Belgium

REQUIREMENTS 

Education and experience

• University degree in risk management, auditing, accounting, finance, public administration or law, or equivalent certification from a recognized institution or higher education institution

• At least 4 years' risk management, internal audit, internal control experience

• MSF experience or past professional experience in similar NGO is an asset

Competencies

• Good knowledge of internal audit methodologies, resources management processes and internal control systems

• Strong analytical and synthetic skills

• Proven coordination capacities and leadership

• Rigorous and very well organised

• Excellent written communication capacities, Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and particularly Excel

• Capacity to influence and persuade

• Ability to establish and retain positive working relationships (both within the audit team and externally) and to communicate clearly and effectively

• Capacity to work within agreed timeline

• Active listener

• Sense of diplomacy and pedagogy

• Strong cultural awareness and capacities of adaptation

Languages

• Fluent French and English required (oral and written)

CONTEXT 

MSF runs operations around the globe through 5 Operational Centers (OCs). An International Office based in Geneva ensures the coordination between OCs. The Operational Centre Brussels (OCB) is the largest OC in the MSF movement in terms of budget and runs humanitarian actions in more than 30 countries. MSF’s financial autonomy depends heavily on the trust of donors, and the proportion of private income. Accountability and transparency are key elements of our strategy that is contributing to strengthen the trust from the different stakeholders (donors, beneficiaries, employees, Board members, association members...).

The Resources Risk management & Internal audit unit is placed under the supervision of the OCB Deputy General Director. The mission of the Resources risk management & Internal audit unit is twofold:

1. to support MSF in achieving its social mission by improving the risk management of resources throughout the organization.  These resources are both tangible (funds, human resources, goods and assets) and intangible resources (services, information, data, knowledge and reputation);

2. to flag any compliance breach with MSF standards (policies, procedures), applicable regulations and contracts that may adversely affect MSF’s resources. 

As the Internal Auditor, you are a member of the Resources Risk management & Internal audit unit. Under the supervision of the Resources Risk & Internal Audit Coordinator, your main objectives are as follows:

• implement an effective audit policy, 

• coordinate, plan, carry-out, report and follow-up risk-based Internal Audits missions, within specified agreed timeline and with quality 

• and to develop and maintain guidelines and tools for internal auditing, participate to the development and update of a complete system for recording, monitoring, and communicating the Organisation’s internal audit program components.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Internal Auditor, your main activities will be:

• To perform program/project & HQ internal audits and special ad-hoc investigations:

  • Participate to the preparation of a risk-based annual program and HQ audit plan; 

  • Coordinate and carry-out audits, according to internal audit plan or on ad-hoc requests for special investigations: 

    • Audit planning: specific risk assessment, background research, initial interviews, preparation of audit workpapers and information requests to be sent, scoping and planning meetings at both Headquarters & program level;

    • in the projects kick-off meeting, documented audit work according to the scope of the audit and the prepared workpapers (including interviews, detailed testing or other procedures as appropriate), proactive look for areas of improvement, advice and training on site if needed and/or solicited, debrief meeting, regular reporting to the Internal Audit Coordinator;

    • Reporting: prepare audit report, providing documented and factual findings and value adding recommendations that are pragmatic, address root causes and lead to control/process improvement; present and discuss results and recommendations at both program and HQ level;

  • Follow-up of recommendations of previous audits;

  • Collaborates with other MSF OCs audit teams to ensure coherence and integration of lessons learnt in the development of Internal Audit activities;

• To participate to the promotion and development of the Resource Risk Management & Internal audit unit 

  • Assist in developing, adapting, strengthening and implementing the Resources Risk Management & Internal Audit Unit strategy;

  • Participates to internal & external communication and reporting related to the activities of the Resources Risk & Internal Audit unit; 

  • Identify, analyse and sensitize MSF staff on Resources Management risks; 

  • Provide support and guidance in the formulation of resources risks mitigation measures;

  • Support the organization in reinforcing its governance in terms of transversal management of key risks identified;

  • Collaborates with other Resources Risk related units within the organization

  • Promoting a culture and practices aiming at improving the management of resource.

