Norwegian Refugee Council
Job title: Finance Coordinator
Job title: Finance Coordinator
Kenyan Nationals Only
Ref. nr.: 4043227159
Full time
Number of positions: 1
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
The NRC East Africa & Yemen
mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the
refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007. NRC has WASH, Shelter, Education,
Food Security and Livelihood and Information Counselling and Legal Assistant
programmes implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab and Kakuma.
All NRC employees are expected to
work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation,
inclusivity and accountability.
These attitudes and believes shall
guide our actions and relationships.
The purpose of a Finance Coordinator
is to implement delegated area of responsibility.
Job description
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Implement NRC’s systems and
procedures at KCO level
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Ensure adherence to NRC policies,
handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
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Prepare and submit reports and
analysis
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Ensure proper filing of all support
documents
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Support line managers in procedures
and require support team trainings
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Management of support team
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Ensure that the accounting,
monitoring and reporting are according to procedures (Finance)
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Support project staff in financial
matters (Finance)
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Maintain budget control and monitor
cash flow for the area (Finance)
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Ensure development and implementation
of administrative systems and procedures
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Assist the Country Director in
maintaining overall Kenya Programme Financial Management – budget control and
monitoring, cash flows and expenditures management, and financial accounting
and reporting
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Conduct training in financial
management and monitoring for the Finance Officers in the Area offices,
Specialists, Budget holders/Coordinators and other relevant project personnel
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Oversee all financial requests made
by the projects, and ensure that NRC’s external financial obligations are met
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Conduct regular field trips to Area
Offices for monitoring purposes, conducting training or identifying need for
training
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Focal person for audits and ensure
recommendations are implemented
Qualifications
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Degree in Business Administration,
Commerce, Finance or Accounting
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Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
(CPAK).
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Good knowledge of financial reporting
systems in donor funded work
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At least 4 years’ experience with
large donor funded projects- grants management & reporting
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Experience from working as a Finance
Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
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Previous experience from working in
complex and volatile contexts
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Documented results related to the
position’s responsibilities
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Knowledge about own leadership
skills/profile
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Fluency in English, both written and
verbal
Education field: Finance / Economics
Education level: College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
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Strict attention to policy and
practice detail
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High integrity
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Ability to work under pressure and
meet deadlines
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Good cultural awareness and
sensitivity
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Ability to function independently and
as a work team leader/facilitator
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Excellent computer skills with hands
on experience on computerized accounting systems; and Microsoft Excel, Word and
Powerpoint.
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Managing resources to optimize
results
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Managing performance and development
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Analyzing
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Handling insecure environments
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Empowering and building trust
Language: English
We offer
Duty station: Nairobi
Contract period is up to December 2019 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 Office in Nairobi.
Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some travelling must be expected
How to Apply
Visit www.nrc.no to apply online
Search criteria:
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Location: Kenya
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Industry: Emergency Relief
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Special field: Finance
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Role: Supervisor
Deadline for application: 25/03/2019
