Desired start date: 01/04/2024
Duration of the mission: 3 months
Location: HAITI – Port au Prince
WHAT WE DO …
SOLIDARITIES INTERNATIONAL ( SI ) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for more than 40 years, has been helping populations victims of armed conflict and natural disasters by meeting vital needs, drink, eat, take shelter. Particularly engaged in 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 the promotion of hygiene, but also in that, essential, food security and livelihood. Present in more than 20 countries, the SI teams, 3000 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, headquarters staff, some volunteers…- intervene with professionalism and commitment in respecting cultures.
THE MISSION
Solidarity International (SI) intervened for the first time in Haiti after the passage of the storm Jeanne in 2004. Following the 2010 earthquake, his intervention is focused on an emergency response via’ access to basic Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (EHA) services for vulnerable populations. Since, since, SI has become a major player in the emergency’ response in EHA and in the reduction of risks related to water-borne diseases in collaboration with the National Directorate of Drinking WATER’ and SANITATION (DINEPA), in particular on the various sites of displaced persons affected by urban violence thanks to its mobile drinking water team, and, sanitation and Hygiene (EMO-EPAH) which is able to deploy on all’ emergency grounds of the country, as well as in the most vulnerable schools of the ZMPP.SI was a key player in the fight against cholera in Haiti between 2010 and 2019, then with COVID-19. Since the resurgence of cholera in October 2022, SI takes advantage of this expertise and mobilizes to ensure a rapid response to cholera alerts in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), and, while working to strengthen the’community commitment in the fight against cholera and the dissemination of prevention messages.while working to strengthen community engagement in the fight against cholera and the dissemination of prevention messages.while working to strengthen the’community commitment in the fight against cholera and the dissemination of prevention messages.
During the year 2023, SI strengthened its presence in the ZMPP with operational coordination in Port-au-Prince.
A project is implemented thanks to the financial support of the Interministerial Committee of Food Aid (CIAA) within the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince (ZMPP) in order to contribute to strengthen the food security of the difficult neighborhoods of Jalousie (common Petion-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 the increased insecurity’ in recent months, SI continues to favour the use of the Red Rose system to cover the urgent food needs of households, which aims to contribute to the fight against’food and nutritional insecurity of vulnerable households and more specifically Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (FEFA) and malnourished children is or at risk of malnutrition in the Metropolitan Area of Port au Prince (ZMPP),
The’ team SI is mobilized since 2023 for a response EAH (provision of’eau, waste management, latrine constructions, etc, awareness-raising and distribution of hygiene kits) on 6 sites of displaced persons in the communes of Port-au-Prince and Delmas via funding from’UNICEF and CDCS. SI has also obtained funding from IOM to do CCCM on these 6 IDPs sites. As part of the CDCS SI project, EHA infrastructures have also been rehabilitated in 3 schools in the city of PaP.
Since 2022, our teams have responded to the resurgence of the’ cholera epidemic. From’octobre, SOLIDARITY INTERNATIONAL, in collaboration with the Haitian authorities, followed the national cholera control strategy with a double approach “punch” (control) and “bouclier” (prevention).
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The Coordinator Finance and Human Resources directs and coordinates the administrative, accounting and financial services of the mission.
He / she participates in the definition of the Human Resources International Solidarity policy and guarantees its proper application.
As coordinator, he / she is the guarantor of the mission’s financial balance.
He / she ensures compliance with the administrative procedures Solidarity, donor procedures as well as the laws of the country of intervention.
He / she is the referent.e on the mission and the link between headquarters and the mission for any question related to the administration.
SPECIFIC CHALLENGES AND CHALLENGES
The mission is experiencing funding difficulties that prevent it from planning and setting up the structure necessary for the standard operation of a base and a mission, and, and this in a very degraded security context.
PRIORITIES FOR THE FIRST 2-3 MONTHS
Support and reinforcement of the skills of the Finance and HR teams
Structuring of the administrative department, revision of roles and responsibilities
Update of the various administrative and financial monitoring tools
YOUR PROFILE
REQUIRED DIPLOMA
Bac +5 in in Finance and/or HR
3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
1-2 years of experience in an equivalent position
TECHNICAL COMPETENCES
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 competence, ability to provide continuous training to Admin / finance teams
Anticipation / management capacity TA ( allocation table ) and good management of budgetary reallocations
Good knowledge of UN ( UNICEF ), ECHO, CDCS donor procedures
CROSS SKILLS
Ability to work in a complex safe environment
Communication, teamwork
Adaptability
LANGUAGES: French
IF YOU WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
An salaried position : According to experience, from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers accommodation and travel costs between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of employment.
Breaks : During the mission, a system of alternation between work and leave is set up at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarities International). In addition to these break periods, there is one additional day of rest per month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates receive insurance that reimburses all health costs (including medical and surgical expenses, dental and ophthalmological care, etc, repatriation) and a contingency system including war risks. Vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are reimbursed.
CONDITIONS OF LIFE :
On the Haiti mission, the working climate is very pleasant and the dynamics of national team as expatriate is very good.
The post is based in Port au Prince, the proposed accommodation is in Guest house in single rooms located in a secure compound located 1km from the office: swimming pools, tennis court, tennis court, etc, room with private bathroom.
Restaurants, a supermarket, shops can cover all needs.
The office is correct, well located in a residential and quiet area, under’development. Internet and telephone network
SECURITY :
Haiti is categorized in Level 4, Safety is fairly 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 ( curfew at 8 p.m. in Port-au-Prince )
HOW TO POSTULATE
Do you recognize yourself in this description ?
If so, send us your CV and Motivation Letter.
Applications containing only CVs will not be considered.
IF reserves the right to close a recruitment before the expiry date of the announcement. Thank you for your understanding.
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Solidarity International (SI) is committed to preventing and combating any type of’abus – any act of’ exploitation,’abus and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, conflict of interest, not declared, etc, financing of’activities infringing human rights – which could be carried out as part of its interventions. SI applies zero tolerance to’ with respect to any type of’abus, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarity International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation in order to participate in a recruitment process.