Finance HOD / Finance Coordinator - Humanitarian Mission

About the role

Solidarites International (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association operating in Nigeria since 2016 in the Northeast and since 2020 in the Northwest, with its coordination office in Abuja. The Finance HOD will directly manage the Finance coordination team (a Deputy Head of Finance and a Senior Accountant), work closely with department heads, field coordinators and project managers, and report to the Country Director while staying in contact with the Finance department at HQ. The post is a 6-month mission starting on 20/12/2026, based in Abuja with frequent visits to the regional offices.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all accounting and financial services of the mission, ensuring financial balance
• Ensure SI procedures, donor procedures and local laws are respected
• Act as the link between headquarters and the mission on management, accounting and budget monitoring
• In the first two to three months: financial reporting of closed grants, proposal development, internal financial analysis and contributing to define the FSPs for CBI activities
• Build capacity within the finance team (coordination and bases)

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field
• 5+ years of experience in the humanitarian sector, 3-4 years on similar positions
• Fluent English (mandatory); French is an asset

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and accounting software (SAGA preferred)
• Ability to lead and design budgets for proposals, aligned with the mission strategy and donor compliance
• Strong financial analysis skills, including monthly financial analysis
• Interdepartmental and coordination skills, ability to work under pressure

What we offer

• Salaried position from EUR 2,860 gross per month (2,600 base salary plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a per diem of USD 600
• Accommodation and travel costs covered; insurance package covering healthcare, repatriation and war risks
• Alternation of work and rest (7 working days every three months, with a USD 850 break allowance) and one extra rest day per month worked
• Guest house in Abuja with private bedroom and bathroom, 24/7 electricity and internet, or guest houses at the regional bases

To apply, send a CV and cover letter; CV-only applications will not be considered and the vacancy may close early.