• Generic responsibilities: • Ensure that country set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, 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. • Specific responsibilities • Ensure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place, and that NRC’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to, timely and in accordance with quality and policy requirements from NRC, donors, auditors and authorities. • Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows and expenditures. • Provide up-to-date financial analysis and required financial reports to the Head of Support, the CMG, Program Managers, Project Coordinators and the headquarters (HQ) in Oslo. • Ensure that appropriate control mechanisms are in place across the country program and that financial risk is minimized.

• Generic professional competencies: • Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field. • Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context. • Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts. • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile • Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems particularly Agresso/Unit4 • Previous experience as international staff in similar capacity • Fluency in English, both written and verbal • Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: • Knowledge of the context in Uganda is an advantage. • Experience with start-up countries or programs is an advantage. • What we offer: • Duty station: Kampala, Uganda • Contract: Fixed term one year (Renewable based on funding, performance and need for position) • Travel: up to 30% • Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s national pay scale in Uganda • NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, 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.

Internal candidates only: please click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. 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. This role is open to candidates for candidates who have the legal right to work in Uganda. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position. NRC current staff shall be assessed before screening external candidates. If you have any questions about this role, please email eay.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line. Please Note: NRC does not at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization. NRC is committed to protecting staff and the people we serve within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. NRC has specific policies, including our Code of Conduct, PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, Suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders and has Zero Tolerance towards any breach. Any candidate offered a job with NRC will be expected to sign NRC’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as part of their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NRC is committed to a diverse workforce through Diversity Equity and Inclusion; therefore, Qualified Female Candidates, Refugees and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.