Deadline for applications: 3 June 2025

How to apply? 

➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button on our vacancy page 
➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position 
➢ It should take5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter ready to upload 

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. 

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.

YOUR PROFILE 

This role is ideal for a proactive professional with experience in monitoring and evaluation, data systems, or international cooperation, who is motivated by contributing to impactful, coordinated development efforts in a complex regional context. 

• University degree in Political Science, Development Studies, Statistics, social sciences or humanities, IT, or related fields. 
• At least 3 (with master level) or 5 (bachelor level) years of relevant professional experience.  
• Relevant experience in international development cooperation context. 
• Relevant experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, data management etc.  
• Experience in working in the and knowledge of the Sahel region is an asset. 
• Strong skills in Excel and data visualization are required; familiarity with GIS is an asset. 
• Excellent written and spoken English and French; knowledge of German is an asset. 
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently. 
• If not an EU-citizen, prove of the legal right to work in Belgium (must be attached to your application). 
• Team spirit and flexibility, capable of working in a multi-cultural environment. 
• Solution-oriented mindset.  
• Willingness to travel if required, including Sahel region.  

WHAT WE OFFER 

We offer a temporary contract with GIZ in Brussels under Belgian law (PC200). The position will be remunerated according to the level of experience. In addition to the legal holidays, you will receive 5 extra days of holiday per calendar year, as well as lunch checks, health insurance for hospitalization, the reimbursement of a monthly ticket for Brussels public transport and the possibility for home office in accordance with our respective policies. 

GIZ promotes diversity and inclusion. 

Applicants are asked to submit their updated CV in English, copies of your university degrees and all references you consider to be relevant (no more than three – name, e-mail and phone contact included) together with a one-page cover letter to the attention of Christian Geosits. 

Please send the application to christian.geosits@giz.de, carbon copy giuseppe.riccardi@giz.de. 

The subject line must contain the following exclusively: “Name, first name. Application M&E-OS Expert Sahel”. 

We apologise and ask for understanding that due to the high amount of applications, only short-listed candidates can be contacted.  

We look forward to hearing from you! 

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME 

The Coordination Unit (UCA) of Sahel Alliance (more info: https://www.alliance-sahel.org/en) is managed by GIZ as part of the BMZ commissioned regional project “Strengthening Cooperation in the Sahel Region”, financed jointly by BMZ/Germany, Canada, Luxemburg, and Spain. The Sahel Alliance Coordination Unit (UCA) serves as the operational and strategic body of the Sahel Alliance. It facilitates dialogue among members, ensures data and results tracking, supports evidence-based decision-making, and promotes joint accountability and transparency.  

Based in Brussels, the UCA is composed of several experts, as well as liaison experts in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. The Sahel Alliance is currently undergoing an adaptive reform in view of the evolution of situation in the region. 

The Coordination Unit is responsible for collecting and processing data on Sahel Alliance-labelled projects and for maintaining several databases: a public one (Tableau de bord – Alliance Sahel) and a more detailed version reserved for members. Based on this data, it produces an annual portfolio report. In parallel, the UCA gathers geolocated data, including both activity and contextual data, to update a mapping tool of member interventions, accessible via the Alliance Sahel website (Les projets – Alliance Sahel) as well as an internal Geographic Information System (GIS), which generates analytical maps by combining contextual information with project and activity data (the so-called ATI database). 

For our office in Brussels we are looking for an Expert (m/f/d) Monitoring & Evaluation and Operational Support

As the M&E – operational support expert, you will work in a small team and with one exclusive M&E colleague, under the supervision of the UCA’s Coordinator.  

