Job Description
The Finance Delegates main responsibility is to provide assistance in financial and administrative support to NorCross programmes managed by the Regional Representation in Nairobi. The Finance Delegate will be deputy on all financial follow up in the absence of the Regional Finance Manager.
The Finance Delegate is expected to assist the Regional Finance Manager on accounting, financial analysis, and monitoring costs related to all NorCross offices in Africa and provide assistance to NorCross offices and partners in Somalia/Kenya, Burundi/Mali, Madagascar and South Sudan in close collaboration with the Country Managers and the Regional Finance Manager.
The project Manager is responsible to manage and perform key tasks, with an emphasis on optimal performance, timely action, and proactive systems development to assist the Norwegian Red Cross offices and program portfolio.
The Finance Delegate is a resident delegate position; hence all applicants need to have a valid work permit for Kenya.
Main responsibilities
Process all financial accounting information including maintaining the NorCross financial accounting system at the Regional Office in Nairobi
Support Vis a Vis NorCross Program staff and Partners in the region in the budget process, monitoring on financial reporting and control of cash requests.
Provide financial analysis and data to support the Regional Finance Manager
Support the NorCross portfolio in all aspects of the budgeting, accounting and financial monitoring by working closely with the Country Managers and Regional Delegation
Support the tracking of income and expenditures to ensure timely accountability of financial transaction
Ensure procurement processes are in line with NorCross requirements
Provide timely reports on activities, progress and financial analysis
Ensure effective working relationships with the National Societies and the NorCross team.
Ensure update and feedback to NorCross to provide opportunities for sharing and internal learning within the department
Provide relevant communication and fundraising materials as required
Qualifications and Personal Skills
Relevant degree with more than 3 years relevant work experience is required
Minimum3 years of experience in operational and financial management
Experience with Agresso
Experience of working in an International Organization is desired
Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting and financial monitoring
Proven excellency in financial accountability
Willingness to travel
Basic to intermediate knowledge of Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement is desired
Ability to work in partnerships with team members and partners employing distance processes of support
Excellency in Excel and other relevant IT tools and systems
Good communication skills
Fluent written and oral skills in English, knowledge of French is an asset
We offer
A meaningful job in the world’s largest humanitarian organization
Valuable field experience
Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications
Contract period: 24 months, starting as soon as possible.
Family posting: no
Position involves strong field presence so great mobility required
