Belgium

Le GRIP considère une vaste pluralité de profils. Cependant, les candidats répondront de préférence aux critères suivants :

• Vous suivez ou avez suivi une formation supérieure avec une spécialisation en communication, et recherchez un stage de 6 mois;
• Vous avez déjà réalisé un premier stage en entreprise ou agence et vous avez idéalement une première expérience de la coordination d'événements;
• Vous avez une bonne maîtrise d'Excel, Word, PowerPoint et Internet; 
• Vous êtes dotés d’excellentes capacités d’analyse et rédactionnelle en français ;
• Vous jouissez d’une bonne compréhension de l’anglais à l’écrit comme à l’oral ;
• Vous faites preuve d’un esprit critique développé, de dynamisme et de sens de l’initiative;
• Vous êtes autonome et organisé(e) et faites preuve de qualités de communication écrite et orale;
• Doté(e) d'un bon relationnel, vous disposez de solides aptitudes de réactivité, d'implication et de rigueur et vous aimez le travail en équipe;
• Vous avez un intérêt démontré pour les relations internationales et plus spécifiquement pour les problématiques liées aux armements ;
• Vous adhérez aux options fondamentales du GRIP.

Durée du stage:

Le stage s’étend sur 6 mois. L’entrée en fonction est prévue pour le mois d’avril (idéalement le plus tôt possible dans le mois) 2019 au plus tard. 

Créé en 1979, le GRIP est un centre de recherche indépendant et une organisation d'éducation permanente. 

Nous traitons des question de sécurité au sens large : la prévention, la gestion et la résolution des conflits, en Europe, en Afrique subsaharienne (et plus particulièrement l'Afrique centrale) et au Moyen-Orient.

Domaine d’activité : Organisation d’un événement pour les 40 ans du GRIP

Cet événement visant à valoriser les travaux du GRIP, principalement dans les domaines du contrôle des armements et de la prévention des conflits en Afrique.

Il sera une occasion de mobiliser nos donateurs, de proposer des réflexions à notre public, via notre liste de diffusion, mais aussi, et surtout, de faire connaître le think tank à de nouveaux publics.

Procédure de dépôt de candidature

Le dossier de candidature comprend un CV récent, une lettre de présentation/motivation et, dans la mesure du possible, un échantillon de productions réalisées dans le cadre de vos études ou autre.

L’ensemble des pièces du dossier doivent être expédiées par envoi électronique à Matthieu Damian : m.damian@grip.org  

Le poste reste ouvert jusqu’à la fin du processus de sélection. Il est toutefois recommandé de faire parvenir son dossier de candidature au plus tard le mercredi 10 avril 2019 (23 h 59).

• University Degree in Business Administration with focus on finance and/or HR, or equivalent technical diploma or higher level certification in a relevant subject
• 5 years of proven relevant professional experience in management of HR, Finance and Administration
• Strong knowledge and practice of HR Belgian laws and ideally in an international context
• Good knowledge of accounting practice and financial obligations towards the Belgium State
• Excellent knowledge of written and oral French and English; knowledge of Dutch is an advantage
• Capacity to manage small but complex budget, analyse it and simply communicate on it
• Strong analytical capacity and good organisational skills with a solid computer literacy
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with a similar experience in an international setting and working with remote team members
• Ability to organise and manage her/his own workload combined with a strong focus on being client and solution oriented
• Skills in meetings facilitation and knowledge management are an asset
• EU citizenship or a valid working permit for Belgium is required

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organisation we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We work in 135 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year. To support us with this important responsibility we are now looking for a committed Finance & Administration Advisor (27h/week).

Location: International Office, Brussels/Belgium (Rue de l'industrie 10, 1000 Brussels).

Mission of the Position: As part of the Liaison and Advocacy (L&A) team, the Finance and Administration Advisor reports directly to the Head of Global Advocacy and ensures the running of human resources, finance, IT and general administration of the L&A and Institutional Partnership (IPD) teams in the Brussels Office. Occasional indirect support to other L&A locations (New York, Geneva). Liaises with the International Office (IO) Finance and HR departments, SOS Children’s Villages Belgium, Switzerland and USA. Formalises and regularly improves processes to serve the best the L&A team on administrative and financial procedures in accordance with the SOS Children’s Villages International rules and the local laws. Manages social, legal issues, IT and payroll in partnership with external service providers. Facilitates and organises internal meetings and participates in meetings within SOS Children’s Villages International when relevant for the function.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the running of human resources, finance, IT and general administration of the L&A and IPD team with direct (for Brussels-based) and indirect (for other L&A locations) support to the teams, including the liaison with the IO finance and human resources departments, SOS Children’s Villages Belgium, Switzerland and USA
• Formalise and regularly improve / train and support the L&A and IPD team on administrative and financial procedures in accordance with the SOS Children’s Villages International rules and the local laws
• Manage social and legal issues, IT and payroll for the Brussels-based L&A and IPD  team members
• Provide support to the L&A and IPD teams in terms of HR, administration and logistics
• Organise and facilitate internal meetings and participate in meetings within SOS Children’s Villages International when relevant for the function

