Finance & Human Resources Manager

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

February 1st, Full-time, 12 months.

Role Summary

Working as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care, the Finance & Human Resources Manager oversees the financial and HR activities of the Programme. He/she carries out the various accounting functions required to provide accurate and timely information to donors, HQ, field management and field teams on the financial status of the Programme, and oversees recruitment of national and international staff, staff policy development, coordination of training and general staff well-being.

Project Overview

Medair implements WASH and Nutrition activities (with Protection & Inclusion dimensions) in the South that is chronically affected by drought, and in the South-East of Madagascar, that is regularly hit by cyclones. Medair also runs projects on Disaster and Risk Reduction and implements Emergency Response Projects in the country in collaboration with the National Disaster Government Management Entity.

Workplace & Conditions

Antananarivo, Madagascar. 3 months of probation period.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting functions of the programme, including but not limited ensuring payments are made in a timely fashion; compiling the monthly cash needs forecast; preparing the monthly financial accounts.

• Work with Budget holders and HQ staff in the preparation and development of budgets. Monitor project spending on an on-going (monthly) basis, communicating with the relevant project managers and coordinators.

• Manage the day-to-day Human Resource functions of the programme, including but not limited to coordinating the recruitment, induction, performance review, disciplinary action following the Medair policy and local labour laws.

• Provide line managers with any necessary training, advice, mentoring and coaching on staff wellbeing, performance management, disciplinary action and grievance procedures or any other relevant areas of HR management.

• Work with HR to ensure the monthly payroll. Meet the finance related administrative requirements of Medair, donors, local legislation, suppliers, contractors and any other stakeholders.

• Manage and oversee the staff including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisal, etc. Providing functional supervision to Project Support Managers, Finance and HR Officers and Assistants of all bases.

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies:

• University degree in relevant subjects and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part 2 (or equivalent) completed.

• Relevant professional experience in a financial position for at least two years. Experience in HR oversight in humanitarian context for at least one year.

• Fluent French (spoken and written) and Good English (spoken and written).

• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Behavioural Skills:

• Team players with good interpersonal skills. Able to develop and maintain effective relationships.

• Able to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels. Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner.

• High numeracy skills. Problem solving ability. Excellent attention to detail. Able to manage own work and resources.

• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to analyse and prioritise needs, leadership skills and supportive management style. Able to take the initiative in project decisions.

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Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

1. Medair organisational values.

1. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

1. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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