Area Finance and HR Manager - Jazeerah/Khartoum SUDAN

Oversee finance and HR management in Jazeerah/Khartoum operations.

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Overview

Oversee finance and HR management in Jazeerah/Khartoum operations.

You have:

  • You have proven experience of at least 4 years in a coordination position, in Finance and HR
  • You have experience of mission in remote field area + preferable experience in an African context
  • Interpersonal qualities: patient, team player, rigorous, systematic
  • Proficiency in professional English

Description

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have 4000 employees worldwide.

For more information about the organisation: www.hi.org

JOB CONTEXT:

Since January 2024, HI has been responding to Sudan’s crisis. HI’s joint multisectorial response in Gedaref State, implemented with a Sudanese partner NGO, is already providing physical and functional rehabilitation services in healthcare centers and at community level, as well as MHPSS services, including individual and group counselling. HI is further engaged at the humanitarian coordination level to mainstream disability inclusion throughout the humanitarian response.

HI is scaling up its response from both geographic and modalities/sectorial perspectives. In particular, HI has deployed emergency response teams in Darfur, to setup its operations and initiate its response in the western parts of Sudan, since December 2024. Activities are implemented in Darfur since January 2025 in Basic needs (Wash and FSL), and assessment in other sectors are being conducted. End of 2025, HI started intervention in Jazeerah State (Wad Madani) relating to physical rehabilitation, stimulation therapy and IHA activities. Some perspective regarding the Humanitarian Mine Action in Khartoum will allow us to expand our geographic footprint with the opening of a new office. The advertised vacancy is to be part of that team.

YOUR MISSION:

Under the management of the Area Manager, you are responsible for ensuring that the finance and human resources management are consistent with HI’s policies and standards and with local regulations. You advise managers in your geographical area on all the HR and processes they roll out and you are responsible for the financial steering and operational financial management and also maintaining the social environment in the area. You will also support the local implementing partner in the financial and human resources aspects.

Main challenges to come for the team :

- Finalize the reporting of the previous CDCS grant

- Continue the development and relationship with local partner

- Contribute to the fundraising effort

- Opening potential new project

- Recruit and support the local team

Your main responsibilities are the following:

1: Management of future staffs

2: Operational implementation of HR

- Oversee the dimensioning and quality of Programs resources

- Oversee the area’s Career Management and Skills Development systems

- Coordinate and guarantee the quality of the Program’s administrative management for all members of staff.

- Assist managers on the implementation of HI's HR policies:

3: Operational implementation Finance

- Ensure financial and budget management

- Ensure accounts management

- Ensure the financial management of institutional funding in compliance with “donor” guidelines and contractual obligations

- Ensure cash-flow management

4 : Emergency preparedness and response

Benefits

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

  • 4 months International contract starting from May 2026 based in Jazeerah/Khartoum
  • The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
  • Pension scheme;
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI;

  • Salary from 2757€ gross/month upon experience

  • Perdiem: 706 net/month - paid in the field
  • Hardship : 500 euros/month
  • Paid leaves: 25 days per year
  • R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks
  • Housing: Shared accommodation taken in charge by HI.

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying! Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Requirements

· You have proven experience of at least 4 years in a coordination position, in Finance and HR

· You have experience of mission in remote field area + preferable experience in an African context

· Interpersonal qualities: patient, team player, rigorous, systematic

· Proficiency in professional English

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you managed a budget successfully? This question helps assess your financial management skills and experience in budget handling. Provide a specific example of a budget you managed, detailing your approach and results.
How do you ensure compliance with donor guidelines when managing funds? This evaluates your understanding of donor requirements and compliance strategies. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging recruitment scenario you've encountered. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to maintain a positive team dynamic in a remote field setting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you have provided training or support to a local team member. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects in a high-pressure environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with implementing HR policies in diverse cultural contexts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you contributed to fundraising efforts in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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