\"This position is specifically tailored for individuals who hold Iraqi citizenship or permanent residency status.\"
Purpose of the role
The purpose of the technical officer position is day to day implementation of the finance functions responsibilities.
What you will do
Ensure adherence with NRC Finance policies, tools, handbooks and guidelinesImplement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of actionPrepare and develop status reports as required by managementEnsure proper filing of documents Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support functionPromote and share ideas for technical improvementEnsure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skillsPrepare and submit reports and analysisSupport line manager in procedures and require support team trainingSpecifically, you will;
Support the Area Support Coordinator and AM in monthly BvA processSupport budget holders with queries and questionsResponsible for managing the daily accounting activities at the Area office.Ensure accounting and recording are in the line with NRC finance guidelinesResponsible for ensuring timely submission of the monthly forecast, and payroll.Responsible for timely booking transactions in NRC accounting system using the correct budget codesResponsible for the Audit process for Area Office, providing required documents by Country Office. Deliver training for non-finance staff at the Area office when require.Ensure proper filing of all support documents in accordance with the SSD country SOPRegular visits to Sub Offices in Tuz and Ramadi (minimum monthly to each sub office)Professional competencies
Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery contextPrevious experience from working in complex and volatile contextsDocumented results related to the position’s responsibilitiesWorking knowledge of English Written and spoken fluency in ArabicPrevious experience working with budgets and accounting with an INGOStrong history of compliance to SOPs and regulations. Proven attention to detailProven ability to coordinate with multiple departmentsProactive in problem solving and removing bottlenecksProven ability to share informationAbility to travel and stay in Tuz and Ramadi sub offices regularlyBehavioral competencies
NRC has identified the following behavioral competencies that are critical for all staff working with NRC
Handling insecure environmentsPlanning and delivering results Working with peopleAnalysing Communicating with impact and respectCoping with changeWhat We Offer
We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.
We are also looking for people who share our values:
To be dedicated in what we do;To be innovative with our solutions;To act as one unified and inclusive team;To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve, and to each other… the members of our NRC family.Contract Duration: until 31 December, 2024 (our contract renewal cycle runs from January to December)
Duty Station: Baghdad- Iraq with 40% travel to Tuz and Ramadi
Health Insurance is provided
Salary: G6/S1, According to NRC’s Iraq salary scale and terms and conditions.
For more information please read the Job Description 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.