Finance Technical Assistant – Norwegian Refugee Council

📍 Location: Kibondo, Kigoma Region, Tanzania (with frequent travel to refugee camps)
📅 Contract Duration: 8 months
📌 Reports to: Finance Coordinator
✈ Travel Requirement: 20%

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About NRC

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian organisation committed to assisting displaced people worldwide. NRC operates under its core values of dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These principles guide all NRC employees in their actions and relationships.

Role Summary

The Finance Technical Assistant will support the day-to-day financial functions within NRC, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and best financial practices. The role involves managing payments, maintaining financial records, and ensuring timely transactions.

Key Responsibilities

General Duties

✔ Ensure compliance with NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
✔ Assist in the implementation of financial activities as per the plan of action.
✔ Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
✔ Ensure accurate filing and organisation of all financial documents.
✔ Promote anti-corruption, transparency, and cost-efficiency in all financial processes.
✔ Track cash advances and ensure value for money.
✔ Verify vouchers and supporting documents before payment processing.
✔ Ensure timely payments to staff, suppliers, and contractors.
✔ Review payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Specific Responsibilities

✔ Process all payments, including field disbursements, after approval.
✔ Provide cash advances to staff as required.
✔ Record all cash movements and conduct daily/weekly/monthly cash counts.
✔ Assemble financial data for input into the accounting system.
✔ Prepare financial vouchers and ensure appropriate signatories.
✔ Maintain accurate financial and accounting records.
✔ Assist in the preparation of monthly closing reports.
✔ Perform other tasks as assigned by the Finance Coordinator.

Key Interfaces

✔ Internal: Education, Shelter, WASH, Logistics, HR/Admin teams
✔ External: Banks, UN agencies, INGOs, local NGOs, government bodies
✔ Budgets Managed: All NRC Tanzania budgets
✔ Systems Used: Agresso, NRC Workplace, Intranet

Qualifications & Skills

Professional Competencies

✔ University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
✔ Experience as a Finance Officer or Assistant in a humanitarian or INGO setting.
✔ Strong understanding of financial procedures and compliance.
✔ Fluency in English (spoken and written).
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
✔ Knowledge of Kirundi is an advantage.
✔ Commitment to NRC’s Code of Conduct.

Behavioural Competencies

✔ Planning and delivering results
✔ Empowering and building trust
✔ Communicating with impact and respect
✔ Handling an insecure environment
✔ Managing resources to optimise results

Performance Management

The employee’s performance will be reviewed based on:
📌 The Job Description
📌 NRC’s Performance Management System
📌 Mid-term and End-of-Contract Reviews
📌 The NRC Competency Framework

📢 “Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.”

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