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About MSF USA | Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients.  MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission. HR/Finance Administrators Human Resources (HR) and Finance Administrators provide sound project administrative management, oversee personnel records, and participate in the hiring, training, and supervising of local staff. They are also responsible for implementing HR policies within the project and for the effective administrative management of all employees, including national, regional, and international staff. They are also required to coordinate and supervise the implementation of financial tools and procedures and ensure the appropriate utilization of financial resources for the project based on MSF protocols, standards, and procedures. Responsibilities As a human resources (HR) and finance administrator, you will deliver support to Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)’s logistical and medical teams by providing sound administrative management. You will oversee project personnel records and participate in the hiring, training and supervision of locally hired staff. You are responsible for implementing HR policies within the project and for the effective administrative management of all employees, including locally hired and internationally hired staff. You are also required to coordinate and supervise the implementation of financial tools and procedures and to ensure the appropriate use of financial resources for the project, based on MSF protocols, standards and procedures. As HR and finance administrator, you will supervise the project’s financial operations, with particular emphasis on bookkeeping, budget development and monthly reporting. You ensure compliance with local labor laws and manage human resources, specifically hiring and payroll services while supervising and training administrative staff. Requirements College or university degree in finance, management (business, HR) or administration Minimum of two years experience related to the position’s responsibilities Experience in HR management, especially in recruitment, training, evaluation & professional development Experience in Finance management, especially in supervision of payroll procedures, bookkeeping, and budget management Experience in managing staff in a multicultural team (supervision and training) Relevant travel or work experience in contexts similar to where MSF works (armed conflicts, disasters, public health emergencies or situations of healthcare exclusion) Available to work 9 to 12 months Assets Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel French (level B2) or another language (Arabic, Spanish) Before you apply As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, it is essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volat