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 national employees in NRC’s projects in over 30 countries in Africa, Asia, America, and Europe.
The NRC Ethiopia program was established in June 2011 to assist Somali refugees in Dollo Ado and Eritrean refugees in Shire. NRC quickly became a leading shelter agency in Ethiopia and designed the government-approved transitional shelter for Dollo Ado beneficiaries. NRC is improving the living conditions of refugees in the selected camps through the provision of Shelter and Education (Youth Education Pack & Alternative Basic Education) while continuing to explore other relevant core competencies in line with emerging needs for refugees. NRC mainstreams gender and protection throughout all program activities and is an active, evidence-based advocate with a view to enhance the situation of NRC’s target groups.
Position 1: Finance Assistant
Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the Finance Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the finance functions responsibilities. Use actions words such as conduct or assist for the position relevant responsibilities. The following is a brief description of the role.
Generic responsibilities
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of financial documents according to NRC standards and the Securing Supporting Documents (SSD) policy
- Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
- Support project staff in financial matters
Specific responsibilities
- Check supplier’s invoices and ensure that the supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment, and ensure timely payments
- Assist in the month-end accounting closing process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation.
- Ensure all documents are copied, scanned, filed and original and submit to CO finance monthly
- Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and submit all relevant documents to country office monthly
- Assist in ensuring cash in bank and cash boxes
- Ensure that all taxes and other government payments are settled monthly
- Follow up the day-to-day responsibility of managing petty cash and cheque payments
- Assist with preparation of payment vouchers for cash and cheques and ensure timely settlements of all invoices
- Assist the Finance Coordinator to perform cash and bank reconciliation
- Assist with payments of labor or other activities in camps or communities as required
- Maintain open communication with all staff and others for all financial clarifications.
Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in related field
- BA in Accounting/Finance or similar field
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own skills/profile
- Knowledge of English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
- Experience of working with large institutional donors is an advantage
- Knowledge of local languages
Behavioural competencies
- Handling insecure environment
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Analyzing
Position 2: Finance Coordinator
Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility. The following is a brief description of the role.
Generic responsibilities
- Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area 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 finance team
- Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
- Support project staff in financial matters
- Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area
- Ensure development and implementation of financial systems and procedures
Specific responsibilities
- Ensure that Country Operations adhere to global and local Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements
- Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities
- Prepare Budgets and financial reports to donors
- Verify PR/PO/BAS and vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment
- Participate on procurement committee meeting and make sure procurement are made inline with NRC guideline.
- Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures
- Review and Post financial data in Agresso on daily basis
- Update authorization table and bank signatory list regularly
- Ensure all taxes and pension payable on monthly bases
- Prepare Bank Reconciliation and eBRS and Project summary for NAO office
- Monitor budgets regularly and inform/advice the Area Manager on the status of spending.
- Ensure that inter country costs in 1560 are sent to respective countries
- Support the Area manager in preparation and revision of budgets
- Ensure proper filing of support documents
- Prepare for Annual Audit
- Support Area and project staff in financial matters
- Support in the implementation of the anti-corruption policy
Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
MA/BA in related field
Minimum three years’ experience from working as a Finance 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
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the area context
Experience with start-up, exit or similar
Experience with capacity building of staff and training
2. Behavioral competencies
- Managing resources to optimize results
- Managing performance and development
- Analyzing
- Handling insecure environments
- Empowering and building trust
Application Procedure
Candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit application letter together with updated curriculum vitae that includes contact details of three work-related referees through https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/jobs?lastSelectedFacet=WORK_LOCATIONS&selectedPostingDatesFacet=30&selectedWorkLocationsFacet=300000003534303
Applications should be submitted latest by 13 March 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply