PROJECT FIN/ HR MANAGER

Introduction about MSF:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people in 70 countries who are affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation and our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.

We offer basic healthcare, perform surgery, fight epidemics, rehabilitate and run hospitals and clinics, carry out vaccination campaigns, operate nutrition centers, and provide mental healthcare. Our activities include the treatment of injuries and disease, maternal care and the provision of humanitarian aid. Where necessary, we set up sanitation systems, supply safe drinking water, and distribute relief to assist survival.

Main 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.

Accountabilities:

• 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

MSF Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Emergency Preparedness: Creating and updating the RED Organigram, and maintaining an emergency pool of nurses, doctors, psychologists, and midwives based on operational needs on a quarterly basis.
• Partnership: Ensuring operational compliance with the PHCC as per the commitments outlined in the LOU.
• Partnership: Monitoring , auditing, and validating all incentivized payments for our partners/PHCC.
•  LOU Updates: Updating and adapting LOUs as needed in response to operational changes, ensuring alignment with available resources (budget, HR).
•  PHCC Assessments: Providing support in assessing PHCCs before, during, and after collaboration.
• HR & Finance Complaints Management: Maintaining a record of complaints and suggestions related to HR/Finance from our partners, analyzing the data, and reporting to the Project Coordinator/Functional Managers as needed.
• HR Department Operations: Ensuring HR department operations are responsive and accessible by regularly exchanging key information with teams (at least quarterly) to enhance their understanding of HR and administrative topics, including feedback process form, disciplinary measures, and incentivized staff working hours.
• Work Environment: Maintaining a healthy work environment by enforcing internal procedural compliance while fostering a service-oriented approach toward staff.

Requirements:

Education: Essential degree in business administration, finance, accounting, management, Human Resources, Economics or any other relevant degree

Experience:

-Essential minimum 2 years of working experience in relevant and similar jobs.

-Essential one year of experience in a managerial position.

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

Languages:  Very good English langauge level and fluent in Arabic 

Knowledge: Strong understanding of human resources and financial management principles, country regulations and processes.

Skills:

-Proficiency in HR or Finance software such as Homere, Oracle, Unifield, and other relevant platforms.

 -Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Competencies:

 Commitment to MSF’s Principles L2
Behavioural Flexibility L2
Results and Quality Orientation L3
Teamwork and Cooperation L3
People Management and Development L2