Finance Manager Syria Response Office
Lead financial operations in challenging environments
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Overview
Lead financial operations in challenging environments
You have:
- Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Contract
This is a Professional contract (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract (NRC) contracts.
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
An exciting opportunity to head up the NRC’s Finance Manager Syria Response Office.
What we are looking for
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and dynamic Finance Manager Syria Response Office.
More About the Role.
The purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible that the Finance Structure in Syria Response Office is functioning according to NRC standard, as well as to support programme implementation from the financial perspective in Syria’s Areas of Implementation.
The Finance Manager is a key role in the NRC Syria Response Office, who contributes to provide financial analysis and allocate financial resources in the different areas of implementation in a highly challenging and volatile context.
What you will do
Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures at national level
Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows
Ensure that budgeting, accounting, year-end procedures and other financial processes take place in adherence to Financial Handbook, other NRC policies and donor and auditor requirements
Management of financial team at country office
Training, development and internal “audits” of financial teams in all offices.
Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.
What you will bring
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
What we offer
Duty station: Amman, Jordan
Contract: 12 months, renewal subject to funding and performance
Travel: N/A
Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Amman, Jordan salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
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
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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.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience managing financial operations in volatile contexts? | This assesses the candidate's relevant experience in complex situations. | Provide examples of your previous roles and how you managed finances under pressure. |
| How do you ensure compliance with financial regulations and donor requirements? | This checks the candidate's knowledge of financial policies and standards. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to mentor or train a financial team. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to monitor cash flow effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you handled financial discrepancies or issues in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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