Desired start date: 01/04/2024
Duration of the mission: 3 months
Location: HAITI – Port au Prince
WHAT DO WE DO …
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for more than 40 years, has provided relief to populations victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to vital needs, drinking, eating and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and promotion hygiene but also in the essential aspect of food security and means of existence. Present in more than 20 countries, the SI teams – 3,000 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
THE MISSION
Solidarités International (SI) intervened for the first time in Haiti after the passage of storm Jeanne in 2004. Following the 2010 earthquake, its intervention focused on an emergency response via activities to access water services. , Basic Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) for vulnerable populations. Since then, SI has become a major player in the emergency response in WASH and the reduction of risks linked to water-borne diseases in collaboration with the National Directorate of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DINEPA), particularly on the various sites of displaced people affected by urban violence thanks to its mobile drinking water, sanitation and hygiene team (EMO-EPAH) which is able to deploy in all emergency areas in the country, as well as in the most vulnerable areas of the ZMPP. SI was a key player in the fight against cholera in Haiti between 2010 and 2019, then against COVID-19. Since the resurgence of cholera in October 2022, SI has taken advantage of this expertise and is mobilizing to ensure a rapid response to cholera alerts in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), while working to strengthen community engagement in the fight against cholera and the dissemination of prevention messages.
During 2023, SI strengthened its presence in the ZMPP with operational coordination in Port-au-Prince.
A project is being implemented thanks to the financial support of the Interministerial Committee for Food Aid (CIAA) within the Metropolitan Zone of Port-au-Prince (ZMPP) in order to contribute to strengthening food security in the difficult neighborhoods of Jalousie ( commune of Pétion-Ville) and this, despite the growing insecurity thanks to the use of electronic coupons with monetary value. Faced with the alarming deterioration of food security and increased insecurity in recent months, SI continues to favor the use of the Red Rose system in order to cover the urgent food needs of households which aims to contribute to combating food insecurity and nutrition of vulnerable households and more specifically Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (FEFA) and malnourished children or at risk of malnutrition in the Metropolitan Area of Port au Prince (ZMPP),
The SI team has been mobilized since 2023 for a response WASH (water supply, waste management, latrine construction, awareness-raising and distribution of hygiene kits) on 6 sites for displaced people in the communes of Port-au-Prince and Delmas via funding from UNICEF and the CDCS. SI also obtained funding from IOM to carry out CCCM on these 6 IDP sites. As part of the CDCS SI project, it also rehabilitated the WASH infrastructure in 3 schools in the city of PaP.
Since 2022, our teams have responded to the resurgence of the cholera epidemic. From October, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL, in collaboration with the Haitian authorities, followed the national strategy to combat cholera with a dual “punch” (control) and “shield” (prevention) approach.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN OBJECTIVE
The Finance and Human Resources Coordinator directs and coordinates the administrative, accounting and financial services of the mission.
He/she participates in defining the Solidarités International Human Resources policy and guarantees its proper application.
As Coordinator, he/she is the guarantor of the financial balance of the mission.
He/she ensures compliance with administrative solidarity procedures, donor procedures as well as the laws of the country of intervention.
He/she is the contact person on the mission and the link between headquarters and the mission for any questions relating to administration.
SPECIFIC ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
The mission is experiencing funding difficulties which prevent it from planning and putting in place the structure necessary for the standard operation of a base and a mission, in a very degraded security context.
PRIORITIES FOR THE FIRST 2-3 MONTHS
Support and strengthening of the skills of the Finance and HR teams
Structuring the administrative department, review of roles and responsibilities
Updating the various administrative and financial monitoring tools
YOUR PROFILE
REQUIRED DIPLOMA
Bac +5 in Finance and/or HR
3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
1-2 years of experience in an equivalent position
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Good analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the Admin/Finance teams in order to propose a more efficient structuring of the Haiti mission
HR appetite, ability to provide continuing training to the Admin/finance teams
Capacity for anticipation/management TA (assignment table) and good management of budgetary reallocations
Good knowledge of UN (UNICEF), ECHO, CDCS donor procedures
TRANSVERSE SKILLS
Ability to work in a complex security environment
Communication, teamwork
Adaptability
LANGUAGES: French
IF WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
A salaried position: Depending on experience, from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 base salary + 10% annual leave compensation paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers housing costs and travel costs between the expatriate’s home country and the duty station.
Breaks: During the mission, a system of alternation between work and leave is put in place for 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarités International). To these break periods is added one additional day of rest per month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates benefit from insurance that reimburses all health costs (including medical and surgical costs, dental and ophthalmological care, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. The costs of vaccination and essential anti-malaria treatment are reimbursed.
LIVING CONDITIONS :
On the Haiti mission, the working climate is very pleasant and the dynamic of the national and expatriate teams is very good.
The position is based in Port au Prince, the accommodation offered is in a guest house in single rooms located in a secure compound located 1km from the office: swimming pools, tennis court, room with private bathroom.
Restaurants, a supermarket and shops cover all needs.
The office is correct, well located in a quiet residential area, currently being developed. Internet and telephone network
SECURITY :
Haiti is categorized as Level 4. Security is quite volatile/degraded in Port-au-Prince due to the presence of gangs but does not prevent the conduct of activities. Mission security rules are strict (8 p.m. curfew in Port-au-Prince)
HOW TO APPLY
Do you recognize yourself in this description?
If so, send us your CV and Cover Letter.
Applications containing CVs only will not be considered.
SI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the advertisement. Thank you for your understanding.
And to learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and combat any type of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators and collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities violating human rights – which could be perpetrated within the framework of its interventions. SI has zero tolerance for any type of abuse, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation for participating in a recruitment process.