Roving Finance & HR Manager

Desired Start Date: 01/09/2026

Duration of the Mission: 31/12/2026

Location: Addis Ababa – Frequent travel to bases (Lalibela, Motta, Adwa)

About Solidarités International

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.

Mission

Solidarités International (SI) was registered in Ethiopia in December 2022, having previously implemented a WASH in Health intervention in Jijiga, Somali Region, in 2017. In November 2023, SI became the first humanitarian actor to operate in Mao Komo Special Woreda (Benishangul-Gumuz) by rehabilitating water points in areas that had been inaccessible for three years. Currently, SI is operational in two regions of the country (in Tigray Region and Amhara Region).

In Tigray, bordering Eritrea, focusing on hard-to-reach areas in partnership with Mums for Mums (MfM), SI is implementing an emergency multisectoral humanitarian programme in Ahsea, Chila and Rama Woredas of Central Zone, to support communities affected by drought, conflict, and displacement. Running from September 2024 to December 2025 (which is now to be extended until end of June 2027), the project aims to improve access to safe water, health services, and nutrition support, while addressing gender-based violence and mental health needs. Key activities include rehabilitating water systems and health facilities, community-based malnutrition screening, cash assistance for vulnerable households, and capacity-building for local actors. SI is also working in Amhara specifically in East Gojjam and North Wolo where delivering the ECHO and CDCS projects.

SI is looking for a Roving Admin Manager to support the bases during the project activities in Tigray and Amhara.

Job Description

General Objectives

Under the supervision of the Surge Support Services Coordinator & Field Coordinator, the Roving Finance & HR Manager ensures the efficient management of administration, finance and HR functions at the bases. The position guarantees compliance with SI procedures and donor requirements while providing timely and quality support to program implementation. The Roving Finance & HR Manager contributes to operational continuity through effective planning, sound resource management, risk mitigation, and the supervision and development of the support team in a complex operational environment. The person acts as the main liaison between the field office and the coordination team, ensuring clear communication and proper implementation of procedures and policies.

Issues and Specific Challenges

The Roving Finance & HR Manager will operate in a complex and evolving environment characterized by significant operational and support challenges. The position requires strong anticipation, team management, remote working, problem-solving, and coordination skills to ensure uninterrupted support to program implementation.

Key challenges include:

• Managing administrative operations in a context affected by recurrent fuel shortages, cash constraints, and market volatility.
• Ensuring compliance with SI procedures and donor requirements while supporting a growing operational portfolio and bases expansion.
• Supporting the continued operationalization and consolidation of the bases, including administrative and HR systems.
• Ensuring proper HR administration, recruitment follow-up, payroll processes, archiving, and staff support in coordination with Addis Ababa support departments.
• Building and maintaining the capacities of support staff while promoting compliance, accountability, and teamwork.

Priorities on the 2-3 First Months

• Strengthen monitoring and mitigation measures related to fuel shortages, cash availability, and supply chain constraints.
• Review the existing base templates related to payments and build the capacity of team members and harmonize those across the bases.
• Review and update key support tools, trackers, filing systems, and reporting mechanisms to ensure full compliance with SI procedures.
• Contribute to budget follow-up, forecast monitoring, and cost-control measures in close coordination with the Field Coordinator and Coordination team.

Security Constraints

• Evolving security environment with high political tensions between regional authorities of Tigray and the Federal Government, but no active conflict now.
• Access and movement constraints in some operational areas due to insecurity, road conditions, and communication gaps.
• Fuel and cash shortages impacting operational continuity and contingency planning.
• Limited network coverage in certain field locations requiring enhanced communication and tracking measures.
• Need to maintain preparedness for relocation, and other security incidents in accordance with SI procedures.

Your Profile

Diplomas and Experience

A master's degree (or equivalent field experience) in Business Administration, Accounting, Project Management, or a related field is required.

• Experience in the humanitarian sector: 3-4 years.
• Experience on a similar position: 3-4 years.

Skills

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Finance and HR (SI procedures), knowledge of SAGA & Homere and Share Cost methodology, and administrative management in humanitarian contexts.

Transversal Skills

Ability to work under pressure in a challenging and sometimes insecure environment; cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and a strong commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding policies (PSEA, Child Protection).

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Knowledge of the local language(s) (e.g., Amharic, Tigrigna) is a strong asset.

SI Will Offer You

A Salaried Position:

According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly per diem of USD 400.

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 SI). To these break 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

Guest House Conditions: There will be shared guesthouse at the base and coordination during the visit.

Internet and Telephone Network: Available in all offices.

Restaurant & Social Life: Restaurants are available in Addis and also Adwa, Lalibela and Motta. Social life in bases is very limited.

All the basics food items and others are available but there is strict limitations and taxation to importation of food. Food in your luggage, however, is allowed and you can stock up on specials from home. Good quality chocolate, cereals and dried meat products can be hard to find and/or very expensive.

How to Apply

Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter via: Apply here

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding.

To learn more about SI: www.solidarites.org

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all types of abuse – all acts of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to fighting all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.