About : Action contre la Faim

Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires – indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence – fonde son identité depuis plus de 40 ans. Sa mission est de sauver des vies en éliminant la faim par la prévention, la détection et le traitement de la sous-nutrition, en particulier pendant et après les situations d’urgence liées aux conflits et aux catastrophes naturelles. Action contre la Faim coordonne ses programmes autour de 5 domaines d’activités : Nutrition et Santé – Santé Mentale, Soutien Psychosocial et Protection – Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d’Existence – Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène – Plaidoyer. En 2022, Action contre la Faim est venue en aide à plus de 28 millions de personnes dans 46 pays à travers le monde. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the main objective of the mission is to ensure sound and transparent administration of funds by providing accounting and financial management consistent with the ACF financial management framework and local legislation.
More precisely, you will be responsible for the following missions:
Contribute to the definition of mission strategy.
Ensure high-quality accounting for the mission.
Ensure that the parameters of the accounting software are properly set up.
Ensure that all accounting, extra-accounting, and expatriate data are entered into the accounting software.
Ensure high-quality cash management for the mission.
Design and keep up-to-date cash management procedures adapted to local conditions, suggesting alternatives in light of any changes, and authorizing and organizing the transfer of funds to the bases.
Consolidate and approve the treasury forecast of the mission and forward it to headquarters.
Provide financial and budgetary management.Prepare and revise the mission’s annual budget.
Promote and ensure financial collaboration and coordination with mission partners.
Prevent and manage fraud and corruption.
Manage the finance team in the capital and be the Technical/Support Manager of Finance Managers in the bases.

Profile :

You hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in finance and/or business administration or another related field.
You have successful experience in the humanitarian sector as a finance coordinator in emergency and insecure contexts.
You demonstrate perfect leadership capacity and have strong people management skills. You are able to manage and optimize a project, specifically in an emergency context.
You are able to work through partners. You are a strategic thinker with a strong drive for efficiency in service delivery.
You must be ready for multitasking, capacity building, and supporting partners in achieving financial obligations and compliance with donors’ financial standards.
Fluent English is mandatory.

Conditions d’emploi

Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months
SalaryMonthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968euros upon experience
Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non
French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 838euros net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 450euros
AdvantagesChild allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare
reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period
Accompaniment and trainings: Follow-up and support for career development
Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©Other benefits (gifts vouchers; birth, wedding, etc…)
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