Please ensure that all required details are accurately filled out prior to submitting your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We particularly encourage qualified female candidates to apply.

Background

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been at the forefront of humanitarian response since 2021, delivering multisectoral assistance in shelter, education, livelihoods, food security, and legal aid. Our commitment is to support individuals in hard-to-reach areas, collaborating effectively with local authorities and stakeholders. In our innovative approach, we are piloting cash-based interventions to assist displaced populations residing in host communities. NRC’s comprehensive response framework addresses the pressing needs of returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) by focusing on food security, livelihoods, shelter, education, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), while also being responsive to emergencies through our six core competencies: Shelter, Education, Cash & Market Systems, WASH, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), and Protection from Violence.

NRC Somalia operates within the broader East & South Africa regional framework, which encompasses extensive multi-country humanitarian and early recovery initiatives across ten nations—Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, and Mozambique. Our overarching strategy is to enhance protection and promote the rights of displaced individuals in dire humanitarian circumstances by improving living conditions and pursuing sustainable solutions. The regional office, situated in Nairobi, collaborates with country programs to ensure standardized programmatic and operational methodologies, foster multi-country programming, and uphold quality and coordination.

Position Overview

The Finance Assistant will be pivotal in executing daily financial operations and responsibilities. This role requires a proactive approach to ensure, implement, and assist in the Finance function as outlined in the plan of action.

Responsibilities

Generic Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.

2. Implement the delegated Finance function portfolio in alignment with the established action plan.

3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.

4. Ensure proper filing of BRCiS documents within the filing structure.

5. Promote and share innovative ideas for enhancing the finance function.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Monitor costs recorded in the financial system to ensure alignment with CMU activities, accurately charged to the appropriate project and budget lines, and proactively address any discrepancies.

• Maintain comprehensive trackers for program and CMU travel, detailing travel purposes, planned and actual expenses, and relevant charging codes.

• Regularly update the consultant tracker to include contract specifics, budget allocations, payments, and outstanding balances.

• Oversee payments due to consortium partners and liaise with the CO team to ensure timely processing of these payments.

• Maintain and update the finance contact list and other financial trackers to guarantee the accuracy and currency of information.

• Manage the filing system (both online and physical) for all financial and accounting documents pertinent to CMU.

• Process CMU-related payments, including those to consortium partners, auditors, and other service providers.

• Ensure that assigned trackers and financial records are accurate, comprehensive, and regularly updated, promptly addressing any issues that require attention.

• Undertake additional finance and administrative duties as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

Professional Competencies:

1. A minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in finance or a related field.

2. A bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, finance, or a related discipline.

3. Experience in a humanitarian context or with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) is advantageous.

4. Demonstrated experience operating effectively in complex and volatile environments.

5. Documented results pertaining to the responsibilities of the position.

6. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

7. Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

8. High attention to detail and accuracy.

9. Strong understanding of financial reporting systems and accounting practices; CPA qualification is an added asset.

10. Ability to perform effectively under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

11. Proven ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and communicate effectively across teams.

12. Capacity to work independently and contribute meaningfully within a team setting.

13. Strong organizational and time-management skills.

14. Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and other relevant financial software.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Managing operations in insecure environments.

• Planning and delivering results.

• Empowering and building trust.

• Communicating with impact and respect.

What We Offer:

• Duty station: Mogadishu

• Contract duration: Open-Ended

• Travel: None

• Salary/benefits: In accordance with NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions.

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity without regard to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.

• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and ensure they have not engaged in illegal activities. We reserve the right to utilize electronic screening tools for this purpose.

Key Application Information

• Please complete all system-required fields regarding your experience, employment history, and education in your application.

• Ensure to attach your most recent CV.

• Submit your application and CV in English.

• When creating your profile, please include your full name as per your passport.

• Incomplete, email, and paper applications will not be considered.

• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

• Applications that do not meet the minimum experience or qualifications standards will generally not be considered.

• Unsolicited applications not pertaining to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, as we receive a high volume of applications for each vacancy.

THE NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). WE DO NOT REQUEST INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.