Consortium Finance Manager

Action Contre la Faim is an international humanitarian organization established in 1979 with the mission of saving lives by combating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations caused by conflict and natural disasters. Action Contre la Faim provides coordinated responses in nearly 50 countries worldwide, including Yemen, across seven areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Livelihoods, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, Advocacy, Climate, and Research. ACF has been operational in Yemen since 2012 and currently operates in four bases: Aden, Hodeida, Al Khokha, and Sana’a. The country office implements activities centered on fours main sectors: Nutrition and Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Food Security and Livelihoods. For more information please visit our website: https://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/missions/yemen/ Job Title: Consortium Finance Manager Location: Aden Contract duration: until 31st December 2026 with possibility of extension. Basic monthly salary (taxable): 2303 $ to 2753 $ based on experience salary calculation (excluding other benefits offered by the organization) Line Manager: Consortium Coordinator Technical/Support Manager: ACF Finance HoD Objective of the Position: The Consortium Finance Manager oversees the financial management of the Consortium programme, in compliance with the approved budget, donor financial rules and regulations, and partner and consortium financial systems. The Consortium Finance Manager is a member of the Consortium Management Unit, under the leadership of the Consortium Coordinator, and works in close collaboration with the staff of the three Consortium partners. Under the direct supervision of the Consortium Coordinator, the Consortium Finance Manager will: Mission 1: Manage financial aspects of the Consortium programme Working with the key financial staff of the partners, contributes to the drafting of internal and external programme framework documents and core financial management tools, proposals and/or amendments and reports Prepare and coordinate audits related to the programme Mission 2: Financial and budgetary tools and processes Develop and set up tools, systems and guidance notes for financial management and reporting and data consolidation that are in line with the donor’s rules and regulations as well as the partners’ financial systems. Ensure that all partners fully understand the tools and guidance notes Foster institutional learning on financial tools and processes with a view to improving them Mission 3: Project accounting Ensure proper submission of accounting data from all partners, in compliance with defined deadlines and standards Ensure the accuracy of accounting and analytical data entered, as well as the configuration of the accounting software (Saga) Ensure that supporting documents are archived in accordance with project rules Mission 4: Project budget management Lead budget coordination (tools, consolidation) and oversee the budget forecasting process in collaboration with all partners and in line with the donor’s financial rules Carry out necessary simulations and provide recommendations/decisions on budget adjustments Produce analyses to actively contribute to strategic discussions within the overall project management Provide guidance to Consortium partners on their financial and budgetary needs and adjustment options Ensure that the budget constraints and needs of all partners/countries are considered Mission 4: Project budget management Coordinate the process and timeline for preparing financial reports Ensure data consolidation to produce internal financial reports as well as donor financial reports and ensure their timely submission Mission 4: Project budget management Ensure proper execution of audits in coordination with the HQ donor audit coordinator, particularly regarding document submission from the regional office Monitor the implementation and follow-up of recommendations resulting from controls and audits Mission 4: Project budget management Monitor project cash flow and issue alerts when needed Track and reconcile receivables (including HQ receivables), including operational advances between partners Prepare and monitor transfer requests from HQ to various partners Formalize cash requests to donors in accordance with contractual procedures Mission 8: Inter-Partner Coordination & Capacity Building Facilitate the monthly Consortium Finance working group meetings with representatives from all three partners and contribute when needed to the Consortium regular coordination meetings. Support the Finance HoD in designing and delivering training programmes to build the technical skills of partner Finance staff. Contribute to the facilitation of programme kick-off, review, and closeout meetings. Carries out spot checks and random financial audits to the partners to ensure compliance with the donor’s financial rules, including in terms of eligible expenditures and supporting documents. Additional Responsibilities This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and be responsible for reporting and communicating the progress and achievement of the specific assigned task; Maintenance of high technical standards; Conduct all duties in a professional manner in accordance with the mission’s Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Internal Rules and Regulations, mandate and charter of principles including the promotion of gender equality. Required Qualification, Skills and Professional Experience Education: Master's degree in financial management or related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management of humanitarian programmes, specifically within a Consortium setting or working on multi-partner projects. Sector Knowledge: Proven experience in ensuring the financial management of Health, Nutrition, WASH, or MHPSS programmes. Transversal Skills: Soft Skills: Strong analytical and solution-oriented thinking, organisational skills, flexibility, solid interpersonal skills, leadership in working across multi-cultural environments and with diverse teams, and excellent English/Arabic communication skills. Safeguarding Commitments Action Contre La Faim has a zero tolerance to all forms of violations of Child and Adult Safeguarding and the Code of Conduct by staff. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment ACF implements a range of procedures and actions to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. The employee is also required to remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, and conduct duties in a manner consistent with the mission’s Safeguarding Policy. Gender Equality Commitments Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information; Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance; Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status; Value and respect all cultures. ACF offers equal opportunities, however priority given to qualified female and/or persons with a disability.