Job Title: Finance Assistant (National Position)
Reporting to: Finance Officer
Job Based at: Negelle and other satellite offices
Travel: 50%
Length of contract: 6 months with possible extension
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Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia Finance Assistant is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.
Background:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives. NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The purpose of the assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the financial aspects of the Country Office. Use actions words such as conduct or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.
Generic responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities:
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
· BA degree in Accounting/Finance
· Minimum 2 years of experience
· Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
· Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
· Some knowledge of English
· Knowledge in computer operations
· Working knowledge in window based operating platform
· Experience working on online accounting software