 

YOUR TASKS 

Under the supervision of the UCA Coordinator, you will be responsible for: 

• Collection and processing of data on Sahel Alliance-labelled projects (including portfolio information and geolocation), development of the annual portfolio analysis, and management / updating of databases and tools, when needed in collaboration with external technical support. 
• Advice and technical assistance to national coordination platforms of the Sahel Alliance (in Mali, Niger, Chad, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso) in the context of the ATI (Integrated Territorial Approach). 
• Together with the M&E advisor, implementation of ongoing strategic initiatives, in particular the revision of the accountability framework, facilitation of the M&E Group, evolution of the databases, and development of new methodological approaches; production of other analytical reports; drafting, monitoring and evaluation procedure documents. 
• Supporting the UCA team members, when requested, in drafting strategy papers, articles / communication material, or abstracts, providing specific support to technical requests of governing bodies, members, as well as in assisting in the organisation of events (conferences, workshops, etc.). 
• Together with the Policy, Strategy & Membership Coordinator, guiding, supporting, and accompanying certain sectorial and thematic working groups of the Sahel Alliance. 
• Additional tasks as assigned. 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or social sciences  
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in recruitment  
• Professional experience with MSF or similar NGO is a strong asset  

Competencies 

• Experience in recruitment in a multicultural and international environment is an asset  
• Team management  
• Knowledge of competency-based selection process  
• Cross-cultural awareness 

Languages 

• Proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken is mandatory 
• Dutch or other languages are an asset 

CONTEXT  

Within MSF, recruitment responsibilities are shared worldwide between different stakeholders and geographical locations such as HR Teams in missions and projects, Partner Sections and Operational centers (OC). Our common goal is to answer to MSF human resources (HR) needs in changing environments.    

Within MSF OCB (Operational Center Brussels) HR Department, the Recruitment Unit (RU) is in charge of:   

• Recruitment of International Mobile staff (IMS) to answer to OCB HR operational needs    
• Recruitment process and support for OCB HQ positions based in Brussels or worldwide  
• Methodological support to the projects and expertise for the recruitment of Locally Hired Staff (LHS)   
• Talent attraction and employer branding strategy and activities     

As referent and expert in recruitment, we aim at supporting and/or framing OCB’s recruitment strategies, policies, processes and/or activities to attract and select motivated and qualitative global diverse and mobile workforce. We strive for more coherence and for the implementation of our core MSF recruitment principles in all recruitment activities: respect, equity, non-discrimination and transparency.   

As a recruiter, you will provide essential operational support to the Recruitment Unit in Brussels in this temporary position. Your primary responsibility will be to contribute to regular recruitment activities, ensuring the effective processing of applications from all staff applying through the Brussels Recruitment Office. 

You will focus particularly on addressing recruitment needs related to the Central Africa region, playing a key role in meeting staffing requirements for this area. Additionally, you will support the Unit in reviewing and reassessing recruitment policies and processes. This work is aligned with the future OCB recruitment strategy and aims to enhance efficiency while ensuring strict adherence to OCB recruitment principles. 

The position reports to the Head of OCB Recruitment. 

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

To contribute to operational needs by providing quality HR to the Operational Centre of MSF Brussels (OCB).  

In alignment with OCB’s recruitment principles, criteria, policies, and procedures, this position entails:  

• Support the recruitment process for HQ staff positions
• Lead the recruitment of International Mobile Staff (IMS) for OCB, focusing on candidates from the Central Africa region
• Contribute actively as a dynamic member of the Recruitment Unit to foster team cohesion and achieve collective objectives
• Participate in HR marketing and outreach initiatives tailored to operational needs, including organizing information sessions, webinars, and recruitment campaigns
• Deliver tailored information sessions for Locally Hired Staff (LHS)—either online or face-to-face—with a strategic focus on the Central Africa region, in collaboration with the Central Africa HR Hub
• Collaborate within thematic working groups to address priority areas and achieve annual recruitment objectives 

As a primary responsibility, you contribute to and support the recruitment of HQ and On-Post positions by ensuring the effective implementation of recruitment processes: 

