Finance Assistant Palestine Gaza

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Finance assistant position is to contribute in the day-to-day implementation of the finance unit responsibilities  

Generic responsibilities 

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist a range of support with the implementation of the Finance portfolio according to plan of action
3. Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated
4. Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which assistance and support are being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team   
5. Ensure proper filing of documents 

Specific responsibilities 

1. Responsible for petty cash payments & ensure that the cash payments are correctly recorded in cashboxes and cash count is conducted on daily basis.
2. Responsible for clearing all suppliers’ payments, including Checking of all supporting documents in compliance with NRC rules and regulations and local laws.
3. Responsible for issuing cheques and bank transfers for Gaza Office payments. 
4. Prepare all Gaza Post-backs for Banks & cash. 
5. Prepare salary transfers & ensure correct booking of projects, accounts, and amounts.  
6. Follow up with logistics on payments supporting documents
7. Responsible for the follow-up and settlements of advances and travel claims.
8. Responsible for Banks reconciliation for Gaza office
9. Responsible for finance backlog/SSD.
10. Responsible for photocopying, scanning, and archiving Finance documents in the file systems. 
11. Responsible for NRC Finance files.
12. Stamp all invoices by Paid and donor Stamps
13. Undertake any other reasonable task assigned by management

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Logistics
• HR/Admin

1. Competencies 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: 

1. Professional competencies 

These skills, knowledge and experience are important for effective performance. 

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience from working as a Finance Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• At least one year of experience in same position. 
• Very Good command of English and Arabic, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Hebrew language is preferred.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Finance and Accounting or any related field
• Relevant work experience with Agresso is desirable
• Experience with computers, particularly Excel and database programs.
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
• Ability to work under pressure and independently 

2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Coping with change

1. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: 

•            The Job Description 

•            The Work and Development Plan 

•            The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template

•            The End-term Performance Review Template

•            The NRC Competency Framework

Additional Information:

Contract duration: 12 Months

Working hours: 40 hours/week, Sun-Thu (5 days per week)

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Gaza (open to Gaza strip residents only)

Start Date: ASAP

What we Offer? 

You will be working in an international and diverse organization with a dynamic atmosphere. 

You will receive support and opportunities to expand your skills and enhance your expertise. 

You will be working in our Office in Gaza, 

This position is Grade (03) Step (01). Salary & Benefits are based on Gaza Duty Station.

Reports to: Finance Coordinator

Recruiter: Reham Khalaf

Contract Duration: 12 Months 

Recruitment is being made on a rolling basis so please send in your application at the soonest opportunity, the recruitment will be closed once completed.

Internal candidates: to apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.

 We receive many applications for each vacant position, so only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 Only applications received through the system will be considered. If you face any issues, please send an email to recruitment.gaza@nrc.no  with a screenshot of the problem.

 For more information about NRC's work in Palestine, please check:https://www.nrc.no/globalassets/pdf/fact-sheets/2024/factsheet-palestine-nrc_202405.pdf

 NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.