Finance Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council in Nairobi

Job Title: Finance Coordinator - Budget/Reporting for Somalia, Nairobi, Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its Horn of Africa Programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine.

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab, Kakuma and Molo), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dolo Ado, Shire and Asosa) and Yemen (Sa'naa).
The NRC Horn of Africa mission is an expanding programme. NRC is seeking to recruit an additional Finance Coordinator-Budget/Reporting to support the Somalia staff in their day-to-day operations.
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Finance Director, the incumbent will ensure that all Somalia Mission Financial management (Budgets & Reporting) systems are consistent, and grants utilized and accounted for in compliance with NRC and donor regulations and procedures. He/She will be the focal point between the Regional Office and NRC Somalia.
CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY ONLINE BY GOING THROUGH www.nrc.no. EMAIL AND PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Reference no.: 1848123828 Deadline for application: 09.08.2013
Job description;
Contribute in the design, development and implementation of the Financial management policies, procedures and practices
Responsible for reviewing all budgets and budget revisions
Ensure that all involved in each grant's utilization are fully aware of the practical requirements attached to its use and accounting ( Donor Rules & Regulation)
Review of the Budget Proposal overview (BPO)
Review of the Project Summary (PS) for the entire mission
Prepare monthly budget monitoring for each region and provide the status to management.
Review all financial reports before submission.
Harmonize and foster consistency in communication by project teams with donor and implementing partners in relation to grants
Undertake proposal and grant application reviews to assess compliance with NRC and donor guidelines
Responsible with following up on the closure of projects with Somalia Finance Manager.
Train the finance and program staff in the mission on Budgeting, Reporting and Donor Regulations.
Spend minimum 50% of working time in Somalia.

Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a donor grants management role
Excellent computer skills with hands on experience on computerized accounting systems; and Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Very strong financial analysis skills
Good knowledge of financial reporting systems in donor funded work
Experience in training and capacity building of staff.
Personal qualities
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
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
Job location: Kenya
Education field: Finance / Economics
Education level: College / University, Bachelor's degree
Duty station: Nairobi
Duration of Contract: Till 31st December 2014 possible 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
How to Apply:
http://www.webcruiter.no/WcMain/AdvertViewPublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=1848123828&Company_Id=1536511366&cols=3,7&orderby=4&listtype=1&culture_Id=EN
Deadline: 16/08/2013.