Finance Coordinator- Reporting (National Position) Country Office, Erbil - Iraq

                                                                           Rights Respected, People Protected

Background:

NRC has been operating in Iraq since 2010, to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable people affected by ongoing conflict in the region. NRC has a country office in Erbil, KR-I, and area offices in Baghdad, Dohuk, Kirkuk and Nineveh.

NRC’s national program strategy for 2018 will facilitate a shift from emergency response tools towards longer term initiatives, while maintaining the effective delivery of robust emergency response. In 2018, NRC Iraq will maintain a sectoral focus on education, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and livelihoods interventions, complemented by post-emergency WASH and shelter interventions with a two pronged approach within CCCM: both in-camp, and in urban and peri-urban areas. Cash-based and innovative programming will be at the centre of NRC Iraq’s efforts. NRC will prioritize assistance to those who have been left outside of social assistance schemes and recovery and reconstruction efforts, which will have prevented them from seeking durable solutions.

In 2018, NRC’s target population will be new underserved communities and locations, with a focus on IDPs returning to destroyed and disrupted communities unable to reintegrate due to insecurity. NRC will also prioritise serving vulnerable IDPs unable to return for reasons outside of their control, and responding to short-term displacement as a result of localized conflict and asymmetric attacks.

Overview:

The purpose of Finance Coordinator - Reporting is to be responsible for leading financial reporting related to grants, funds, and budgets for all related programmes, donors, and departments in Iraq Country office. The main duty of Finance Coordinator - Reporting is to encompass preparation of donor reports and follow up on changes and compliance to ensure consistency and constant updates. Finance Coordinator - Reporting will be reporting to Finance Manager. The position will is based in Country Office, Erbil.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

A university graduate in related field with minimum (4) four years experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in humanitarian and recover/context.  Ideally the candidate should be able to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Fluency in spoken and written English, Kurdish and Arabic is a must. Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct is essential. 

Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timely submission of donor financial reports, financial analysis reports, and other related financial reports as requested by the line manager.
• Communicate financial related matters when needed/requested and projects’ results to country Finance manager.
• Ensure optimal allocation of expenses in line with approved budgets and projected expenditures.
• Monitor and control income from local donors and any request for funds
• Support project staff in financial matters
• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 

The post will be for (12) Twelve months’ contract duration with possibility of extension- subject to funds

Salary: 7/1 according to NRC-Iraq's salary scale.

Benefits: Health insurance.

Duty Station: Country Office, Erbil – with some visits to NRC other area offices.

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