Finance and Admin Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 JOB TITLE:  Finance and Admin Officer
PROJECT:  Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA)
DUTY STATION: Juba
REPORTING TO: Project Coordinator, ICLA
STARTING DATE: January 2011
SALARY:  2,200 SDG per month
 
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an independent humanitarian organisation. Our task is to improve international protection of refugees and internally displaced persons, and to offer humanitarian assistance regardless of race, nationality or political views. Our efforts are founded on the principle that all human beings are entitled to a life in peace, liberty, safety and equality, as this is expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. NRC has been working in Sudan since 2004: our current programmes include Education, Shelter, Food Security and ICLA.
 Duties and responsibilities:

• To assist the ICLA project coordinator in administration of the project including staff administration, follow-up and regular updating of HR files and leave plans, staff meetings, filing and archiving in accordance with NRC guidelines and regulations
• To assist the ICLA project coordinator in the financial administration of the project including accounting for project expenses incurred, ensuring that ICLA funds are properly spend and accounted for, cash box administration, cash advances and vouchers, as well as recording and reporting in accordance with NRC guidelines and regulations
• To assist the ICLA project coordinator in logistic administration including inventory, purchases and requisitions, quotations and transport booking.
• To liaise and maintain excellent relationships with the finance, logistics and administrative teams in Juba to ensure full support to the ICLA project
• To ensure that the ICLA office and properties are kept in a good condition
• To fulfil any other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor

 Qualifications/ Experience / Skills / Personal Qualities

• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
• University Degree in Administration or completed secondary school with significant working experience in the field of administration, finance and/or logistics
• A minimum of 3 years experience working for a NGO in a similar role
• Fluent in oral and written English; any other local languages and written Arabic an asset
• Excellent knowledge of common Microsoft Windows and Office applications and strong IT skills
• Must be highly reliable, mature, and able to work independently as well as in a team
• Flexible, well organised, creative and co-operative, and a sense of humour is an asset
• Valid driving motorcycle licence and national Sudanese identity document a requirement

Application Procedure:

• The applicant must provide a detailed CV as well as an application letter with an explanation as to why you would like to work for NRC, and why you believe you are the best candidate for this position.
• DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES! Submitted application documents will NOT be returned.
• Applications must be submitted by Friday 29^th January 2011 to any of the NRC offices in Juba, Aweil or Yei, in an envelope clearly marked ‘Application: Finance and Admin Officer (ICLA): Juba’ or by email to icla-pm@sudan.nrc.no. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, preferably by e-mail, or by phone if necessary.

POSITION OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY - WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY