Roles & Responsibilities:
The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the Country office Project.ย
Generic Responsibilitiesย
Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action Prepare and develop status reports as required by management Ensure proper filing of documents Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist Promote and share ideas for technical improvementSpecific Responsibilitiesย
Ensure that accurate and timely accounts are on regularly basis in accordance with NRC financial policies and procedures. Ensure safe custody of an adequate amount of petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with NRC policies and procedures. Responsible for implementing and monitoring of internal controls in order to ensure consistency of financial policies of NRC Ethiopia office. Assemble documents for data input in the accounting system, verifying project numbers/codes, resource numbers and total costs. Review payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorisation and clarity on the invoices. Ensure financial reports from the field offices are timely received and put into the accounting system Prepare and review of payment vouchers and invoices for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies. Follow cash advances and their purposes and ensure value for money when verifying accountabilities, and also ensure that accountabilities are prompt and cleared. Responsible to follow up NRC bills for timely settlement. Make all payments after approval and after compiling and verifying the accuracy of necessary documents. Coordinate financial matters with third parties like banks, vendors and tax authorities Maintain open communication with Finance Coordinator, FM, program staff and others for all financial clarifications Any other duties assigned by supervisor.Competenciesย
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results.ย They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
Generic Competenciesย
Experience from working as a Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the position's responsibilities ย Some knowledge of EnglishContext/Specific skills, Knowledge and experienceย
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or Accounting Certified Public Accountant Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience and INGO experience is preferable ย Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Very strong financial analysis skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to function independently and as a work team leader/facilitatorBehavioral competencies
Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Communicating with impact and respect Handling insecure environment The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRCโs representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14โ000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavorsย to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRCโs primary presence in Geneva.