Administrateur.trice Base

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Position Title: Administrateur.trice Base
Location: Baga Sola
Country: Chad
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

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 the fields of access to drinking water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, as well as security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and livelihoods. SI operates in over 20 countries with a total workforce of approximately 2,500 individuals, including expatriates, national staff, permanent headquarters staff, and a few volunteers. The organization conducts its operations with professionalism and respect for local cultures.

Job Overview:
The mission of Solidarités International (SI) in Chad and Cameroon, known as Tchameroun, merged in 2021, with its coordination based in Yaoundé. The mission comprises six departments: programs, SERA, grants, human resources, finance, and logistics, led by a director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">country director. SI Tchameroun operates in the regions of Lac, Ouaddaï, and Sila in Chad, and the Extreme-Nord region of Cameroon, with offices in N’Djamena and Yaoundé. The mission receives humanitarian funding from various sources and currently implements emergency assistance projects, livelihood strengthening, and access to water, hygiene, and sanitation (EHA). The Baga Sola base, where the position is located, is part of this mission and is responsible for managing administrative, accounting, and financial operations in compliance with donor and SI procedures. The administrator will supervise accounting operations, manage cash flow, and collaborate with program managers on budget tracking.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The base administrator is responsible for the administrative, accounting, and financial management of the base, ensuring compliance with donor and Solidarités International procedures. Key responsibilities include supervising accounting operations, managing cash flow, and conducting budget tracking in collaboration with program managers. The administrator is also responsible for implementing SI's HR policy in the intervention area, mentoring and supervising the administrative team, and serving as the primary contact for the field coordinator, finance coordinator, and HR coordinator regarding administrative, financial, and HR matters. The administrator must autonomously manage cash flow and accounting closure for the base, ensure proper management of transfers and fund security, train the admin team to enhance their skills, and support the restructuring of the base based on donor feedback. Continuous supervision of accounting on the base, control of cash balances, updating and analyzing budget tracking tools in coordination with logistics and program teams, and maintaining electronic and physical archives of accounting documents are also essential duties.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bac + 4 in financial management or an equivalent degree in accounting. A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector and in a similar position is required. Technical skills include mastery of accounting and financial tools, budget tracking, and administrative management of personnel. Additionally, transversal skills such as oral and written reporting, capacity building, and multicultural communication are essential.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bac + 4 in financial management or an equivalent degree in accounting. This level of education ensures that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to manage the financial and administrative responsibilities of the base effectively.

Experience:
The position requires 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, specifically in roles that involve administrative and financial management. Candidates should have a proven track record of working in similar positions, demonstrating their ability to handle the complexities of financial operations in a humanitarian context.

Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory, as it is the primary language of communication in the region. Proficiency in English is considered a good asset, as it may facilitate communication with international stakeholders and partners.

Additional Notes:
The position is a short-term contract, and the salary is based on experience, starting from €2,310 gross per month, which includes a base salary of €2,100 plus a 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly. Additionally, a monthly per diem of 450,000 CFA francs is provided. SI covers housing costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's home country and the place of assignment. The working conditions include a system of alternating work and leave, with 7 working days off every three months, plus an additional day of rest for each month worked. Expatriates benefit from comprehensive health insurance covering medical expenses, including dental and ophthalmological care, and a repatriation system. The living conditions in Baga Sola are basic, with access to essential markets and limited leisure spaces. The base is equipped with necessary amenities such as water, electricity, internet, air conditioning, and television.