Back Finance Manager Myanmar

What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Finance Manager to join the Myanmar mission. The role holder will support fresh and innovative teams of highly professional finance staff across NRC’s areas of operations.

If you are an action-oriented, execution-driven, and hands-on professional; with a background in developing and integrating distinctive strategies; holds a track record of fostering a collaborative environment and building and leading engaging and effective teams; and is innovative, adaptive, and analytically inclined, then this is the role for you! 

This is a re-advertisement: Candidates who had initially applied are discouraged from applying again, as they will not be considered.

What you will do

• Financial overview and monthly financial reporting.
• Financial systems, routines, and procedures implementation.
• Budget control and cashflow monitoring.
• Report and analysis provision.
• Account reconciliations.
• Financial management routines and systems.
• Standard operating procedures development and updates.
• Anti-corruption policy implementation.
• Line management and training staff with financial responsibilities.
• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.

  What you will bring

  • Senior financial management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Computer software and modern accounting systems proficiency.
  • Remote team management, supervision, and support experience.
  • Start-up and/or exit exposure.
  • Complex and volatile context exposure, working with displacement affected people.
  • Myanmar context exposure and knowledge.
  • English fluency, both written and verbal.

    What makes this position attractive?

    • NRC has delivered humanitarian assistance and protection to vulnerable affected populations in Myanmar since 2009, following Cyclone Nargis. Over that time, NRC has evolved into a complex and mature mission with an excellent reputation for technical skill and delivery of programmes.
    • NRC has established sector teams in Education; Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance; Protection (including site management); Shelter and Settlements; and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene.
    • NRC provides services and assistance to vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement over three geographical areas (Rakhine, North-East, and South-East Myanmar) and the Country Office in Yangon, across 10 offices. The portfolio of projects is currently larger than 15.
    • NRC Myanmar works in collaboration with a diverse portfolio of partner organisations. Over the past years NRC Myanmar has been at the forefront of partnerships integrated programming; and promoting and developing staff capacity.
    • This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected humanitarian actors in Myanmar that has a strong reputation with donors, embassies, clusters, and peer agencies, and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of donors and partners. 
    • Meaningful work, with a high-quality integrated programme that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.
    • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
    • Learn more about NRC’s operation in Myanmar here.

      What we offer

      📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

      ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

      • Yangon, Myanmar duty station.
      • 12-month contract duration.
      • 20% travel, approximately.
      • Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
      • NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
      • We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
      • Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC.

        Important information about the application process

        • Internal candidates:- To apply, log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
        • When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
        • Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
        • Ensure to attach your latest CV.
        • Submit your application and CV in English.
        • Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
        • Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
        • Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
        • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
        • For any queries, please email us at aela.recruitment@nrc.no with “Finance Manager Myanmar” as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email.
        • Please note that NRC does not request any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

          Why NRC?

          The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

          Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

          NRC responds to the diverse needs faced by populations in Myanmar through the delivery of integrated programming and advocacy to ensure that conflict and displacement-affected communities can meet their needs and exercise their rights. NRC works with a range of different local and international partners to deliver a multi-faceted response that includes emergency response to rapid onset needs, providing essential services to internally displaced people in protracted displacement, and contributing to pathways to durable solutions.

          We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

          • Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
          • Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
          • Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

            Learn more about NRC here.  The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.  Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.  At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:  • treat everyone with respect and dignity  • contribute to building a safe environment for all  • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)  • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH