Date of taking up the desired position : 01/01/2024
Contract : CDD, 12 months
Location: Niamey, Niger
WHAT WE DO
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an association of’ international humanitarian aid which, for more than 40 years, has been providing relief to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to the vital needs of, drinking, eating, s’abriter. Particularly engaged in the fight against diseases related to unhealthy’, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions an expertise in the field of’access to drinking’water,’sanitation and the promotion of hygiene but also in that, essential, food security and means of’. Present in more than 20 countries, the SI teams, 2500 people in total, composed of’expatriates, national staffs, permanent staff at headquarters, some volunteers…intervene with professionalism and commitment in respect of cultures.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MISSION
After interventions in 2006, then from 2012 to 2015, following heavy floods and the influx of Malian refugees, SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL opens again in 2020, with a, faced with the deterioration of the security situation and’ engages in new actions to improve water, sanitation and hygiene (EAH) services in several departments.
In 2023, SI operates in the Tilabery region with an operational base in Banibangou (under Abala base) and a recently opened base in Goteye (under Ayerou base) to assist the displaced at the border burkina Faso’s. Coordination is in Niamey.
The mission is funded by 3 donors; ECHO and BHA for complementary responses to the MRR in EHA and Shelters. CDC for a multisectoral response in displacement areas. Overall SI carries out activities of’abris d’urgence et semi-durable, cash d’urgence, d’AGR and coupons.
The strategy of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in Niger for 2024 is to continue the activities of 2023, cover more areas, diversify its donor portfolio and develop its multisectoral approach.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overall objectives :
He/She will lead and coordinate the human resources, administrative, accounting and financial services of the mission.
As coordinator, he/she will be the/the guarantor of the’ financial balance of the mission and the respect by all of the procedures Solidarity International, donor procedures and laws of the country in which Solidarity International operates.
He/She is the/the referent on the mission and the link between the headquarters and the mission for any question related to human resources and finance.
Main Challenges :
Support the programme teams on the mastery of budget monitoring tools.
Current ECOWAS sanctions impacting the mission’s financial operations.
Priorities for the first 2/3 months :
Finalization and consolidation of new project budgets
Closing of the year
YOUR PROFILE
Training :
University degree management, finance, accounting, business school
Technical experience and skills :
At least 3 years of experience in a similar position in the humanitarian sector
Expatriate and national human resources management
Financial, accounting and budgetary management
Administrative management of the mission in accordance with local legislation
Team management/Management
Project management (litigation, audit support..).
Reporting and communication at mission level and with Headquarters
Language :
Mandatory French (spoken and written)
IF YOU WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
An salaried position : According to experience, from 2860€ gross per month (2600€ basic salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 550€.
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 :
Guest House Conditions
Internet and telephone network
Restaurant & social life
HOW TO APPLY ?
Do you recognize yourself in this description ?
If so, send us your CV and Motivation Letter via this website :
Applications containing only CVs will not be considered.
Solidarities International reserves the right to close a recruitment before the date of’ deadline of the’ad. Thank you for your understanding.
And to get to know Solidarity International better: www.solidarites.org
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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.
Solidarités International is a fair employer who combats all forms of discrimination. IF will never request any compensation in order to participate in a recruitment process.
Solidarités International ( SI ) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and / or sexual harassment ( SEAH ) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and / or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.