What we are looking for
NRC is looking for a Finance Manager to join the Syria mission. The role holder will be responsible for the financial set up as according to NRC standards, and to support programme/project implementation.
If you are an action-oriented, execution-driven, and hands-on professional with excellent communication skills; a track record of fostering a collaborative environment; and is innovative, adaptive, and analytically inclined, then this is the role for you!
What you will do
- Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements compliance and adherence.
- Financial systems, routines, and procedures implementation.
- Budget control and cashflow maintenance and monitoring.
- Line management of staff.
- Training of staff with financial responsibilities.
- Financial reporting and analysis provision.
- Anti-corruption policy implementation.
- We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.
What you will bring
- Senior financial management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Cash-based interventions and financial service provider assessments expertise.
- Financial systems and structures development track record, especially during change management processes.
- Computer software and modern accounting systems proficiency.
- Start-up, change management, exit, or emergency response exposure.
- Syria context knowledge.
- Complex, and volatile context exposure.
- English fluency, both written and verbal.
What makes this position attractive?
- Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high-quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
- In the 15th year since the start of the conflict in Syria, a 15.6 million people, over 61% of the population, is in need of humanitarian assistance. Some 46% of people in need are children.
- The fall of the former government, in December 2024, sparked hope for the country’s future and those in need of aid. However, insecurity, economic collapse, and high humanitarian needs persist in the country, alongside opportunities to support Syria’s recovery.
- While about 1.7m refugees and over 2m IDPs have returned home since December 2024, 5.5m remain internally displaced.
- NRC has been a leading humanitarian actor in the response to the Syria crisis, in Syria and across the region, since 2012. Against a backdrop of conflict, socioeconomic and environmental deterioration, climate change and natural disasters, we provide emergency, transitional, early recovery and resilience programmes to people in need.
- We lead advocacy to promote unimpeded and sustained access to assistance for people across Syria and we call for increased humanitarian funding, resilience, and early recovery support to alleviate the hardships of the Syrian people.
- Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- Learn more about NRC’s operation in Syria here.
What we offer
- Damascus, Syria duty station.
- 12-month contract duration.
- 20% t0 30% travel, approximately.
- Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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
- Internal candidates:- log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
- Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
- Ensure to attach your latest CV.
- Submit your application and CV in English.
- Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
- For any genuine application queries, please email us at eurasia.recruitment@nrc.no with “Finance Manager Syria” as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email.
- Please note that NRC does not request any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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After more than a decade of brutal conflict, Syria is changing rapidly. Millions are attempting to return home, but localised violence, renewed displacement and climate-related risks create significant challenges for people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and support to rebuild their lives. NRC is operating across the whole country providing emergency, transitional and early-recovery support to help families recover from what they’ve been through
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.