Back Finance Manager Sudan Port Sudan

Females are highly encouraged to apply.  What you will do:

1. Role and responsibilities

   Background:

   The purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible that the financial set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation.

   Key objectives for this role include:

   1. Ensure that country set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements.
   2. Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures. 
   3. Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows.
   4. Management of financial team.
   5. Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities.
   6. Provide regular analysis and reports. 
   7. Implement anti-corruption policy.
   8. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

      Specific Responsibilities:

      • Ensure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place, and that NRC’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to, timely and 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 financial analysis and required financial reports to the Head of Support, the CMG, Program Managers, Project Coordinators and the headquarters (HQ) in Oslo.
      • Ensure that appropriate control mechanisms are in place across the country program and that financial risk is minimized.
      • Make sure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place.

        Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot from the Job description. 

        What you will bring:

        Generic professional competencies: 

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        • Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field.
        • Minimum 4 years of experience from working as a Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context.
        • Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
        • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
        • Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems particularly Agresso/Unit4
        • Previous experience as international staff in similar capacity
        • Fluency in English, both written and verbal

          Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

          • Knowledge of the context in Sudan is an advantage. 
          • Experience with start-up countries or programs is an advantage. What we offer
            • Duty station: Port Sudan, Sudan
            • Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale.
            • Duration of Contract: 1-year contract, with possible extension
            • NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, 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 only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
              • When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
              • Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
              • 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.
              • This position is open to all nationalities and internal candidates shall be assessed before moving to external candidates. 
              • If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment  esa.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line. 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.

                The drought situation in Somalia has deteriorated rapidly and intensified much earlier than seen over the last decade. Life-saving assistance is urgently needed to halt further internal displacement.

                Our emergency teams are on the ground responding to the ever-increasing needs. We target those who have been forced to flee with our activities, from building shelters to tackling agricultural challenges, and enabling them to acquire new skills that can increase their resilience to shocks in the future.

                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 The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.