- Place: Can be located in either country of East Africa, preference to Ethiopia, Ouganda or Kenya
- Starting date: 15/01/2026 \u2013 Maximum 01/02/2026
- Duration of contract: 2 years
- Closing date for application: November 23 (Applications will be processed on a rolling basis)
Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.
At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.
Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion | HI
JOB CONTEXT
East Africa Regional Division includes the following countries: Ethiopia, Somalia/Somaliland, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan (and later in 2026 Sudan)
East Africa region faces multiple challenges: armed conflicts and insecurity, population displacement (refugees and internally displaced persons), epidemics and public health issues, food insecurity and famine, and various protection incidents. These factors exacerbate the vulnerabilities of people with disabilities and marginalized groups.
East Africa is home to approximately 3.8 million refugees, representing 10% of the world's refugees but faces growing challenges in terms of resources and integration.
Ongoing crises in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia are exacerbating displacement. The open reception policies of countries such as Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia are being tested by limited resources.
In this context, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) implements humanitarian and development actions aimed at improving access to essential services, strengthening community resilience, and promoting inclusion. HI's interventions focus on several areas: physical and functional rehabilitation, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), inclusive education (and EI in emergencies), protection, food security and humanitarian mine action (including clearance, victim assistance and risk education). HI's approach is based on community participation, promoting a \u201cdo no harm\u201d policy, and seeking to achieve a lasting impact that promotes human dignity and inclusion in humanitarian action.
HI has around 350-400 employees in this region, with a budget of \u20ac20-25 million.
As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, HI has embarked on a process of regionalization and decentralization of its operational governance, with the aim of bringing decision-making closer to local realities. This change is accompanied by greater pooling of resources, harmonization of practices, and increased efforts to ensure programmatic consistency across its various areas of intervention. By early 2026, the program teams will work closely and in an integrated manner within a strengthened regional space to maximize the impact, responsiveness, and relevance of actions carried out as close as possible to the populations concerned.
YOUR MISSION:
As Regional Finance Manager you are responsible for leading the finance teams, ensuring compliance with HI\u2019s standards and local rules in the finance field, financial strategy and operational financial management within your area of responsibility.
You actively participate in the progressive structuring of the East Africa Division in accordance with HI's organizational principles, prioritizing the development of skills within the business line.
The Finance Department in East Africa Division will be composed of 30-35 finance staff based in the different countries.
You will be the line Manager of country finance teams and will be part of the SMT (Senior Management Team) at regional level.
Your responsibilities at a regional level
1. Management & Leadership
\u2022 Embodies and promotes the organization\u2019s values, leads and develops local finance teams, fosters innovation and change management
2. Operational Implementation
\u2022 Ensures and coordinates financial and budget management
\u2022 Ensures and coordinates account management
\u2022 Ensures and coordinates the financial management of institutional fundings in compliance with \u201cdonor\u201d guidelines and contractual obligations
3. Standards and expertise
\u2022 Oversees the deployment and monitors compliance with all of HI\u2019s financial policies, processes and tools
\u2022 Directs and controls HI's compliance with the legal framework of the country or countries of intervention and monitors changes in standards and case law and in the practices of other stakeholders working in the finance field
\u2022 Ensures the production and filing of financial documents ensuring the legality of HI's operations in the country or countries of intervention
4. Profession facilitation
\u2022 Monitors the dissemination, use and contribution to revisions of standards, monitoring of recommendations for the skills development of the teams
\u2022 Fosters a team spirit and ensures the inclusion of all team members by encouraging regular contributions, especially through practice-sharing
\u2022 Develops a pool of local talent.
\u2022 Provides briefings and debriefings on financial aspects for the people working within its area of responsibility.
\u2022 Participates in the training of peers.
\u2022 Participates in the recruitment and organises the induction of new team members.
\u2022 Ensures continuity of service within the area of responsibility of his/her team
5. Internal control
\u2022 Identifies risks and contributes to risk mapping within his/her area of responsibility
\u2022 Checks compliance with HI processes and policies
\u2022 Reinforces the rules of internal control according to the context of intervention
6. Financial strategy
\u2022 Contributes to the regional operational strategy within his or her scope of responsibilities
7. Emergency management
\u2022 Leads the emergency preparedness actions in the finance department
Requirements
- At least 5 years\u2019 proven experience in Finance and team management in an international context, preferably humanitarian or non-profit
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to advise senior management
Benefits
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission.
24 months International contract starting 15/01/2026 \u2013 Max 01/02/2026
- The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;Pension scheme;Medical coverage with 50% of employee contributionRepatriation insurance paid by HISalary from 2986\u20ac gross/month upon experiencePer diem: currentlly 489\u20ac net/month in Ethiopia / 645\u20ac net/month in Uganda / 606 \u20ac net/month in KenyaHardship: currently 250\u20ac net/month in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) / None in Uganda (Kampala)/ None in Kenya (Nairobi) Paid leaves: 25 days per year;R&R: according to the level of the mission: currently 5 days/3 months in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) / 11 days/year in Uganda (Kampala) / 11 days/year in Kenya (Nairobi)
- If you are a resident in the country: local package
Please note that applications will be processed on a rolling basis.