Finance Manager Ethiopia – Internal Applicants Only

• Provide an enabling environment for implementation of cash-based interventions through guidance and SOP development.
• Contribute to identification of opportunities for cash and market-based programming.
• Conduct regular financial analysis and advise the Country Management Group on risks and opportunities.
• Ensure robustness of country office financial management systems and processes.
• Strengthen financial management capacity of sub-recipients, partners and consortium members.
• Design, improve and maintain effective financial systems and controls.
• Promote a culture of high performance, accountability and resource stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and NRC financial policies.
• Support gender balance and localization objectives through recruitment and staff development.
• Champion implementation of new financial strategies, tools, policies and procedures.
• Act as principal advisor to senior management on financial management matters.

• University MA degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a senior finance Coordinator in a complex humanitarian or recovery context.
• Experience working in large-scale, complex and volatile environments.
• Documented results related to financial leadership and management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of leadership and people management.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and financial software.
• Strong knowledge of donor regulations including EU, ECHO, USAID and UN donors.
• Experience managing consortium programmes or lead agency responsibilities.
• Knowledge of cash-based interventions and financial service provider assessments.
• Fluency in English, written and verbal.
• Experience conducting or leading administrative investigations is an advantage.
• Advanced people management, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent financial analysis, forecasting and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in South Sudan or similar humanitarian contexts is desirable.

• Duty station: Addis Ababa Country Office.
• Contract: Until 31st Dec 2026 Renewable upon availability of funds.
• Travel: 30%
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Resident salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• 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.

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Market Place.
• 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.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• 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.

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