WPBC Finance Manager Palestine Jerusalem-Open to Internals Only

What we are looking for

The West Bank Protection Consortium (WBPC) is in search of a Finance Manager. The role holder will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and oversight across the Consortium. Additionally, the role will focus on budgeting, financial reporting, donor compliance, grants and risk management, and the coordination of financial activities across consortium partners.

**This role is open only to internal NRC staff and applicants must be legally eligible to work in Palestine. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position**

What you will do

The role will have some of the following responsibilities:

• Ensure that the WBPC financial management set-up adheres to the Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements

• Implement NRC's financial systems, routines and procedures, in coordination with NRC Finance Manager 

• Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows for the WBPC

• Line-manage the Secretariat Finance & Admin Officer and provide oversight and coordination with partners' finance focal points across the Consortium.

• Training of partner line managers and staff with financial responsibilities related to WBPC and its donors

• Provide regular financial analysis and reports to the Chief of Party, Steering Committee and Strategic Guidance Board

• Manage the budgeting (single or multi-donor) and financial reporting processes for all WBPC grants.

• Lead on the development and compliance of Consortium agreements and donor contracts in line with NRC policies and donor regulations.

• Responsible for compliance and risk monitoring of donor agreements' rules and regulations.

• Provide general support to Consortium management (CoP and HoP) where needed and ensure close coordination within the Secretariat team

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of relevant and related experience at a similar level working in a humanitarian/recovery context. (e.g., with institutional humanitarian and development donors).

• Proven skills and experience in managing multiple donor relationships and handling budget oversight effectively.

• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.

• Knowledge of Consortium management is required.

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

• Knowledge of Arabic preferred.

• Knowledge of the context of Palestine. 

• Strong coordination/negotiation skills specifically with the ability to effectively coordinate among other partner organizations is required.

• Knowledge of Contract management

• Experience of Consortium project audits handling.

• Experience in working on projects funded by major international donors, with preference for previous experience with ECHO, FCDO, GFFO, SIDA and bi-lateral donor agreements.

• Experience with developing and managing large budgets.

• Solid Experience with Consortium management is required. 

• Experience in resource mobilization and working with various donors and conversant with their technical frameworks and strategies is required.

What we offer:

• Duty station: East Jerusalem, Palestine

• Contract Duration: 12 months

• This role is open only to internal NRC staff and applicants must be legally eligible to work in Palestine. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position

• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC's salary scale.

• 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

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

• For current NRC employees, please use your official email address when applying.

• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

• 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. 

• If you have any questions about this role, please email  with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.   

 Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• 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.

Learn more about NRC's operations in Palestine here.