HR & Finance Manager
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
January 2025, Full-time, 24 months
Role Summary
Oversee the financial and HR activities of the programme. Take responsibility for the accounting functions required to provide accurate and timely information on the financial status of the programme to donors, GSO and Country Programme management. Organise and further develop the financial processes, managing the finance and HR team. Manage recruitment of national HR staff, staff policy development, co-ordination of training and general staff well-being.
Project Overview
Medair is currently implementing Health & Nutrition projects in Sudan, with the intention to expand WASH, Shelter/NFI and Cash programming.
Workplace & Conditions
Port Sudan Base/Country office, Sudan, with frequent visits to project locations.
Responsibilities:
Financial Management: Manage the day-to-day accounting and finance functions of the programme (including expense processing, monthly reconciliations, cash flow); ensure that Medair Finance Procedures are followed.
Grant Management: analyse and monitor the financial progress of grant expenditures; provide direction on effective budget management and financial compliance topics.
Human Resources Management for Employees on National Contracts: Manage the day-to-day Human Resource functions of the programme (including recruitment, contracts, induction, payroll).
Human Resources Management for Employees on International Contracts: Liaise with Country Program management and GSO Human Resource Partner to support employees on international contracts.
Follow the correct procedures according to Medair policies and local laws.
Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies:
University degree in a relevant subject
Certified in accounting or finance
Proficient in English (spoken and written); Arabic desirable
Relevant professional experience in a financial and/or HR position
Behavioural Skills
Takes initiative, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Supportive team member, develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Diplomatic and discreet
Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required
Able to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels, and keep to regular deadlines
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:
- 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.
- 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.