Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

January 2024, 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.

How to apply

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

1. Medair organisational values.

2. 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.

3. 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.