Finance Development Coordinator (MENA)

The Norwegian Red Cross, in collaboration with IFRC, is establishing a Global Finance Development Reference Centre to strengthen financial management capacity across the Movement. As part of this initiative, we are now seeking experienced colleagues to take on the role of Finance Development Coordinator in MENA, Syria.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe purpose of the Finance Development Coordinator is to ensure specialized, targeted, deliverable-based assistance to National Societies in MENA. This includes both ongoing and upcoming FD projects in the area. Working directly/closely with the National Societies, the mission of the Coordinator will be to support the National Societies in improving their financial management such that they may efficiently implement their humanitarian action and fulfil their humanitarian mandate.Key Responsibilities* Ensures alignment with the FDC Global Service Delivery Model Leads and oversee the design and delivery of technical services in full conformity with the FDC global service delivery model, ensuring interventions are results-based, technically sound, and implemented in line with established FDC standards, tools, and methodologies. Actively supports the operationalization, institutionalization, and quality assurance of these standards across supported National Societies. * Strengthens Financial Governance and Internal Control Systems Drives finance development support grounded in structured due diligence and comprehensive needs assessments, enabling National Societies to enhance accountability, transparency, governance, and risk management. Ensures that improvements in financial systems contribute to stronger internal controls, sustainable compliance, and institutional resilience. * Financial Reporting Enhances, Structures, and Efficiency Supports National Societies to improve the efficiency, reliability, timeliness, and relevance of financial reporting systems and organizational financial structures. Promotes streamlined processes, clarified roles and responsibilities, and optimized financial workflows aligned with FDC standards and international good practice. * Contributes to Global Technical Leadership and Standardization Collaborate proactively with FDC technical advisors and global counterparts to shape, refine, and operationalize technical approaches, guidance, and standards in finance development. Contributes field learning, best practices, and innovation to strengthen the global FDC knowledge base and ensure continuous improvement of service offeringsMission specific responsibility* Conduct needs assessments of National societies in line with Global FD Center’s Due Diligence methodology * Prepare deliverable-based Plan of actions that are targeted in meeting NS needs.Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.WHO YOU AREYou are a person with in-depth understanding of relevant technical financial standards and have a high degree of competencies in strategic thinking.We are looking forFormal competancy* CPA/CA/Registered Auditor any accounting designation is a must; however, MBAs are also encouraged to apply. * Bachelors degree in Finance & Accounting related fields * Members of an international professional accounting body are preferred.Experience* Over 10 years’ experience in Financial Management (Accounting, Budgeting, Grants and Compliance and Treasury). * Minimum 5 years’ experience in developing implementing partner’s strength in financial management. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience of coaching, facilitating, managing and/or supporting staff. * Experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation preferably in a developing/conflict country/context. * Good understanding of an ERP system. * Strong organizational development background (e.g. change management, HR, leadership, strategy development and implementation).Collaboration* Fosters good relationship and works closely together with the host NS, PNSs, IFRC and ICRC. * Work as a team within the region and globally, to assist NS’s in meeting their needs in FD. * Liaises, as needed, with Colleagues in the Country, Regional and National Office. * Works closely together and participates in technical networks (FD and NSD) with other colleagues within Global FD Centre at global, regional and country level. * Helps colleagues to understand and make use of available technical tools and standards. * Promotes harmonization across delegations’ structures, as well as at regional and country level with other Network partners, by promoting use of common standards and tools, also contributing to learning events and sharing of best practices.PERSONAL QUALITIES* Ability to take initiative and accept responsibility * Ability to work towards achieving objectives and results. * Ability to cooperate in teams and share competency * Ability to develop and coach others * Ability to communicate in a clear, precise and structured way * Ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area Commitment to RCRC Network principles and valuesOther skills:* Arabic and English work language proficiency is required.WE CAN OFFERReporting to:Global Finance Development Manager - MENAPosition is based in:Syria, DamascusContract length:Until 31.12.2027Why should you apply?* Meaningful: You`ll be a part of the world's largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community. * Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors. * Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world * A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.Norwegian Red Cross has has a zero-tolerance to all forms of abuse, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment (SEAH).Norwegian Red Cross striving to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity.We do a thorough background check on relevant candidate.HOW TO APPLYhttps://303030.webcruiter.no/Main/Recruit/Public/5080225269?link_source_id=0