Created in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is an international non-governmental relief and development organization (NGO). SIF acts in strict neutrality, without distinction of origin, gender or religion, and is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the world's most deprived populations.
Secours islamique France is looking for a Administrative Coordinator for its missions based in Damascus, Syria.
Reporting to the Head of Mission, the Administrative Cordinator will be in charge of managing the finance teams in the mission.
Your main tasks will be as follows (non-exhaustive and evolving list):
Contribute to the mission’s operational strategy and decision-making by analyzing challenges and proposing solutions ;
Oversee accounting procedures, ensure accurate data entry, and manage budget preparation, including project and annual budgets ;
Define and update cash management procedures, ensure proper bank reconciliation, and organize fund transfers as needed ;
Supervise recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of administrative and finance staff ;
Compile and submit regular administrative and financial reports to the Head of Mission.
Diploma required: 5 years' higher education (business school, management and business administration) ;
Minimum Experience : Atleast 3 years' experience as a field administrator and/or experience in management control at the head office of an NGO required ;
Management and writing skills, very good contextual analysis skills (security management, humanitarian context, etc.) ;
Proficiency in project cycle management and IT tools ;
Ability to quickly assess administrative shortcomings and implement corrective measures ;
Managerial skills and ability to work both in an emergency and on major projects ;
Rigour, professionalism and responsiveness, especially in emergency situations, and the ability to deploy rapidly in the field ;
Fluent English essential.
6 months, full time, renewable;
Contract start date: Immediately ;
Remuneration according to profile;
Per diem, guesthouse;
Health insurance – 60% covered by SIF;
Repatriation/liability insurance – 100% covered by SIF;
Break allowance during the 3 and 9 month breaks;
Airfare to and from the mission location to home – paid by SIF at 6 and 12 months.