Head of Finance, Contracts and Compliance B4P – Middle East Office At Norwegian Refugee Council

What we are looking for

An experienced Head of Support (particularly with experience in both Finance and Procurement) that is comfortable with the compliance elements of Finance and Procurement.

Prior experience in the oversight of support functions in the context of Fund Management/NGO Grant Facilities is preferred and would be a strong advantage.

Experience working with local partners in the MENA region preferably, with knowledge of the challenges to expect and how to overcome those in partnerships.

Strong experience with strategic elements and engagement with donors. Familiarity with KFW processes is an advantage.

Adaptability and flexibility to change.

What you will do

The purpose of the Head of Finance, Contracts and Compliance position is to ensure the effective setup, development and management of the Nabni support functions. The position will act as a deputy to the Grant Facility Director as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the support function’s strategic input to the development of the Nabni Facility strategy and action plan
• Responsible for ensuring quality and timely support to project implementation including technical assistance and capacity development of the partners’ key support staff
• Facilitate the master budget development including assessing and monitoring costs and resource allocation needs of the Fund Management Unit
• Management of and reporting on Nabni’s fiduciary and system related risks and ensuring compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidelines/handbooks, donor and audit requirements
• Development of relevant finance, procurement, contracting, risk management and compliance guidelines, systems and tools incorporating and adopting donor requirements.
• Development and management of vetting procedures for the Facility and its partners, in line with donor requirements.
• Coordination of monitoring activities by the third parties with regard to compliance, accountability and transparency of the Facility’s use of funds and resources, including regular audits of financial aid.
• Responsible for the procurement and contract management under the Facility (including that of learning partners).
• Contribute to the design of Calls for Proposals (CfP) process with focus on financial and management capacity requirements, in close collaboration with the delivery team
• Contribute to the Facility’s knowledge management and learning

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

• Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position/Head of Support/Deputy Chief of Party for a humanitarian or development organization with demonstrated experience in compliance and development of support systems.
• Prior experience in the oversight of support functions in the context of Fund Management/NGO Grant Facilities is preferred and a strong advantage.
• Prior expertise working in the MENA Region (Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen, Libya, Syria) is an added advantage.
• Specific knowledge about KfW rules and regulations is an advantage.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Allocation of resources and costs expertise
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.

What we offer

• Duty station: Amman, Jordan, Middle East and North Africa Regional Office. Amman is a family duty station.
• Travel: 30% travel to countries within the Middle East and North Africa region based on need.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 11 on NRC’s salary scales, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• This position is open to all qualified and interested candidates.
• We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• For internal candidates only: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• 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, 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 mero.recruitment@nrc.no 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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