CANDIDATE PROFILE

• University degree preferably in Finance / Economics / Computer science / management information system.
• Experience in implementing an ERP is an asset
• MSF Field Experience, or NGO field experience is an asset but not a must
• Project Management experience is a must
• Demonstrated organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong ability to work in a team,
• High result and quality orientation
• Fluent French and English

CONDITIONS

• Open-end contract (CDI) - full time - Based in HQ  Brussels
• Hospital Insurance (DKV) - Pension plan – Canteen – reimbursement (100%) for public transportation costs
• Starting : December 2016

Deadline for Application: November 24th 2016

Interested candidates should send cover letter and Curriculum Vitae, by e-mail to   Recruit.HQ.finance@brussels.msf.org or to Kristina Presis, Finance Department, Rue de l’Arbre Bénit 46, 1050 Brussels

CONTEXT

The mission of the Finance Department is to ensure that financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of MSF Belgium and to ensure an optimal use of financial resources.

UniField is an Information System (ERP) aiming to replace the existing field management tools with a new solution that will integrate finance and supply, and be shared by all coordination and projects. The MSF Operational Centre of Brussels started his deployment phase since January 2015. The deployment team is composed by 12 people (4 MIO Finance, 4 supply 1 IT, 1 coordinator and 2 deployment officers).

The Unifield Finance Deployment Officer is a member of the finance department that works to facilitate the deployment of Unifield in collaboration with the Unifield deployment team. Under the supervision of the FAC Coordinator, he/she ensures, in collaboration with Field Accounting Control team, that all necessary process improvements - as identified by the mapping done by the MIOs - are in place in the mission accounting department by the deployment date. He/she liaises with the UniField Deployment Manager on the status of the requirements.

The Unifield Finance Deployment Officer provides support to the FAC and the MIOs in terms of technical and functional use of Unifield

The Unifield Finance Deployment Officer increases the skills of the FAC team so that they are able to give first line functional support to all missions using Unifield 

The Unifield Finance Deployment Officer collects and capitalises the documentation and the “Know How” of the Unifield deployment

JOB PROFILE

DEPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND FACILITATION

• Ensure that MIO, FAC and FinOff agree on the deployment technical modalities, based on the mapping outcomes. This includes the processes covered by Unifield, the users to be trained and the user right validation
• Responsible for the pre requisite implementation follow up: in collaboration with MIO and FAC he/she establishes a road map for the mission and make sure that base line (pre requisites) are implemented by the mission prior the deployment (as is =>to be)
• In collaboration with the IT departments makes sure that the instances are properly configured prior deployment
• Consolidates all requests for improvement, bugs and functional issues escalated from the MIO during the deployment and makes sure that the technical referent or the FAC reply accordingly.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & TRAINING

• Facilitates the New MIO integration (training on UniField software, Deployment tasks and process)
• Trains the FAC to the mission daily use of Unifield
• Supports the FAC in establishing a process oriented guide line for the mission fitting with the software in order to guaranty a proper 2nd (OC) and 3rd line support (Core Team) 
• Gives all necessary information to the departments training Unit in order for them to update the training material used for the long term (E learning finance)
• Organises the deployment documentation (including final deployment report) & liaises with the Finance learning officer to capitalise training and deployment know how
• Updates Communication documentation(in charge of the update of the technical part of the Communication media)

Essential requirements • Previous working experience of at least four years in communications or journalism • At least three years of experience in developing countries and/or unstable contexts • Previous working experience in producing communications content • Experience with MSF or other international NGOs in developing countries • Experience working in an international environment • Fluent spoken French and excellent writing skills – fluency in additional languages is highly desirable. • Fluent in English (MSF working language) • Computer literacy (Word, Excel and digital media) • Social media knowledge and skills (including community management) • Self-driven with the ability to take initiative • People management skills • Commitment to MSF’s social mission and values • A flexible approach • Able to cope with high levels of stress/able to work in stressful environments • Strong team player • Negotiation skills and a diplomatic approach • Basic audiovisual skills (photo, video, editing) Desirable requirements • Degree in Journalism, Communications, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Sciences or related subject • Command of local languages • Proficient audiovisual skills

