Finance Coordinator

Intersos

Finance Coordinator - Chad - Cameroon

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Finance Coordinator

Code: SR

Duty station: N'Djamena

Starting date: 16/02/2026

Contract duration: 6 months (renewable)

Reporting to: Head of mission

Functional Supervisor: Finance regional coordinator

Supervision of: Finance team

Type of Duty Station: Non-family duty station

General context of the project

INTERSOS has been working in Chad since 2004 and in Cameroon since 2015, with humanitarian operations focused on protection, health and nutrition, food security, and water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH).

In Chad, INTERSOS implements projects in the Lake and East regions for internally displaced persons and Sudanese refugees. After a hiatus in 2016, activities resumed in 2017 with a focus on protecting human rights, particularly those of children and women, through the establishment of Child Friendly Spaces, GBV case management, social cohesion, community rehabilitation, and access to safe drinking water, health, and food security.

In Cameroon, INTERSOS operates mainly in the Far North, North-West, and South-West regions. With a team of around 250 employees, the organization has a coordination office in Yaoundé and several operational bases in Bamenda, Buea, Kousseri, and Maroua. INTERSOS is recognized as a leading actor in protection monitoring and integrated humanitarian response, combining protection, food security, nutrition, WASH, cash transfers, and the distribution of essential goods (NFI).

In both countries, INTERSOS is working on the front lines to meet the needs of populations affected by crises, in partnership with national authorities, United Nations agencies, and international donors such as ECHO, UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, UNFPA, US Department of State, FCDO, SV, AICS, and FHRAOC.

General purpose of the position

Define, coordinate, and monitor the implementation and management of strategies, policies, internal control, and overall financial administration in the Missions, in accordance with the operational context and challenges, protocols, INTERSOS standards and procedures, as well as the guidelines of the Regional Finance Coordinator, in order to provide accurate, transparent, timely, and reliable financial information to the organization and third parties on the allocation of resources in Projects.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

Strategy and budget

• As an active member of the management team, participate in defining mission objectives and strategies by planning, implementing, and monitoring financial, operational, and budgetary requirements, anticipating changes and challenges, and planning accordingly to ensure that the budget is appropriate.
• Define the financial strategy for the mission and the country, assessing and mitigating the mission's financial risks, as well as the project's economic and financial plan in collaboration with the head of mission and in liaison with the project managers.
• Provide regular and adequate indicators to monitor the financial situation of the mission and provide relevant cost analysis, regular monitoring of expenditure against budget, analyze variances, and suggest corrective actions if necessary.
• Provide support to the head of mission and program coordinator in drafting new projects and preparing the budget, ensuring collaboration with other support departments (HR, Journal, Security).

Accounting and treasury

• Ensure that the accounting process is efficient and accurate, providing for an adequate level of verification and segregation of duties based on the size and staffing of the mission. The accounting database must comply with INTERSOS's standard accounting practices, be reconciled on a monthly basis in accordance with standard internal control mechanisms, and ensure effective monitoring of the payment of salaries to suppliers, social/tax institutions, and staff.
• Coordinate effective cash management, in particular to ensure the smooth running of operations and maintain control over security risks. This includes, among other things, defining minimum cash levels, cash flow forecasts for projects and NGOs, managing local bank accounts, bank/cash reconciliation, transferring funds to field bases, relations with banks and/or other financial institutions at the mission level, and identifying financial problems and cash shortages in advance.
• Ensure the proper implementation and compliance with INTERSOS policies and guidelines and donor procedures, ensuring that they are aligned with legal requirements and the national legal framework, and designing or adapting relevant local policies, procedures, and tools for optimized management of the mission's financial resources.
• Raise awareness among key members of management, such as coordinators, budget managers, and relevant managers, about financial risks and the scope of their financial responsibilities.
• In collaboration with the regional finance coordinator, manage funding agreements with donors, for example, by coordinating and preparing proposals and financial reports, and managing contracts with donors.
• Ensure that the mission has an appropriate organizational structure and a reliable internal control system in place to meet all financial obligations while maintaining financial ethics within the mission and using the New Accounting Information System, or, where this is not available, using the tools and templates provided by the procedural protocols.

Administration and HR

• Responsible for administrative and accounting documents for the mission and all documentation for the closed project. Submit accounting reports and official documents supporting individual projects and contracts to the regional finance coordinator and the finance director at headquarters.
• Work with the human resources department to meet administrative requirements related to personnel issues.
• Coordinate and supervise the monthly and annual closing of accounts, ensuring that the statement reflects the financial reality of the mission.

Personnel Management

• Responsible for managing, supervising, and developing the finance team, including coaching, training, motivating, and ensuring their capabilities, identifying potential conflicts, and finding solutions when necessary.
• Participate in HR processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff development, and internal communication) to ensure both the size and quantity of knowledge required for the activities for which he or she is responsible.

Logistics

• In collaboration with the logistics coordinator, ensure the proper execution of procurement processes for goods, works, and services in accordance with INTERSOS and donor guidelines.

Required profile and experience

Education

• Master's degree in Economics/Finance.

Professional Experience

• Proven computer skills (Word, Excel, Finance DB, and Internet).

Professional Requirements

• 4 (four) years of experience in budget management and team management.
• Previous experience with NGOs in developing countries is desirable.

Languages

• Advanced knowledge of French required.
• Knowledge of English is an asset.

Personal Requirements

• Strategic vision.
• Leadership.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Behavioral flexibility.
• Personnel management and development.
• Service orientation.
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles.

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