The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
THIS JOB ADVERTISEMENT IF MEANT FOR RECRUITING CANDIDATES WHO WILL BE ON THE REGIONAL ROSTER. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE ON STANDBY LIST AND DEPLOYED TO ANY OF THE 9 COUNTRIES WHERE THERE WILL BE A VACANCY. INTERVIEWS WILL BE ON CONTINUOUS BASIS.
NRC’s Horn of Africa operation comprises of large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across nine countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Yemen, Eritrea, Uganda, South Sudan and Tanzania). NRC’s overall strategy in the region is to ensure a greater number of vulnerable people in hard to reach areas get access to humanitarian assistance, become resilient to future disasters and find durable solution. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardisation of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi country programming and ensuring quality and coordination.
The purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible that the financial set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation.
The same advertisement can be used to fill any vacant position in the countries listed under the region.
Job description
- Ensure that country set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements
- Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures
- Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows
- Management of financial team
- Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities
- Provide regular analysis and reports
- Implement anti corruption policy
- Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Valid driver’s license
Education field
- Finance / Economics
Education level
- College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
- Managing performance and development
- Empowering and building trust
- Managing resources to optimize results
- Handling insecure environments
Language
- English
We offer
- Duty station: Non Family Duty in any of the 9 Countries listed above.
- Contract period: 12 Months with possibility of extension
- Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Specific Country Office
Miscellaneous info
- Travel: Some travelling must be expected
How to apply:
Please, apply through www.nrc.no, then vacancies
More Information
- Job City Nairobi