What we are looking forย
The Human Mobility Hub(HMH) Finance Manager is a self-starting, proactive, creative and independent individual with a good eye to detail. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise and experience in financial management within the humanitarian sector.
Experience working with local partners on capacity sharing and financial management is highly preferred for this position, coupled with strong coordination, communication and expertise in cross-functional management environments. Start-up operations and experience with localization efforts is a plus..
To excel in this role you must have excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.ย
What you will do
The purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible that the financial set up is according to NRC standards and to support project implementation.
The ย role holder will contribute to achieving quality programming by leading effective finance management processes for HMH. The Finance Manager is accountable to ensure financial compliance of the HMH portfolio and will lead the development of high quality and timely budgets, as well as budget analysis and projections.ย
This position will;
Ensure that the HMH set up adheres to the Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements. Implement NRCโs financial systems, routines and procedures.ย Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows. Update Master Budget on a regular basis to ensure funding needs are up to date, as well as to ensure adequate donor funding coverage. Develop and provide guidance onย financial standard requirements for local partners and provide capacity-sharing to local partners on all issues related to finance, including but not limited to budgeting, financial compliance and financial reporting. Provide timely, accurate and complete financial reporting and analysis that can be used for further improvement of service delivery and support informed decision making by HMH management. Manage consolidation of financial proposals and final reports across different areas of HMH operations and provide regular analysis and reports to donors and management teams. Manage internal and external financial risks, highlight & resolve relevant issues with HMH management. Line management responsibilities for directly reporting staff and/or consultants, including performance management and staff development, ensuring clear objectives aligned to NRC and HMH strategy and priorities. Train and ensure that HMH staff are aware of finance procedures and donor regulations related to Finance. Implement anti-corruption policy.What you will bring
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Finance Manager in a humanitarian/recovery and volatile contexts. Experience in master budget development including assessing and monitoring costs and resource allocation needs. Able to demonstrate experience of working with partners on financial management with experience in capacity-sharing for local partners. Experience with start-up operations and/or localisation initiatives. Significant experience in managing coordination and communication across several areas of operation and with multiple local partners working in complex environments, alongside excellent interpersonal abilities.ย Expertise in cross-functional management environments, coupled with exceptional teamwork abilities.ย Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems. Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.ย Previous experience of working with local partners in North Africa is an added advantage Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic is required for this position.Please download theย detailed job descriptionย to learn more about the position.ย
What we offer
Duty station: Amman, Jordan or hosted within MENA Region Countries of Operation (Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, Tunis/Libya).ย Contract: 1 year renewable, subject to funding and satisfactory performance.ย Travel: 5% travel to HMH operational areas Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRCโs national/international salary scales, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
We invite applications from all qualified and interested internal candidates.ย Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates. To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.noย with the job title as the subject line.Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts. join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.Learn more about NRC The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.ย At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH