CDD | 12 MONTHS | ASAP
Acted
For thirty years, the international NGO Acted has been working on the last mile of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted currently supports 20 million people in 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas, and pursues a triple humanitarian, environmental and development mandate. Acted draws on a detailed knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, in order to build together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.
Acted Niger
Acted responds to the humanitarian needs of particularly vulnerable displaced populations in the Diffa and Tillabéry regions. This situation, linked to the conflict in northern Mali and the Lake Chad crisis, is weighing on pre-existing basic services and the natural resources of the host populations. Acted teams have been mobilizing since 2012 with water and sanitation programs, and with projects to support economic and agricultural resilience.
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
- Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and level of experience: between €3,700 and €3,900 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)
How to apply
Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email ( jobs@acted.org ), with reference: CFM/NER
Please note that Acted does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.