Title: HR and Finance Administrator

Start: Depending on the needs of the project

Duration: Minimum 9-12 months

Working day: Full time.

HR/ Finance Administration

Being a human resources/finance administrator is a fun and varied job.

In an emergency, you may be required to arrange the tripling of the workforce in a project in a matter of weeks, while in a regular project you may work on building training programmes for local Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) staff.

You’ll take care of much of the day-to-day running of the project, from payroll to managing the international staff compound. Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring that the project has the right people to ensure its success.

Responsibilities

As an HR/finance administrator, you act as a support to the entire international team, managing their accommodation and food, supporting the project coordinator and liaising with the capital office to ensure that the project is run in line with local laws and customs.

In smaller projects, you may also manage the supplies for the project.

Management of local staff

As an HR/finance administrator, you work very closely with local staff - arranging for their recruitment, training, accommodation, contracts and payment.

A large part of your work is to build the capacity of these local staff as well as ensure safe and fair working conditions.

Day to day tasks

Our HR/finance administrators come from a wide range of backgrounds, from management and social sciences to finance and HR professionals.

They are usually based in the projects, and their tasks over the month may include some or all the following:

Arranging payroll for all host country staff
Managing payment and administration of daily workers
Working with the domestic staff to ensure that the accommodation bases are in good order
Planning the HR for the project and arranging recruitment or terminations as necessary as the project evolves
Working with the department heads to ensure that host country staff are managed well
Managing the project budget
Support the project coordinator with the security and coordination of staff

It can involve long hours and hard work but is a wonderful opportunity to work closely with the staff across all departments, ensuring that the impact of MSF as an employer on the local community is a positive one.

Role requirements

Skills and expertise in the following areas:

Basic bookkeeping
HR management
Proven ability as a manager or team leader
Office and supply management experience are also desirable
Previous overseas volunteer experience within a humanitarian setting
Available for a minimum of nine months
Minimum of three months’ work, volunteering or travel experience in low-income countries
Willingness to work in unstable areas
Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
Flexible and able to manage stress
Able to provide training and supervision to others
Previous experience in training and supervising others
Fluency in English and a minimum of B1 level in French (according to CEFR)

Languages

We're currently only looking for HR/Finance Administrator with good French or Arabic skills.

Minimum (high) B1 level in French or Arabic
Your language level may be tested during the recruitment process, with French minimum B1

POSITION CONDITIONS

Work destination: Where the needs of the project require it Monthly remuneration: in the first 12 months, the bonus approximate gross monthly is EUR €1,700. 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.

How to apply

All applications through the MSF Ireland website: HR/Finance administrator | MSF Ireland

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