• Ensure that all required documents for the opening and publication of a position are complete; liaise with the relevant line manager and Department assistant to gather missing information or adapt documents as needed prior to publication 
• Collaborate closely with the line manager and Department assistant to design and implement a recruitment process tailored to the specific HQ position, ensuring consistency and transparency in line with the HQ recruitment policy 
• Assist in the preparation of interview tools, such as interview guides and scoring grids, in coordination with the line manager and other relevant stakeholders 
• Participate as a panel member in candidate interviews alongside the line manager and other involved referents. 
• Take part in the post-interview debriefing and selection discussions, contributing to final candidate selection as a member of the interview panel 
• Conduct reference checks for shortlisted candidates 
• Draft a concise recruitment report summarizing the process and the rationale for the final candidate selection :

As part of the Recruitment Unit, you are responsible for the full recruitment cycle of International Mobile Staff (IMS) profiles, in line with operational needs and organizational standards: 

• Implement and manage the end-to-end selection process for assigned IMS profiles
• Conduct pre-selection of candidates via the Applicant Tracking System (Wedoo), based on criteria defined by technical and HR departments
• Ensure timely and qualitative follow-up of all applications, including prompt communication with candidates and providing appropriate, constructive feedback to those who have gone through the selection process—regardless of the outcome.
• Ensure the accurate and up-to-date use of the Applicant Tracking System (Wedoo) throughout the recruitment process
• Prepare and submit written reports following pre-screen and Competency-Based Interviews (CBI)
• Once a candidate is selected, conduct a thorough debriefing and transfer the file to the relevant Development Advisor (DA) for onboarding and further career development 

 

CONDITIONS 

• Expected starting date: July 2025 
• Location: Brussels (Belgium) 

* Due to legal administrative constraints, candidates must already have the permanent right as Belgian or EU national, and/or valid work permit with mention of "Unlimited access to the labor market" to work in Belgium 

• Mobility: 33% of time spent on our projects in the Central Africa region (approximately twice a year for two months each) 
• Contract type: Fixed-term contract – full-time – Maximum 50% homeworking per week possible 
• Contract duration: 12 months (extendable) 
• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid 
• Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs 
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment 
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments 

Deadline for applications: 2nd of June 2025

 

How to apply? 

➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button on the vacancy page

➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position    

➢ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter  ready to upload (preferably in PDF format)   

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. 

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants. 

Profil du candidat :

• Au moins 5 ans d'expérience professionnelle avec des financements belges ou européens dans le contexte de la RDC
• Connaissance approfondie des principes comptables et de la législation financière
• Connaissance avérée des logiciels et systèmes financiers
• Solides capacités d'analyse et de résolution de problèmes, combinées à l'intégrité et à la transparence en tant que valeurs fondamentales
• Être disposé à travailler à temps plein en RDC, avec des déplacements professionnels dans les provinces, les pays voisins et l'UE
• Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais ; la connaissance d'autres langues de la RDC ou de la Belgique est un atout
• Possibilité de signer un contrat de travail belge et d'obtenir un permis de travail en RDC
• Ce poste d'expatrié est basé à plein temps à Kinshasa. Le contrat sera signé en Belgique, après quoi le candidat sera expatrié pour travailler en RDC. Bien que la nationalité belge ne soit pas requise, le candidat doit être en mesure de signer un contrat de travail belge.

Nous vous offrons :

L'IMT s'engage à construire un institut diversifié, équitable et inclusif. Nous visons l'excellence et la pertinence, l'intégrité, la durabilité, la persistance et l'équité. Votre mission contribue à notre mission. Nous valorisons la dignité humaine et la diversité, la créativité académique et l'esprit critique, la solidarité et la coopération, ainsi que le bien-être des employés, des étudiants, des patients et des clients. Nous vous offrons

• Un package salarial en fonction de votre profil et de votre expérience professionnelle, avec des avantages liés à l'expatriation (tels qu'une indemnité de logement, un billet aller-retour annuel, des frais de scolarité, des assurances complémentaires).
• Un poste à temps plein avec un contrat de 4 ans, prolongeable de 3 ans sur la base d'une évaluation. L'objectif est de pourvoir le poste en septembre/octobre.
• Une opportunité de faire partie de la communauté scientifique de l'IMT qui contribue à la recherche innovante, au travail éducatif et aux activités de renforcement des capacités avec des partenaires en RDC et dans le monde entier.

