In light of the displacement in the north eastern part of Nigeria, NRC is about to start up an emergency response programme in Nigeria to respond to the humanitarian needs.
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 Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria for 2015. The Finance Officer reports to the Finance Manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities
· Ensure adherence to Financial Handbook, other NRC policies and donor requirements· Prepare bank account and cashbox reconciliations for the country office· Review cash boxes, bank statements and vouchers from the Field Offices to ensure that they are executed according to the Financial Handbook and other requirements, and give relevant feedback to the Field Offices· Prepare the financial Project Summary· Ensure proper filing of documents and transactions· Distribute information and reports as required· Supervise, train and develop financial team
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: until 31st December 2015 (with possibility of extension)· Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions· Duty station: Abuja, FCT
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Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letter and updated CV to the following e-mail address: ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position and preferred location must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.Example: (Finance Officer Abuja)Please notice that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Deadline for application is 6th August 2015 (any application received after the deadline will not be considered).
Apply via :
ng.vacancies@nrc.no