We offer:

• Varied scope of tasks in a multucultural working environment and the possibility to support our meaningful mission
• As a responsible employer we provide a range of training schemes and encourage educational enhancement
• A salary that will be commensurate with experience and qualification

If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed e-mail application by 24 April 2019 at the latest to personal@sos-kd.org, SOS-Children’s Villages International, www.sos-childrensvillages.org/.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years of development project experience.
• Two years of fundraising experience.
• Experience writing proposals and presentations.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Good computer skills.
• Supervisory experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Refugee experience
• Multi-national experience
• Dutch speaker

Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated, energetic, and capable of independent work.
• Confident and direct when representing SB Overseas to sponsors/donors or funding agencies.
• Displays strong personal initiative.
• Works well under pressure.
• Social and engaging with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and open to new ideas.
• Calm and rational with a logical and analytical approach to problems.

Remarks:

• Normal office environment
• May require travel within EU or to Lebanon
• May require weekend work from time-to-time

Job Title: Senior Development Project Officer

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Category: Staff

Duration: 2 Years

Reports To: Chairperson SB Overseas

Responsible For: Development Project Intern + Volunteer Coordinator + Communications Intern + SB Espoir Team Leader.

Email: jobs@sboverseas.org

Start: 26/08/2019 (training)

2/09/2019 start of the contract

 

Overview:

SB Overseas is a young non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Brussels, Belgium. Founded in 2013, SB Overseas provides direct and urgent humanitarian aid to civilians in conflict zones in Syria and in refugee camps in neighbouring countries. We give hope and opportunity to women and children whose lives have been torn apart by conflict by providing education, emergency aid and by fostering empowerment for refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, and Belgium.

The position of Senior Development Project Officer is responsible for the identification, planning and implementation of development projects; and the search for stable, continuous and reliable sources of funds.

Primary Tasks:

• Review and analyze the monthly reports from the centres to determine development project and funding requirements, and brief the Chairperson on content and concerns.
• Review and analyze the reports from SB Espoir and Volunteers Programme to identify development projects and funding needs, and brief the Chairperson on content and concerns.
• Research calls and other sources of funds from corporations, foundations, government organisations, and other international organisations.
• Engage in direct contact with potential donors, corporations and potential sources of funds.
• Preparation of reports and official letters for sponsors/donors providing updates and end-of-project reports with regard to expenditure of funds and overall success of the project.
• Supervise, the Development Project Intern, VCO + Communication Intern + SB Espoir Team Leader.
• Planning meetings in HQ.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all stakeholders and ensuring that issues are presented to right team/ individual for resolution and closure.
• Manage the development, review and finalization of monthly project work plans.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of multi-country program initiatives.
• Prepare an implementation plan, timeline and cost for each approved development project.
• Evaluate, monitor and report to Chairperson on projects at SB HQ.
• Prepare development project proposals for presentation to the Chairperson.
• Monitor project implementation progress, and identify and address implementation challenges in collaboration with HOM and headquarter staff.
• Manage the development of ESPIRE program budgets and budget modifications, and monitor program expenditures to ensure activities are implemented within budgetary guidelines.
• Monitor changes to the project scope, schedule and costs and report or escalate to the unit directors as needed
• Participate in the design and implementation of assessments, program reviews and evaluation activities.
• Manage the documentation and dissemination of project results, including preparation and submission of progress reports, presentations, and other program documentation
• Support teams in the development and management of sub-agreements scopes of work and sub-agreement budgets, and monitoring progress of contract deliverables and expenses
• Acquire proficiency in organization approved project management and data analysis tools and support the development of new tools
• Award Management.
• Support the development of proposals on a need basis as proposal manager.
• Monitor the timelines for all donor action such as prior approval, continuation application etc.
• Prepare donor requirements package by driving and participating in the process with the relevant stakeholders.
• Engage with Team after the submission of the process to close any gaps in information.
• External Relationships.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and procedures and contribute to the preparation and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Attending conference to present SB work in BEL and LEB.
• Search for new partners

 Secondary Tasks:

• Point of Contact for Monthly Reports from the centres.
• Oversight and quality control of SB Espoir weekend reports prepared by the SB Espoir TL.
• Assisting the Chairwoman at meetings.