop appropriate tools if necessary and ensure their implementation;
• Based on donor requirements and sound management practices, develop, standardize and ensure the application of procedures, including the processing and verification of documents necessary for financial planning and monitoring;
• Support and assist Project Coordinators in the implementation and financial monitoring of project activities with regard to accounting and administrative aspects;
• Ensure the monitoring of all legal files (Taxes, INSS, etc.) while respecting the Labor Code and the tax laws that prevail in Haiti;
• Ensure the proper management, supervision and evaluation of the people under your responsibility;
• Organize, as needed, workshops to strengthen the capacities and skills of the accounting and administrative team in Haiti;
• Carry out any other task required within the framework of your functions and the proper financial and administrative functioning of the mission in Haiti.

OUR OFFER

• Unaccompanied Expatriate Position Based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
• 2-year renewable contract
• Take up position as soon as possible
• Remuneration according to the MdM Canada salary scale (from $63,750 to $86,250 CAD)
• Monthly expatriation allowances according to MdM Canada policy
• Rest period (R&R) according to MdM Canada policy
• 4 weeks of vacation per year
• Insurance (medical expenses, repatriation and pension provision)
• Accommodation in individual apartment

YOUR PROFILE

• Postgraduate university degree in accounting, administration, human resources or any other related training
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an equivalent position within an international NGO in the field
• Technical knowledge in finance and administration: budget management, accounting, human resources, etc.
• Experience in coaching and team leadership, patience, diplomacy, listening skills and teaching skills
• Advanced mastery of Excel software
• Knowledge of SAGA accounting software an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication in French (Creole and English an asset)
• Great ability to prioritize, synthesize, adapt, live and work in a team and manage stress
• Recognized for your commitment, versatility, proactivity as well as your great sense of organization and humor