About : Action contre la Faim

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been part of its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 7 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health - Mental Health, Psychosocial Support - Food Security and Livelihoods - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Advocacy - Climate - Research. In 2023, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 21 million people in nearly 51 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance Department, you will be responsible for the overall management of the mission financial portfolio for effective and efficient financial management, in line with the Action Against Hunger financial guidelines and donor rules and regulations.
Your missions will be to:
Contribute to the definition of mission strategy and development of budget and proposal framework
Ensure effective account management and financial reporting for the mission
Oversee the cash management for the mission
Ensure financial and budgetary management
Promote and ensure financial collaboration and coordination with mission partners
Ensure financial risk management and continuous improvement of financial procedures
Mentor support, capacity building and performance managementSupport 3 Field Offices (Maiduguri, Yobe, Sokoto) and 2 operations in Jigawa and Yola
Manage 2 people directly (DHOD and Accountant) and 3 indirectly (Finance Managers)

Start date : 01/03/2026

Profile :

You hold a Degree in Accounting/Finance with a proven experience (5 years), including experience with SAGA accounting system and at least 3 years in a managing complex, large-scale grant portfolios, backed by a solid understanding of humanitarian accounting standards, organizational code of conduct, and the operational dynamics of NGO field environments.
You are familiar with donor regulations, compliance, frameworks and the Nigerian mission context, and you are able to ensure high-quality financial stewardship and accountability.
Experience with Action Against Hunger's systems and operational approaches is an asset.
You have a good command of written and spoken English.

Conditions d'emploi

Vaccination against Mpox is recommended for employees traveling to this country.
Fixed term contract under French legislation:?7 months until 30/09/2026
Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968euros upon experience, ?including 13th month
Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 837$?net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 150euros
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses (as well as your dependents if you have a family post), and up to 1 month after the end of your contract.
Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period
Accompaniment and trainings: Follow-up and support for career development
Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

How to apply

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