About the Context
Nigeria continues to face a complex and protracted humanitarian crisis driven by armed conflict, insecurity, climate-related shocks, displacement, and economic challenges. The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan estimates that 5.9 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has operated in Nigeria since 2015, delivering humanitarian assistance and durable solutions to conflict-affected and displaced populations. NRC works across Education, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance, Shelter, WASH, and Protection from Violence.

The Finance function ensures financial sustainability and integrity by managing resources effectively, providing accurate financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and donor requirements.

What we are looking for
The Finance Manager will ensure a functional finance structure in the country office, provide optimal support to programme implementation, and play a key role in financial planning and allocation of resources.

What you will do
• Oversee Finance policies, procedures, strategies and initiatives across the country and area offices.
• Manage direct reports and provide technical supervision to finance staff in area offices.
• Lead performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, induction, staff development and duty of care.
• Develop and maintain country financial documents, procedures, guidance and tools.
• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flows.
• Ensure budgeting, accounting, year-end procedures and financial processes comply with NRC policies and donor and auditor requirements.
• Train and develop NRC staff and partners on financial and budgeting responsibilities.
• Implement the Anti-Corruption Policy across finance operations.

What you will bring
• At least three years of experience in a senior finance role with managerial responsibility in a humanitarian or recovery context.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Working proficiency in English.
• Experience in risk management with implementing partners and remote management.
• Previous experience in Central and West Africa is preferable.

Behavioural competencies include handling insecure environments, planning and delivering results, working with people, analysing, communicating with impact and respect, coping with change, building meaningful relations, empowering people, delivering results and acting with integrity.

What we offer
Duty station: Abuja, Nigeria. Contract: 24 months, renewable. Salary and benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale. The contract may be national/resident and/or international/mobile depending on the selected profile. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Applications must be submitted through the official application link. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.