 

Ce poste vous intéresse?   

Pour plus d'informations sur ce poste, veuillez contacter HR (recruitment@itg.be).   

Postulez avant le 15 Juin 2025, via le lien sur notre site web. Nous vous demandons d'ajouter votre CV et votre lettre de motivation.   

Responsable financier à l'IMT RDC

 

Contexte :

L'Institut de Médecine Tropicale (IMT) à Anvers, avec plus de 500 membres du personnel, se consacre à l'amélioration de la santé mondiale par le biais de la recherche et de l'éducation. L'IMT est actif en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) depuis plus de 20 ans, se concentrant sur la lutte contre la maladie du sommeil et l'amélioration de la recherche en santé publique en partenariat avec les institutions nationales.

Rôle : Le responsable financier du bureau de la RDC gérera les flux de financement des différents projets vers/depuis de multiples donateurs, vers de multiples institutions partenaires de l'IMT RDC ainsi que vers les unités de l'IMT.

Objectif du rôle :

Le responsable financier a la responsabilité de suivre, de contrôler et d'optimiser l'utilisation des fonds alloués aux projets mis en œuvre en RDC. Il s'agit d'un rôle direct pour les fonds gérés par l'IMT et d'un rôle d'appui aux partenaires du projet.  .

Pour ce faire, le responsable financier conçoit et maintient des processus optimaux en accord avec les structures et processus financiers et opérationnels globaux de l'IMT. Le responsable financier est le premier point de contact et de soutien pour les partenaires et le personnel de l'IMT pour les questions relatives aux budgets. Il/elle travaille en soutien aux chefs de projet de l'IMT et fournit de manière proactive des conseils sur le contexte et les dépenses pour que les chefs de projet ou d'autres structures de gestion puissent prendre des décisions. Pour ce faire, le responsable financier s'aligne et se coordonne soigneusement avec les collègues impliqués dans la gestion financière à l'IMT-A et, lorsque cela est explicitement défini, participe aux réunions clés du projet.

Tâches et responsabilités :

• Affectation des coûts :
  • Contrôler les dépenses et assurer la conformité avec le budget approuvé
  • Vous êtes responsable du soutien financier et administratif des chefs de projet et des partenaires en termes d'optimisation de la planification et de l'utilisation des budgets alloués
  • Vous gardez une vue d'ensemble des différentes dispositions financières et administratives des projets et contrats en cours, en développant une connaissance et une vision des conditions du bailleur de fonds pour chacun des projets
  • Vous soutenez les partenaires, sur demande, dans le suivi des budgets qui leur sont alloués.
• Gestion des flux de trésorerie : Vous supervisez le flux de trésorerie de l'IMT Anvers pour le fonctionnement des projets en RDC.
• Suivi des processus comptables : Vous soutenez les comptables au sein de l'équipe RDC.
• Conseiller :
  • Fournir des conseils stratégiques sur le contrôle des coûts, l'investissement et d'autres questions financières
  • Soutenir les collègues sur des questions ad-hoc.
• Gestion des risques : Identifier les risques financiers et conseiller les chefs de projet et, le cas échéant, la direction sur les moyens de les atténuer (notamment en évitant les risques de fraude et de corruption).
• Soutenir l'établissement des rapports financiers : Apporter un soutien et des éclaircissements aux responsables scientifiques et/ou financiers du projet lors de la préparation et de la présentation des rapports périodiques et des rapports de projet sur la situation financière.
• Superviser les audits : Préparer l'organisation/les projets aux audits internes et externes.
• Soutenir l'élaboration du budget des propositions de projet.
• Formation : Analyser les besoins en termes de formation en comptabilité et finance pour le personnel et les partenaires d'ITM RDC et identifier les opportunités de formation (internes ou externes).