Regional Finance Adviser – Systems Latin America

What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Regional Finance Adviser, System to join the Latin America Regional Office.

The role holder will integrate the Finance team to lead on some of the regional priorities identified in the support functions, that relates to improving on efficiencies of support systems, roll-out implementation of new ERP systems, and support on redesigning the workflow between the Procurement and Finance Departments, and the Human Resources and Finance Departments. The Regional Finance Adviser will focus on supporting and implementing the NRC Unit4 ERP modules (Finance, Payroll, Project, and Procurement) in all the countries in the Region.

What you will do

• Module Roll Out (designing, planning, delivering training, and the implementation of Unit4 systems across all countries in the Region; creating training materials and offering technical assistance related to use of the Unit4 system; and ensuring Unit4 solutions are effectively meeting the organization’s needs and are utilised appropriately).
• Systems & Tools Development (data architecture and technical advancement responsibility of the Unit4 ERP system to ensure efficient processes and maintain accountability to authorities, donors, staff, and beneficiaries; enhancement of the Unit4 system, procedures, and tools through innovation; and modifying existing Excel tools to meet regional and context-specific needs).
• Integration (integration of Unit4 Procurement with existing ERP related to procurement; as well as integration of Unit4 Finance module with HR ERP).
• Learning & Knowledge Sharing (embedding learning into policies, strategies, handbooks, and guidelines related to Unit4; and responsibility for internal communication, technical exchange, and information sharing on learning and best practices in Unit4).
• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.

What you will bring

• ERP systems professional knowledge and experience.
• Accounting, financial controls, procedures, financial management, and financial information systems working knowledge and background.
• Numeracy and analytical skills.
• Training and guidance experience.
• English and Spanish fluency, both written and verbal.

What makes this position attractive?

• NRC’s Latin America Regional Office was established in April 2024 with the focus of consolidating the operational structure and oversee the country programmes in the region, to provide strategic guidance and oversight across core programme, advocacy, and support functions in the countries where NRC is currently operating (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, also starting up operations in Haiti as of early 2025).
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Learn more about NRC’s operations here.

What we offer

• Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Mexico duty station.
• 12-month contract.
• 30% travel, approximately.
• Grade 8 in NRC’s National Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC.

Important information about the application process

• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.

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.

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NRC is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee that started relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries, where we help save lives and rebuild futures, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights.

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 here.

About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

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