Somalia: Finance Manager

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006, to Ethiopia in 2011 and Yemen in 2012. The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Molo) , Ethiopia (Addis Abeba and Dolo Ado) and in Sana, Yemen. NRCs' core activities in the Somalia-Kenya mission include: Shelter, Emergency Food Security and distribution, Education, Protection and Camp Management training. The finance manager will report to the Regional Finance Director.

Job description

■Financial Management ■Ensure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place, and that NRC’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to, and are in accordance with quality and policy requirements from NRC, donors, auditors and authorities ■Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows and expenditures ■Provide up-to-date analysis and required reports of the financial situation in the projects and the programme ■Maintain a particular responsibility towards transparency and accountability within finance ■Personnel management, training and other duties ■Management of staff reporting directly to the Finance Manager ■Technical supervisory role for all the finance staff in Somalia ■Identify the capacity building needs for all the finance staff in Somalia, and ensure relevant trainings are conducted ■Assist with any other duties assigned by the Regional Finance Director and/ or the Country Director, as and when required ■The Finance and Manager will report to the NRC HoA Regional Finance Director

Qualifications

■Relevant university degree, preferably business administration/financial management or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience. Experience from accounting and management may compensate for lack of formal education. ■Financial Management experience ■Solid experience of work with windows based computer software, and modern accounting-systems ■Ability to plan for different sets of scenarios in relation to budgets and plans ■Proven skills and experience in report writing ■Understanding of issues in complex emergencies and crisis contexts ■Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills ■Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue ■Fluency in the English language, both written and verbal ■Holder of a valid and clean international driver’s licence

Personal qualities

■Ability to work with stress and under pressure, independently and with limited supervision ■Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances ■Willingness to travel to all areas of the country/region where the programme is implemented, on a regular basis ■Adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable ■Knowledge of Somalia and/or the region is an asset

We offer

■Commencement: June 2013 ■Contract period: 12 months with possible extension ■Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries. ■Duty station: Mogadishu/Hargeisa ■Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.

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