Global Finance and Grants Coordinator

We are seeking a Global Finance and Grants Coordinator in our Department for International Programmes. As our new Coordinator, you will have a complete overview of all finance and budget-related matters within NCA’s International Department. This involves, among other things, coordination with dedicated Grants Managers as well as providing strategic advice to the Director of International Programmes. In addition to this, the position will be responsible for the development and implementation of internal routines and procedures. 

As our new employee, you are educated and have relevant experience in finance and budgeting. You are structured, analytical, able to see the full picture and good at strategic planning, but you also enjoy getting into the details when needed. You work in an organized and methodical manner and demand a high level of achievement. You enjoy working independently in line with defined goals and frameworks and have good collaboration skills and the ability to communicate clearly and efficiently. 

As Global Finance and Grants Coordinator, you will become part of the largest department in NCA and will be part of an international environment with committed, motivated and highly skilled colleagues. The position reports directly to the Director of International Programmes. 

Responsibilities 

• Comprehensive overview NCA’s Department of International Programmes budgets 
• Coordinate our development and humanitarian aid budget via: 
• Control of internal grants approval forms 
• Annual allocations / reallocations to the country offices 
• Follow-up of the country offices burn rates 
• Overall overview of Norwegian and international donor agreements 
• Close coordination with the dedicated Grant Managers in the International Department 
• Development of internal procedures for budgeting and reporting 

Qualifications 

• Higher education in finance. 
• 3 - 5 years relevant work experience. 
• Strategic planning and consulting experience. 
• Experience working with Norwegian development and humanitarian aid. Direct work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Norad is an advantage. As is experience from working with other institutional donors. 
• Project manager and / or process manager experience is also an advantage. 
• Very good written and oral skills in Norwegian and English. 
• Good IT and system knowledge, including the ability to learn and use new tools and systems. 

Personal characteristics 

• Ability to develop solid relationships 
• Good communication skills 
• You are proactive, strategic and operational 
• You work independently, according to defined frameworks and goals 
• You are able to get a clear, strategic overview and realize when you have to get into the details. 
• You are analytical and structured and confident in the role of strategic advisor 
• You understand developing people and you enjoy new tasks and learning new things. 

We offer 

• An opportunity to change and improve processes and working methods in an exciting and challenging role 
• An independent role with a high degree of freedom. 
• Flexible working hours and training opportunities during working hours 
• Exciting and meaningful projects with one of Norway's largest humanitarian organizations. 
• Competitive terms and conditions and a comprehensive insurance and pension plan. 

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NCA uses an electronic recruitment portal. Candidates are kindly asked to submit their CV and application (limited to one page each) through this electronic recruitment portal. We also require all candidates to upload a copy of relevant certificates and diplomas as part of the application. Please note that we only consider candidates who submit their application, CV, and relevant certificates/diplomas through this electronic recruitment portal. 

In accordance with core humanitarian principles, NCA implements a range of safeguards to prevent or reduce the possibility of humanitarian aid falling into the wrong hands. This includes those individuals and groups who are subject to sanctions by the United Nations Security Council. As part of this process, NCA will screen the details of the successful candidates for this post against the sanctions lists maintained by the UN and by some of NCAs governmental donors. Please be informed that this will only be applicable for international positions and senior national positions.