Latest Job Vacancies at Expertise France, 2nd May, 2019

Expertise France is the French public international cooperation agency. It designs and implements projects which aim to contribute to the balanced development of partner countries, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda and the priorities of France’s external action.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Intelligence Expert

Location: Nigeria

Project Description

• Organised Crime: West African Response to Money laundering and the financing of terrorism (OCWAR M)
• The Organised Crime: West African Response to Money laundering and the financing of terrorism (OCWAR-M) project, financed under the 11th European Development Fund, aims to reduce money laundering and terrorism financing in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
• Its specific objective is the adoption and the effective implementation by the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and ECOWAS Member States of international standards against money laundering and terrorist financing in order to improve the regional operational capacity.

This project is meant to strengthen the capacity of GIABA and ECOWAS Member States, and Mauritania, in the coordination of actions against money laundering and terrorist financing through:

• Technical assistance in assessing money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks;
• Mutual evaluations of Member States to determine technical compliance with international standards and effectiveness of anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) systems; and
• Strengthen cooperation, coordination and capacity building among regional and national stakeholders involved in the fight against ML/TF.

The activities performed as part of this project will focus on four key results to be achieved:

• Result 1: ML/TF risks are well understood by ECOWAS Members States and actions better coordinated domestically to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation
• Result 2: ECOWAS Member States are able to achieve high level of compliance and are implementing effective and robust AML/CFT regimes in line with international standards
• Result 3: Domestic and international cooperation facilitating information sharing and the delivery of quality financial intelligence are improved as well as the capacity of competent authorities that pursue actions against criminals and their assets
• Result 4: GIABA’s own operational capacity is better understood and managed by its officers and accepted by ECOWAS Member States.

Job Description

• The first six months of the project (the inception phase) will be dedicated to an in-depth situation analysis through a series of fact-finding missions in each of the target countries in order to develop a project strategy and action plan tailored to beneficiaries needs and complementary to existing initiatives. A specific methodology has been developed by the project team for the inception phase.
• As such, Expertise France is looking for Financial Intelligence experts who, under the supervision and guidance of Expertise France Project team in Paris and Dakar, will participate to the inception phase by taking part in specific country visits and by applying the developed methodology.

Qualifications and Skills

• University Degree (BA or MA or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Public Policy or any other relevant discipline
• Excellent understanding of global standards and framework on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)
• Excellent knowledge of the roles and operations of an FIU
• Good knowledge of FATF recommendations and methodology
• Excellent reporting and writing skills
• Capacity to develop long term strategic objectives and distinct steps to meet those objectives
• Demonstrated ability to exchange with all institutional levels/ high-ranking dialogue partners
• Ability to work in a team
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
• Fluency in English and French; knowledge of Portuguese would be an asset

Professional Experience:

• At least 10 years of working experience in the field of AML/CFT
• At least 5 years of specific experience related to developing policies and programmes for combating money laundering and terrorist financing acquired in governments, consultancies and/or international organisations
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in closed relationship with an FIU and/or collaboration with Ministries of Justice and Ministries of Finance
• Experience in advising or supporting administrations and providing technical assistance
• Experience in facilitating best practices sharing, establishing cross-sectoral institutional and private stakeholders’ networks (e.g. through workshops, study visits etc.)
• Proven experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience in sub-Saharan Africa **

Other Information:

• Mission area: ECOWAS and Mauritania
• Duration: Short term missions
• Starting date: As soon as possible

 

Job Title: Project Manager (National)

Location: Abuja

Details

• He/she will join a regional project to support the fight against human trafficking in the Gulf of Guinea.
• This 4 years project, funded by the EUTF and Expertise France (18M€), aims at strengthening the operational and strategic capacities of the relevant actors involved in the fight against human trafficking at the regional, national, and local level.
• Based in Abuja, the Project manager will join the project team composed of individuals based in Paris HQ, in the regional office in Abidjan and in the other countries covered by the project.
• The project team in Abuja will be composed of the Project manager and an Admin & Accounting assistant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Project Director and in coordination with the Regional Project Manager (both based in Abidjan), the Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project implementation at national level in Nigeria.
• He/she will be supported by an Administrative, financial and logistics assistant placed under the supervision of the Regional admin/fi officer based in Abidjan.

