Background:

The Administration, Finance and Advocacy Technical Officer will work in the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Representation Office in Washington DC (NRC USA). The office is one of the units within NRC’s Partnerships and Policy Department (PnP).

PnP is responsible for:

–    NRC’s strategic relations with institutional donors and private foundations;
–    the organization’s global advocacy and policy work;
–    partnerships with UN agencies and INGOs.
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All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs guide our actions and relationships.

What you will do: 

This role is supporting office operations, procedures, and resources to assure the effectiveness and efficiency of NRC USA in a safe and secure work environment. The duties and responsibilities include providing administrative and finance support to the Head of Operations and Public Outreach with a variety of tasks related to HR, finance, compliance, and communication. The Administration, Finance and Advocacy Technical Officer will also, in a limited capacity, support NRC USA‘s advocacy efforts in the US focusing on NRC’s advocacy priorities and key thematic topics

• Support with the day-to-day operations of the office.  Organize, research and deliver on delegated activities
• Assist with the internal finance and accounting processes, including month and year-end financial reporting, cashflow monitoring, grant reporting and preparation of budgets
• Assist with day-to-day management and implementation of financial processes, including payroll management and accounts payable/receivable
• Coordinate and collaborate with external accounting, payroll and office services
• Provide support to the Head of Operations and Public Outreach with external audit compliance, IRS Form 990 filing and submission, filing, and retention of legal and financial documents, including for tax and audit purposes
• Update and administer NRC USA’s online donation page and donor databases (iRaiser, Stripe, PayPal)
• Coordinate and publish content for the NRC USA website and other communication platforms
• Support, as needed, with fundraising, board, events and outreach efforts
• Provide general advocacy support including attending meetings and notetaking, contact database management, and scheduling
• Support on specific advocacy efforts by monitoring US policy and legislative developments and backstopping the Senior US Policy and Advocacy Advisor, and occasionally the Executive Director, on internal and external advocacy coverage
• Other additional administration, finance, communications and advocacy tasks, as requested

What you will bring:

• Solid office administration experience preferably in an international environment.
• Experience in accounting, audit and financial reporting.
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and deliver results with limited supervision.
• Ability to function under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM.
• Experience with Oracle People a plus.
• Experience posting web content and website management
• Basic understanding of US legislative processes and humanitarian architecture.
• Self-motivated and with a positive attitude.
• Conscientious, collegial and service oriented.
• Flexible, innovative and effective in working collaboratively as part of a multicultural team.

What we offer:

Duty station: NRC Representational Office in Washington DC.

Contract: National, at-will employment agreement

Salary/benefits: Grade 6 on NRC USA pay scale ($69,156 USD), regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.

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

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization 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.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

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Important information about the application process:

Candidate must hold permanent residency in the US.

When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport or other government issued identification. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.

Submit your application and resume in English, attach your latest resume.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.