OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Planning, coordinating and implementing HR, Admin and Financial activities and policies in the project according to legal obligations and MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to provide quality, reliable and transparent information to the organization on the use and allocation of resources in the project and to realize the HR capacity required to achieve project objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In close coordination with the Project Coordinator (PC) and the HR Coordinator and Finance Coordinator, calculating, analysing and monitoring the project's HR and Financial operational needs and the associated budget in order to efficiently ensure the required sizing and capabilities of the project and proper allocation of funds according to funding contracts. Proposing corrective actions when required.

Planning, supervising and ensuring the implementation of, in close coordination with the HRCo, the associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing, induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the project staff in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required. Supporting the project line managers in said processes in order to improve staff capabilities, their end results contribution to mission goals and to boost their active participation and MSF commitment.

Advising on set-up and updating the project's organizational chart and job descriptions and assisting the PC, and/or team leaders and supervisors to draw up annual holiday planning and staff shifts in order to forecast HR needs and to ensure HR availability for the project activities

Ensuring hiring, amendments and contract termination formalities for employees at project level are according to local labour laws. Archiving and updating individual employee files, informing them on their rights and preparing all mandatory tax declarations, in order to ensure legal compliance. In close collaboration with the PC and HRCo, looking for the best options to avoid and/or solve possible labour conflicts in the project

Supervising/performing payroll procedures, ensuring that all data related to monthly salary calculation of the project national employees are correctly entered in Homere (days off, unpaid leaves, sick leaves, overtime, salary advance, etc.), in order to ensure on time and accurate salary payments. Under supervision of the HRCo, ensuring the indexation process of the national staff salary grids are in order to ensure internal equity, cost-of-living adjustments and the correct application of employment conditions in the project sites

In close collaboration with the PC and HRCo, implementing the administrative procedures of any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in force between local partners (e.g. Ministry of Health, etc.) and MSF.

Implementing circuits and workflows (management of cash boxes, transfers, advances, purchase procedures, payment validations, follow up of regular payments, bank reconciliation) in order to anticipate expenses at project level and to optimize cash needs and its security.

Implementing and supervising transactional procedures and systems in order to ensure transparent accounting practices and full documentary traceability (invoices, receipts, bank statements, etc.), following MSF guidelines and rules, and using the respective software in place. Ensuring and controlling the monthly and yearly accountancy closure and all HR, Administrative and Financial reporting of the Project (Homère and accounting software monthly closure, sitreps, etc.)

Being responsible for all movements and/or accommodation of staff in the Project.

PROFILE

Education and formation

Desirable, degree in finance, management (business, HR) or administration.

Experience

Essential, working experience of at least two years in relevant and similar jobs.

Desirable working experience with MSF or other NGOs, in developing countries.

Languages

Essential: English (B2 or higher level)

Essential: Spanish (C1 or higher level)

Knowledge of French will be an asset

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Desirable HR and Financial MSF software (Homère, FFC, SAGA)

Competencies

People Management and Development

Commitment to MSF Principles

Behavioral Flexibility

Results and Quality Orientation

Teamwork and Cooperation

POSITION CONDITIONS

Work Venue:                   Where the needs of the project require it

Profits:                             Monthly remuneration: in the first 12 months, the bonus approximate gross monthly is USD $1,500. From the second year remuneration increases based on experience (previous and acquired) and the level of responsibility in the field. Private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary. The expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing. Other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and Displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF. Per diem or monthly per diem: mainly to cover meals and small personal expenses.

Start:                                 Depending on the needs of the project

Duration:                          Minimum 6 months

Working day:                   Full time

PROFILE

Education and formation

• Desirable, degree in finance, management (business, HR) or administration.

Experience

• Essential, working experience of at least two years in relevant and similar jobs.


• Desirable working experience with MSF or other NGOs, in developing countries.

Languages

• Essential: English (B2 or higher level)


• Essential: Spanish (C1 or higher level)


• Knowledge of French will be an asset

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)


• Desirable HR and Financial MSF software (Homère, FFC, SAGA)

Competencies

• People Management and Development


• Commitment to MSF Principles


• Behavioral Flexibility


• Results and Quality Orientation


• Teamwork and Cooperation