Human resources and finance manager

Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium seeks an experienced HR & Finance Manager for international assignments. You will oversee human resources and financial management on project level, ensuring efficiency, transparency and compliance across operations.

Responsibilities include staffing, policy implementation, budgeting, reporting, and safeguarding. The role emphasises capacity building and cross-department coordination in challenging humanitarian settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, finance, management, economics, administration, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience; humanitarian NGO experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
• Previous people management experience is highly valued; strong budgeting and governance awareness is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage staffing across the full employee lifecycle.
• Implement HR policies and processes including recruitment, onboarding, development and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and MSF standards.
• Support organisational structure and job design.
• Advise managers on team management, performance, and conflict prevention.
• Ensure safeguarding, diversity and inclusion across HR practices.
• Define, monitor and analyse project budget planning and forecasting.
• Supervise accounting and financial reporting in line with MSF requirements.
• Ensure effective cash management and financial transactions.
• Implement and monitor internal controls and financial procedures.
• Coordinate and build capacity within HR and Finance teams.

Skills

English & French

People management

Staffing planning

Education

Degree in HR/finance/management/economics/administration

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 70 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation.

Human resources and finance manager - international assignments

Human Resources Managers, Finance Managers, or combined HR‑FIN Managers ensure effective, compliant, and transparent management of human and financial resources at project level.

These positions also offer strong career development opportunities, with profiles typically evolving towards coordination roles such as Human Resources Coordinator (HRCO) or Finance Coordinator (FINCO), taking on broader strategic responsibilities at country level.

As a HR & Finance Manager, you oversee both human resources and financial management within a project. The role ensures efficient use of resources, transparency, and compliance, supporting operational performance and accountability.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Human resources

• Plan and manage staffing across the full employee lifecycle
• Implement HR policies and processes, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and evaluation
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and MSF standards
• Support organisational structure and job design
• Advise managers on team management, performance, and conflict prevention
• Ensure safeguarding, diversity, and inclusion principles across all HR practices
• Define, monitor, and analyse project budget planning and forecasting
• Supervise accounting and financial reporting in line with MSF and local compliance requirements
• Ensure effective cash management and financial transactions
• Implement and monitor financial procedures and internal controls

Coordination and oversight

• Supervise and build capacity within Finance and HR teams
• In coordination with different departments, analyse HR and financial needs in the project
• Support decision makers on appropriate allocation of resources
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions

PROFILE

• Degree in HR, finance, management, economics, administration, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in humanitarian settings or previous work experience with an NGO is an asset
• Previous people management experience is highly valued

LANGUAGES

• Proficiency in English and French, both spoken and written is mandatory
• Good knowledge in Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish is an asset

COMPETENCIES

• Collaborate and communicate clearly; build trust with colleagues
• Lead, support, guide, and motivate teams with confidence and empathy
• Take initiative, remain solution-oriented, and act proactively
• Translate strategic vision and operational realities into clear priorities and actions
• Work independently, plan effectively, and organise your and your team’s work properly
• Remain resilient and manage stress in challenging situations
• Practise cross-cultural awareness and work effectively with diverse teams
• Show flexibility by adjusting plans, locations and ways of working in coordination with others when circumstances and priorities change
• Excellent knowledge of IT skills

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Read the MSF principles and commitments outlined here
• Availability to work in complex environments and to leave on an assignment without partner/family
• A health status compatible with the nature of our activities and operational contexts and compliance with all vaccinations for MSF project assignments

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.