Chef(fe) du département Finances (H/F) – Abuja, Nigeria

About us

Desired start date: 20/12/2026
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Abuja

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

About the mission

SI has been present in Nigeria for 10 years - since 2016 in Northeast Nigeria and 2020 in the Northwest.

SI’s coordination office is in Abuja and there are 2 regional base: In Maiduguri for the NE, including 2 sub base in Monguno and Ngala. In Gusau (Zamfara state) for the NW programs inclusing 1 sub offices in Birnin Kebbi (Kebbi State).

In the Northeast, SI operates in 3 LGAs of Borno state (Monguno, Ngala and Konduga). SI has also intervened in other LGAs includingJere, Maiduguri MMC, Dikwa, Gwoza and Bama in the recent past.as well as emergency operation in Adamawa State.

In the Northwest, SI intervenes in 5 LGAs of Zamfara state: Gusau, Anka, Talata Mafara, Zurmi and Kaura Namoda. SI also newly opened a base (2026) in Birnin Kebbi, to operate in 6 LGAs of Kebbi State related to an INTPA project. SI also carry out emergency interventions in Sokoto and Katsina States.

The annual volume of the Nigeria mission is between 6 and 7 million USD.

SI's mission in Nigeria responds to the critical needs of populations affected by conflict, natural disasters and epidemics in the North East and North West of the country, through its traditional sectors of intervention, namely WASH, FSL and Shelter. SI is currently funded by a number of institutional donors, including ECHO, CDCS, INTPA, SIDA RRM and NHF (US funding), with the possibility of further funding depending on the development of the mission's projects.

The mission also relies on a partnership approach, localization and good coordination to strengthen its intervention in the country. It works closely with local partners and participates actively in existing coordination platforms.

Mission staff : 147
The Finance HOD will directly manage the Finance coordination team composed of :
- A Deputy Head of Finance Department
- A Senior Accountant
She/he will closely work with all Departmental Heads, Field Coordinators and Project Managers of the mission.
The Finance HOD will report to the Country Director and be in link with Finance department in HQ.

About the job

General objective:

The finance coordinator will direct and coordinate all accounting and financial services associated withthe mission.
As coordinator, he/she is responsible for guaranteeing the financial balance of the mission and for ensuring that all
Solidarités International procedures, donor procedures and all laws of the country in which Solidarités International is
intervening are respected.
He/she is the point of reference for the mission, and the link between headquarters and the mission for all matters
relating to management, accounting and budget monitoring.

The main challenges:

Financial Coordination of a mission with several sub-bases including limited access / Financial sustainability of the mission in an ever changing donor dynamic

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

*Financial reporting of the terminated Grants, proposal development, internal financial analysis, contribution in defining the FSPs for CBI activities
*Capacity building and strenghtning of the finance team (coordination and bases).

Security constraints:

No walking policy everywhere in the country / Security situation calm in Abuja, level 2 (out of 5), Maiduguri, Kebbi and Gusau is level 3 level 4 isub-bases (Borno state and Zamfara state).
Level 3 & 4 are requiring strict appliance of security protocol as well as restricted movement and access based on managerial validation.

Your profile

Diploma and experience :

Diploma : Bachelor or masters in a related field

EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR : 5 years and more

EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS : 3/4 years

SKILLS

Technical skills :

1. Master skills on Excel and accounting software (SAGA preferrable)

2. Capacity to lead and design budget for new proposal in link with SI Nigeria mission strategy, donor compliance and team work

3. Strong financial analytical skills required (monthly financial analysis are required)

Transversal skills :

1. Ability to work under pressure

2. Patient, self-control and solution oriented

3. Ability to render financial information accessible towards several audience

4. Strong interdepartmental & coordination skills

Languages :

1. English (fluent - mandatory)

2. French (an asset)

SI will offer you

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.

Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

LIVING CONDITIONS:

The Finance HOD will be based in Abuja with frequent field visit expected in the regional offices (Maiduguri. Birnin Kebbi and Gusau).
In Abuja, living condition are good and all commodities and goods (local or imported) can be found (supermarket, restautant, cinema, sport centers ...). Abuja GH is Comfortable with private bedroom and bathroom, 24/7 electricity and internet. GH is located in the same estate as the office, avoiding taking the car every morning but still clearly separated from working area (not the same building). Estate where GH/Office is located is providing Gym room, Swimming pool and squash court.
At base level, (Maiduguri, Birnin Kebbi and Gusau), the bases offers a comfortable environment, in spite of limited movements outside of the compound for security reasons. The Guest House offers good living conditions, with private bedroom and bathroom and shared & comfortable common spaces. Electricity and internet are available at the office and at the GH at all times. Ping pong, pool table and some gym equipment are available in the GH in Maiduguri. All essential good (food, hygiene etc..) can be bought locally in the small shops around the office, or in the pre-validated supermarket. Visits to other NGOs are possible, as well as some pre-validated places (hotel and restaurants).
Occasional field visit in NE sub bases, to ensure a correct financial overview depending on the security context and validation. No Overnight are possible in NE sub bases, only daily round trip with UNHAS are possible.