His/her main attributions will entail:

• Contribute to the definition, planning and implementation of all the activities in Nigeria, in coordination with the Abidjan office;
• Establish and maintain efficient relationships with the project’s partners in Nigeria (national authorities, civil society, relevant thematic experts, donors etc…);
• Facilitate the deployment of short terms experts and consultants mobilised;
• Insure proper reporting of all actions conducted in Nigeria to the Regional Project Manager;
• Support the Regional Project Manager in developing thematic reports and other deliverables, on demand;
• Contribute to budget planning;
• Insure proper follow-up of service providers and implementing partners – validate deliverables;
• Contribute to M&E process for activities conducted in Nigeria in coordination with the M&E officer based in Paris;
• Support visibility/communication actions;
• Conduct all missions relevant and necessary to the success of the project.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of relevant work experience in humanitarian/development project management;
• Master’s degree in Law, international relations, or project management;
• Previous experience in the field of Migration and/or Human Trafficking with EU donor;
• Proven facilitation and Capacity building skills with the ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences
• Full professional English proficiency, French appreciated;
• Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative information);
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, communicate and present complex issues in simplified ways which is easily understood;
• Goal orientated with the ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

We Offer

• Contract length: one year, renewable based on results.
• Type of contract: consultant
• Start date: asap
• Salary level: according to profile

 

Job Title: Admin & Accounting Assistant (National Position)

Location: Abuja

Details

• He/she will join a regional project to support the fight against human trafficking in the Gulf of Guinea.
• This 4 years project, funded by the EUTF and Expertise France (18M€), aims at strengthening the operational and strategic capacities of the relevant actors involved in the fight against human trafficking at the regional, national, and local level.
• Based in Abuja, the Assistant will join the project team composed of individuals based in Paris HQ, in the regional office in Abidjan and in the other countries covered by the project.
• The project team in Nigeria will be composed of a Project manager and the Admin & Accounting assistant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Regional Admin & Accounting Officer based in Abidjan, and in coordination with the Project Assistant in Paris HQ, the Admin & Accounting Assistant support the administrative, financial and logistical side of the activities held in Nigeria.

Finance/accounting:

• Accounting work on a daily basis;
• Prepare necessary documents to initiate payments;
• Assist in supervising and giving advice as necessary to other staff to ensure their compliance with the required financial procedure;
• Control petty cash in the office.

Admin:

• Fill in, check and organize accounting and admin documents (bills, cash slips, invoices, financial supporting documents, receipts);
• Publish job offers and calls on local platforms;
• Carry administrative follow-up of experts/consultants/participants in Nigeria (timesheets, perdiem, attendance sheets etc…).
• Carry administrative duties such as preparing meetings, typing notes, proofing documents, filing etc….

Logistics:

• Arrange the logistics surrounding events and activities held in Nigeria (steering committees, seminars, missions, trainings, regional events…): accommodation, travel, booking, catering, invites.
• Support the organisation of activities/events in other countries if needed;
• Manage office supplies stock and place orders;
• Follow-up on use and maintenance needs of project vehicle (logbook, gas…);
• Support the Regional Admin Officer and other team members when necessary.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of relevant work experience within humanitarian/development project;
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Project Management;
• Previous experience with EU donor;
• Full professional English proficiency, French appreciated;
• Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative information);
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, communicate and present complex issues in simplified ways which is easily understood;
• Goal orientated with the ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

We Offer

• Contract length: one year, renewable based on results.
• Type of contract: consultant
• Start date: asap
• Salary level: according to profile.

Deadline: 17th May, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications which must include CV (EuropeAid format), Cover letter, to: adrien.mayaux-abie@expertisefrance.fr and emilie.ong@expertisefrance.fr using the following subject: FI – STEs

Note: If you do not receive a response within 3 weeks of the application deadline, please consider that your application has not been shortlisted.

The process of selection of expressions of interest will occur in two phases:

• As a first step, a shortlist will be freely established by Expertise France.
• Selected candidates may then be invited for an interview.