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The purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible for the financial set-up and to ensure that it is according to NRC standards and to support programme/project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that country set up adheres to the Financial Handbook, NRC policies, and donor and auditor requirements
• Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures
• Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows
• Management of financial team
• Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities
• Provide regular analysis and reports
• Implement the anti-corruption policy
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the country strategy
• Build the wider team of finance staff through regular support and capacity building
• Provide analysis of financial position for the Country Director as required
• Ensure anti-corruption training and risk-mapping is undertaken regularly
• Assist the Country Director with other responsibilities
• Part of the Country Management Group

Qualifications

• College / University, Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Economics
• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the refugee context in Kenya
• Experience of leadership in CMG or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of compliance and anti-corruption including investigation procedures

Personal Qualities

• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Handling insecure environments

We offer

Duty station: Nairobi

Contract period is up to December 2019 with possibility of extension.

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.

*Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position*

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The HR Assistant is responsible for assisting with HR matters at the Nairobi office with support to the HR teams in the field offices.

Responsibilities

• Comply with NRC’s HR policies and procedures
• Assist in the implementation of the organization policies and procedures
• Provide support in recruitment processes, including advertisements, filling applications, inviting candidates, organizing interview venues etc.
• Update staff records and files, including contracts, leave, medical, appraisals, etc.
• Generate monthly records and reports such as staff lists, leave and other HR statistics
• Process and follow up claims for medical cover and insurance
• Prepare staff contributions to relevant statutory bodies (social security, pensions etc.)
• Assist in preparing the national staff payroll
• Assist in training and capacity building arrangements
• Provide administrative support for staff welfare programs/activities
• Ensure clearance of staff including final dues payments
• Otherwise support the HR Coordinator in ensuring the smooth recruitment, appointment, motivation and retention of a high performing NRC Kenya program staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Higher Diploma in Human Resource management
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Experience from working with HR in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• IHRM membership
• Understanding of labour laws
• Knowledge about own skills/profile
• Good knowledge of English

Personal Qualities

• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Accurate and keen to detail
• Confidentiality

We offer

Duty station: Nairobi

Contract period is up to December 2019 with possibility of extension.

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.

Females are highly encouraged to apply for this position