The Norwegian Refugee Council has been working in Mali since 2013. The organization has a coordination office in Bamako, and field offices located in Mopti, Ségou, Timbuktu, Gao and Ménaka.

To meet the needs of populations affected by conflict, displacement and climate hazards, the NRC implements programs in the following areas: education, shelter/WASH, rapid response mechanisms (RRM), information, advice and legal assistance (ICLA), livelihoods and food security, humanitarian mediation and protection from violence.

What we are looking for:

NRC is seeking an experienced and dedicated Finance Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the diverse and varied funding sources for NRC's mission in Mali. They will be responsible for implementing NRC's finance systems and tools, as well as providing comprehensive and rigorous training to finance and program staff.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate and committed humanitarian worker with at least three years of experience as a finance manager or finance director in a humanitarian or recovery (post-crisis) context. NRC is particularly seeking a finance manager with the strength and vision to support newly formed teams of highly professional staff across all departments/units of the country office. We are looking for a strategic thinker, a connector, with strong financial management skills and a solid understanding of the context. Candidates with a thorough understanding of and experience working with financial systems and procedures are especially encouraged to apply. Experience in auditing, risk management, and budgeting is essential.

What you will do:

Oversee the implementation of all finance-related policies, procedures, strategies and initiatives in coordination with the finance team in country and area offices to ensure success, consistency and compliance.
Line-of-line management responsibility for direct reporting staff and technical supervision responsibility for finance staff in field offices, based on NRC technical supervision guidelines. This includes:
Performance management process: set clear objectives aligned with strategic priorities, monitor and support staff achievement.
Workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and development of staff, and due diligence support.
Develop and maintain country financial documents, procedures, guidelines and tools, including strategy, ensuring consistency across the national program and in accordance with organizational standards.
Maintain overall budgetary control of the country and monitor cash flows.
Ensure that budgeting, accounting, year-end procedures and other financial processes are carried out in accordance with the Financial Manual, NRC policies and donor and auditor requirements.
To train and develop the capacities of NRC staff and partners in financial and budgetary responsibilities.
Ensure proper implementation of the anti-corruption policy in all financial operations and activities.
Professional skills:

Minimum of 10 years of experience, including three years in a financial management position with management responsibilities in a humanitarian context.
Master's degree in a relevant field.
Skills, knowledge and experience related to the context

Prior experience in the region and/or area of ​​operations is preferred.
Professional proficiency in both French AND English, both written and spoken.
Experience in reporting and auditing with humanitarian donors.
Experience in risk management with implementing partners.
Behavioral skills

Managing an insecure environment
Planning and achieving results
Risk analysis
Communicating with impact and respect
Coping with change
Leadership profile skills

Establishing meaningful relationships
Empower the team
Getting results
Act with integrity

Please send your resume/CV