Assistant Logistique et Finance (H/F)

Job Posting Organization:
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters for over 40 years. The organization focuses on meeting vital needs such as access to water, food, and shelter. SI is particularly committed to combating diseases related to unsafe water, which is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Through its interventions, SI implements expertise in areas such as access to drinking water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and livelihoods. The organization operates in 26 countries and employs a total of 3,200 people, including expatriates, national staff, permanent headquarters employees, and a few volunteers. SI's teams work with professionalism and commitment while respecting local cultures.

Job Overview:
The Logistics and Finance Assistant for the Southern base operates under the authority of the Logistics and Finance Manager for the Southern zone (Marseille, Toulouse, Montpellier) and collaborates with program teams, including technical EHA (Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation), menstrual poverty alleviation, and community mobilization. The internship aims to provide insight into the mission of an NGO and understand the relationship between headquarters, coordination, and field operations. Interns will discover field activities across various intervention sites, learn about different professions in the field, understand the functioning of a mission and its constraints, and explore the relationships between various associative actors. They will also learn and practice different purchasing procedures, project management tracking, and financial tracking tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities include assisting the logistics and finance manager in understanding the market and updating purchasing tools in compliance with donor regulations. The intern will ensure program and logistics orders, monitor purchases, manage the transport and storage of goods before technical teams intervene, assist in seeking donations for hygiene kits, archive and centralize logistics documents, update accounting journals, and manage invoicing and prepayments. Specific tasks include assisting in market studies and supplier searches, preparing purchase files via the LINK platform, ensuring proper receipt of purchases, facilitating transportation of goods, participating in logistical reporting, and archiving purchase documents. The intern will also assist in organizing travel for team members, manage fuel movements, conduct inventory checks, and participate in the distribution of hygiene kits. In terms of accounting, the intern will compile individual credit card tracking, verify and archive supporting documents, and contribute to monthly and annual accounting closures. Financial management tasks include verifying budget tracking and assisting in financial audits.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have a background in humanitarian logistics, accounting and/or financial management, project management, development, international relations, or political science. They must possess administrative capabilities to undertake an internship in France, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (primarily Word and Excel), strong analytical and writing skills, good synthesis and prioritization abilities, proactivity, critical thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. An interest in the context of water access in France is also essential, along with a commitment to the principles and work of Solidarités International. A C1 level in French is mandatory, and a driving license (Permis B) is required.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a degree or training in humanitarian logistics, accounting, financial management, project management, development studies, international relations, or political science. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of logistics and finance within a humanitarian context.

Experience:
The position is an internship, so prior professional experience is not strictly required; however, any relevant experience in logistics, finance, or humanitarian work would be beneficial. The intern should be eager to learn and adapt to the dynamic environment of humanitarian operations.

Languages:
Fluency in French at a C1 level is mandatory for this position. While not explicitly stated, proficiency in English or other languages could be advantageous, especially in a multicultural work environment.

Additional Notes:
This internship is based at the headquarters of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in Clichy (92), accessible via the Mairie de Clichy metro station. The internship requires a formal internship agreement. Compensation will be provided according to current regulations, calculated based on actual hours worked (approximately 154 hours per month, equivalent to 22 days of 7 hours each). Public transport costs will be reimbursed at 50% by SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL, and interns will receive meal vouchers worth €8.90 per day worked, with a 60% contribution from the organization. Candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter, as applications containing only a CV will not be considered. SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the application deadline.