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.
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.
In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC will initially be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter sectors. NRC is therefore seeking a Finance Officer for the NRC Field Office in Maiduguri, Nigeria for 2015. The Finance Officer reports to the Area Manager.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Implement financial systems and procedures according to Financial Handbook and other NRC policies at office level
- Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment
- Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures
- Prepare bank accounts and cashbox reconciliations
- Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in the cash boxes
- Prepare monthly financial reports and send all relevant documents to country office
- Ensure filing of all financial documents according to NRC standards
- Supervise, train and develop financial staff
- Support project staff in financial matters
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with finance management in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Relevant university degree, preferably business administration/financial management, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Managing resources to optimize results
- High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages
Personal qualification:
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Ability to work in insecure environments
- Communicating with impact and respect
- All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
We Offer
- Commencement: As soon as possible
- Contract period: 31st December 2015 (with possibility of extension)
- Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
Application Closing Date
6th August, 2015
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letter and updated CV to:
[email protected] . The title of the position (Finance Officer Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.