Fixed Term Contract – 6 months
Starting date: ASAP
PUI all around the world
With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :
- Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries
- With more than 100 Millions € yearly budget
- Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents
Thanks to the work and commitment of :
- More than 2000 national staffs
- Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities
- And 90 employees at HQ
PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.
Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention.
Focus on our activities in UKRAINE
PUI intervenes in Ukraine since 2015, in response to the needs provoked by the conflict in Donbass. PUI develops its integrated approach with health, mental health, protection and WASH projects to improve and restore equitable access to quality health services as well as to water, sanitation and hygiene for the most vulnerable population living in cities located along the contact line in the Donetsk Oblast. PUI also technically and materially assists a large network of Health Facilities and social institutions to improve the quality of care provided to the population.
Given the scale of the needs provoked by the conflict with Russia, PUI and four other INGOs are joining their experiences and technical capacities to implement an emergency multisector project including in WASH, MHPSS, Health, Logistics, Protection and Cash Assistance. The extensive geographical coverage of this project will allow responding to the most critical needs accross the country.
What about the Consortium Financial Coordinator ?
As Consortium Financial Coordinator you will be accountable for the sound financial, accounting and budgetary management of the project. You will be the financial representative for the consortium, both internally and externally (donors, authorities, NGOs, etc.).
For this purpose, you will be responsible for :
Financial, budgetary and accounting management: You will be responsible for all aspects relating to finance, including budgetary and accounting elements, as well as the mission cash flow.
Representation: You will represent the association in its relations with partners, authorities and different local players for the financial areas of the mission.
Coordination: You will centralize and diffuse information among consortium partners and to headquarters for all financial aspects of the project and consolidate the internal and external reporting for these domains.
The challenges that await you :
This is a 5 partner consortium project covering six different humaitarian sectors across 15 regions of Ukraine. Your role is essential for the success of this 27 month project funded with close to 100million USD. You will be reviewing and consolidating partner reports, providing analysis of forecasts and expenditures and representing the consortium finance department vis-à-vis the Steering Committee. We are also looking to gather best practices from partners on a few key Admin topics. One and a half years into the response, initial systems, procedures and tools are set up. The next step will be fine tuning them and looking further into qualitative developments of financial procedures and analysis.
What you will need to succeed
Training
You hold a Master‘s degree in Financial and Accounting management. If you have a technical background in project management, it would be an asset.
Experience
You are strengthened by minimum 2 years of experience in financial / accounting management. A previous experience abroad in Humanitarian action would be appreciated. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale or within a consortium ? It would be a definite asset!
Skills
You demonstrate strong writing and financial skills, you have a sound knowledge of institutional donor procedures. Excel has no secret for you, and you ideally master the use of SAGA accounting software.
Qualities
You are a good communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate good team spirit, analytical capability, a sense of responsibility, organisational skills, reactivity, and an ability to adapt. You have a good resistance to pressure and particularly in unstable circumstances.
Languages
English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Ukrainian and/or French, it would be a definite asset.
A word from the manager
« In this position you will get a unique insight into the Ukraine humanitarian response and work with a dynamic Consortium Management Unit based in Kyiv. »
PUI will offer you
- Status : Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract
- Monthly Gross Income : 2 650,00 – 3 130,00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
- Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
- Housing in collective accomodation
- Daily Living Expenses (“Per Diem”)
- Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
- Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months
Our commitments
Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.
Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.
You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments ? You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family ?
How to apply
If you wish to apply, follow this link and fill in the form on our career site.