Project Accountant, (01) Manager (ANIMATOR/TRICE) in Education

Context of recruitment

The Foundation Terre des hommes Italie (FTDHI), an Italian NGO member of the International Federation Terre des Hommes and headquartered in Milan, is recruiting staff for the project "Access to education and essential services for vulnerable populations in the Yaadga region". This project is funded by OCHA and implemented with two local partners. The FTDHI works to realize the potential of each child by protecting him from any factor that could compromise his physical and social development. Its mission is to build a human, social, cultural and economic environment conducive to the development of children and respect for their rights. To this end, the Foundation promotes access to basic services and fights against social exclusion through local and community development as well as culture, with respect for human dignity. It has been present in Burkina Faso since 2003.

Two positions are to be filled.

1. Project Accountant

Location and contract

The duty station is Ouahigouya. One (1) position is available. This is a fixed-term contract of twelve (12) months, renewable according to the budget, with a trial period of three (3) months. The desired appointment is set for 1 December. The incumbent of the position is under the direct responsibility of the Principal Administrator.

Key responsibilities

The accountant ensures that contracts with partners and suppliers comply with donor guidelines. It ensures the maintenance of the project’s accounts, in accordance with FTDHI procedures and donor requirements. It verifies, imputes and records accounting records in newspapers and financial management tools, and monitors expenditure compliance with approved budgets and applicable rules. He prepares payments from suppliers and partners, then follows up on them. He manages the cash flow of the project and the follow-up of advances, classifies and archives supporting documents and financial documents, and contributes to the preparation of financial reports and accounts. It verifies activity reports, Terms of Reference (TDRs) and budgets in accordance with procedures and deadlines. It prepares monthly financial statements, including bank reconciliations and cash reports, and submits them to the Financial Administrator and Head of Delegation for validation. It also prepares financial reports in collaboration with the Financial Administrator.

Other responsibilities

The accountant monitors capital assets and other project assets. He advises the project team on financial procedures and expenditure justification rules. It carries out any other task within its remit and entrusted by its hierarchy.

Candidate profile

The candidate must have a degree at the Bac level and have completed training in accounting, finance or management. They must have at least one (01) year of experience in a similar position, as well as proven experience with NGOs or local organizations.

Required skills

A mastery of accounting tools and software is necessary. The position requires a capacity for innovation and autonomy in work, a sense of organization, dynamism, motivation and commitment, as well as an ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations. A good command of IT tools, including the Microsoft Office suite and management software, is expected. The candidate must also demonstrate a sense of organization and planning, as well as an ability to track and analyze indicators. Good knowledge of commercial and financial issues, analytical capacity and decision support are also required.

2. Manager (Facilitator) in Education

Location and contract

The duty station is Ouahigouya, with trips to the municipalities of Titao, Kossouka and Boussou. This is a fixed-term contract of seventeen (17) months, with a trial period of three (3) months. The desired appointment is set for 1 December. The incumbent of the position is under the responsibility of the Field Manager.

Key responsibilities

The manager participates in the identification of the intervention schools of the project and the communities concerned, in consultation with education officials, teachers, communities and partners. It contributes to the establishment or revitalization of SSA/P learning structures and promotes the participation of girls and boys, as well as children with disabilities or from marginalized groups. He takes part in meetings at the regional, provincial and municipal levels, participates in the collection of information within the framework of the project and works with the local partner in the implementation of educational activities.

Animation and accompaniment

He plans and supervises activities in the schools and SSA/P of the project intervention area. He accompanies the animators, volunteers and, where appropriate, children's committees. It encourages the voluntary and meaningful participation of children, without putting pressure on them.

Child protection and guidance

The manager applies child protection policies and procedures as well as the organization's code of conduct. It prevents the risk of violence, exploitation, abuse, harassment and discrimination in the course of activities. He listens respectfully to the concerns expressed by children and clearly explains the limits of confidentiality. It shall without delay report any concerns regarding the safety or protection of a child, in accordance with the organization's procedures. It directs children to the appropriate services, making their best interests a primary consideration and respecting established protocols. He does not conduct an investigation and does not promise secrecy when a child reveals a worrying situation.

Coordination and community mobilization

It collaborates with social services, schools, community organizations and other relevant partners. It informs parents, caregivers and communities about the project’s objectives and activities. It promotes the consideration of children's speech in planning and improving activities.

Monitoring, documentation and reporting

The manager establishes a schedule of follow-up activities in classical schools and SSA/P. It keeps attendance data and tracking documents up-to-date, in accordance with privacy and data protection rules. It tracks the participation of children and the quality of activities using project tools. It prepares periodic reports on activities, results, challenges and recommended actions. It protects records and only discloses personal information to authorized persons, in accordance with applicable procedures. It carries out all other tasks within its remit and is entrusted by the project coordinator.

Required profile and professional experience

The candidate must hold a Baccalaureate level diploma+2 in education, social sciences, law, community development or any other relevant field. Training in education, child protection, animation or psychological first aid is an asset. He must have at least two (2) years of experience in community animation, working with children or implementing educational projects. Experience in the region or context is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

The position requires a good understanding of the education system, with a focus on Education in Emergencies, child rights and protection principles. The candidate must have the ability to communicate with children in a respectful and age-appropriate manner, as well as the ability to organize activities and accompany facilitators. They must be attentive, patient, discerning and respectful of confidentiality, as well as have a sense of organization, autonomy and an ability to work in teams. Mastery of the Mooré is required, as well as that of basic computer tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Creation and submission of applications

Interested candidates will be required to submit by email an application file written in French, including a curriculum vitaeæ dated and signed specifying the skills and experience acquired, as well as the

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