Norwegian Refugee Council Finance Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council Finance Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council
Job title:

Finance Coordinator

Kenyan Nationals Only
Ref. nr.: 4043227159

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people.

NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents.

In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The NRC East Africa & Yemen mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007.

NRC has WASH, Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihood and Information Counselling and Legal Assistant programmes implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab and Kakuma.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability.

These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility.

Job description

Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at KCO level

Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements

Prepare and submit reports and analysis

Ensure proper filing of all support documents

Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings

Management of support team

Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures (Finance)

Support project staff in financial matters (Finance)

Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area (Finance)

Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures

Assist the Country Director in maintaining overall Kenya Programme Financial Management – budget control and monitoring, cash flows and expenditures management, and financial accounting and reporting

Conduct training in financial management and monitoring for the Finance Officers in the Area offices, Specialists, Budget holders/Coordinators and other relevant project personnel

Oversee all financial requests made by the projects, and ensure that

NRC’s external financial obligations are met

Conduct regular field trips to Area Offices for monitoring purposes, conducting training or identifying need for training

Focal person for audits and ensure recommendations are implemented

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or Accounting

Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK).

Good knowledge of financial reporting systems in donor funded work

At least 4 years’ experience with large donor funded projects- grants management & reporting

Experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context

Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Education field:

Finance / Economics
Education level:

College / University, Bachelor’s degree

Personal Qualities

Strict attention to policy and practice detail
High integrity

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Good cultural awareness and sensitivity

Ability to function independently and as a work team leader/facilitator

Excellent computer skills with hands on experience on computerized accounting systems; and

Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

Managing resources to optimize results

Managing performance and development
Analyzing

Handling insecure environments

Empowering and building trust
Language:

English

We offer
Duty station:

Nairobi

Contract period is up to December 2019 with possibility of extension.
Salary / benefits:

According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.

Miscellaneous info

Travel: Some travelling must be expected

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 25th March 2019

Search criteria:

Location: Kenya

Industry: Emergency Relief

Special field: Finance

Role: Supervisor

For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council Finance Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

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