Responsable de Service Outils, Formation et Projets

Job Posting Organization:
Action contre la Faim, established in 1979, is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to combating hunger worldwide. Its humanitarian principles—independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, direct access to victims, professionalism, and transparency—have defined its identity for 45 years. The organization's mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies related to conflicts and natural disasters. In 2024, Action contre la Faim assisted over 26 million people across 57 countries globally, coordinating its programs around seven key areas: Nutrition and Health, Mental Health and psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Psychosocial Support, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Food Security and Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Advocacy, Climate, and Research. More information can be found on their website www.actioncontrelafaim.org.

Job Overview:
The role of Responsable de Service Outils, Formation et Projets involves ensuring the deployment of the financing plan component of Polaris in country offices and guaranteeing the sustainability of training and support systems for users. This position is crucial for the effective implementation of financial management tools within the organization, ensuring that all users are adequately trained and supported in utilizing these tools. The successful candidate will work closely with the Service Manager to facilitate the rollout of Polaris, ensuring that all country offices are equipped with the necessary resources and knowledge to effectively manage their financial operations. This includes organizing training sessions for new users, providing ongoing functional support, and developing comprehensive documentation related to the tool's usage and associated processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of this position include organizing and ensuring the deployment of Polaris in country offices, training new users in the regions and country offices, providing functional support to users of the tool, and making available documentation related to the tool's usage and associated processes. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and communication, ensuring that all users feel confident and competent in using the Polaris system. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the training programs and making necessary adjustments to improve user experience and tool functionality.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a higher education degree in financial management and have at least two years of field experience in a finance management role, specifically overseeing the financial operations of a country office. Technical skills in budget cycles, project tracking, commitment and cash accounting, donor reporting standards, pedagogical engineering, and project management are essential. Advanced Excel skills are required, along with strong pedagogical abilities and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The candidate should be comfortable working in an international environment and must have proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Educational Background:
A higher education degree in financial management or a related field is required for this position. This educational background should provide the candidate with a solid understanding of financial principles and practices, as well as the ability to apply these concepts in a practical, real-world context.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant field experience in a finance management role, specifically in charge of financial oversight for a country office. This experience should demonstrate the candidate's ability to manage financial operations effectively and to train others in financial management practices.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position, both in oral and written communication. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position classified as a cadre with a fixed-term contract lasting 7 months, ending on December 31, 202

• The role is based in Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis) with a salary range of 41,000 to 50,000 euros gross annually, depending on experience. Employees are entitled to 25 days of paid leave per year and 21 days of RTT. Health coverage and other benefits include 80% coverage by ACF, salary maintenance provisions for illness, maternity, and paternity, as well as transportation allowances covering 50% of the commuting costs. Employees also receive meal vouchers with 60% coverage by the association. The organization promotes a flexible work environment, allowing for remote work from metropolitan territory, with no mandatory in-person presence except for collective meetings and integration days. A commitment to inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities is also emphasized.