COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non confessional and independent organization that fights against all kinds of poverty to make the world a better place. Founded in 1965 by Vincenzo Barbieri (Italian “father” of international volunteering), COOPI is based in Milan and it has 20 local offices in the South of the World.
It works to assist populations struck by emergencies (disasters and conflicts) and to facilitate their civil, economic and social development.
The association intervenes in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East in collaboration with local actors (civil society, public administration and so on). In 2013 it has implemented 160 projects.
COOPI works in different sectors: agriculture, water and sanitation, health care, humanitarian assistance, human rights, education, socio-economic services, migration. All sectors are related to one another in the programs launched by COOPI all of them interrelated.
COOPI is also committed to the Child Sponsorship programme in 8 countries (Perù, Haiti, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Uganda and DR Congo), and provides food, education, health and protection to 2.700 children.
COOPI also operates in Italy, through awareness and fund-raising campaigns, volunteering activities (almost 400 volunteers), the promotion of the Cooperation and Development Master course at the Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia, and finally the participation to several NGOs associations, among which Link 2007 and AGIRE (Italian Humanitarian Emergency Response Agency) are the most important. The organization is supported by important institutional donors, local institutions, foundations, companies and citizens among the main donors, the European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) recognizes COOPI as an important partner.Job Description
The Finance and Human Resources Officer responsible for executing all the tasks regarding the financial & HR activities of the field base in support of the projects being implemented on the field, and to support the Country Administrator and Project Manager in the delivery of the field activities to reach the results and objectives of the projects.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and in collaboration with the Country Administrator base in coordination office Abuja, He/She will:
HR Task:
Coordinate human resource activities such as recruitment processes which include placing of adverts, compensation, benefits, training, employee relationship, dealing with responses and correspondences, and performance management/Appraisal
Drafting all new contracts to be submitted for approval to the country Administrator and signature of the Head of Mission.
Monitors the national and local context and labour environment and advise on how COOPI can remain relevant, complaint and competitive.
Maintain contact with insurance and pension companies
Nurtures the relationship with staff to ensure workplace harmony and peace, as well as effective partnership in the identification of attendant employee issues.
Share attendance and payroll related data with HR manager
Update the general staff data base/archive for (contract durations) on monthly basis with relevant documentations (contracts, CVs, ToR, letter of Offer, credentials etc)
Support COOPI staff in all steps related to annual staff evaluation and development plan
Update and maintain the data base for all COOPI national staff leaves.
Ensures the correct accountancy and administrative management for the project in compliance with the approved and signed grant agreement of COOPI and the donor’s procedures.
Finance Tasks:
Safe and bank account management: Ensures the correct management of the safe bank accounts, by directly managing or by regularly controlling the project admin assistants, if available. To make bank runs including transfer requests, withdrawals, and issuing/receiving letters and bank statements, etc.
Accountancy management: Ensures the correct project accountancy and all accountancy documents filing by monitoring the admin assistants or by directly performing the accountancy.
Administrative Management: Verify the correct administrative management of the project (contracts, goods and services purchase, calls for tenders, etc.) in compliance with COOPI and the donor’s procedures.
Expenses planning and monitoring: In collaboration with the Project Manager ensures the project’s financial planning, monitors expenses, under the budget, and provides the accountancy data to the Project Manager to allow him to monitor and plan the expenditures and to request funds.
Contract modifications and administrative documents: Collaborate with the Project Manager in the elaboration of contract modifications (including the budget), and in the preparation of all necessary project documents.
Financial reporting: In coordination with the Country Administrator and with the Project Manager, prepare the intermediate and final reports for the projects under his responsibility.
Budget preparation: upon request by the Project Manager (and in coordination with the country administrator on sustainability-related aspects), participate in new project writing.
Additional responsibilities:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and assigned by the Country Administrator
Minimum Requirements
Skills and competencies of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills):
Degree / Post-graduate Degree in Accountancy, Social Science courses, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related subject, with previous experience working on humanitarian projects.
Masters in Accountancy/Finance/HR will be an additional advantage and evidence of NYSC discharge certificate, with previous experience working in developmental and emergency projects, especially in NGO/INGO or the financial sector.
Desired Competencies / Skills:
Essential:
3 -4 years Admin-related work experience with an NGO, an International NGO, and any other financial-related institution.
Experience in data collection, collation and archiving
Work-related skills: good knowledge of cash management, daily administration tasks, logistics and procurement tasks
Fluency in English
Ability to plan and organize work write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally)
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills.
Proven commitment to accountability
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel.
Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communications
Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
Demonstrated skills in management, teamwork, negotiation and consensus-building
Females are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Preferred:
Excellent knowledge of English, with a fair understanding of Hausa.
Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.