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, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Coordinator
Job Identification 13752 Location: Jos, Plateau
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Finance
Job Description
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Finance Coordinator to join our team in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria.
Role and Responsibilities
The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated areas of responsibility.
Generic Responsibilities:
Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements
Prepare and submit reports and analysis
Ensure proper filing of all supporting documents
Support line managers in procedures and required support team pieces of training
Management of the finance team
Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to the procedure
Support project staff in financial matters
Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area
Ensure the development and implementation of financial systems and procedures
Specific Responsibilities:
Ensure that area office setup adheres to global and local Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and audit requirements
Training of budget holders and staff with financial responsibilities on budget preparation and budget monitoring
Updating the Area Office shared costs spending plans monthly
Ensure that all the relevant staff know how to use Agresso Accelerator and can load reports from Agresso
Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment and check expenses related to particular grants by verifying PR/PO
Represent finance and participating in the bid committee
Ensure supporting documentation is secured both online and in hard copy
Liaise with the country finance office to ensure timely payment of staff salary, supplier payments, other expenditures, and fund requests for the area office
Support the AM and Support Manager to prepare, review, and monitor the shared cost and master budget for the area office
Support in the training and implementation of the anti-corruption policy
Develop the monthly Budget vs. actual reporting for project managers
Ensure accurate and verified postings at the field level
Assist the Area Manager and budget holders in budget preparation
Develop, finalize, and update the area master support budget regularly
Build the capacity of staff as supervised and make sure delegation of roles and responsibilities is clear at the finance department
Undertake proposal and grant application reviews to assess compliance with NRC and donor guidelines
Participate in the grants Opening meetings and closure of projects
Other duties as assigned by the line manager
Qualifications
Professional Competencies:
These skills, knowledge, and experience are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
Experience working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
Good knowledge of the area and context of Adamawa State
Good communication skills
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
Experience with start-up, exit, or similar
Experience with capacity building of staff and training
Behavioural Competencies:
These personal qualities influence how successful people are in their jobs. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:
Handling insecure environments
Managing resources to optimize results
Planning and delivering results
Managing performance and development
Analysing
Empowering and building trust
Performance Management:
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, by the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description
The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
The Competency framework
Critical interfaces:
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: