Finance Manager Niger

Context

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is looking for a Finance Manager. NRC has been working in Niger since 2020 and the Niger country office split with Burkina Faso on June 1st. NRC programmes in Niger are focused on the sectors of Education, Protection and Camp Management (CCCM), Shelter, Water, Hygiene, Sanitation (WASH), and Information, Advice and Legal Assistance (ICLA) for populations forced to move. Niger faces a multitude of humanitarian crises – population movements, conflicts, malnutrition, food insecurity, recurrent epidemics, cyclical floods and drought. Conflicts in neighboring countries are a key contributor to the growing insecurity and instability in Niger, as well as causing population displacements which currently affect four regions of Niger: Diffa, Tillabéry, Tahoua, and Maradi. NRC programme also focuses on early recovery, durable solutions, and self-reliance.

What you will do:

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.

1. Ensure that country set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor, and auditorrequirements.
2. Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidelines, tools, handbooks, and donor requirements
3. Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures.
4. Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows
5. Management of financial team
6. Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities
7. Provide regular analysis and reports.
8. Implement anti-corruption policy
9. Promote the rights of IDPs (Internally Displaced People)/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
10. Lead preparations for and follow up on audits and end of year closure.
11. Provide input on operational support in proposal development and project implementation.
12. Produce donors’ budgets for new proposals and reports in donors’ formats
13. Facilitate the Master Support Budget and BPO (Budget Programme Overview) development and monitoring
14. Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows.
15. Generate monthly financial reports including BvAs (Budget versus Actual) and provide financial analysis with appropriate advice to the country management team and budget holders.
16. Support budget holders on the budgeting process and prepare donors financial reports on due time.
17. Lead and develop the finance team capacity in the country including training and development of local finance procedures.
18. Coordinate weekly meetings with finance staff for information sharing.
19. Monitor compliance of internal control and financial systems.

What you will bring:

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager
• Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
• English essential, French preferred

Behavioural competencies:

• Managing resources to optimize results.
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Handling insecure environments
• Initiating action and change
• Communicating with impact and respect

Please find the full job description here.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates who have the legal right to work in Niger. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 27/10/2024 (included)

What we offer:

1. Contract of 12 months
2. Grade 9 in NRC scale
3. Location: Niamey
4. An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
5. A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• 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 or in French, 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.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with 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.

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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

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