Solidarités International
Desired start date: ASAP
Duration of the mission: 6 months_ recruitment subject to availability of funding
Location: Pemba, Mozambique
ABOUT THE MISSION
Solidarités International intervened in Mozambique in March 2019 for a few months following the passage of Cyclone Idai, which hit the Province of Sofala and the city of Beira hard. Operations were suspended after the emergency phase and the mission closed. The evolution of the situation in Cabo Delgado province, hit by several cyclones and severely affected by the violent actions of armed groups claiming to be IS, which caused the displacement of nearly 700 000 people, led to an assessment in May 2021. The assessment, carried out in the most affected district highlighted needs, particularly in the WASH sector, and the lack of emergency actors. The mission is opening in a complex security and administrative environment, where access will be a major issue.
Solidarités International was one of the first INGO actors to respond to the growing crisis in Cabo Delgado, leading emergency response and distributions in hard-to-reach areas. SI has completed its opening phase and diversified its activities in 2022. A new field base (in Palma) is opening, and multiple new projects are opening.
In 2021, Solidarités International developed a WASH response in Mueda Districts complemented by an emergency response to provide survival kits to newly displaced families. The WASH programs are focusing on in one hand supporting IDPs sites by providing water, sanitation and hygiene solution rapidly through emergency solution, and on the other hand working to improve the water network of the city in a more sustainable approach. SI also implemented a limited Shelter/NFI response in displacement sites in Mueda.
Since 2021, SI carried out WASH emergency activities thanks to the Start fund, UNICEF and SDC fundings to respond to the humanitarian needs of in and out of camp IDPs, as well as host communities. SI also developed a strong shelter/NFI component with UNHCR funds in the country, mainly in IDPs sites, and has expanded its support to the affected population with general food distribution in Nangade in the past months (WFP funds). This expertise led SI to implement emergency NFI distributions as well as more sustainable shelter responses to respond to the needs of the populations living in the relocation camps.
In 2022, mission expanded into integrated, multisectorial programming including: NFI, CCCM, Shelter, Food, WASH, RRM and FSL. This scale up in terms of sectors is also reflected in term of geography, with new areas of interventions such as Palma, Muindumbe, Nangade, and all other new accessible areas in the province.
ABOUT THE JOB
- General objectives
The Deputy Finance coordinator supports the Finance coordinator in the finance management of the mission. He/She is in charge of coordinating with the budget holders to organize timely reception and treatment of the OFUs and LFUs. He/She is in charge of reviewing the accountancy to ensure it matches the monthly allocation plans. He/She participates in drafting new proposals and to prepare reporting documents. The Deputy Finance Coordinator is the line manager of the accounting manager.
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Specific tasks and challenges
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Brief and/or train base budget holders upon their arrival on the mission;
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Continuously train budget holders on finance/budget related topics (field trips);
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Participate in drafting new proposals to donors;
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Prepare the settings of new contracts for integration in SAGA;
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Integrates the new contracts into Boussol;
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Integrate allocation board from bases and update coordination AB;
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Review the monthly accountancy to ensure allocations are as per the allocation board;
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Receive and perform first review of the OFUs and LFUs;
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Integrate the OFUs and LFUs in Boussol after their validation;
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Share Boussol with HQ and mission stakeholders after its validation.
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Priorities for the first 2-3 months
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Train the budget holders on monthly budget cycles;
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Ensure budget holders understand each donor’s financial guidelines;
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Implementation of monthly budget calendar in coordination with mission budget holders;
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Review 2022 accountancy to ensure it matches the allocation board;
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Update of the Boussol.
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Priorities for months 4 to 6
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Build the capacity of national teams at coordination & base level;
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Prepare the annual closure.
Education and experience:
- Diploma and/or experience in finance and budget management;
- Previous experience with SI is an asset;
- Previous experience in the relevant field is much appreciated
Skills and qualities:
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Budget management knowledge;
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Organizational and Analytical skills;
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Knowledge of SAGA would give a strong advantage
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Training skills;
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Attention to detail, high level of rigor and ability to meet deadlines;
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Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability;
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
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Ability to effectively liaise with and motivate people in a multi-cultural environment;
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Strong commitment to humanitarian work and principles;
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Cultural sensitivity
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Ability to cope with stress; work under pressure with strict deadlines.
- Languages: English is mandatory as well as knowledge of Portuguese (preferred) or Spanish.
SI WILL OFFER YOU :
A salaried post:
According to experience, starting from 2200 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses 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.
Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.
NB: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension
For further information about SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/