Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Switzerland is an international non-governmental organization working in the field of medical care in Sudan. We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill in the position of:  

Supporting the Finance Coordinator through delegated tasks and responsibilities, replacing him/her in his/her absence and participating in the implementation and management of finance strategies, policies, the internal control system and all financial administrative and legal issues in the mission, according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to provide accurate, transparent, timely and reliable financial information to the organization and third parties on the allocation of resources in the projects.                                                                                                                                                                                                

• Participating actively in the definition and monitoring of the financial operational and budget needs and the financial strategy of the mission, providing support in the assessment and mitigation of the financial risks of the mission and in the implementation of the relevant organizational setup in order to meet all financial obligations while keeping financial ethics respected at all times
• Supporting the Finance Coordinator in the implementation and respect of MSF policies and guidelines, ensuring they are aligned with legal requirements and within the national legal framework, and designing or adapting relevant local policies, procedures and tools for optimized management of the mission's financial resources
• Supporting the Finance Manager in the management of the treasury, including the whole accounting of the mission in order to ensure the smooth running of operations at all times and maintaining as much control as possible on financial risks
• Participating in the management of funding agreements with donors and in providing regular and adequate indicators to monitor the financial health of the mission, providing relevant cost analysis, regularly monitoring of expenses vs budget, analyzing variances and suggesting corrective actions when needed. Assisting in the collection of information on resources and translating them into a budget
• Supporting the Finance Coordinator in ensuring the proper application of HR policies and associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff's development and internal communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the finance activities
• Participating in the coordination and supervision of the monthly and yearly closing of accounts with the aim that the statement reflects the financial reality of the mission
• Performing tasks delegated by the Finance Coordinator and replacing him/her in his/her absence
• When requested replacing other members of the capital or project finance teams during their absence.
• MSF Swiss manages its operations in Sudan through a coordination office in Port Sudan, with projects in Umrakuba, Khartoum, El Geneina, and Forebrenga. The Deputy Finance Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring strong financial management and support across these locations.
• Ensure the mission’s financial management, reporting, and tools are applied in line with MSF standards.
• Analysis of MSF financial procedures, particularly in relation to cash flow constraints, inflation, banking restrictions, and exchange rates.
• Monitor the financial environment in Sudan (inflation, taxation, liquidity, exchange rates) and provide regular analysis to coordination to support decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Support the Finance Coordinator in ensuring timely, accurate financial reports and audits 
• Provide technical support and capacity building to Finance Managers and project teams to ensure proper use of MSF tools and compliance with procedures.
• Conduct regular field visits to project locations to support finance teams, reinforce compliance, and adapt procedures to operational realities.
• Maintain regular contact with banks, money transfer agents, and relevant authorities to facilitate MSF’s financial operations.
• Contribute to inter-sectional coordination on finance-related issues when relevant (e.g.shared costs).

Education: Essential degree in Economics/Finances/accounting or business administration

•          Experience: Essential two years of experience in a Finance Manager role

•          Essential two years’ experience in budget management

•          Essential two years experience in team management

Desirable in MSF or other NGOs

•          Languages: English is essential, Arabic is desirable

•          Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel, ERP and internet)

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

The tasks and responsibilities mentioned in this job profile are not exhaustive and other tasks or accountabilities can be required temporarily by the line manager and/or the functional manager according to the needs of the mission without a new job profile. This document can be modified over time according to changes in the organization, the mission and/or the project. The changes will be formalized in a new job profile. The job profile is an integral part of the contract.

Applications must include the below document:

• Complete CV in English
• Updated contact details (candidate’s phone number and a backup phone number)
• Sudanese National ID.
• Copy of certificates of experience and qualification

Please drop your application to the Labour office, MSF Switzerland Office at Port Sudan, square 16, house no.6 and/or Sudan job website. Application after 23rd September 2025 will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“At MSF Switzerland, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfill every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment.”