Solidarites International
is an international humanitarian organization which provides assistance to
populations who are victims of armed conflict or natural disasters.
For 30 years, Solidarites
International (SI) has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs:
water, food and shelter. By carrying out emergency programs, SI has acquired
experience and expertise in the fields of WASH, food security, livelihoods and
agriculture.
In the Horn of Africa, SI
is currently implementing WASH and Food Security/Livelihoods programs in Kenya
and Somalia.
Finance & HR Coordinator
1 Position
Position Objective
The Finance & HR
coordinator will direct and coordinate all administrative, Human Resources,
accounting and financial services associated with the mission.
He/she will take part in
defining Solidarités International’s human resources policy, and ensure that it
is followed.
As coordinator, he/she is
responsible for the mission’s financial balance and for the financial internal
control.
He/she will monitor
adherence to Solidarités administrative/accounting/financial procedures and
donor procedures as well as to the laws of the country in which intervention is
taking place.
He/she is the point of
reference for the mission, and the link between headquarters and the mission
for all financial matters.
Location: Kenya / Somalia (based in Nairobi)
Hierarchy:
Report to: Head of Mission
Technical links with: Field Teams and Head Quarters
Supervisor to: Administrative/HR and Financial staff in Nairobi base
List of main tasks
includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Defining of
HR policy for the mission (cost of living, salary grid, benefits package,
medical coverage, HR manual, career plans, trainings, monitoring staff
development, hiring procedures, administrative management of expatriates,
etc.) and the smooth day-to-day running in HR department (payrolls- Homere
- relationships with relevant organizations, statutory ,etc.);
- Control
procurement cycle, define authorization thresholds;
- Consolidate
the mission closing accounts (SAGA) and ensure that the mission is
financially stable and the yearly audit for the NGO Board;
- Prepare,
monitor and revise the mission’s financial programming;
- Analyze and
connect budgetary consumption with activity progress; monitor the
mission’s operating costs
- Prepare and
lead all potential audits or inspections;
- Prepare and
consolidate financial and HR sections of proposals; integrate the new
donor contracts into the financial management of a mission’s project;
- Cash flow
management (link with HQ, with donors and with the fields, security
aspect);
- Lead the
partnerships and be focal point for consortium project;
- Lead the
internal control process;
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Master
Degree Level with Finance & Accounting/ HR/ project management
background.
Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
of experience within an International NGO in an international context;
- Minimum 2
years of experience in a similar position, at the country Head office
(coordination) in an international context (i.e. as an expatriate from
your country of origin);
- Minimum 2
years of experience in managing institutional donors contracts and budgets
(budget construction rules, reporting , administrative/financial
negotiations, etc.) especially the French cooperation (CIAA, CDC), the UN
agencies (UNICEF, UNHCR, CHF) and the European Commission’s institutions
(ECHO and Europe Aid);
- Experience
in managing Audits;
- Experience
in team management, trainings, and planning;
- Previous
experience of remote management contexts is an advantage; Transferable
skills
- Good
knowledge of financial guidelines of the major institutional donors (EU,
ECHO, DFID, OFDA, CIAA, CDC, French institutions, UNHCR,UNICEF);
- Good
knowledge of financial and HR reporting to the major institutional donors
(EU, ECHO, DFID, OFDA, CIAA, CDC, French institutions, UNHCR,UNICEF);
- Perfect
knowledge of SAGA and Homere;
- Perfect
knowledge of Excel (PTT, formulas, macro, etc.);
- Excellent
knowledge of French chart of accounts;
- Good
knowledge when dealing with auditor firms such as UNs’;
Languages
- A good level
of written and spoken English is mandatory
- Speaking
French is a strong advantage for interaction with SI HQ and French donors
Computer skills: Excellent IT Skills (Excel
– Word-SAGA- HOMERE)
Deputy Country Director,
Kenya
1 Position
Position Objective
The DCD Kenya is directly
in charge of all operational aspects of the Kenyan Mission, and provides
direction, development and leadership for the Kenyan mission.
Location: Kenya/Somalia (based in Nairobi)
Hierarchy
Report to: Head of Mission
Relations with: Various Kenya-Somalia Coordinators who have functional
relationships with Kenya field teams (Administration Coordinator, Logistics
Coordinator, Food Security Coordinator, WASH Coordinator and M&E
Coordinator)
List of main tasks includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Operational
Management of the Kenyan Mission
- Humanitarian
Context Analysis and Program development
- Responsible
for Quality and Relevance of SI’s Humanitarian Action
- Security
- Internal
Coordination
- Reporting
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Master’s
Degree (or equivalent) in a technical discipline relevant to WASH
programming in developing countries. (A degree in another discipline would
be acceptable if the candidate has extensive field experience in WASH
programing)
Experience:
- Excellent
knowledge of WASH programming, with good working knowledge of Food
Security Programs (the current program has a strong WASH component)
- At least 2
years of field experience with NGOs at a senior management position
(Country Director, Field Coordinator or Programs Coordinator).
- At least 4
years of senior experience with NGOs working in 3 or more international
contexts
- Proven
experience in project cycle and security management.
- Proven
experience and ability to professionally and appropriately represent the
organization and negotiate and defend Solidarites International’s
interests and neutrality with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Languages
- A good level
of written and spoken English is mandatory
- French
language skills would be an advantage for interaction with SI HQ
Computer skills: Excellent IT Skills
How to apply:
Send a cover letter and CV
to the following email address: jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org.
Please indicate the job
title and location in the email subject line.
Deadline for applications:
22nd August 2012.
Please note that only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Solidarites International is an equal opportunities employer
