The Norwegian Red Cross is a humanitarian organization whose work is driven by a desire to help others. It is committed to, and bound by, the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and acts as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions.

Our work is volunteer-based and organized to ensure that we can reach people in need quickly and efficiently. The Red Cross has local branches throughout Norway, while the Movement has a global reach through its network of volunteers.

Given the frequency with which wars break out and the ever-recurring famines, the need may seem overwhelming. Therefore, it is important to know that a lot of people are also working to make things better.

The purpose of the Country Offices (CO) is to ensure implementation of Norwegian Red Cross International Strategy at country level through programme support to the National Society partner, as articulated and established in the approved Country Framework. This means that the CO is responsible for ensuring results-based project management, risk management, and operational in-country Movement coordination. Furthermore, the CO is responsible for ensuring project implementation in support to NS partners, in line with established project agreements and project plans. The CO ensures sound technical quality of all country projects, in line with established technical standards and best practices. The CO ensures that Norwegian Red Cross programme support is based on regularly updated humanitarian needs analysis in line with established practices. The CO represents Norwegian Red Cross in-country with regards to external partnerships and relationships. The CO is responsible for in-country security management. 

Purpose:

The purpose of the Country Finance Coordinator is to ensure development and control related to financial management and other support functions for Norwegian Red Cross country operations.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Managing annual finance processes and support functions and ensuring compliance according to donor requirements and Norwegian Red Cross rules and systems. 
• Ensure internal control and financial risk management, including mitigating actions and management of suspected and confirmed cases of fraud and corruption.
• Support ‘Afghan Red Crescent Societies’ (ARCS), including financial risk management on matters pertaining to Norwegian Red Cross programs.

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Supports and provides finance and progress analysis to the Country Manager for good decision making.
   2. Responsible for quality and timely financial and procurement planning in the country, including yearly donor and project budgets, prognosis, and mid-term budget reviews, informing project adjustments, including the reallocation of financial resources.
   3. Responsible for correct and updated quality finance information in NorCross accounting and reporting systems.
   4. Ensure sound financial management of the country offices, including timely accounting and reconciliations, budget monitoring and analysis, and forecasting. Ensure daily accounting when required. 
   5. Administer the petty cash and monthly reconciliation, including bank reconciliation of the Norwegian Red Cross according to Norwegian Red Cross’s procedures. 
   6. Ensure timely single donor reports according to the donor requirements and NorCross rules and processes.
   7. Review and quality assure expenditure and supporting documentation to ensure compliance, including control and monthly clearance of advances to the ARCS with required documentation.
   8. Prepare and facilitate the annual audit process, as well as following up on remarks and recommendations from the annual audit. Communicate with auditors and national society to resolve any further issues for regional office and NO on matters relating to audit.
   9. Update the inventory list for the Field Office plus Norwegian Red Cross residence every time there is a change, at least twice annually. Make sure that every item is properly tagged. 
   10. Ensures that procurement and logistics policies and procedures are documented, disseminated, and consistently followed in the country. Consult Regional logistics Coordinator when relevant. 
   11. Ensure relevant administrative tasks is performed, including travel arrangements, organization of events and support minor purchases for Field Office staff and visitors. 
2. 1. Ensures that a strong internal control environment is maintained in line with Norwegian Red Cross rules and regulations, including proper segregation of duties.
   2. Contributes to risk register and partner mapping related to financial and administration function with the country.
   3. Ensure transparency and ethical conduct in financial and administrative practices.
   4. Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders aligned with the NorCross missions.
   5. Quality assures cash disbursements in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross’ partnership calendar.
   6. Train new staff in Norwegian Red Cross rules and regulations, and the correct use of available finance management tools, in coordination with RO and NO.
   7. Work closely with the logistic officer to implement strategies for effective inventory management. Oversee and guide in the managing day-to-day administrative tasks, including office facilities, equipment, and general services.
   8. Provide insights and recommendations for cost-saving measures within the country, including administrative and logistical cost-effectiveness.
3. 1. Provide support to ARCS on all finance matters, including budget and budget revision support relevant for Norwegian Red Cross programmes.
   2. Ensure finance monitoring visits and spot checks of the to identify the gaps and provision of recommendations.
   3. Provide, if needed, finance management support and capacity building to ARCS where relevant

Line manager responsibilities if relevant:

4.1. Contributes to human resources planning for personnel in the country, analyzing and identifying improvement initiatives, as well as ensuring follow up to enable continuous development.

4.2 Ensures that all support staff have yearly work and development plans and follow up on performance regularly.

4.3 Set objectives for the finance/admin team, delegate tasks and authority, involve, motivate, and follow up colleagues in line with Norwegian Red Cross leadership development model.

Collaboration:

• • Engage with the ARCS/country finance officers to ensure timely and quality of financial support.
  • Engage with the Technical Unit to ensure consistent accountability towards Norwegian Red Cross rules and regulations, guidelines, and deadlines.
  • Collaborate with the Finance and Grants Unit, and regional office to implement Norwegian Red Cross’ guidelines, rules, and regulations in country.
  • Regular communication with colleagues at the Global Disaster Management Unit, as relevant.
  • Collaborate with fundraising teams to provide financial insights for grant applications and donor reporting.

 Mission Specific Responsibilities:

• • To ensure the management of a strong internal control environment, including segregation of duties, and the application of finance policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Promote that Norwegian Red Cross Programme cooperation with the Host National Society programme teams is consistent and efficient.
  • Coordinate the accounting and administrative functions of the regional office in line with Norwegian Red Cross rules and procedures.
  • Responsible for the country offices in all aspects of administrative and financial management enabling humanitarian programs.
  • Support (ARCS sound technical planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in line with established programme agreements and programme plans.
  • To organize purposeful collaboration with the ARCS programme teams in line with financial technical standards and programme agreements.
  • Participates in the programme implementation monitoring.

• Relevant university degree (Chartered Auditor, Business Administration, Finance Management or Finance Degree, Chartered Accountant or equivalent)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years, with the humanitarian sector (RCRC, UN, INGO) in accounting concepts, International Financial Reporting Standards or equivalent, advanced understanding of internal control and treasury management concepts, track record of managing humanitarian teams in complex humanitarian setting.

Skills and knowledge:

• Successful track record of managing international finance and administrative teams, including remote support.
• Five years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in financial planning and budget analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting concepts, International Financial Reporting Standards or equivalent.
• Advanced understanding of internal control and treasury management concepts.
• Track record of managing humanitarian teams in complex humanitarian setting.
• Fluency in English in required. Working proficiency of regional languages is an asset.

Personal Qualifications:

• Ability to work towards achieving objectives and results.
• Ability to cooperate and share competency.
• Ability to convince and gain acceptance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to be solution oriented.
• Collaborates well with others and supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

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Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.