Resident Regional Finance Delegate Africa

Resident Regional Finance Delegate Africa

Norwegian Red Cross is a member of the world wide Red Cross Movement working in the fields of relief and assistance and the development of sister Red Cross societies. Norwegian Red Cross has established regional- and country representations, to ensure proximity to key partner Red Cross / Red Crescent societies as well as donors and international partners.

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 we are looking for

• 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