Norwegian Refugee Council
Finance Manager
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.
Finance Manager
(Kenyan Nationals Only)
Duty station: Nairobi
Ref. nr.: 4053756581
Full time
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 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.
The purpose of the Finance Manager is
to be responsible for the financial set-up and to ensure that it is according
to NRC standards and to support programme/project implementation.
Job Description
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Ensure that country set up adheres to
the Financial Handbook, NRC policies, and donor and auditor requirements
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Implement NRC’s financial systems,
routines and procedures
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Maintain overall budget control and
monitor cash flows
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Management of financial team
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Training of line managers and staff
with financial responsibilities
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Provide regular analysis and reports
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Implement the anti-corruption policy
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Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees
in line with the country strategy
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Build the wider team of finance staff
through regular support and capacity building
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Provide analysis of financial
position for the Country Director as required
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Ensure anti-corruption training and
risk-mapping is undertaken regularly
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Assist the Country Director with
other responsibilities
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Part of the Country Management Group
Qualifications
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Minimum 3 years of experience from
working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
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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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Solid knowledge of computer software
and modern accounting systems
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Fluency in English, both written and
verbal
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Knowledge of the refugee context in
Kenya
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Experience of leadership in CMG or
equivalent
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Sound knowledge of compliance and
anti-corruption including investigation procedures
Education field: Finance /
Economics
Education level: College / University,
Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
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Managing performance and development
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Empowering and building trust
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Managing resources to optimize
results
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Handling insecure environments
Language: English
We offer
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.
*Female candidates are highly
encouraged to apply for this position*
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: Middle / line manager
Deadline for application: 11/04/2019