Desired Start date: 15-May 2026
Duration of Assignment: 4 Months with possible extension (Sep 2026)
Location: Yangon, Myanmar
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first 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 around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
ABOUT MYANMAR MISSION
Solidarités International (SI) is operating in Myanmar since May 2008. SI’s current programs in Myanmar include:
About the JOB
The Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing partners’ financial management, ensuring accurate budget monitoring, compliance with donor and organizational regulations, and the proper use of funds. It includes supervising accounting process, validating financial documents, and ensuring timely and accurate finance report check and validation.
The position also manages cash flow planning and fund transfers, while identifying financial risks and supporting decision – making through analysis and forecasting. In addition, it ensures adherence to administrative, financial and HR procedure, and contributes to strengthening partners’ financial capacity and overall accountability.
ISSUE & SEPCIFIC CHALLENGES:
Partnership management and ensuring programmatic quality and timely implementation
Remote management with limited access to the field
Recent restructuring of the area/ base.
Administrative Management (visa) is a constraint for some nationalities with limited possibilities to exit the country.
PRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS
- Be responsible for overseeing partners’ financial management.
- Develop detailed training plan for incoming National Finance Manager
- Implement the training plan to ensure a smooth transition and continuity in the role.
Studies: Higher diploma in International Relations, Financial Management.
EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR: 2 Years
EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS: At least 2 years
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Excellent financial reporting and budget
- Excellent partnership financial management.
- Proven experience of training capacity building
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:
- Good coordination and communication skills
- Autonomy and adaptability.
- Excellent problem solving
LANGUAGES:
- Fluency in English
- Burmese is asset
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried position: Depending on experience, from EUR 2,310 gross per month (2,100 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 600 USD.
SI also covers accommodation and travel expenses between the expatriate's home country and place of assignment.
Breaks: During the mission, a system of alternating work and vacations is set up at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarités International). These breaks are supplemented by an extra day off for each month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates are covered by an insurance policy that reimburses all healthcare costs (including medical and surgical expenses, dental and eye care, repatriation) and a contingency plan that includes war risks. Essential vaccinations and anti-malaria treatments are reimbursed.
Living Condition: The position will be based in Yangon with regular visits to field offices. In Yangon, living conditions are very good, all commodities can be found (supermarket, restaurant, live entertainment, sports clubs and gyms. There are no restrictions on transportation and expatriates usually walk or bike to the office. The position will be housed in the SI guesthouse close to all amenities.
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
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 Sl: www.solidarites.org
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act 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 SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
