Desired start date: 01/05/2025
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: N'DJAMENA
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
Following fighting between SAF (regular army) and RSF (rapid support forces) since April 2023, SI is developing a rapid emergency response in Sudan.
In Geneina, West Darfur, SI opened a base in August 2022, providing assistance to IDPs living in the gathering sites inside the city. The response was WASH in emergency activities with water trucking, construction of boreholes, hygiene kits distribution, latrines construction and rehabilitation…
Today, the situation in Darfur, and specifically in Geneina is worsening due to the conflict at country level. SI is assessing the sites and the needs for an emergency response which began in May 2023, providing WASH in emergency activities to the IDPs and host communities in Geneina, and possibly in other states in Darfur (El Fasher, Nyala). SI began water trucking activities in May 2023 and is the only WASH actor in Geneina.
In the East of the country, especially Gedaref, Al Jazirah and Madani states, security situation is tense but much calmer than in Darfur. SI is doing assessments to implement a WASH/shelter and NFIs response for IDPs, mainly coming from Khartoum.
In Khartoum, SI wants to develop a WASH emergency response as soon as possible, and when authorizations are provided.
SI is one of the pillars of the INGO forum coordination, especially for Darfur.
General objective:
The Deputy Finance Coordinator supports the Finance Coordinator in processing accounting and financial transactions, as well as in all tasks requested.
He/she is responsible for implementing and monitoring, in close collaboration with the Finance Coordinator, the financial procedures on the different bases.
The Deputy Finance Coordinator manages the finance team at Coordination level and supervises the administrative teams in the bases with the support and under the supervision of the Finance Coordinator.
He/she manages the cash processes (cash transfer, donor payment…) at mission level under the supervision of the finance coordinator.
He/she takes on parts of the functions of the finance coordinator in case of absence.
The main challenges:
1- Due to the ongoing conflict, the SI mission in Sudan has significantly increased its activities and funding, from 3 M in 2023, 8 M in 2024 and 20 M in 2025.
2- Scarcity of cash and payment methods
3- Emergency response
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
1- Strengthen budget management Tools of the Mission (BOUSSOL, AB, LFU, OFU, etc.)
2- Support/ strongly participate in Finance coordinator on Proposal developement
3- Implementation of Finance tools in mission, lead the BOUSSOL, AB update
4- Train teams on financial requirements and procedures
5 - take lead on CFF of mission. CFF and cash transfer are very much time consuming and challenging
Security constraints:
Level 2 in NDJ, Level 4 on the field.
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
BAC +5 In admin/finances
Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3-4 years
Experience on a similar position : 3-4 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Strong experience in Budget management, and different donor guideline. 2. Knowledge of SAGA 3. SI finance experience (BOUSSOL, AB, Proposal etc.) 4. Experience in team management and capacity building of team members
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
1. Work under pressure 2. Adaptability 3. Strong initiative capacities and solution-finding attitude
LANGUAGES
1. Fluent English 2. Arabic would be an advantage 3. French would be an asset
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2475 gross per month (2250 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
The coordination team is based in N'Djamena. The guest house appartments have hot water, air conditioning and electricity. Internet is available at the office, and at the guest house. The city of N'Djamena offers a wide range of leisure facilities (gyms, bars, restaurants, cultural institute, riverside walks, etc.) and a large expatriate community. No curfew in N'Djamena. The coordination team is supposed to regularly visit bases,mostly those in Darfur which are more accessible.
The GH in the field provide goodhousing condition, although it may imply shared rooms sometimes, fluctuant internet connexion, solar panels and running water point. Social life is limited in the field to contact with other NGO staff (MSF, NRC, HI). Curfew at 8 pm.
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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