EMERGENCY FIN-HR COORDINATOR 269 views0 applications

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), an international medical humanitarian association founded in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened: mainly in cases of armed conflict, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters, or exclusion from care.

MSF WACA (West and Central Africa) was created in 2019 and aims to bring about a change in the dynamics of the MSF movement. WACA is driven by a significant number of doctors and humanitarians of Doctors Without Borders from West and Central Africa who wish to be heard, to contribute and above all to proactively assume responsibility for the humanitarian mission of the organization. WACA reflects an identity of humanitarians, an aspiration for MSF, a truly inclusive movement of people who share the values of empathy for others. Its strength is based on other MSF associations and its associative fiber is amplified by concrete operational objectives.

Why join us?

You will find yourself a rich multicultural environment embellished with many relaxation areas to exchange or just create. The opportunity to test and learn. Every idea is welcome, your comments and opinions will be appreciated at all levels of the organization. The chance to be a key player in a growing and highly qualified team. And most importantly, great colleagues in a healthy work environment… (yes, yes…)

We are looking for: EMERGENCY FIN-HR COORDINATOR

Department: Operation

Direct Manager: Emergency Coordinator

Functional Manager: Head of Finance Operations and

Head of HR Operations (might evolve according to the internal organizational structure)

Number of Team members to manage: depending on the set up during the emergency responses

Direct : Finance / HR Teams

Working %: 100%

Position based in: Field

Mobility: Yes

Type of contract: Fixed Term Renewable

Duration: One year

Position to be filled on: As soon as possible

General Objective

To fulfill its mission of assistance to victims of conflicts, epidemics, or natural disasters, MSF-WaCA has set up an emergency team, of which members are experienced individuals capable of evaluating a situation, opening and coordinating projects.

Considering its strategic, operational ambitions and portfolio, MSF WaCA is setting up a second team for its emergency responses. The position of Emergency HR & Finance Coordinator reports directly to the Emergency Coordinator and the desk.

The candidate is expected to work in all contexts set by the emergency desk and should have the flexibility to work in different positions depending on his/her profile (whether both Finance and HR). To work in particularly in emergency contexts but also in regular contexts if needed (fill the gaps) according to the needs of the organization.

Main responsibilities

Duty Station

All countries where WaCA open emergencies activities, which require an urgent deployment. On call, the Emergency HR & Finance Coordinator should be available within 48 hours for rapid and short interventions. He/she is part of a core group of medicals, para-medicals and support staff responsible for responding to:

• Epidemic outbreaks
• Nutritional crises
• Displaced populations and/or refugees’ camps
• Conflict context
• Natural disasters
• Exploratory missions
• Short gaps filling in the field or support on regular missions
• Assistance to Finance or HR department for specific dossiers at HQ

Pré-requis du poste

Education / Qualification / Pre-requisites

• University degree, preferably in economics, finance, or HR management

Competencies / Skills

• An excellent technical working knowledge of Saga, Homere and strong skills in information technology. Desirable knowledge of Wefin
• Excellent knowledge of MSF’s procedures for Administration, HR and Finance – with a good knowledge in institutional funding mechanisms
• Capacity to open up MSF office, implement administrative, financial and human resources management procedures according to WaCA standards, including a regular reporting
• Set up, recruit and train a functional administrative team (HR & Finance)
• Proven skills in negotiation, diplomacy, and decision-making skills
• Proven capacity for coordination and organization
• Capacity to work in a volatile, insecure context and deal with stress
• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
• Availability, flexibility, mobility
• Fluency in both French and English is essential
• Local languages in the region is an advantage
• Significant experience in Human Resources and Finance with MSF, at field and coordination level
• Leadership
• People Management and Development
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Professional experience required

• 48 months of field experience with MSF in a coordination role with at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF.
• Or expatriates from other humanitarian organizations, with 48 months of field experience and coordination role, who have carried out at least one mission in an emergency context, and one desirable mission with MSF.
• Capacity to quickly evaluate an emergency on ground and to propose an appropriate Finance and Human resources strategy
• General knowledge of MSF in emergency management

Langages skills

• English (excellent)
• French (excellent)

Computer skills

• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office Package

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In a dynamic work environment, MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, profile, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

N.B.:This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organizational and operational needs.

Deadline: 17/10/2022 at 18:00 GMT Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.