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is building a pool of communication professionals for assignment in different countries in which we work. Job postings could be in places like Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, or wherever new crises may require our presence. Recruitment into the pool will not guarantee immediate posting but will mean selected candidates will receive regular proposals from the Pool Manager. Assignments range from a few weeks (emergency settings) to two years. While our core mission is medical, speaking out about the plight of the people we help is just as important to the MSF mission. Our Field Communications Managers (FCMs) are often the first link in this chain of témoignage – or witnessing – bringing the world’s attention to the areas where we work. They also help MSF’s field teams manage our communications and reputation in the countries where we have projects. We communicate with patients, staff and key stakeholders. Our FCMs are usually based in the capital of the country but spend a lot of time travelling to MSF projects to collect information, gather stories and testimonies, and work with local and foreign media. They have a key role in developing communication strategies for their contexts in support of the medical and humanitarian teams. Our FCMs can have an incredible impact on MSF’s global positioning as well as visibility and fundraising. They also take media pressure off the medical teams, allowing them to concentrate on our patients. A Field Communications Manager will be expected to: • Define the communications strategy for MSF in the country in which they work, with the support of colleagues in headquarters • Help build consensus on key messages and positioning on specific issues • Manage our in-country communications including social media platforms where appropriate • Maintain close contact with key local and foreign media – actively promoting MSF content and facilitating media visits to projects • Produce reports on the local media landscape as well as achieved results and future priorities, identifying risks and opportunities for MSF communications • Produce local or/and international communications materials and advise on suitable communications tools to fulfill objectives, pass messages and reach identified audiences • Manage, develop and supervise staff (Field Communications Officers) under the FCM’s direct responsibility • Provide and manage a yearly communications budget to support identified and agreed communications priorities • Act as a spokesperson during emergencies • Provide media training and support to medical and operational staff Send your CV and cover letter to: active.fieldrecruitment@brussels.msf.org by the 20th of November 2016. No random CV without cover letter will be taken into consideration. In the email subject, please write “Communications Pool Recruitment – FCM”. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

• Pour qui ?

Les projets internationaux sont ouverts à toute personne d’au moins 18 ans, résidant en Belgique. Aucune qualification professionnelle n’est demandée, la participation à ces projets demande de la motivation, de la souplesse et une capacité d’adaptation à un nouvel environnement !

Intéressé.e ?

prochaines réunions d'information :

BRUXELLES – mardi 15 février 18h30, Mundo-b, rue d’Edimbourg 26 ;

LIÈGE – mardi 22 février 18h30, Casa Nicaragua, rue Pierreuse 23 ;

ONLINE – jeudis 17 et 24 février via l'application zoom

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Vivre dans une famille béninoise pendant un mois, découvrir le secteur associatif au travers de la thématique des droits de l'enfant au Népal, mieux comprendre les défis auxquels font face les communautés indigènes au Pérou… Autant de possibilités que recouvre la participation à un projet international !

Le projet international propose à toute personne de s’impliquer bénévolement dans des actions solidaires mises en place par des associations partenaires de Quinoa, en Amérique latine, en Afrique et en Asie. Il comprend bien sûr le séjour sur place, et également une phase préparatoire de plusieurs mois, ainsi qu’un moment de débriefing – évaluation – retrouvailles au retour.

Il s’agit d’un projet collectif : les départs se font en groupe de 6 à 12 participant.e.s, encadrés par 2 responsables.

• Quels types de projets ?

Le contenu des projets varie selon le champ d’activités des partenaires du Sud : participation aux ateliers de formation mis en place par le partenaire, animation d’enfants des « rues »,  reforestation, création d’une pièce de théâtre de sensibilisation, travail agricole … Cette année, les projets se déroulent : au Pérou, en Equateur, au Bénin, au Népal, aux Philippines.

• Quand ?

Sur place, la plupart des projets internationaux de Quinoa durent un mois et se déroulent en juillet ou en août.