FIELD DEPUTY FINANCE COORDINATOR (BASED IN MALI, CAR OR BURKINA FASO)

MAIN PURPOSES  

Support the Finance Coordinator in defining, coordinating and monitoring the implementation and management of finance strategies, policies, internal control and all financial administrative and legal issues in the mission, in line with the context and operational challenges and MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to provide accurate, trans-parent, timely and reliable financial information to the organization and third parties on the allocation of re-sources in the projects. 

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

• As an active member of the CMT, participating in the definition of the missions objectives and strategies in collaboration with the CMT, planning, implementing and monitoring the financial operational and budget needs, anticipating changes and challenges and planning accordingly,  in order to ensure budgets are relevant and appropriate 
• Participate in defining the financial strategy for the mission together with the Head of Mission, assessing and mitigating the financial risks of the mission and ensuring the implementation of a relevant mission organizational set up and a reliable internal control system, to meet all financial obligations while keeping financial ethics always respected within the mission 
• Support ensuring proper implementation and respect of MSF policies and guidelines, ensuring they are aligned with legal requirements and within the national legal framework, and designing or adapting relevant local policies, procedures and tools for optimized management of the mission's financial resources 
• In collaboration with the technical referent at HQ, managing the funding agreements with donors e.g. coordinating and preparing proposals and financial reports to donors and managing donor contracts 
• Coordinating and ensuring the efficient management of the treasury including the whole accounting of the mission, in order to ensure the smooth running of operations at all times and maintaining as much control as possible on security risks. This includes among other things, defining minimum levels of cash, anticipating planned expenditures, mana-ging local bank accounts and transfer of funds, managing contacts with banks and/or other financial institutions at mis-sion level, and monitoring the payment of suppliers and staff salaries. 
• Providing regular and adequate indicators to monitor the financial health of the mission and providing relevant cost analysis, regularly monitoring of expenses vs budget, analyzing variances and suggesting corrective actions when needed. Being responsible for the management, supervision and development of the finance team, including coaching, training, motivating and ensuring their capability, detecting potential conflicts and finding solutions when necessary. Sensitizing key executive staff such as coordinators, budget holders and relevant management on financial risks and the extent of their financial responsibilities 
• Ensuring the proper application of HR policies and associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff's development and internal communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the finance activities 
• Support coordinating and overseeing the monthly and yearly closing of accounts with the aim that the statement reflects the financial reality of the mission. 
• Covering finance & HR managers gaps at project level if necessary. 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is required. 
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in finance management or coordination roles within an international organization operating in developing countries. 
• Minimum of 3 years of field experience in budget management, accounting, auditing and treasury management with an international non-governmental organization (INGO). 
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is required. Spanish and/or Arabic will be considered an asset. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, ERP systems and Internet-based applications, is required. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Salary determined by experience and MSF’s salary grid and secondary benefits according to MSF-OCBA’s policies. 
• Location: at field level, to be assigned according to operational needs. 
• Induction plan to the position and internal career development towards Finance Coordinator position. 
• The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and helping those most in need.  
• Starting date: September or October 2026 

HOW TO APPLY  

• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
• Closing date: 10th August, 23:59 CET (Central European Time). 

INFORMATION ABOUT RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS 

• After the application deadline, the recruitment process usually takes between 6 and 8 weeks.  
• All candidates will be informed once the process is closed. Due to the high number of applications, individual feedback cannot usually be provided.  
• If you have not heard from us, it means the process is still ongoing and additional candidates may be contacted.  
• A reference check will be requested in the final stages of the process. Candidates will be required to provide references from former employers using professional or corporate email addresses (personal email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. will not be accepted). 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.