Finance and Human Resources Manager for International Humanitarian Missions

Médicos Sin Fronteras Latinoamérica; Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 269.522 - 322.834; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Monthly remuneration of USD $1,500 for the first year

Private medical insurance

Covers accommodation and basic services

Per diem for meals and personal expenses

Descripción de la vacante

An international humanitarian organization seeks a Finance and Human Resources Manager in Mexico City for international missions. The role requires overseeing HR and financial activities to ensure project efficiency. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience, excellent command of English (B2) and Spanish (C1), and be computer literate. The position offers a gross monthly salary of approximately USD $1,500 during the first year with additional benefits including housing and private insurance. A commitment to MSF principles and teamwork is essential.

Formación

• Minimum two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries preferred.
• Fluent in English (B2) and Spanish (C1); knowledge of French is an asset.
• Computer literacy is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and coordinate HR and financial activities in the project.
• Supervise recruitment, training, and evaluation of project staff.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and manage payroll.
• Implement cash management procedures and maintain accurate accounting.
• Manage project staff movements and accommodations.

Conocimientos

People Management and Development

Commitment to MSF Principles

Behavioral Flexibility

Results and Quality Orientation

Teamwork and Cooperation

Educación

Degree in finance, management (business, HR) or administration

Herramientas

MSF software (Homère, FFC, SAGA)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C.

Finance and Human Resources Manager – International Humanitarian Missions

To join our team in International Projects. Minimum availability of 6 months.

THIS JOB PROFILE IS IN ENGLISH SINCE THIS IS THE REQUIRED LANGUAGE FOR THE JOB

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Planning, coordinating and implementing HR, Admin and Financial activities and policies in the project according to legal obligations and MSF protocols, standards and procedures to provide quality, reliable and transparent information to the organization on the use and allocation of resources in the project and to realize the HR capacity required to achieve project objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In close coordination with the Project Coordinator (PC) and the HR Coordinator and Finance Coordinator, calculating, analysing and monitoring the project's HR and Financial operational needs and the associated budget to ensure efficient sizing and capabilities and proper allocation of funds according to funding contracts, proposing corrective actions when required.
• Planning, supervising and ensuring the implementation of, in close coordination with the HRCo, the associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing, induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the project staff to ensure both sizing and the amount of knowledge required. Supporting the project line managers in these processes to improve staff capabilities, their end results contribution to mission goals and to boost their active participation and MSF commitment.
• Advising on set‑up and updating the project's organizational chart and job descriptions and assisting the PC, team leaders and supervisors to draw up annual holiday planning and staff shifts to forecast HR needs and ensure HR availability for project activities.
• Ensuring hiring, amendments and contract termination formalities for employees at project level are according to local labour laws, archiving and updating individual employee files, informing them of their rights and preparing all mandatory tax declarations to ensure legal compliance. In close collaboration with the PC and HRCo, looking for the best options to avoid and/or solve possible labour conflicts in the project.
• Supervising/performing payroll procedures, ensuring that all data related to monthly salary calculation of the project national employees are correctly entered in Homere (days off, unpaid leaves, sick leaves, overtime, salary advance, etc.) to ensure on‑time and accurate salary payments. Under supervision of the HRCo, ensuring the indexation process of the national staff salary grids is in order to maintain internal equity, cost‑of‑living adjustments and the correct application of employment conditions in the project sites.
• In close collaboration with the PC and HRCo, implementing the administrative procedures of any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in force between local partners (e.g., Ministry of Health) and MSF.
• Implementing circuits and workflows (management of cash boxes, transfers, advances, purchase procedures, payment validations, follow‑up of regular payments, bank reconciliation) to anticipate expenses at project level and optimize cash needs and security.
• Implementing and supervising transactional procedures and systems to ensure transparent accounting practices and full documentary traceability (invoices, receipts, bank statements, etc.) following MSF guidelines and rules, and using the respective software in place. Ensuring and controlling the monthly and yearly accountancy closure and all HR, Administrative and Financial reporting of the Project (Homère and accounting software monthly closure, sitreps, etc.).
• Being responsible for all movements and/or accommodation of staff in the Project.

PROFILE

Education and Formation

Desirable: degree in finance, management (business, HR) or administration.

Experience

• Essential: working experience of at least two years in relevant and similar jobs.
• Desirable: working experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

Languages

• Essential: English (B2 or higher level)
• Essential: Spanish (C1 or higher level)
• Knowledge of French will be an asset.

Knowledge

• Essential: computer literacy (Word, Excel and internet)
• Desirable: HR and Financial MSF software (Homère, FFC, SAGA).

Competencies

• People Management and Development
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

POSITION CONDITIONS

Work Venue: Where the needs of the project require it.

Profit: Monthly remuneration: in the first 12 months, the bonus approximate gross monthly is USD $1,500. From the second year remuneration increases based on experience (previous and acquired) and the level of responsibility in the field. Private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary. The expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing. Other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF. Per diem or monthly per diem: mainly to cover meals and small personal expenses.

Start: Depending on the needs of the project.

Duration: Minimum 6 months.

Working day: Full time.

The vacancy remains open all year round due to the needs within the Humanitarian Missions. The selection process may take 3 to 6 months after my application; once accepted, you will be part of the MSF International Pool, and the mission assignment may take 3 to 6 months after validation.

To learn more about life within Humanitarian Missions, we invite you to visit: https://www.msf.mx/proyectos-internacionales