What we are looking for

A strong and senior financial management background with experience in financial systems and structures development for emergency responses. Finance technical leadership coupled with excellent interpersonal capability and people development expertise.

Adaptability in a volatile and complex context is important as well as experience managing review of processes and procedures to achieve efficiency.

What you will do

The Regional Controller position has been developed to further strengthen the organisation’s support to the core functions such as Finance and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes, ensuring that they are fit for emergency response and current context and portfolio in the Middle East with a focus on Palestine.

The role holder will provide timebound expert capacity and support to the senior finance teams in implementation of Finance in accordance with NRC policies and procedures and  further strengthening of NRC’s incountry financial systems and processes based on internal guidelines, external requirements and with a focus on practical problem solving and strong capacity building across the organisation.

The position will primarily focus on improving the financial data quality, efficiency and compliance of finance routines, training and capacity building of senior finance staff. The incumbent will:

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and technical support to the Palestine Country Office, providing technical leadership, financial support and mentorship to the senior finance team of Palestine.
• provide hands on support to Finance Manager and Finance stakeholders in Palestine Country Office to ensure accuracy of financial data, compliance of financial procedures and support in adapting NRC standards to local context.
• Support and monitor compliance with the Finance handbooks and NRC policies and respective quality assurances in regards to country setups and emergency procedures.
• Monitor the overall financial reporting and financial control, as well as cash flows for NRC Country Office.
• Coordinate and consolidate the Country Office’s budgeting and reporting and produce required analysis and reports as assigned by the Regional Finance Unit.
• Provide feedback to Regional and Country Office management about the needs and challenges of finance units, identifying areas of improvement while considering needs in the current volatile context.
• Lead on the review, development and revision of financial policies, strategies, tools, and new approaches, with a focus on ensuring capacities and procedures are responsive to highly demanding emergency needs of the Palestine response.
• Together with the Finance Manager, lead on the development of in countries procedures and SOPs when necessary and ensure that best practices are identified, documented, and disseminated both within the region and beyond.
• Provide capacity development for Palestine country office.
• Provide regular Finance analysis and reports to Country Office Management.

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

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context including emergency responses.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Experience of financial systems and structures development for emergency responses.
• Experienced in capacity building, coaching team and review of the efficiency of the procedures.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
• Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the context in the Middle East and Arabic language is advantageous.

What we offer:

• Amman, NRC Middle East and North Africa (MENRegional Office with Regular travels to NRC Palestine office is required.
• Contract: 9 months (Renewal is subject to performance and funds availabilit
• Travel: 65% to NRC Palestine Office and areas of their operation
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale, 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• This position is open to internal candidates only (Current employee.
• Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the systemrequired fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Palestine. Due to legal restrictions in obtaining visas for some applicants please click on the link to confirm your eligibility before sending your application.
• Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAand First Aid and Trauma training is highly preferable.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• 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.
• 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 (NRis an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing lifesaving and longterm assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLto vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

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.

Learn more about NRC’s operations in Palestine here.