Norwegian Refugee Council Vacancy
Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides assistance, protection, and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. The majority of our more than 4000 staff members are public employees in NRC’s projects in over 30 countries in Africa, Asia, America, and Europe.
Position 1: Finance Officer
Professional Competencies
These are skills, knowledge, and experience that are important for effective performance.
General professional competencies
• Experience working as a Finance Officer in the humanitarian or development sector, in the private sector, or with an original NGO
• former experience working in the Somali Region Context is a bonus
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Professional knowledge of auditing is a bonus but not essential
• Good working knowledge of English is required
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
• Minimum of Three years of experience working as a Finance officer in a philanthropic / recovery/ emergency context
• former experience from working in complex and unpredictable contexts
• Computer skills( Common Microsoft Windows and Office applications);
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• proved results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills profile.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English.
• suitable to use policies and procedures to solve problems, and be visionary in bringing ideas and solutions
• suitable to maintain good relations with colleagues and suppliers, even in delicate circumstances, always maintaining professionalism when representing NRC
• Keen to work in a busy environment, and take pride in working hard and achieving results
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience
• Honest and high integrity
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision
• Hard-working
• Flexible and united
• Willingness to learn( if asked by supervisor) new aspects of financial software Agresso
• Security, political, and artistic awareness
Behavioural Competencies
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Coping with change
• Handling insecure terrain
Place of Work Jigjiga
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Position 2: Finance Coordinator
General professional competencies
• minimal 5 years of experience as a Finance Coordinator/ Officer in an INGO or philanthropic agency
• University degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent is preferred
• Experience working in complex and unpredictable contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills profile
• Solid knowledge of computer software and ultramodern accounting systems.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal is a must.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience
• Knowledge & experience of working in Agresso accounting system
• Knowledge of the context in the Jijiga Area Office
• Willing to travel to remote project locations, ability to work flexibly including weekends.
Behavioral competencies
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust
Place of Work Maitsebri
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Position 3: Finance Technical Assistant
General professional competencies for this position
• Good written and spoken Somali Good spoken English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Creativity and willingness to try new things
• A positive and cooperative attitude and willingness to work in a platoon
• A willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment
Context-related skills, knowledge, and experience
• BA in Finance.
• At least 3 years’ applicable progressive experience.
• former experience from working in complex and unpredictable contexts
• former work experience with satisfactory performance in the same or analogous functional area, preferably with UN or INGOs
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Behavioral competencies
• Planning and delivering results
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment
• Empowering and building trust
Place of Work Maitsebri
